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Engagement and Impact

Category: Alumni

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    New Alumni Council Members and Leaders
    August 8, 2021 by

    Meet the new members of the Alumni Council! Kelly Doucet, ’10, At-Large Kelly is the Regional Community Partnerships Specialist for Meijer, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She currently lives in Indianapolis and is a member of the Black Alumni Constituent Society as well as the Indianapolis Alumni Chapter. Kelly has extensive experience leading and supporting […]

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    Upcoming Football Season Highlights
    August 6, 2021 by

    Are you ready for some football? Join us in celebrating Ball State this coming season! Last year saw game-changing breakthroughs for our Cardinals, claiming victory in the MAC Championship and Arizona Bowl, to name a few. To keep up the momentum, we are excited to announce that your team is going all out to ensure […]

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    Spotlight On: Larry Metzing
    July 29, 2021 by

    Read about a man who exemplifies what it means to be a stellar alumnus Larry Metzing, ’70, exemplifies giving back to one’s university. On his frequent return trips to Ball State University, Larry describes taking long drives onto campus to remember why he is here—to help students have an experience equal to or greater than […]

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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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    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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