Category: Features

Ball State Offers a Chance for You and Your Classmates to Relive the Glory Days

October 6, 2021 by Ball State Foundation

Reunions give us a chance to relive our favorite Ball State memories while rekindling old friendships and forging new ones for the years to come. Alumni take these special times to return to campus as honored guests, see what’s changed—and stayed the same—and partake in the traditions that make our alma mater so unique. Ball […]

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When You Give, It Just Keeps Going

September 28, 2021 by Ball State Foundation

The 2008 recession hit Kirsten Westerman’s family hard. Her father lost his job as a tool-and-die maker, and her mother, a real-estate agent, struggled to sell homes when the housing bubble burst. Kirsten’s dreams of attending a school of music to study flute performance were uncertain at best. “There was no money coming in at […]

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New Alumni Council Members and Leaders

August 8, 2021 by Ball State Foundation

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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Homecoming 2021

August 8, 2021 by Ball State Foundation

Enjoy this preview of this year’s Homecoming festivities “Fly Your Way Back Home” is the theme for our annual homecoming and is present in every event we’re excited to offer this year. During this special time, the homecoming team has evolved to include new ways for everyone celebrating to share in the fun safely, even […]

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Career and Professional Development Opportunities

August 6, 2021 by Ball State Foundation

Learn how the Alumni Association and Ball State University Career Center have your back for all your professional development needs Your Ball State Career Center has multiple programs available to assist you in your professional growth and development, including two joint ventures with the Ball State University Alumni Association, Cardinals Connect, and the CHIRP webinar […]

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Upcoming Football Season Highlights

August 6, 2021 by Ball State Foundation

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 Ball State Foundation

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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Foundation Board of Directors Class of 2024

July 27, 2021 by Ball State Foundation

Meet the newest members of the Ball State University Foundation Board of Directors, Class of 2024 The Ball State University Foundation Board of Directors welcomes four new members to its ranks. Eric Foss, Jill Lacy, Betsy Ross, and Michelle Ryan compose the freshman class. Joining them are three re-elected veterans to the table—Jo Ann Gora […]

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2021 Philanthropy Award Winners

July 8, 2021 by Ball State Foundation

Congratulate our 2021 Philanthropy Award Winners! The Ball State University Foundation takes great pleasure in naming three outstanding graduates who earned the 2021 Philanthropy Award. Since 2016, the Foundation has been honoring students who strive to promote philanthropy education across campus and lead philanthropy initiatives that benefit Ball State University. We are dedicated to thanking […]

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Day of Beneficence 2021

May 7, 2021 by Ball State Foundation

This impact report highlights the superb happenings of our 2021 Day of Beneficence. On April 24, 2021, Ball State University’s Alumni Association held its Day of Beneficence for 2021. On this day, volunteers from around the country participate in community service projects, donate their time, and give back to their communities in acts of selflessness […]

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