Get ready to support Ball State University and its amazing students through fun activities, gifts, donations, and participation.
Ball State University is celebrating its seventh One Ball State Day this year on April 2. Students, alumni, friends, and fans are encouraged to come together to support the programs and causes that mean the most to them. Any gift, big or small, will make an impact; it will help build programs, improve facilities, enhance education with more hands-on opportunities, and support student success, scholarships, and much more.
Throughout the day, campus will be filled with activities that bring students and faculty together in celebration. For activities, locations, and times, please follow the itinerary below:
Activity |
Description |
Time |
Location |
OBSD Headquarters | Join us at the Emens Lobby for fun games and prizes with staff and administration between classes. | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Emens Lobby |
Chuck a Duck | Make a gift on OBSD and stop by Frog Baby to chuck a rubber duck into the fountain. Get a special OBSD rubber duck to take with you (until supplies last). | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Frog Baby |
iSpy Charlie | If you find a plush Charlie hiding on campus, bring it to headquarters for a prize! If you get a golden bird, you get to put $200 toward the fund of your choice. Follow @bsufoundation on Instagram on OBSD for clues of where Charlies will be located. | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Campus |
Trivia Taxi | The Trivia Taxi will be driving through campus offering free rides to anywhere you need to go on campus. While on board, play OBSD trivia and win prizes! | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Campus |
Donuts with the Deans | We invite you to join us at headquarters to kick-off the day, as our College Deans will be serving free donuts while supplies last! Feel free to stick around or come back throughout the day to participate in other activities! | 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Headquarters |
Mug Drop | It’s an OBSD tradition! Join us at the Brown Family Amphitheater to pick up your OBSD mug. (until supplies last) | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Brown Family Amphitheater |
Dash & Splash | Participants from various colleges and departments take their turn paddling down Lewellen Pool on a giant inflatable duck. The three fastest participants will win Challenge Funds to the fund of their choice. Join the crowd and cheer on your favorites! | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Lewellen Aquatic Center |
Pizza with the President | It’s not everyday the President of the University serves you pizza…..just on One Ball State Day! Stop by headquarters at 1:00 to get your slice (while supplies last). | Starts at 1 p.m. | Headquarters |