Inclusive Events, November 2024
Looking to deepen your understanding of Inclusive Excellence? Ball State University offers a wide range of events that foster inclusive excellence, from the Ranker Center for Global Affairs sessions to #First2Fly Week and International Education Week. These events provide unique opportunities to engage with different cultures, support underrepresented communities, and expand your knowledge of inclusivity in meaningful ways. Below, we’ve compiled a list of upcoming inclusive events around Ball State’s campus to help you enrich your college experience.
For more information about inclusive dates and months visit our Celebrating Diversity post.
For information about professional development opportunities visit our Professional Development post.
Diwali 2024 Celebration
The Asian American and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Association invites everyone from across campus and from Muncie to join in this celebration.
November 1st 2024, 3pm-5pm
Bracken Library Room 104
Celebrate Diwali 2024 with an Asian Culture Show, including:
- Learning about the Indian festival—Diwali (दीपावली)
- watch Stunt performance in ancient Chinese dramatic art—Face Changing (川剧变脸)
- Listen to Asian music
- Practice Taichi and Martial Art
- Taste Asian snacks
Inclusive Events from the Rinker Center for Global Affairs
Each month the Rinker Center hosts a series of events highlighting different cultures from around the world. All events take place in the Yuhas Room (102) at the Rinker Center in the Student Center! Follow us on our social media: Facebook and Instagram (Rinker Center). For any questions email rcgaevents@bsu.edu
Culture Exchange: 8 Wednesday Culture Exchanges this semester from 12 to 1 pm, each one providing a glimpse into the country, culture, and life experience of many international students. Culture Exchanges are a great opportunity to come and learn something new about the world around you! (11/06 Sri Lanka, 11/13 Kenya, 11/20 Pakistan) ADD IMAGE HERE
International Hangout: monthly Friday events from 3 to 4:30 pm where people from any and all backgrounds are encouraged to gather together and learn about other cultures and seize the opportunity to try out beverages, snacks, games, and dances from countries around the world with the opportunity of winning a prize! (11/15 India)
Cooking Night: Join us for a night of learning about culture and food on Thursday, 12/05 from 5 to 6:30 pm and try your hand at cooking Varenyky, Ukrainian Dumplings! Spots are limited to 15 people for this event, so we ask you to RSVP at rcgaevents@bsu.edu by 12/03 to participate.
Inclusive Events for First Generation Week
As a first-generation student and Cardinal at Ball State University, you fly. We are committed to meeting you where you are in your college journey, providing support and resources, and celebrating all that you bring to our campus community. You belong here. Our campus services, resources, and programs have you in mind. For more information visit our First Generation website.
#First2Fly Kick Off – “The More You Know Letter” and National Candy Day
November 4th, 11am-2pm
Scramble Light
Stop by the Scramble Light to pick up a schedule of the week’s events, plus some candy, and write a letter to yourself on the First-Generation students #First2Fly.
#Sweet2BFirst Day – Interactive Games
November 5th, 11am-2pm
The Atrium
It’s #Sweet2BFirst! Come by the Atrium to get a cookie and play exciting, interactive games while we celebrate you being the #First2Fly!
First-Generation Panel & Pizza Party
November 6th, 4-5pm
Pruis Hall
Hear from the First-Generation Ball State community and enjoy FREE pizza at Pruis Hall. Come for the stories, stay for the pizza! #First2Fly
#First2Fly Resource Fair
November 7th, 11am-2pm
Student Center, Cardinal Hall A & B
Where do you go to get your support? Come by the Student Center Cardinal Hall A & B to the First- Generation Resource Fair to connect with offices across campus. #First2Fly
Young and Debt Free Workshop
November 7th, 6-7:30pm
Multicultural Center
Gimme My Money $$$! Stop by the Multicultural Center to learn how to manage and balance your financial resources through an interactive workshop. #First2Fly
First-Generation Celebration
November 8th, 11am-1pm
Multicultural Center
“First-Generation College Celebration is an annual national event held on November 8 to recognize, support, and celebrate first-generation college students. Join us on November 8, from 11am–1pm in the Multicultural Center for First-Generation Celebration to enjoy refreshments, prize drawings, and conversations with first-generation students and staff. #First2Fly”
Inclusive Events for International Education Week (November 18th-23rd)
Mark your calendars for an exciting week of international events coming soon! Get ready to explore global opportunities, connect with diverse cultures, and celebrate international experiences.
