Education
May 6, 2026
This Wednesday
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Beginning Sign Language (Six Wednesdays, May 6 - June 10, 6-8 p.m.)
6pm to 8pm @
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center - Ball State University
3rd floor
400 N. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: $95 Ages: 18+ 
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center
Six Wednesdays, May 6 - June 10, 6-8 p.m.
Cost: $95
Registration required
Please register online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057In this interactive class, you'll:
1. Learn fingerspelling and essential conversational skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and signed English.
2. Build confidence communicating with deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
3. Earn a Certificate of Completion for attending all six sessions.Instructor: Laura Shadoin, a retired Muncie Community Schools teacher with 22 years of classroom experience and more than 25 years teaching sign language at the E.B. Ball Center. With her approachable teaching style, Laura Makes learning ASL both engaging and practical.
May 13, 2026
Wednesday
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Tea & Talk: Dr. Lara Kuykendall— Constance Coleman Richardson and Other Unforgettable Indiana Artist
3pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Center Building
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $25.00 Ages: 13+ 
Cost: $25 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 13+
Enjoy tea and light refreshments while joining art historian Dr. Lara Kuykendall, Director of the Ball State School of Art, for an engaging exploration of the work and legacy of lesser-known Indiana artist Constance Coleman Richardson. Drawing from her contribution to The Unforgettables by Charles C. Eldredge—a volume that brings together leading scholars to celebrate overlooked artists—Dr. Kuykendall will highlight Richardson’s place in art history and examine why rediscovering these voices matters today.
Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
This program has been made possible through a grant from Indiana Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
https://www.minnetrista.net/events/tea-talk-dr-lara-kuykendall-may-13-26
- Ross Education New Student Orientation 3pm @ Ross Medical Education Center 411 West Riggin Road Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: Free Student Orientation Session for newly enrolled students: We'll cover everything you need to know for a great start, including Academics, Attendance, Dress Code, and our Learning Management System. We'll also give you a tour of the campus and classrooms so you know exactly where you're going, and we'll help you set up your new laptop. We try to have some fun, too!
Opened in 2014, the Ross Medical Education Center Muncie campus is located on the north side of the city, just a few minutes from I-35 and directly across from the Muncie/Delaware County Airport. The campus is conveniently situated on the North Walnut bus route for the city's transit system.
Aug 12, 2026
Wednesday
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Collections Tour: Back to School
3pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Center Building
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $10.00 Ages: 13+ 
August 12; 3–4 p.m. | Center Building
Cost: $10 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 13+
Show your school spirit on a nostalgic journey through the Minnetrista Heritage Collection. Join the Collections team for a behind-the-scenes tour into secure storage areas, where you’ll discover the tools, trends, and traditions that shaped school life in our community. Explore artifacts rarely on public display, including educational toys, uniforms, sports memorabilia, instruments, photographs, class rings, and yearbooks—and maybe even spot a few objects from your own school days. This tour may include standing, stairs, and exposure to loud HVAC noise. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead. If you need accommodations, please notify us in advance.
https://www.minnetrista.net/events/collections-tour-aug-12-2026
- Ross Education New Student Orientation 3pm @ Ross Medical Education Center 411 West Riggin Road Muncie, IN 47303
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