Ball State Foundation Blog

Engagement and Impact

Month: November 2023

  • Marilynn Derwenskus: Painting the Future
    November 30, 2023 by

    Marilynn Derwenskus fully embodies what it means to live out your passion. At 85 years old, her resume features nearly 260 national and international exhibitions, 15 residences, 23 grants and honors, and hundreds of awards; and she has no plans of slowing down. She always knew art was what she wanted to do, but it […]

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  • Ball State Welcomes New Members to Foundation Board
    November 22, 2023 by

    Ball State University recently welcomed five new alumni to its Foundation Board of Directors. Charley Barth, Bob Kaspar, and Keith Robinson have each been elected to serve three-year terms, starting November 10, 2023. In June, Kelli Lawrence completed her service as an Alumni Council representative to the Foundation Board and was elected to continue service […]

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  • A Dedication to Education – Natalie Vega O’Neil
    November 17, 2023 by

    Natalie Vega O’Neil graduated from Ball State University in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications. Natalie has had a very successful career working for nonprofits all over the nation including Save the Children, Make-A-Wish Foundation, the YWCA, and Thrive Washington. Currently, she serves as the President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Washington. She […]

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  • Using His Voice On & Off the Air with Samuel Sirmons
    November 8, 2023 by

    Samuel Sirmons is currently an Executive Producer and Radio Personality for Radio One in the greater Atlanta area. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications in 2012. Throughout his career, he has mastered the craft of storytelling while using his voice to spread positive change and provide a comforting space for all those who […]

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