Education
Muncie Central HS Annual Etiquette Dinner A Success
By: Ana Pichardo— The Muncie Central High School Business Club hosted the 5th Annual Etiquette Dinner and Professional Dos and Don’ts Style Show on Friday, November 6 at 7:00 pm. The event was held at the Ball State University Student Center in Cardinal Hall. The purpose of the event was to prepare our students for professional dinner events they will attend after high school graduation. Some of our students will be attending dinner events for scholarships, job interviews, or fundraisers. Whatever the…
International Piano Competition Holds First North American Auditions at Ball State
By: Gail Werner— MUNCIE, Ind. – For the first time in its 12-year history, one of the world’s most prestigious piano competitions is holding live preliminary auditions in North America — at Ball State University. “The Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition is like the Oscars or the Olympics for these talented young musicians,” said Robert Palmer, the Ruth Weldy and Mary Weldy Porter Distinguished Professor of Piano at Ball State’s School of Music. “They have been preparing for international competitions…
David Letterman Returns to Ball State on November 30th
By: Joan Todd— David Letterman, one of Ball State University’s most celebrated graduates, will return to campus Nov. 30 to host a discussion with two of the nation’s top young filmmakers. Dave at Ball State features Letterman, who recently retired after 33 years of hosting Late Night and Late Show. He will discuss a variety of topics with Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller at 7 p.m. in Emens Auditorium. Jonze is a critically-acclaimed director, producer, screenwriter and actor whose work includes music…
Muncie Authors Bill and Katie Frederick Publish Second Children’s Book
By: Katie Frederick— Local Muncie authors Bill and Katie Frederick will introduce their second picture book on November 7th at the Unitarian Universalist annual Bazaar in the Woods. The new book is titled, “Patches and the Delightful Dragon Day.” The star of the book is soup loving Patches Turtle. This engaging picture book for the preschool and beginning reader teaches the importance of being kind to others, adventurous, and careful. Illustrator Jason Harlow also depicts minute details that will keep children engaged…
Robert P. Bell Teacher Creativity Grants Awarded to Local Teachers
By: Eunice Whitlock— The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has announced that the following Robert P. Bell grants totaling $5,139 have been awarded to local teachers for the first grant cycle of the 2015-2016 academic year. It is estimated that over 1,771 Delaware County students will benefit from these grants. Julie Rinker Bailey, Northside Middle School, was awarded $211 for middle school English students to establish the connection between emotions and writing through use of emoticons and…
Yorktown High School Earns Over $8,600 from Buick Test Drive Event
By: Erin Konate— Schools are constantly seeking opportunities to finance their extra-curricular activities and athletic programs. Yorktown High School recently had a unique opportunity to partner with Stoops Automotive Group (Buick GMC) and General Motors – earning an estimated $8,660 to support their athletic programs. Yorktown High School was chosen to be part of a “Buick Drive for Your Students” event sponsored by Stoops Automotive Group with the help of General Motors. The event was an 8 hour Buick drive…
Ivy Tech Community College to offer Express Enrollment Registration Events in Muncie
By: Shawn Carlton— Ivy Tech Community College East Central region will be offering Express Enrollment events on October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19 at their Muncie Cowan Road location, in the Express Enrollment Center. Express Enrollment offers prospective students a “one-stop” experience in the enrollment process and does not require an appointment. Muncie Campus Express Enrollment Center October 29, November 5, 12, and 19 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4301 South Cowan Road During the events, students…
Academy of Model Aeronautics Launches “Discover Flight” Awareness Campaign
By: Mandee Mikulski— World’s largest model aviation association launches public awareness campaign. (Watch the inspiring “Discover Flight” video at the bottom of this story.) The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and its community of more than 187,000 members across the globe are uniting today to welcome and encourage the next generation of model aviation enthusiasts. In a public awareness campaign titled Discover Flight, AMA will show the world why it’s never been a more important, or exciting, time to take to the…
Cornerstone Center for the Arts Camp and Halloween Events
By: Jessie Irwin— Cornerstone’s Fall Break Arts Camp Fall break is a great chance for kids and parents alike to enjoy a break from their normal routines. Cornerstone Center for the Arts will host its first ever Fall Break Arts Camp, Tuesday, October 13 through Thursday, October 15. Similar to Summer Arts Camp, this program is designed to enrich the arts education of students age 7-14. The camp will expose students to a variety of art forms within visual arts,…