Delaware County receives tax revenue benefit

Architecture students help revitalize Muncie homes

In a community with 259 houses tagged for demolition, one organization is determined to rehabilitate homes in Muncie and make them environmentally friendly at the same time.Associate architecture professor Jonathan Spodek and Muncie historical preservation officer Bill Morgan cofounded the group ecoREHAB in Summer 2008, and started rehabbing their first home in Fall 2009.

'Princess Fiona' actress to speak at Ball State

A Tony Award-winning actress will visit Ball State University Jan. 26 through Jan. 30 and will give a free, public lecture in Sursa Performance Hall, according to a press release.Sutton Foster, who plays Princess Fiona in "Shrek: The Musical," will teach master classes to students in the Department of Theatre and Dance.

Free legal consultations Monday

Students who are in legal trouble or are engaged in legal battles have an opportunity to get advice from a lawyer.On top of Student Legal Services on campus, the Indiana State Bar Association and the Indiana Pro Bono Commission will sponsor Talk to a Lawyer Today on Monday, according to a press release.

BMH receives $2 million gift from estate

During his life time John Fisher was a 55-year member of the Ball Memorial Hospital board and local industrialists, but his contributions to the community did not stop there.Officals annouced Tuesday that Fisher left $2 million to the BMH Foundation in his estate. Even months after his death Fisher is still making large contributions to the community.

Delaware Count receives tax revenue benefit

CAP students work on award-winning project

Students from the College of Architecture and Planning have contributed to an award-winning project at the Indianapolis Center.

CAP recognized for practicing social justice

In its December issue, Architect Magazine recognized Ball State University's College of Architecture and Planning among six universities across the country for promoting social justice through its architecture program.

Summer construction to block Student Center south entrance

Facilities Planning and Management announced plans for reconstruction at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center to begin May 10 and go through July 30.

Blue Loop returns for cold months

Students who live in the neighborhoods east of campus can once again enjoy the warmth of one of Ball State University's shuttle buses while coming to and from campus.

Ball State approves new bachelor degree

Ball State University's Board of Trustees agreed to create a bachelor of arts and science program for construction management. It also will revise the doctor of education in science degree, making it a Ph.D. in environmental science.

Operations, custodial staff take advantage of empty halls

Maintenance crews received benefits from Winter Break, though not quite the same as the ones enjoyed by students.

Ball State accounting program ranked in top 20 nationally

Ball State University's graduate and undergraduate accounting programs have been ranked 17th and 18th respectively in the 28th annual Professor's Survey by the Public Accounting Report.

Construction on University Avenue to begin Tuesday

The Indiana American Water Company will begin construction on a new water line along University Avenue on Tuesday, Ball State University announced. The new line will extend from the intersection of Tillotson Avenue east to the dock at Ball Memorial Hospital. Most of the work will be on or under the north sidewalk. University Avenue won't be closed and the work should have little effect on traffic.

University Police looking into armed robbery near Noyer Complex

Director of Public Safety Gene Burton said Ball State University Police are still searching for a suspect in a robbery that took place near the intersection of McKinley and Neely avenues.No injuries were reported, but a purse was stolen in the incident, which occurred shortly before 10 p.m. Monday just north of the Architecture Building.

Hypnotist to entertain, help students destress

Hypnotist Frederick Winters will be performing tonight at Ball State University.Winters was named Entertainer of the Year by Campus Activities Magazine in 2006, the same year he last visited Ball State.

Students can tour Lucas Oil Stadium for career insight

The Ball State University Career Center is giving students the opportunity to tour Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indianapolis Marriott Hotel in downtown Indianapolis while shadowing for their career.

University officials will determine tuition increase after commission meeting

Ball State university officials are leery to comment on how the funding cuts for Indiana state universities will potentially affect next year's tuition.Director of Communications Kevin Burke said the university should have a better understanding of how the funding cuts could affect tuition after the Higher Education Commission's meeting Friday at IUPUI.

Facilitites staff work through winter break

Students will be able to go home and relax for three weeks, but for the Ball State University facilities staff, Winter Break does not change their duties.Jim Lowe, director of engineering and operations said this year staff will have Dec. 24 and 25, and Jan. 1 off. Other than that, they will be working normal schedules, he said.

'Bold' is ahead of schedule in fundraising goal

Ball State University's "Ball State Bold: Investing in the Future" campaign to raise $200 million by 2011 has raised 92 percent of its goal.Ben Hancock, vice president for university advancement, said Ball State Bold has received $183,876,189 as of Monday.