Stories tagged with "Ball State University"

Purdue modifies smoking ban by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University has backed away from a total ban on smoking on its main campus and instead will limit it to specific areas while prohibiting smoking... – Nov 19, 2009 at 2:59 PM in Education

Meet the Teacher: Lisa Sullivan by indystar

Grade/subject at what school: Kindergarten through fifth grade general music, Mohawk Trails Elementary. Number of years teaching: 20. Work e-mail: lsulliva@ccs.k12.in.us... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Meet the Teacher: Lindsey Elderbrook by indystar

Grade/subject at what school: Kindergarten through third grade, sixth grade and seventh grade deaf and hard of hearing; Winding Ridge Elementary, Early Learning Center at Amy... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Meet the Teacher: Kevin Michael Ryan by indystar

Grade/subject at what school: Math, Pike High School, Pike Township. Number of years teaching: Five. Work e-mail: kmryan@pike.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Currently working on... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Roberts wins Enterprise Award in Noblesville by Betsy Reason

When one family was snowed in and couldn’t get to a loved one’s funeral, Mark Roberts had their driveway plowed. When family members were all together after the death... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:58 PM in Noblesville

Very deep discounts may be a Black Friday bright spot by indystar

Muncie — Consumers heading out to retailers the day after Thanksgiving may be shocked to find significantly deep discounts designed to lure them into stores, Ball State... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Retail/Real Estate

On the move by indystar

On the Move Name: Jon Fohrer New post: CEO of ambulatory services for the network at Community Health Network. Previous position: Vice president of ambulatory services and oversaw... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Colleges look at new ways to teach teachers by agammill

Traditional programs are adopting popular fast-track methods Indiana colleges have started re-examining how they teach the state’s future teachers, prodded by rising numbers... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:59 AM in Education

DePauw student wins Keating prize by indystar

10 finalists from Indiana colleges participated in annual feature-story contest Margaret Sutherlin of DePauw University on Saturday won the 23rd Annual Thomas R. Keating Feature... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

DePauw student wins 23rd Annual Thomas R. Keating Feature Writing Program by indystar

Margaret Sutherlin of DePauw University on Saturday won the 23rd Annual Thomas R. Keating Feature Writing Program in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Press Club Foundation-sponsored... – Nov 14, 2009 at 7:57 PM in Communities

2 Hamilton County groups to host awards functions by Betsy Reason

Two awards dinners tonight will honor people, organizations and businesses that serve the community. Legacy Fund, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Fund, will host its... – Nov 12, 2009 at 1:38 PM in Hamilton County

Meet the Teacher: Kelly Esra Harmon by indystar

Grade/subject/school: Seventh-grade REAL (current events/technology teacher), Southport Middle School. Number of years teaching: 28. Work e-mail: kharmon@msdpt.k12.in.us.... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in South Marion County

Meet the Teacher: David Ferris by indystar

Grade/subject, school: Math and statistics, Noblesville High School. Number of years teaching: 27 years. Work e-mail: dave_ferris@mail.nobl.k12.in.us Background/schooling:... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

Area auto dealer's death was a suicide, police say by John Tuohy

A prominent Indianapolis-area auto dealer took his own life early Tuesday after indicating he was wrestling with financial problems, police said. Investigators ruled the death of... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:41 AM in Business

BSU student admits making up attack story by indystar

Muncie — A Ball State University student who said she was attacked from behind on campus has admitted to police that she made up the story. The 19-year-old student, whose... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Lawrence police investigate death of Burd Ford owner by John Tuohy

A prominent Indianapolis-area auto dealer took his own life early Tuesday after indicating he was wrestling with financial problems, police said. Investigators ruled the death of... – Nov 10, 2009 at 9:05 PM in North Marion County

Shots fired into bar near BSU campus by indystar

MUNCIE, Ind. — Gunshots were fired into a bar near the Ball State University campus during the weekend. Police said that about 20 people were inside the bar at the time of the... – Nov 09, 2009 at 2:22 PM in Communities

Ball State report: Cash for Clunkers sparked auto sales by Tom Spalding

The merits of the $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program may be debated for years, but the program definitely sparked auto sales, says a new report by Ball State University. Of the... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:27 PM in Business

Emotional state title for Brebeuf by Nat Newell

Braves (34-1) avenge lone loss of season with victory over Yorktown in the final MUNCIE, Ind. — When the match was over, the Brebeuf Jesuit volleyball players collapsed in... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school volleyball

TV buyers are going with smaller screens to save money by Tom Spalding

Television set sellers Best Buy and hhgregg say bargain-hunters have started a trend. They’re buying smaller screens to save a few hundred bucks. In quarterly reports,... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business