Tag: Get Involved

Grandson donates $100,000 to William & Maudames Conner Scholarship Fund

February 16, 2022 by Ball State Foundation

An Indianapolis businessman has decided to honor his grandparents by growing the Ball State University scholarship fund they established in 2008. Wade Conner and his wife, Monika, have donated $100,000 to the William and Maudames Conner Scholarship Fund, which benefits students in the Miller College of Business and the College of Fine Arts. Wade is […]

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Volunteer Spotlight: Spring 2021

May 7, 2021 by Ball State Foundation

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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One Ball State Day Volunteers Drive Record Fundraising

May 7, 2021 by Ball State Foundation

Witness the numbers and passion of One Ball State Day as told by some of our star Ball State alumni volunteers Volunteers form the backbone of our charitable efforts during One Ball State Day (OBSD). Through their energy and power, we have consistently met our annual goals to provide fun and charitable events that help […]

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How the Homecoming Steering Committee and St.A.R.T. Develop Leadership Through Experience

March 12, 2021 by Ball State Foundation

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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Become a Mentor through Cardinals Connect

March 12, 2021 by Ball State Foundation

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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Funding Innovation: Discovery Members Focus on Awarding Impactful Grants

March 11, 2021 by Ball State Foundation

Discovery is a women’s collaborative philanthropic group created to support and fund innovative projects and programs at Ball State University with the intent to impact students and benefit local, national, and international communities. Here are some of the women that help make Discovery’s mission possible. Joann Stohler Davis, ‘69 Retired Regional Sales Manager at Compaq, […]

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Cardinals Stay Connected

September 10, 2020 by Ball State Foundation

Being a Ball State University Cardinal means having a community to lean on for life. During these uncertain times, physical distancing doesn’t mean disconnecting from your alma mater. Staying connected is more important now than ever. Here are some great ways to stay in touch with fellow alumni and with what’s happening on campus. Join […]

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