College of Architecture and Planning

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Category: Inclusive Excellence

  • We stand for social justice and equity
    June 11, 2020 by

    The Department of Urban Planning at Ball State University is committed to a learning environment of diversity and inclusion, while promoting values of equity and social justice. We mourn the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and many other African Americans killed by the police. We believe that Black lives matter, and that […]

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  • Sanglim Yoo with Will Snyder in the second-year studio.

    Sanglim Yoo: Discovering New Ways to Improve Cities
    February 27, 2020 by

    Featured image is of Assistant Professor Sanglim Yoo working with Sanglim Yoo with Will Snyder in the second-year studio.  Sanglim Yoo’s research involves the assessment and quantification of the interactions between human social systems and the environment, especially in urban areas with a goal of making cities better for the environment and more enjoyable for […]

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  • Shireen Kanakri Designs with a Cause
    January 16, 2020 by

    Dr. Shireen Kanakri, associate professor of interior design in the R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning, researches a little known area—how environmental factors like acoustics, color, and lighting affect children with autism. She uses that knowledge as she mentors students in immersive learning projects, such as assisting an organization that serves children with […]

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  • Shireen Kanakri and the Healthy Autism Design Lab
    January 16, 2020 by

    Dr. Shireen Kanakri is leading the Healthy Autism Design Lab. Located in the Applied Technology College building, the lab creates different sensory effects to help researchers observe children’s reactions to different environments. Several CAP undergraduates are assisting her research, as well as an undergraduate psychological science student and an audiology doctoral student. In the last […]

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  • Inspired Design
    January 6, 2020 by

    CAP Grad Jude Irving Chased Her Dream, No Matter How Difficult By Nick Werner, ‘03, Content Strategist and Writer, Ball State University Though small of stature, with huge heart and determination, Jude Irving helped build London’s Olympic Village. Jude, BSED ’98, is a small person with a gigantic story. The Ball State Cardinal and former design […]

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  • Planning Junior Elected APA Representative
    September 9, 2019 by

    By Batul Ather, BUPD 2021 In late August, I had the honor of being elected to the American Planning Association’s Student Representative Council as their Region IV  Representative. Words could not describe my excitement and eagerness to serve such a prestigious role. As a representative, I am tasked with organizing programs and conferences, communicating with […]

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