Study Abroad Fair
November 1st, 4-6pm
Student Center, Yuhas Room (102)
Offered once a year, our Study Abroad Fair gathers our faculty leaders and our providers in one place for students to interact with and ask questions. Tables are set up, and professors leading programs in the upcoming terms explain their programs to you so you have firsthand information on the destinations, courses, and study opportunities available!
From Abroad to Employed: Showcasing Your International Experience
November 19th, 1:30-2:30pm
Student Center, Yuhas Room (102)
In partnership with the Career Center, this informative workshop will focus on how to effectively showcase your study abroad experience! This event will guide you on how to highlight your international education on your resume, in cover letters, and during job interviews. Learn how to articulate the skills and perspectives you’ve gained abroad to make a strong impression on potential employers. Whether you’ve just returned or are preparing to go, this session will equip you with the tools to stand out in today’s competitive job market. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to elevate your career prospects!
Faculty-Led Showcase
November 19th, 3-4:15 PM
Student Center, Yuhas Room (102)
Faculty leaders will share about their recent study abroad program—where they went, what they did, what everyone learned, and why it all matters!
IFest
November 20th, 5-8 PM
Student Center 2nd floor, Ballroom/Cardinal Hall
iFest is a celebration of our international students’ cultures. We will have performances begin in the Ballroom at 5pm. Participants will then be able to sample snacks from around the globe, including a variety of insects. The event will end with Global Trivia in Cardinal Hall starting at 6:30pm; there will be a prize for the winning team!
Global Symposium
November 21st, 8am-5pm
Student Center, Yuhas Room (102)
The Rinker Center for Global Affairs will showcase faculty, staff, and students’ globally focused research, teaching, service, or personal experiences at our inaugural Global Symposium during International Education Week 2024. Let’s celebrate the global impact of our diverse academic and personal journeys!
Final Celebration
November 22nd, 4:30-6pm
Student Center Ballroom
Join the Office of the President and the Rinker Center for Global Affairs as we celebrate the end of International Education Week. We’ll have remarks from President Mearns, a couple of international alumni, and students who have had impactful study abroad programs. We’ll also have a couple of student performances and a moment to reflect on what it means to be a Global Cardinal. There will be light refreshments!
Rinker Tailgate
November 23rd, 1pm
Scheumann Stadium
Celebrate International Education Week with the Rinker Center at a tailgate before the Ball State Cardinals take on the Bowling Green Falcons! Join us for food, fun, and cultural exchange as we come together to support the Cardinals. Open to all members of the Ball State community, this is a great chance to connect with friends, meet new people, and enjoy some pre-game excitement!
Other Inclusive Events Across Campus
Mindfulness in the Museum
November 1st and 15th, 12-1pm
David Owsley Museum of Art
Take a midday break with Dr. George Wolfe, professor emeritus, to experience mindfulness meditation in the DOMA galleries. This event is free and open to the public with no registration required.
NSE Info Session
November 4th, 3-4pm
Student Center, Yuhas Room (102)
Want to study away from Ball State but without leaving the country? NSE provides accessible collegiate study-away semester or year-long opportunities to undergraduate students at dozens of member colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Come by the Study Abroad office (SC102) in the Rinker Center or sign up for an information session to learn more!
Study Abroad 101
November 4th and 25th, 4-4:30 pm
Student Center, Yuhas Room (102)
Join us for our Study Abroad 101 presentations! We’ll overview program types, things to consider when choosing a program, and how to apply. Led by our peer advisors, these presentations are an excellent way for students to begin their journey to study abroad.
Paintings to Challenge Perceptions of Equality – Samuel Levi Jones – Artist Talk
November 6th, 6-7pm
Art and Journalism Building, Room 225
About the Artist: Samuel Levi Jones’ multidisciplinary practice includes making patchworked paintings and installations to challenge people’s perceptions of authority, exclusion, and equality. He explores the framing of power structures and struggles between exclusion and equality by desecrating historical material, then reimagining new works. He is the recipient of the 2014 Joyce Alexander Wein artist prize awarded to him by the Studio Museum in Harlem, NY — an annual award honoring emerging or mid-career African American artists. His work is in prominent private and public collections including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SF MOMA); The Whitney Museum of American Art, NY; The Rubell Family Collection, Miami, FL; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA; the Studio Museum in Harlem, NY; the Art Institute of Chicago, IL; and the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, IN.