Articles by Mike Rhodes

We Fly October 27, 2020

Parents Can Create New Halloween Traditions During Pandemic

By BSU Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – If communities follow new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Halloween, families should consider creating new traditions that do not involve trick-or-treating, parties, and get-togethers, said Jill Walls, an associate professor of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies at Ball State University. On Monday, the CDC posted guidance for the holidays, including Halloween. The federal agency warns people to avoid higher risk activities, including door-to-door trick-or-treating; attending crowded, indoor costume parties; visiting indoor haunted houses; or going on hayrides or tractors rides with strangers. “The most important part…

Education October 26, 2020

Ivy Tech Community College Hosting Virtual College 101

By Kelsey Batten— Muncie, IN —Ivy Tech Community College will host a Virtual College 101 event Thursday, November 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. During the event, participants will learn more about what Ivy Tech offers, including numerous associate degree and short-term certificate programs, as well as transfer options. Interested participants must RSVP. During the appointment, participants will learn about programs in areas where employers are hiring such as Healthcare, IT, Supply Chain, Business and Advanced Manufacturing as well as transfer options such as Transfer as a Junior and Guaranteed Admissions. Ivy Tech offers a high value education at…

Health October 25, 2020

‘Cardinals Care Partners’ Commit to Community Wellbeing

By BSU Marketing and Communications— Muncie, IN— Over the last two months, more than 200 non-profit organizations and businesses partnered with Ball State University to maintain healthy and safe environments for all employees, customers, volunteers, and guests. The Cardinals Care Partner program is part of the University’s Cardinals Care campaign to promote Ball State’s enduring value of social responsibility during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Cardinals Care Partner pledge states, “We will take measures and institute safeguards to ensure a safe environment for our employees, customers, volunteers, and guests, consistent with the State of Indiana’s Back on Track guidelines and industry-specific…

We Fly October 23, 2020

Mid-American Conference Honors BSU Journalism Professor Jennifer Palilonis

By BSU Marketing and Communications— Muncie, IN – Jennifer Palilonis, a journalism professor at Ball State University, is being recognized by the Mid-American Conference for her work in shepherding the next generation of communication professionals. Palilonis, the George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of Multimedia Journalism, is the recipient of the 2019-20 Mid-American Conference Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success. The MAC announced the award Friday morning, October 23, 2020. The award celebrates the commitment of MAC universities to provide a holistic student experience and create an environment that supports success in school and life. This first-time award also recognizes…

Carlson October 23, 2020

John Carlson: Flagpole a Memorable Gift

By John Carlson— For our birthdays, my wife and I gave each other a flagpole. A flagpole is one of those gifts a couple gives one another when they have everything they need, plus way too much of what they don’t need. Oh, sure, there are those fantasy gifts you’d love but know you’ll never receive. I suppose for Nancy that’d be a magical time/travel machine that put her in a first-class booking on Viking River Cruises whenever she clicked her heels. For me? Maybe it’d be a fully aerobatic airplane like an Extra 300, the joke being you can…

Health October 22, 2020

Delaware County Weekly COVID-19 Update, October 22

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. Muncie, IN—Maintaining its orange ranking on the Indiana State Department of Health’s color-coded county metrics map, Delaware County continues to exhibit a “moderate to high spread” of COVID-19. As of Oct. 22, the county has reported…

Health October 22, 2020

New Website Offers Essential COVID-19 Info and Resources for 3 City School Systems

By BSU Marketing and Communications— Muncie, IN – Members of three school communities in Muncie can receive timely and essential COVID-19 information thanks to a new website developed by the Ball State University Teachers College. The website, educationsupporthub.com, was made possible with financial support from the Ball Brothers Foundation. The site serves parents, families, students and professionals at Muncie Community Schools, Burris Laboratory School, and The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics and Humanities. The new site will provide school policies and in-depth information about health, mental awareness, nutrition, remote learning and technology for each school, and current information related to…

Community Foundation Receives 0,000 Community Leadership Grant

Non-Profit October 22, 2020

Community Foundation Receives $150,000 Community Leadership Grant

By Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County has received a Community Leadership Grant of $150,000 as part of the seventh phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VII) initiative. With the grant, The Community Foundation will embark on an innovative partnership designed to empower nonprofits to focus on their mission work in order to turn the curve and collectively measure community-wide quality of life goals. The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County is one of 84 foundations in Indiana receiving grants through this round of GIFT VII grantmaking….

Entertainment October 21, 2020

City of Muncie To Host ‘Trunk or Treat’ at Heekin Park October 30th

By George Foley— Muncie, IN—Muncie Parks & Recreation in collaboration with Dee’s Creations and Tailored Technology will host the 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat Event, October 30, 2020 from 6pm-8pm at Heekin Park. Originally started by Deanna Walker (Dee’s Creation and Catering) and George Foley (Tailored Technology) with the aim of providing a safer environment for trick-or-treaters on Halloween, trunk or treat involves a community coming together so that children can trick-or-treat out of the decorated trunks of cars. Each year we have passed out candy to over 300 kids. We are asking people from the community to come out and decorate the trunk of their vehicle and pass…

Education October 21, 2020

Indiana Students To Get Free FAFSA Filing Help at College Goal Sunday

Indianapolis, IN—Financial aid professionals from all across Indiana will be volunteering to help collegebound students and their families open the door to financial aid during College Goal Sunday. The event is set for 2 p.m. (EDT), October 25th, 2020. The free program assists Indiana students in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, scholarships and student loans at most colleges, universities and vocational/technical schools nationwide. The FAFSA MUST be filed by April 15 to be eligible for Indiana financial aid. College Goal Sunday…

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