Office of Community Engagement

Author: Michelle Kinsey

  • 2025 Outstanding Partner Award Winners Announced
    April 24, 2025 by

    This year, for the first time, the Outstanding Community Partner Award was awarded to two community partners – Muncie Metal Products and Whitely Community Council. Ball State University President Geoffrey Mearns presented the 2025 awards on April 18 as part of the Immersive Learning Showcase at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. This annual award, administered […]

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  • Neighborhood Leaders Celebrated at 10th IDEA Conference
    March 20, 2025 by

    The 10th annual Neighborhood IDEA Conference brought together more than 100 dedicated community members for a day of networking, workshops, and inspiration on March 8 at Ball State University’s L.A. Pittenger Student Center. This year’s sessions covered a range of topics, from political action and leadership development to project planning and community engagement. The event […]

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  • ACL celebrates its 70th cohort of leaders
    November 20, 2024 by

    More than two dozen community members completed the 70th Academy for Community Leadership in 2024. That milestone was celebrated on November 7 at Horizon Convention Center. This unique, 10-week program is offered by the Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce and Ball State’s Office of Community Engagement. Our own Suzie Jones co-leads the ACL each year […]

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  • We’re looking for the best Community Partner!
    October 25, 2024 by

    Ball State University’s Office of Community Engagement is accepting nominations from Ball State faculty, staff, and students for the 2025 Community Partner Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize an Indiana* business, organization, school, or agency that has demonstrated excellence in their contributions as a community partner with Ball State University during the […]

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  • Volunteer Opportunities!
    September 18, 2024 by

    Are you looking for ways to get involved in your community? Try one of these local volunteer opportunities: Motivate Our Minds Motivate Our Minds is an after-school enrichment program for children in grades kindergarten through 8th grade. Motivate Our Minds says it is “always looking for volunteers who are willing to donate their time in […]

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