Ball State and its School of Music have a robust connection to Clemson University, where four music alumni are performing arts professors: Paul L. Buyer, ’92 (director of music and percussion), Andrew Levin, DA ’93 (director of orchestral activities), Mark Spede, MM ’88 (director of bands), and Bruce Whisler, ’82 MM ’92 DA ’02 (director […]
Class Notes | Spring/Summer 2018
Submit a Class Notes entry 1960s Laurie Lindberg, ’69 MA ’79 PhD ’84, Muncie, retired after completing 21 years of service at Ball State, most recently asa faculty member in the Honors College. A recipient of the Vander Hill Award for Distinguished Teaching in Honors Education, she directed numerous senior Honors College theses and creative projects, directed the University’s London […]
“We Fly” Anthem Soars into the Ball State Canon
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ast Fall, Ball State University empowered three cabaret students — Frank Zabilka, Gabe Ford-Dunker, and Reagan Pender — to write lyrics for a new anthem, “We Fly.” “I get chills when I hear the anthem,” said President Geoffrey S. Mearns . “It beautifully captures the mission, aspirations, and values of the Ball State community — our faculty, staff, students, […]
From Cardinals to Tigers: Four Music Alums Are Clemson Profs
Ball State and its School of Music have a robust connection to Clemson University, where four music alumni are performing arts professors: Paul L. Buyer, ’92 (director of music and percussion), Andrew Levin, DA ’93 (director of orchestral activities), Mark Spede, MM ’88 (director of bands), and Bruce Whisler, ’82 MM ’92 DA ’02 (director […]
Michele Koken, ’02, Pursues a Customized Career by Design
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ichele (Boggs) Koken has made a career doing what she loves – interior design. But she’s not only a designer, she’s an entrepreneur who is the founder and owner of Indianapolis-based MB Designs. This venture has kept her busy for the past 11 years designing residential and commercial spaces. Starting the business at age 27, […]
Students Forecast Indiana’s Wild Weather for Clients
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen aspiring meteorologists Lauren Elston or Ethan Rosuck look up to the skies and check their forecasts, the pair never forget that in Indiana, weather conditions can change in an instant. “Indiana may be one of the most challenging places to do weather forecasting,” said Lauren. “One day it can be freezing cold and the […]
Ball State Students Launch Crusade for Cruciferous Veggies in Muncie Schools
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]hanks to Ball State University students in the Department of Nutrition and Health Science , children in three Muncie schools learned about and sampled delicious, healthy vegetables in fun ways. Last Spring’s immersive learning experience Nutrition Grows on You! is one of many partnerships that mutually benefit students at Ball State and Muncie Community Schools (MCS). During a colorful demonstration at South […]
Architecture Teams Sprint to Finals in DOE Race to Zero
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]ommitment to research, community partnerships, and the mantra “reuse, rebuild, return” vaulted a team of Ball State architecture students over the competition in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Race to Zero competition held in April. This is the second year in a row that College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) teams have placed in the competition; last year a team […]