4 Past Events at University Green, Ball State University

What: Take Back the Night
Who: Alpha Omicron Pi, Feminists for Action, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon
When: Thursday March 25 7:00 - 9:00pm
Where: University Green
Why: To create awareness of violence against women. Women are more likely to be victims of rape and domestic violence so we ask you help to stand up against violence against women.
Cost: There is no cost for attendance. Donations are accepted.

We will present two speakers followed by a candle light march down McKinley Ave.
T-shirts will be sold prior to the event as well as the day of the event for $8 per t-shirt. $2 per shirt sold will be donated to A Better Way. We will take orders for t-shirts the day of the event as well.

If there are any questions, please feel free to contact Erin Witters at eawitters2@bsu.edu or Kelsey Kreger at kkkreger@bsu.edu

See The Last Domino perform a free outdoor concert this Saturday by Shafer Tower on Ball State University's campus.

Opening act: Dreams of University

"Peace Mob" Set to Descend on University Green
Contact: Emily Mastroianni (BSU Center for Peace & Conflict Studies)
285-1622; peacecenter@bsu.edu

Traditionally, April has been a violent month in the United States with events including, for instance, the Columbine High School shooting, the Virginia Tech University massacre, the Oklahoma City bombing, and the Waco (Texas) Davidian Standoff. To promote a message of nonviolence during April 2011, the Ball State University (BSU) Center for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS) in collaboration with BSU's Oxfam Chapter and several other student organizations are hosting a Peace Fair on Wednesday, April 13.

The Peace Fair will begin at noon with a "flash mob" (i.e., the sudden assembly of a large group of people) event sponsored by the CPCS in which at least 100 BSU faculty, staff members, and students will stand in formation to create a human peace sign on the University Green. Participants also will release environmentally friendly balloons in remembrance of individuals in the United States who have been affected by violence in the past and to promote a day of peace on our campus.

To participate in the human peace sign, please email Emily Mastroianni (peacecenter@bsu.edu) by Friday, April 1st or sign up at:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/bsugmail.net/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dFhtNXNqaHBsRzRSdnlUTWRRREJzaFE6MQ#gid=0

For the remainder of the afternoon on April 13, students and other members of BSU can visit student organization sponsored booths and participate in activities focused on world poverty. Along with the CPCS and Oxfam, the following student groups will host activities, including tie-dying and henna tattoo art, at the Fair: Amnesty International, the Social Justice League, Nuru at Ball State and several others. Please email Megan Whitacre at oxfambsu@gmail.com if you are interested in hosting a booth. Learning more about poverty is one-way students can take a step towards being peacemakers both on campus and in the community.

This is the third consecutive year that the BSU Peace Center has hosted an event in April to promote nonviolence as a positive alternative to resolving conflict. During the month of April, Bracken library will host a book display on the topic of peace featuring peace activists and peace movements.

Join Muncie Symphony Orchestra enthusiasts and the Muncie community at the annual Festival on the Green concert Saturday, June 9, 2012, at the University Quad in front of the Museum of Arts Terrace.

The Ball State University Alumni Association will host a private picnic for Ball State alumni, their families, and friends of the university. Check-in, seating, and the dinner for this private event will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Special seating will be arranged for all registered participants.

Cost is $20 per adult, $10 per child, which includes the picnic buffet, two complimentary beverages, and reserved seating.

Festival on the Green Menu:
Braised BBQ shortribs
Grilled Chilled Chicken served atop vinaigrette slaw
Marinated Grilled Vegetable salad
Diced fresh fruit with feta and scallion vinaigrette
Cucumber and mint couscous
Bread basket with whipped butter
Berry Trifle dessert

Register online for this event.