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Ball State Saves the Day

Faculty/Staff Review

When I sat down at my very first Homecoming Steering Committee meeting in March, I felt like the Faculty/Staff breakfast was so far away. Before I knew it, it was here. After planning this event for eight months it was bittersweet when I was cleaning up after it was all said and done. We had an awesome turn out this year with over 250 guests attending. The faculty and staff of Ball State seemed to enjoy the opportunity to mingle with people outside of their own departments. University Catering provided us with delicious food and we were very thankful for their help.

Later in the evening, I was given the privilege of crowing this year’s Faculty/Staff King and Queen at Talent Search. Drew Vidal is this year’s King and Kathy Denker was crowned Queen. Congratulations to both of them!

Tomorrow I look forward to being a “superhero” at Ball State Saves the day! Donate blood at Pruis from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. or volunteer in the Muncie community.

Happy Homecoming J

Shelby Johnson

Faculty/Staff Chairman

Opening Day Games Equals Success!

After months of planning, I am proud to say that the Opening Day games and dance party were a huge success! I am so thankful for everyone who helped make the event enjoyable for all. We had over 700 people attend the games, and a little over 120 for the dance party. There was some great competition between the teams, and it was great seeing everyone have a wonderful time!

Looking back now, it is crazy to think the event we planned for months is over! All I can do is look back and think about how wonderful it all turned out! I look forward to celebrating the rest of homecoming with everyone!

Thank you to all the guests who came to the pep session, and to everyone who made the event a success. I want to especially thank the BSU Homecoming Steering Committee, our sub-committee, the royalty, Bob Walsh, DJ Heartbreaker, the SR&WC and the Alumni Association for dedicating so much time and energy into the event! Also, thanks to my family and the many others who deserve all the thanks in the world!

Finally, thank you Erica for being the best co-chairwoman a girl could ask for! I could not have done it without you!

Don’t forget that tonight is the Talent Search at 7:30 p.m. at Emens Auditorium! Admission is free, thanks to SGA!

Happy Homecoming Everyone!

Brittney Williams

Opening Day Chairman

Scavenger Hunt Success

When my cell phone clicked to 5:05 I sent out a text that nine halls were waiting in anticipation for. When teams raced around the whisper wall I was blown away by their enthusiasm, spirit, and creatively designed team flags. I could not believe that people voluntarily signed up to a scavenger hunt that I created. The scavenger hunt captured the energy of homecoming and was a perfect way to kick off the week. Nine halls participated in the event with about seventy-five people total. Three of the clues involved a task that must be completed before halls could receive their next puzzle piece and clue. There were nine clues in total with the last one leading to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center for opening day games. When assembled, the puzzle pieces created the homecoming logo. Although the hunt did not go as planned, and I was racing around campus while the Daily News was vigorously trying to contact me, I think that all of the teams enjoyed the hunt and created a homecoming memory. DeHority Hall was the victorious hall with Schmidt/Wilson coming in a close second. I appreciate everyone that participated and was glad to see the Residence Halls getting involved in homecoming.

Erica Wurst

Residence Hall Chairman

Breakfast, Dinner, Talent Search!

It's here! Homecoming Week has arrived!

Scavenger Hunt

Opening Day

Be a Superhero

I can’t believe it is only a week until BSU Saves the Day! I have been working on getting this day set up since February and now it’s so close. This day is very important to me. I believe it is our duty as students and staff to give back to the Muncie community. There are three ways to get involved while earning Ashley Points.

The first way to get involved is the food drive benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank. Boxes will be placed at the residence halls starting on Monday, October 3 and they will be there until Thursday, October 6. Student organizations will have to drop off their donations to the Alumni Office by Thursday, October 6 by 5pm. This is a great way to help stop hunger as well as getting Ashley Points.

The second way to participate in BSU Saves the Day is an American Red Cross Blood Drive. It will take place at Pruis Hall from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Help save a life! Why not make an appointment online to save your time? Potential donors may go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: ballstate to set up an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Volunteering is the third way to get involved. Why not take two to three hours out of your day to give back to the community? On October 5, student and staff have the opportunity to volunteer at local non-profit organizations such as ARF, Cornerstone Center for the Arts, Muncie Mission, and Muncie Parks Department. This is a great way to get community service hours for Greek life, class, or just volunteer because you want to. I’m really excited that we have teamed up with Freshmen Connections for transportation to and from these non-profit organizations.

I hope everyone is excited as I am about BSU Saves the Day! Get ready to be the SUPERHERO for the community!

Megan Johnston

Ball State Saves the Day Chairman

Ball State's Got Talent

With just under two weeks until we kick off homecoming week, I just have to say how amazing this journey has been! The Homecoming Steering Committee has been hard at work since February and it’s finally going to come together. It’s unreal and exciting- I just know that all of you Cardinals are going to have a fantastic time during It’s a Bird … It’s a Game … It’s Homecoming!

On Monday and Tuesday, Talent Search auditions were held in the Alumni Center. Over 60 acts signed up to audition; I’m positive that this year’s show will be the best yet! From poets to pianists, there’s an abundance of talent out and about Ball State’s campus. Be on the lookout for the list of our top 20 finalists.

Something new that I’ve been working on for the 27^th Annual Student Scholarship Talent Search is to incorporate videos before each number. A team of two amazing people have dedicated themselves to creating short clips to present so that you can have more insight to each and every contestant. Plus, we’ve got GIVEAWAYS for our show this year! The first 250 people to walk through the doors of Emens on October 4^th will receive their very own homecoming stress ball!

Chirp Chirp!

Heather Closson

Talent Search Chairman