Our Eighth One Ball State Day!
Get ready to support Ball State University and its amazing students through fun activities, gifts, donations, and participation in our 2026 One Ball State Day!
Ball State University is celebrating its eighth One Ball State Day this year on April 1st. Students, alumni, friends, and fans are invited to come together in support of the programs and causes they care about most. Because of you, every gift, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference, helping to strengthen programs, enhance facilities, expand hands-on learning opportunities, and support student success through scholarships and beyond.
Throughout the day, the campus will be filled with activities that bring students and faculty together in celebration. For activities, locations, and times, please follow the itinerary below:
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| OBSD Headquarters | Stop in throughout the day to celebrate One Ball State Day! Enjoy games, activities, giveaways, and get your OBSD Mug (while supplies last). | 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium Lobby |
| Student Donor Lounge | Stop by the Student Donor Lounge and receive your exclusive Goose Lapel Pin for being a student donor. | 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium Lobby |
| Donuts with the Deans | We invite you to join us at headquarters to kick off the day. Donuts and supplies provided, just bring yourself and excitement for OBSD. We encourage you to serve donuts and engage with students. Feel free to stick around or come back throughout the day to participate in other activities! | 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Emens Auditorium Lobby |
| 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! | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Campus |
| OBSD Bingo | Pick up an OBSD Bingo card at the scramble light or headquarters. Bring your completed card to headquarters for a prize! | 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium Lobby |
| Dash & Splash | Participants from various colleges and departments take their turn paddling down the 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! | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lewellen Pool |
| Pizza with the President | It’s not every day the President of the University serves you pizza. Just on One Ball State Day! Stop by headquarters at 12:30 to get your slice (served until gone). | 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Emens Auditorium Lobby |
| OBSD Dunk Tank | Give to the OBSD Fund of Participating Contestant, share OBSD social media content, share your own OBSD social post, etc., to earn throws to dunk Ball State celebrities. | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Emens Auditorium Courtyard |
| OBSD Shakes & Shirts | Stop by OBSD Headquarters to enjoy shakes from Steak N Shake and pick up a One Ball State Day T-Shirt (until shakes and shirts are gone). | 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Emens Auditorium Lobby |
| OBSD Student Dodgeball Tournament | Students’ Dodgeball Teams have the opportunity to compete in the 1st OBSD Dodgeball Tournament while raising money for their favorite OBSD funds. Student groups can register here! | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation Center |