74 past events with the education tag

"Hindu - Christian Meeting point: From Water to Wisdom in India."

Megan Sharp, guest presenter

Megan Sharp is a member of Hazelwood Christian Church who, last year, spent 9 months in India. She will speak of her experience engaging Hindu culture and how she has benefited from Indian spirituality.

Monday August 30, at 7:30 PM
Center for Peace and Conflict Studies
310 McKinley Ave - just south of the Ball State campus Muncie, IN

Please bring a friend as our meetings are open to the public.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information contact:

George Wolfe
Coordinator of Outreach Programs
Center for Peace and Conflict Studies
765-717-3980

Living Lightly, a FREE resource fair for sustainable lifestyles, is aimed at educating East Central Indiana residents about practical ways to live more sustainably, saving money and resources for themselves and future generations. SUSTAINABLE LIVING practices consider the environmental, economic, and social impacts of the management and use of our natural resources. Resources that are used sustainably can be maintained for use by future generations.

Muncie Interfaith Fellowship presents:

The Zoroastrian Religion: Its Beliefs and Influence

Mohammad Behforouz and Behrouz Kousari, Presentors

Monday, October 4th, 7:30 PM
Ball State Pittinger Student Center
2000 University Avenue, Room 310

Did you know there are Zoroastrians among us, with a small congregation in Indianapolis and a Zoroastrian temple in Chicago? And did you know the Magi, who are said to have visited the Christ Child, were Zoroastrian priests?

On Monday, October 4th, the Muncie Interfaith Fellowship will sponsor a discussion of the Zoroastrian faith and influence it had in the ancient world.

*PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION*

Due to the large number of people we had at our last meeting, we will be holding this program in the Pittinger Student Center, room 310.

For more information, contact:

George Wolfe - wmwolfe@bsu.edu

Professors: if you plan to send an entire class, please let me know so we can have plenty of chairs available. Credit slips for attendance available.

Hope to see you there!

Muncie Interfaith Fellowship presents:

The Zoroastrian Religion: Its Beliefs and Influence

Mohammad Behforouz and Behrouz Kousari, Presentors

Monday, October 4th, 7:30 PM
Ball State Pittinger Student Center
2000 University Avenue, Room 310

Did you know there are Zoroastrians among us, with a small congregation in Indianapolis and a Zoroastrian temple in Chicago? And did you know the Magi, who are said to have visited the Christ Child, were Zoroastrian priests?

On Monday, October 4th, the Muncie Interfaith Fellowship will sponsor a discussion of the Zoroastrian faith and influence it had in the ancient world.

*PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION*

Due to the large number of people we had at our last meeting, we will be holding this program in the Pittinger Student Center, room 310.

For more information, contact:

George Wolfe - wmwolfe@bsu.edu

Professors: if you plan to send an entire class, please let me know so we can have plenty of chairs available. Credit slips for attendance available.

Hope to see you there!

Want to learn about the world beyond Muncie? Join us at the Rinker Center for International Programs for a culture exchange! Culture exchanges are held every week on Wednesday in SC 102 from 12pm-1pm. Each week a different country is highlighted; presenters are typically natives that can offer an insider's look into the country and its culture. Attendees are welcome to bring a lunch to the presentation and are reminded to show respect and prevent distraction to presenters by arriving on time.

Join us Wednesday Ocotber 6th when Kwame Teye will present on Ghana. The Republic of Ghana is a small country located in West Africa. The country, formerly known as the Gold Coast during its colonial days, gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1957. Ghana is a diverse country with a number of different ethnic groups and 47 different languages spoken throughout the country. Come learn more about this interesting country at Culture Exchange. We hope to see you there! 

Upcoming Culture Exchanges 

• October 13 - Sweden Isak Asgeirsson
• October 20 - India Devyani Desphande
• October 27 - Libya Arij Mousi
• November 3 - South Korea Boyoung Roh
• November 10 - South Africa Chantelle Hefer
• November 17 - Sierra Leone Abu Lawrence Kanu-Meansaray
• November 24 - THANKSGIVING BREAK
• December 1 - Russia Pavel Komogorov
• December 8 - Sudan Panrac Nhial

This workshop will focus on basic card magic, easy to do effects with everyday items found around the house, and effects that are easily made for just a few dollars and with minimal effort. Everyone should bring a deck of cards to the workshop.

This workshop is for 6th grade - adults.

The cost of this workshop is $10.

Registration is available online at www.cornerstonearts.org, or in our building at the second floor desk.

Contact the Education Department at 765.281.9503, ext 15, with any questions.

This workshop is for novices and experienced actors alike. The focus will be on the preparation and execution of monologues, as well as how to excel at cold readings. Participants should have at least one audition monologue prepared, and should bring in written copies of any other pieces they have used in the past, or are considering using in the future.

This workshop is for 9th grade - adults.

The cost of this workshop is $10.

Registration is available online at www.cornerstonearts.org, or in our building at the second floor desk.

Contact the Education Department at 765.281.9503, ext 15, with any questions.

