The BA Chirp

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Category: Featured

  • The BA Chirp: February Issue 2025
    February 6, 2025 by

    A Message from Alan Gratitude.  That is the value that I’ve been thinking about since I announced that I am leaving Ball State for another opportunity.  I am grateful for this place, all of you, the work that you all do, and how you go about it.  While this change is what I believe is […]

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  • The BA Chirp: January Issue 2025
    January 7, 2025 by

    A Message from Alan I want to welcome everyone to 2025, and back to campus for those of us that were able to take advantage of the Days of Beneficence.  I know that some of you work those days, and we all appreciate it.  I hope you all were able to take some time to […]

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  • 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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