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Tag: Alumni

  • Tassels to Wedding Rings
    February 14, 2025 by

    Joseph and Marcia Schelling met at a party on Dill Street in 1974 in Muncie, Indiana. Six months later, they were walking down the aisle and saying their vows. The happy couple couldn’t think of a better place to be than Ball State University during  Homecoming Week to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on October 26, […]

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  • Alumni Homecoming Guide
    October 16, 2023 by

    Homecoming week is finally here! This year, Ball State will be hosting a variety of traditional and new events to celebrate. There are activities for everyone as these events span across campus and many different colleges. Below is a guide for alumni to get a glimpse into the different options they can participate in when […]

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  • 13 BSU Homecoming Facts You Might Not Know
    October 13, 2023 by

    1. The first Ball State homecoming took place in 1926. The first homecoming occurred on November 18th, 1926, featuring a bonfire, pep session, dancing, and food. The football team defeated Hanover College 13-0! 2. The annual Leaf Rake was once a Homecoming tradition. In response to the lack of groundskeepers and the lack of a […]

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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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  • 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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