The BA Chirp

A blog to keep you in the know

Author: Kamille Webb

  • The BA Chirp: October Issue 2024
    October 1, 2024 by

    October We’ve made it through the last stretch of the summer. The leaves have turned beautiful colors creating beautiful scenery all over campus and the weather is slightly cooler some days. The transition is apparent in nature. How do you transition into fall? Does this month inspire you? Do you have traditions or activities you […]

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  • Student Spotlight: Meet Emmanuella Boateng
    October 1, 2024 by

    Meet Emmanuella Nyama Boateng, a student employee who works in the Budget Office and the front desk in Business Affairs. Emmanuella is a senior majoring in Economics. Why did you decide to come to Ball State? -Emmanuella: I chose Ball State University because of its strong economics program, which provides a solid foundation for my […]

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  • The Elements of Engagement: Q2
    October 1, 2024 by

    The Elements of Engagement provide a framework for understanding and meeting employees’ workplace needs. Behind each of the 12 items lies a fundamental need that employees and teams require to be successful. Q2.  I have the materials and equipment I need to do my work right.  Free Me from Unnecessary Stress:  Employees need the resources, […]

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  • Student Spotlight: Meet Elizabeth Voelz
    October 1, 2024 by

    Meet Elizabeth Voelz, a student employee who works at the front desk in Business Affairs and the President’s office. Elizabeth is a junior majoring in Communications with a minor in Hospitality Management. Get to know her better: Why did you decide to come to Ball State? I came to Ball State for a few different […]

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  • Enduring Values: Integrity – Choose
    September 9, 2024 by

    It’s week two of our month-long celebration of our Enduring Value, Integrity. Brene Brown defines integrity as choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them. Do you agree? Is there anything else you’d add?

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  • The Elements Engagement: Q1
    September 2, 2024 by

    The Elements of Engagement provide a framework for understanding and meeting employees’ workplace needs. Behind each of the 12 items lies a fundamental need that employees and teams require to be successful. Q1.  I know what is expected of me at work. Focus Me: Employees need to know what is expected of them at work […]

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  • Warm Welcomes – September 2024
    September 2, 2024 by

    A BIG warm welcome and congratulations to the new Cardinals who joined the Business Affairs family in August! TaNaja Anthony PT Food Service Cashier Frank Bandy Facilities and Landscape Worker Kayla Barton PT Food Service Cashier Curtis Benning Food Service Custodian Ashanti Branson Food Service Worker Arron Corbin Food Service Custodian Ethan Corey University Dining […]

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