Author: Reka Brooks

Unconditional Support with Marcia and Joe Freeman

June 1, 2023 by Reka Brooks

Marcia and Joe Freeman have made Ball State more than just who they cheer for on game days; more than just their alma mater, and more than just a campus they love to visit. Marcia and Joe have created a family at BSU. Made up of collegiate women’s athletes, their coaches, and other sports staff, […]

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A Fight for Advancing Women’s and Gender Studies with Dr. Kim Jones-Owen

May 17, 2023 by Reka Brooks

Dr. Kim Jones-Owen’s involvement with the Women’s and Gender Studies Program (WGS) at Ball State University began in the late 1980s when she served as chair of the program’s Events Committee. An opportunity to teach English 490 Women and Literature led to a change in the direction of her career. Next she created a special […]

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Chief of Staff Tyler Campbell’s Journey

May 8, 2023 by Reka Brooks

After graduating in December of 2005, Tyler Campbell left Ball State to pursue his passion in politics and public service. Presently, Tyler is the Chief of Staff at the Indiana House of Representatives and loves serving the people of Indiana. For him, Ball State gave him invaluable opportunities that laid the groundwork for his professional […]

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Experience is Everything with Dawn Hutchison

April 19, 2023 by Reka Brooks

Dawn (Vaughn) Hutchison is a senior director of communications for business administration at Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia. Her education from Ball State in communications and advertising has allowed her to lead a gratifying career with much diversity. Dawn has worked for over 34 brands including McDonald’s, Georgia-Pacific, Emory University, Toyota, John Deer, Verizon, Coca-Cola […]

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An Asymmetric Journey with Al Miller

March 30, 2023 by Reka Brooks

Al Miller received his bachelor’s degree from Ball State in general business in the Spring of 1985. After graduation and a few years in the mortgage banking, he returned to Ball State in order to take pre-dental requisites for a future in dentistry. He then went on to pursue general dentistry and owned a family […]

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Philanthropy Education Council: Paving the Way for OBSD

March 28, 2023 by Reka Brooks

The Philanthropy Education Council (PEC) is a student-run organization whose mission is to reach students and teach them about the importance of giving whether that be of time, talent, or treasure. Their goal is to share what philanthropy is and what the benefits are of giving back, even as a student. One of the major […]

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The Importance of Women in Philanthropy with Moja Harmon

March 26, 2023 by Reka Brooks

The Ball State Foundation is celebrating Women’s History Month all March long and there is no better way to celebrate than by highlighting the accomplishments and future goals of one of Ball State’s own, Moja Harmon. Moja is presently a full-time leadership, life, and transition coach and is the founder of Moja Harmon Coaching. Her […]

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OBSD Ambassadors: 2022 Success Stories

March 21, 2023 by Reka Brooks

Last year, Ball State made history by raising over $1 million in funds for various organizations, colleges, and scholarships across campus. So many people, from current professors and students to our global alumni and supporters, donated to help the university and its students succeed in the years to come. This effort could not have been […]

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Women of Beneficence Announces Three Grant Recipients for 2023

March 14, 2023 by Reka Brooks

The Women of Beneficence, formerly Discovery Women’s Philanthropic Group, has granted more than $1 million and supported more than sixty projects and programs at Ball State University since 2002. This year, the prominent women’s philanthropy group has selected three projects to receive sizable charitable donations totaling over $82,000; the Ball State University Dysphagia Clinic; Muncie’s […]

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The Importance of Studying Abroad with Rachael Zaluzec

March 10, 2023 by Reka Brooks

Rachael Zaluzec, Senior Vice President, Customer Experience & Brand Marketing for Volkswagen of America, got her start at Ball State University studying telecommunications management and exploring the world through a study abroad program in London, England. Time at Ball State Rachael came to Ball State excited and ready to learn with a chosen course of […]

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