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Engagement and Impact

Category: Alumni Association

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    Volunteer Spotlight: Spring 2021
    May 7, 2021 by

    Learn about some of the Alumni Association’s rockstar volunteers and the uncomparable efforts that help bring fun and success to their local areas. Karen Zonis-Belcher, ’90 Northeastern Indiana Alumni Chapter Social Media Chair Via their annual golf outing, the Northeastern Chapter provides three $1,000 annual scholarships to Fort Wayne area students entering Ball State. Karen’s […]

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    Reimagining A Post-COVID Program
    May 7, 2021 by

    Learn how we adapted, evolved, and survived the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 swept the country in what felt like a matter of moments. Many of us were forced to shelter in our homes for months during the initial quarantine, bringing an end to in-person gatherings and events.  At the Ball State University Foundation, […]

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    Spring Homecoming 2021 – April 26 through May 1
    March 12, 2021 by

    After a challenging year, the Homecoming Steering Committee and Alumni Association still find a way to innovate on a 100-year old tradition and bring together Ball State University students, faculty/staff, and alumni! Homecoming is back, and this time it’s springing forward into the new decade! Spring Homecoming is a first for Ball State University, but […]

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    How the Homecoming Steering Committee and St.A.R.T. Develop Leadership Through Experience
    March 12, 2021 by

    By creating co-curricular activities and fostering relationships between students and alumni, these two groups are forging Ball State students’ future. “The opportunities for leadership experience are endless through the Steering Committee,” says Kelly Asiala, the general chair of Ball State’s Homecoming Steering Committee (HSC). “Through various positions on the committee, students plan campus-wide events, work […]

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  • A small group of students works in the Student Media Lab with a mentor

    Become a Mentor through Cardinals Connect
    March 12, 2021 by

    Cardinals Connect offers alumni many services that help you grow both personally and professionally. One of the most exciting features of Cardinals Connect is the unique way you can help current students by becoming a mentor through this online portal. Alumni-to-student mentoring promotes fellowship and networking for career development purposes and can form open lines […]

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    Alumni Recognized for Community Impact and Continued Philanthropy
    February 18, 2021 by

    The Black Alumni Constituent Society (BACS) is passionate about highlighting black success and has recognized many individuals who embody Ball State’s values. These trailblazers have been recognized for their success, hard work, determination, and perseverance. Below, we spotlight four individuals who are making a significant impact on their communities. Atieno Boyd, ’04 Licensed Social Worker […]

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    BACS Awards 2021 Scholarships
    February 10, 2021 by

    During the Fall 2020 semester, the Black Alumni Constituent Society (BACS) held a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for their book scholarship fund. Now that the campaign has concluded, scholarships were awarded for the Spring 2021 semester. Including this year, more than 100 students have received the Book Scholarship through BACS. These students have had […]

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