News to Use:

• This semester, the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) is hosting Mexican Modernity: 20th-Century Paintings from the Zapanta Collection, highlighting some of the most significant modern Mexican artists. The free exhibition, open until May 3, features paintings, drawings, and prints from artists such as Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, Diego Rivera, and others. This traveling exhibition’s visit to Ball State is a reflection of our campus’ world-class facilities and our commitment to community engagement.
• February is Black History Month, and Ball State observed the occasion in a variety of ways. For example, our African American Studies program hosted talks with experts on race and criminal justice. These discussions, which took place on the Ball State campus and in the Muncie community, demonstrate our University’s commitment to inclusive excellence.
• It is a great time to be a fan of Cardinals basketball. The men’s team has a record of 16-12, 9-6 in the Mid-American Conference. The women’s squad has a record of 18-8, 10-4 in the MAC. Two basketball players are among the students representing our University as part of the refresh of our We Fly marketing campaign. Anna Clephane appears on our University’s commanding banner at the Indianapolis International Airport, on one of our newest billboards, and out of uniform on a Student Center banner. Ish El-Amin is featured on a banner near Ball State’s Welcome Center and is among the first faces prospective students see when they visit campus.
• This month, Ball State men’s tennis coach Bill Richards earned his 700th career victory. Coach Richards, who has led the Cardinals since 1973, is the winningest men’s tennis coach in Ball State and MAC history.
• March is Women’s History Month. On March 25, Ball State will honor six Indiana Women of Achievement. These women have enhanced the lives and learning experiences of many Hoosiers, and they continue to inspire people through their admirable work. A panel discussion, “Empowering Women: A Conversation with Indiana Women of Achievement,” will take place at 3 p.m. that day in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center, room 301. That evening, our University will recognize the award recipients during the 19th annual awards dinner, which is part of Ball State’s Women’s Week. The 2020 recipients are Jennifer Blackmer, Distinction in American Playwriting and Screenwriting; Sandra Chapman, ’86, Distinction in Investigative Reporting that Generates Public Policy Change; Kathleen DeLaney, Distinction in Legal Innovation and Litigation Success; Dr. Eileen Danaher Hacker, Distinction in Oncology Nursing Research Resulting in the Improvement of Patient Quality of Life; and Jennifer Marsh, ’94, and Kelly Shrock, ’89, both recognized for Distinction in Community Fundraising and Nonprofit Leadership. For information about the dinner, call the Office of the President at 765-285-5555.
• Our second annual One Ball State Day will be Tuesday, April 7. During last year’s 24-hour fundraising event, Cardinals across the country—students, parents, faculty and staff, alumni, and friends—championed our University and gave almost $425,000. Those philanthropic investments support academic programs, student organizations, and numerous funds that make possible the transformative impact our University has on the lives of thousands of women and men.
• Eleven days later, on April 18, the Ball State University Alumni Association will hold its second Day of Beneficence, in which Cardinals serve their communities. Last year, approximately 300 of our alumni volunteered as part of this event, contributing more than 800 collective service hours to more than 40 organized and independent projects across the country.