The BA Chirp

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Category: Featured

  • The BA Chirp: December Issue 2024
    December 2, 2024 by

    December invites us all to reconnect with what truly matters. As we approach the holiday and our Days of Beneficence, take time to relax, reflect, unwind, and be present with family and friends. As we celebrate the close of another year, we look forward to the continuation of the good things we’ve started in 2024 […]

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  • The BA Chirp: November Issue 2024
    November 4, 2024 by

    November It’s November, friends- the month traditionally associated with gratitude. We’re joining in on the thankfulness to celebrate our 1-year blog anniversary!  Cue the excitement and cheers.  Thank you for engaging with us and coming along for our journey. We hope you’ve enjoyed it and found the content valuable. We’d like your feedback. Please take […]

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  • 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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  • The BA Chirp: September Issue 2024
    September 2, 2024 by

    September Hello everyone and welcome to the start of the new academic year!  This is a very busy time of the year for our division, so take a moment to appreciate yourself and each other for the hard work we do over the summer and now in preparation for the return of the students, or […]

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

    August is here. We’re ramping up for the new academic year. There’s lots of excitement in the air as we prepare to welcome new and returning students to BSU. They bring youthful optimism and a certain zest to campus. Most importantly, they remind us of why we are all here. Even if your work isn’t […]

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

    Hi, July. You are magic. You’re the midpoint, but also the 7th month. You’re at the threshold of the second half, but not too far along to course correct. You’re a good space and place to face anything holding us back from being our best selves. A thought to consider is whether we have created […]

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  • The BA Chirp: June Issue 2024
    June 3, 2024 by

    We’re six months into 2024.  Sometimes it can be hard to stop and celebrate our wins especially the small ones when there’s so much left to do. Let’s collectively take a moment to reflect on what we’ve accomplished as a division, within our various units, and as individuals both professionally and personally. Now that we’ve […]

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

    Happy May! Commencement is May 4th. It’s a great time to pause and celebrate our students as they embark on a new journey in their lives. It also provides the opportunity to reflect on how our university-wide mission connects us –to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. Whether you’ve worked directly with students in your […]

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

    A Message from Alan Thank you to those who took the time to participate in our Ball State University Engagement Survey conducted by Gallup.  We have recently received access to the results.  The cabinet and the Business Affairs leadership team have been discussing the high-level results and have started early conversations about how we will […]

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

    We’re Marching into Spring. Happy March!  The groundhog didn’t see his shadow this year. Hooray! Spring is near. The smell of fresh flowers will soon fill the air, leaves will populate the trees again, and there will be a return of activity and animals that were once dormant.  There’s an awakening all around us as […]

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