Events on April 29, 2017
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Rinard Orchid Greenhouse Plant Sale/Fundraising Event
9am to 12pm @
Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse
Christy Woods Classroom across from Ball Memorial Hospital
2500 W. University Ave., Ball State University
Rinard Orchid Greenhouse Plant Sale*/Fundraising Event 2017
Spring Cleaning! And (annual) clearing out of extra and duplicate plants from greenhouses to make room for additional research. All plants will have a suggested donation amount and all funds generated will be used for greenhouse supplies. Plants include succulents, hanging ferns, orchids, outdoor landscaping perennials, herbs and many others. Great Graduation/Mother’s Day gifts!
When: Saturday, April 29th, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m.- NoonOrchid Repotting Demonstrations: 10:00 and 11:00
Location: Christy Woods Classroom, South Service Building, located in Christy Woods. Parking is available off University Ave., to the south of Christy Woods.
Contact: Cheryl LeBlanc (285-8839 or cleblanc@bsu.edu) for information, to help volunteer, or donate items in advance of event.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse
P.S. Have extra plants you no longer need? Donate them to us by April 24th! We will accept used pots (3” - 15” size), plant divisions, and perennials.
- Moving With Muncie: A Conversation to Create Change 10am to 12:42pm @ Muncie Unity Center 515 E. 9th Street Muncie, IN
Press Release
Contact: Dr. Ruby Cain rcain@bsu.edu 765-285-9126
Join us for a free community event, Moving With Muncie: A Conversation to Create Change , Saturday, 4/29, 10-1 pm, Muncie Unity Center, 515 E. 9th Street, Muncie, Indiana. This event will feature community members/partners, BSU graduate students from EDAC 698, and Facing Racism storytellers.
· How would you describe the soul of the city of Muncie?
· What distinct characteristics exist in Muncie’s culture?
· Who are we?
· How are we represented in education, business, health, government, etc.?
· Join us in conversation to describe full inclusion and strategies to achieve it.
BSU Graduate Students in EDAC 698 Cultural Identities and Community Engagement are embarking on the annual immersive learning project. This year, they are creating a facilitator guide for community conversation, using the 2016 Facing Racism Book. The facilitator guide will be distributed to academic and community educators interested in facilitating community conversations on strategies of inclusion in all aspects of our community.
To RSVP for this free event, view: https://moving-with-muncie.eventbrite.com or contact Dr. Ruby Cain at rcain@bsu.edu or 765-285-9126.
Please bring the book, Facing Racism, with you to this community event. If you do not have a copy of the book, you can view at: http://racemuncie.facingproject.com/our-stories/. From this webpage you can view the book or an individual story.
EDAC 698 Cultural Identities and Community Engagement is constructed from the community workshop curriculum developed by It Is Well With My Soul (IIWWMS) community program. It is Well With My Soul focuses on racial healing via family and cultural history research presentation, and publication.
- Family Tree Painting Workshop 2pm to 4:30pm @ Cornerstone Center for the Arts 520 E Main, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $40.00 Ages: 9th Grade - Adult Record family history with a modern twist. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind mixed media painting workshop. Students will create a canvas painting that incorporates family photos, memorable dates, names and sayings into a personalized image of a family tree. Perfect for students who are nostalgic, interested in genealogy, newlyweds or first-time parents.
- Moving With Muncie: A Conversation to Create Change 10am to 12:42pm @ Muncie Unity Center 515 E. 9th Street Muncie, IN