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BBC seeks community awards applications

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Report grades states counties on factors influencing quality of life health economy

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Center for Business and Economic Research has produced a new report with an interactive website that grades Indiana counties by quality-of-life factors, health and economic issues.

Southern Indianas charm captured in latest Indiana 500 Tour videos

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Historical and cultural sites in southern Indiana are showcased in videos produced by immersive learning students for the 2011 Indiana 500 Tour.

Highlighting Hoosier getaway spots goal of tourism partnership

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Showcasing many of Indiana's attractive vacation destinations is part of a major effort to boost tourism in the state getting an assist from Ball State immersive learning students.

Virginia Ball Center announces its 201112 immersive learning courses

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Virginia Ball Center announces the 2011-12 immersive learning courses available to students.

Building Better Communities to offer computer courses

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State’s Building Better Communities will offer noncredit computer courses to teach basic computer skills.

Dressing up downtown Noblesville

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A partnership between the city of Noblesville, Building Better Communities and Ball State's Center for Historic Preservation is helping downtown shops spruce up their storefronts.

Ball State Day at the Indiana State Fair includes fun education

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State Day at the Indiana State Fair will be Saturday, Aug. 8, with representation by Project 18, So You Wanna Be on TV? and Sports Zone as well as all seven colleges. The Ball State Backyard will feature the Digital Dome and a garden railroad.

Green Summit suggests Indiana can lead the way

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Revitalizing part of economically hard-hit Elkhart County by making it a leader in green technology and manufacturing is the goal of an ongoing immersive learning project in Nappanee, a rural community also still recovering from a devastating tornado in 2007.

Ball State partners with Peyton Manning St Vincent and Marsh

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State partners with Peyton Manning, St. Vincent and Marsh

New institute helps build better communities

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Statewide institute will provide programs and services for Hoosier communities.

The Virginia B Ball Center for Creative Inquiry announces 200809 fellows immersive learning seminars

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Four new fellows have been selected to lead semester-long seminars during the 2008-09 academic year at the Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry. Their immersive learning seminars will focus on sexual assault, virtual business, interdisciplinary business operations and honeybees.

Students get their slice of the pie Hoosier pie of course

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Business Fellows project with the Indiana Foodways Alliance promotes culinary tourism while transforming 19 students into foodies.

Ball State students creating marketing plan for Indianas railroad museum

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Through the Business Fellows initiative, Ball State students are creating a sophisticated marketing plan for the Indiana Transportation Museum in Noblesville.

Ball State creates new position focusing on economic development

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Frank Sabatine has been appointed the university's new associate vice president of economic development and community engagement.

Ball State student projects honored at homeland security conference

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Indiana Department of Homeland Security honors two immersive learning projects.

Students encouraged to sign up for Business Fellows projects

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Students have until Sept. 14 to become a participant in the Business Fellows program, one of Ball State's premier immersive learning opportunities.

Recordsetting gift moves Ball State closer to strategic goals

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The George and Frances Ball Foundation gives $10.5 million toward the university's efforts to expand immersive learning opportunities and the Honors College.

Ball State to showcase Business Fellows projects April 23

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Work of student and faculty members participating in the 2006-07 Business Fellows projects will be showcased April 23 at the Pittenger Student Center.

Ball State Business Fellows students sponsor smoking awareness events

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Business Fellows students are coordinating several awareness programs including a smoke-free day on campus and a lecture by a tobacco company whistleblower.

Ball State to host grief teleconference at Worthen Arena

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

People wanting to know more about coping with grief will be interested in attending the 14th annual Hospice Foundation of America's bereavement teleconference.

Business Fellows looking for proposals from interested businesses organizations

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Business Fellows to discuss upcoming proposal process during Feb. 1 informational session.

Ball State professor to participate in WISHTV program on child obesity

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Associate professor Carol Friesen will participate in a live television broadcast about child obesity.