Tag: Ball State Honors

Get Your African American Studies Minor and Honors College Degree!

July 28, 2022 by Kristy Dishman

New Honors College Pathway to African American Studies Minor by JB Bilbrey Honors College students now have the option to pursue an African American Studies minor as part of their Honors requirements. This synergy between the Honors College and Ball State’s African American Studies program will strengthen diversity within the Honors curriculum as well as […]

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Chemistry Research Assistant Lauren Andrews

April 23, 2021 by Isabel Parham

By: Lauren Andrews Lauren Andrews is a third-year Chemistry major with an American Chemical Society (ACS) concentration and a minor in biology. In her free time, Lauren volunteers with Muncie Mission, and also likes to take care of plants, draw, paint, embroider, and spend time outside. Lauren is an Honors College undergraduate research fellow in […]

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Student Spotlight: Dorien Scheets

February 18, 2021 by Claire Enk

About Dorien Scheets: I graduated Ball State University in December 2020 with double majors in Anthropology and History, and double minors in Spanish and Sociology. Tell us a little bit about your internship. For the last six months, I’ve been working and living at Tumacacori National Historical Park in Tumacacori, Arizona. The “Women in Missions” […]

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Thesis Touchstone: A Snapshot of Indiana’s Woodlands

February 11, 2021 by Isabel Parham

By: Caitlin May Caitlin May is a senior studying Biology with a concentration in Wildlife Biology & Conservation and a minor in Spanish. Caitlin has always loved wildlife and the outdoors! After graduating, Caitlin plans to go to graduate school to further study wildlife biology and conservation in the context of human-wildlife interactions. Tell us […]

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Welcome Back, BSU Honors!

January 28, 2021 by Isabel Parham

Welcome back, #bsuhonors! Whether you’re on campus or online, we’re excited to see you again! To get you back in the swing of things, here’s a rundown on everything you need to know for the week. Friday, January 29 Walk and talk with Honors College Dean, John Emert Join Dean Emert at 9 AM for an […]

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Odyssey Accepting Submissions Until November 2

October 16, 2020 by Isabel Parham

By: Julia Tharp and Kallie Hunchman Odyssey is the Honors College’s creative journal, showcasing creative work from Ball State’s Honors students. With the deadline for Odyssey submissions quickly approaching, we caught up with two of the journal’s team members to learn more! About Odyssey Odyssey is a creative journal looking to bring the creative talents and […]

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Through the Eyes of an Officer: Student Honors Council’s Virtual Transition

October 11, 2020 by Isabel Parham

About Rose Winters: I’m a History and Philosophy double major with a minor in Ancient Studies. This is my third and final year at Ball State. I am the President of History Club, Vice President of Cardinal Cardboard, Editor-in-Chief of Stance, a member of Honors Association for Community Engagement (HACE), and an Undergraduate Teaching Fellow. […]

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Honors and the Art Museum: Emma Cieslik is a Collections Assistant at DOMA

September 25, 2020 by Isabel Parham

By: Emma Cieslik Emma Cieslik is a student at Ball State University studying public history, biology and anthropology. Over the past three years, Emma has worked in museums of different sizes and subject matter, including the McHenry County History Society and Museum, the Midway Village Museum, the Field Museum, the David Owsley Museum of Art, […]

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Finding H.O.P.E.: How Honors Helped Me

September 18, 2020 by Isabel Parham

By: Kimberly Ingold About the author: Kimberly Ingold is a third year Honors College student double-majoring in Psychological Science and Criminal Justice and minoring in Women’s and Gender Studies. About the organization: H.O.P.E. Mentoring is an organization that pairs incarcerated juveniles with college mentors who support the student in an effort to reduce recidivism rates […]

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A #BSUhonors Semester in Review

May 1, 2020 by Isabel Parham

We know this semester didn’t end up how anyone planned, but #bsuhonors students, alumni, and faculty still accomplished amazing things! We’re shining a light on some of the exciting accomplishments that took place in the Honors community this semester.

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