National League of Pagan Students Presents:
Gathering the Magick -Pagan Student Summit-

Hosted by
Ball State University - Society for Earth-based Religion
Coordinated & Organized with the help of Ringing Anvil & PEN

March 5th

Ball State University

Cost
$20 at the door
$15 pre-registration

Discounts
$5 -Off to students with valid Student ID
$5 - Off to groups of 5 or more
(Discounts CAN be used together when applicable)

Pre-Register Here

You are invited to attend the next E.B.& Bertha C. Ball Center, Docents Forum, on Friday, April 8, 2011. "Facebook for Beginners" will be presented by Nancy Prater, Director of Marketing and Communications, Ball State School of Extended Education. There is no charge, but reservations are required. Please call Nancy Lindley, 285-8975, for more information and to register.

Living Lightly is a FREE resource fair for sustainable lifestyles, held each September on the Minnetrista campus in Muncie, Indiana.

Living Lightly is aimed at educating East Central Indiana residents about practical ways to live more sustainably, saving money and resources for themselves and future generations.

Sustainable Living practices consider the environmental, economic, and social impacts of the management and use of our natural resources.  Resources that are used sustainably can be maintained for use by future generations.

For more information, visit http://www.livinglightlyfair.org/

Upcoming Program at The E.B.& Bertha C. Ball Center
Topic: War and Music
Speaker: Dr. Linda Pohly, Ball State Professor of Music
Date/Time: Thursday, Novembe 10, 10:00 a.m.
Place: E.B.& Bertha C. Ball Center, 400 N. Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN 47303
Fee: No fee, but reservations are required. Please call 285-8975.

Dr. Pohly will discuss the many links between war and music. Participants are invited to share their own memories or ideas regarding the link between these two ubiquitous endeavors

Impressionist oil painting class meets every Thursday 1-4pm and 5-8pm. Emphasis on design, color theory, technique. Beginning painters welcome. Call 765 284-5374 to register.

Impressionist oil painting class meets every Thursday 1-4pm and 5-8pm. Emphasis on design, color theory, technique. Beginning painters welcome. Call 765 284-5374 to register.

Central High School Principal Tom Jarvis wants the community to know about the positive offerings and traditions at the high school and the opportunities students have by attending Central. He will be holding ‘Community Outreach Programs” at schools that feed into Northside Middle School and Central High School for students to gain familiarity with the road to become an involved and informed Bearcat. Parents and/or community members will have the opportunity to ask questions. This chat will be held at 7:00 at Storer Elemantary.

This workshop will focus on basic card magic, easy to do effects with everyday items found around the house, and effects that are easily made for just a few dollars and with minimal effort. This class is recommended for ages 12 and up. Everyone should bring a deck of cards to the workshop.

The cost of this workshop is $10.

Cornerstone requires a minimum of 7 pre-registrations before hosting any workshop.

Contact the Education Department at 765.281.9503, ext 23 with any questions.

This workshop will focus on basic card magic, easy to do effects with everyday items found around the house, and effects that are easily made for just a few dollars and with minimal effort. This class is recommended for ages 12 and up. Everyone should bring a deck of cards to the workshop.

The cost of this workshop is $10.

Cornerstone requires a minimum of 7 pre-registrations before hosting any workshop.

Contact the Education Department at 765.281.9503, ext 23 with any questions.

In conjunction with United to End Genocide's call for a world wide "Day of Action" - we are having an informational meeting about Sudan (East Africa). Sudan is a very poor country - and it is very troubled. Millions of people left homeless years ago during the worst of the Darfur Genocide remain stranded in refugee camps. New troubles are arising (again) at the border with (now independent) South Sudan - and half a million civillians are already homeless there as a result of ongoing conflict. We will discuss these happenings, and try to understand them better. Jay Spaulding - from Kean University - in Union NJ - is going to speak

Learn the basic calligraphy lettering style of italics, which gives you the foundation and knowledge to use several letter styles (Celtic, Old English, and etc.) You will learn the strokes involved to create designs ranging from elaborate documents to personalized notes for your family and friends. Course is taught by Muncie native, Paula Sullivan, who has been a lettering artist for more than 32 years.

You may register online at www.bsu.edu/ebball. You may also call 285-8975 or e-mail ebball@bsu.edu.

Learn the basic calligraphy lettering style of italics, which gives you the foundation and knowledge to use several letter styles (Celtic, Old English, and etc.) You will learn the strokes involved to create designs ranging from elaborate documents to personalized notes for your family and friends. Course is taught by Muncie native, Paula Sullivan, who has been a lettering artist for more than 32 years.

You may register online at www.bsu.edu/ebball. You may also call 285-8975 or e-mail ebball@bsu.edu.

10:00 am-12:00 pm: “Raqs and Roll” Beledi Workshop with Ruby Jazayre

1:30 pm-3:30 pm: “Body Electric Meltdown” Drum Solo Workshop with Ruby Jazayre

7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm): Evening Hafla with various belly dance performers