April 4: Wrapping up this week at Ball State
sports, planetarium shows, and more amazing things to do on and around campus.
Welcome back to Weekly Ball State 👋 Was the weather last week rejuvenating or what? As we transition from Winter to Spring, we’ve got a jam-packed week ahead of us, including a total solar eclipse today! Let’s take a moment to read the latest from Weekly Ball State:
Weekly Ball State shares an overview of the highlights you can look forward to on and around campus every Monday. You’ll free food, fun events, sports, and cool research to help you make the most of your time as a Ball State student.
Top News Story
Ball State University Extends 2024-25 Enrollment Confirmation Deadline to June 1. The University’s decision follows a recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) regarding a delay in institutions receiving student financial aid information through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). That delay has resulted in the postponement of the formulation of financial aid packages, which often play a pivotal role in students’ college decisions. Read the original story.
Events On & Around Campus:
Miller College Alumni Award: April 5th at 12 pm. Don’t miss the change for a delicious meal and the chance to network with great Ball State alumni!
Earth, Moon, and Sun Planetarium Show: April 5, 5:30 pm. There’s an eclipse next week. What better way to prepare then have a quick little planetarium show?
Sports This Week:
MVBALL vs. McKendree University (4/6 - 5pm)
WTennis vs. Miami University (4/7 - TBA)
Keep up with the latest here.
Research News:
BSU Biology Prof. Secures Grant from JHU to Study Nerve Regeneration in Mice: A novel protein for nerve regeneration is being studied right here at Ball State by Dr. Kalinski.
Todd Siebert Memorial Foundation Boosts ALS Research at Ball State with a $20,000 Donation: Dr. Philip Smaldino, associate professor of cell biology at Ball State and the primary investigator leading the C9ORF72 ALS research project, expressed his gratitude for the foundation's support.