2 upcoming events with the ball state university libraries tag

Join us for another stroll around campus and learn some of the hidden history of Ball State. This year we’ll be walking a different route from the previous years with new people and places to commemorate. You’ll learn about past presidents, performers, protests, pageants, and more. We’ll be serving up storytelling, some door prizes, and popsicles to keep cool. (The tour lasts about 45 minutes, weather permitting).

Parking is free in the yellow and green lots after 5pm. All ages welcome!

In July of 2016, the Archives and Special Collections received a donation of The Star Press's archives. Consisting of 273 boxes and 95 file cabinet drawers, the collection is an expansive testament to the Star Press's history of local, national, and international news coverage. The collection has been a large factor in numerous research projects focusing on Muncie history, proving to be an integral piece of the Archives and Special Collections holdings. In this Lunch and Learn, we will discuss the history of the Star Press, the donation and processing of the collection, and unique uses of the collection in local history research.