Tucked away behind thick "woods" and at the end of a curvy lane, the Wheeler Orchid Greenhouse doesn't get the publicity it deserves. It's located in Christy Woods and serves as Ball State University's own little "Garden of Eden." And as if the flowers weren't beautiful enough, curator Cheryl LeBlanc adds to the experience.
Several of Ball State University's construction projects are coming to an end and attempting to bring a "greener" environment to campus. DeHority Hall, North Hall and the relocated Honors College at the Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Home are seeking LEED Green Building certification, Jim Lowe, director of engineering and operations, said.
There will a lot of new faces on campus in the coming weeks. Orientation for incoming freshmen begins today and runs through July 10. There will be about 180 students and 300 family members beginning their orientation every day from Monday through Thursday.
Helio Castroneves won his third Indy 500 last week and will take home a replica of the famous Borg Warner Trophy with his face once again affixed to its girth. Through all the talk of tradition and emotion-laden reminiscing of past winners of the Borg Warner Trophy, no one talked about the affect of Borg Warner leaving places like Muncie.
Eric Reece sits in his office at ABE Investigative Discovery Services with Post-it notes covering the wall and catalogs on his desk. The office is a suite squished between Manpower Staffing Services and The Muncie Visitor's Bureau, with a large banner displaying the agency name.
Gov. Mitch Daniels outlined his state budget proposal for the next two years on Monday. Daniels nominated several areas for the state to cut funding in. It included a 4 percent decrease in higher education funding.
Flash back two years. I am waiting in line at the Atrium when I notice a violin case staring me in the face. I twisted around the case to find a guy in a loose button down shirt, talking casually with a distinct and clear voice. What were the odds of me randomly seeing a string musician in a college campus in Muncie? I eagerly begin talking to him and find out the basics.
Governor Mitch Daniels' proposed budget could have an impact on the budgets of every college and department at the university, including the Athletics Department. Associate athletic director Joe Hernandez said during the March coaches' meeting, athletic director Tom Collins told the coaches to be ready for a possible 5 percent cut in every sport's budget if the budget is approved.
Just when you were settling into the relaxing calm of campus during the summer, you get this. For the next two months, almost 200 students will be wandering around Ball State University trying to find buildings and getting overly excited about the simple college things like the Hot Dog Man and a health center that gives out free condoms.
The Ball State University's softball team's pitch, Elizabeth Milian added another award to her ever-growing list of post season accolades today as she was named to the Academic All-Mid-American Conference team.
Summer school registration numbers are up for the first time in a decade at Ball State University. Tom Taylor, vice president for enrollment, marketing and communication. said while the number of students living on campus is down by 4.8% from last year, the number of off-campus students has risen by 7.
I, like thousands of my fellow Ball State University classmates, their parents, their grandparents, their pets and Charlie Cardinal, am a member of the global phenomenon known as Facebook. Together, we number 200 million people, a nation 2/3 the size of our United States - a number that grows every single day.
A senior member of the Ball State University men's golf team finished tenth in his first professional golf tournament on Sunday. Brian Maurer from Richmond, Ind., competed in the ADI Classic at the Cherry Blossom Golf Club in Georgetown, Ky. He entered the last round of the competition in 13th place and was able to move up three spots with a 12-under par score.
Parents of incoming freshman participating in Ball State University's orientation program will have the opportunity to take a guided tour of the downtown area beginning tomorrow. Heart of the City, MITS and Ball State partnered for the fourth year to show parents the attractions that downtown holds for visitors.
For the first time since 2001 and the second time since 1996, the Ball State University track and field team failed to have an athlete qualify for the NCAA Championships. Senior Amber Williams and junior Katie Johnson did not qualify beyond their first heat at the NCAA Mideast Regional meet.
