Articles by Mike Rhodes

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Education April 1, 2021

Anderson University and Ball State University Announce Engineering Partnership

By Anderson University and Ball State University Marketing and Communications— Anderson, IN — Anderson University (AU) and Ball State University (BSU) are proud to announce a new partnership, through which students will have the opportunity to earn a dual degree. BSU students will study either astronomy or physics from BSU alongside one of AU’s ABET-accredited engineering programs — computer, electrical, or mechanical — housed within the AU School of Science and Engineering. The partnership program is designed to take five years…

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Scott Watkins, new executive director of the Muncie Symphony Orchestra.

Non-Profit March 31, 2021

How Muncie Symphony Orchestra’s New Executive Director Plans to Transform the Community

By Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN — Music has the power to unify, said Scott Watkins. As the new executive director of the Muncie Symphony Orchestra, Watkins plans to do just that: bring the community together through music. “There’s something about the beauty and the truth in music—when it comes together, it creates something very powerful,” Watkins said. “Music has the power to unify, it really does. It goes straight to the heart; people feel it, and they’re a part of…

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We Fly March 30, 2021

Ball State University Dedicates Ginn Woods as Nature Preserve

By BSU Marketing and Communications— Muncie, IN – Ball State University’s Board of Trustees approved a proposal during Friday’s meeting to dedicate Ginn Woods as a state nature preserve. President Geoffrey S. Mearns will sign the proposal and send the application to the Indiana Natural Resources Commission for approval on May 18. Owned and maintained by Ball State, Ginn Woods is Indiana’s second-largest protected old-growth forest. The land is 161 acres and is the largest and highest quality woodland in…

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Non-Profit March 30, 2021

Cancelled: United Way to Celebrate Campaign With Outdoor Concert on April 1st

Editor’s note: Due to the forecasted cold weather on April 1, United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties has decided to postpone their Celebration event. The concert has been rescheduled and will now take place on Saturday, May 15th at 3:30pm at Canan Commons. By Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties invites its donors, partners, and other community stakeholders to join them in celebrating a remarkable fundraising campaign on April 1 – in conjunction with…

Neighborhood Leader of the Year Winner Aaron Neff and Neighborhood Project of the Year Winner, South Central (Lezlie McCrory). Photo provided.

Non-Profit March 29, 2021

Thriving Not Surviving: Muncie Neighborhoods Are THRIVING During the Pandemic

By Heather Williams, Task Force 2 Leader, Muncie Action Plan—   Muncie, IN—For many, the 2020 I.D.E.A. Conference was the last large in-person event they attended prior to the COVID-19 lock-down that shifted community building work over the last year. This year marked the 6th Annual I.D.E.A. Conference, which was held on Saturday, March 6th at Pruis Hall on Ball State’s Campus. This year’s event was held in-person as well as broadcasted live via Muncie Action Plan’s Facebook page. The…

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion.

Health March 28, 2021

Delaware County COVID-19 Update, March 25th

Editor’s note: The following COVID-19 update is brought to you through a collaboration of healthcare partners including Delaware County Health Department, Delaware County Emergency Management Agency, Delaware County Office of Information, and other major healthcare providers. Delaware County weekly COVID-19 updates are released every Thursday and include information from the Indiana State Department of Health county metrics dashboard, which is updated every Wednesday afternoon. Earlier this week, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced that all Indiana residents aged 16 and older will…

Sometimes you just have to eat favorite dishes for your soul’s sake. Photo by Nancy Carlson.

Carlson March 26, 2021

John Carlson: ‘Gimme Greens On The Side’

By John Carlson— Nancy was rooting around a desk drawer recently when what to her wondering eyes should appear but a restaurant gift certificate sent by my beloved Aunt June. “Eureka!” she hollered, or words to that effect. So five minutes later she had her hair combed, while I had ditched my pajama bottoms and pulled on some actual pants. Two minutes after that we were speeding toward the nearest Cracker Barrel, visions of down-home cookin’ dancing in our heads….

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Education March 24, 2021

Education Support Hub Launches Weekly Blog Featuring BSU’s Dr. David McIntosh

By Arrick Garringer— Muncie, IN — Students, parents, staff and members of the Muncie community can receive timely and essential COVID-19 information or request assistance thanks to a new website developed by the Ball State University Teachers College. The website now features a weekly blog by Dr. David McIntosh of Ball State University. The Education Support Hub provides school policies and in-depth information about health, mental awareness, nutrition, remote learning and technology for each school, and current information related to COVID-19….

Ball State University Campus. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

We Fly March 24, 2021

Ball State University To Host First Spring Homecoming, April 26-May 1

By BSU Marketing & Communications— Muncie, IN – Ball State University is calling upon its graduates across the world to celebrate its first Spring Homecoming from April 26-May 1, 2021. While last year’s 94th annual Homecoming celebration was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Spring Homecoming will feature virtual gatherings, socially distanced campus activities, Cardinal spirit contests, and more. The week-long celebration will culminate in the annual Spring football game on Saturday, May 1. “While we may not…

The Innovation Connector is located at 1208 W. White River Blvd in Muncie.

Business March 23, 2021

Innovation Connector Announces First Associate Director 

 By Richard Crist— Muncie, IN– The Innovation Connector is pleased to announce the promotion of Carter Anderson to Associate Director. Anderson will serve as the first Associate Director at the Innovation Connector. In this new role, he will manage facilities, operations, and specific programming for the center.  “The Innovation Connector is thrilled to have Carter on our team to serve in this new capacity. Creating this position is a major step forward as we continue to grow our service offerings…