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We Fly November 12, 2018

Ball State Receives Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award

By: Marc Ransford— New Orleans, Louisiana – In recognition of extraordinary community outreach, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has named Ball State University the winner of the 2018 C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award during a ceremony at the group’s annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ball State received the award for its Schools within the Context of Community (SCC) program, which takes a unique approach with teacher education to help prepare culturally responsive and community-engaged…

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The historic Wysor Street Depot opened in 1901 along the Cincinnati, Richmond, and Muncie railroad line for passenger and freight traffic. After a meticulous restoration, the Depot now serves as the headquarters for Cardinal Greenways, Inc. Photo provided by Cardinal Greenways, Inc.

Entertainment November 12, 2018

Cardinal Greenways Announces Holiday Events

By: Angie Pool— Muncie, IN—Cardinal Greenways’ annual Turkey Trot is Thanksgiving Day, November 22nd from 8:00 am – 11:00 am, with registration beginning at 7:30. The walk/run route is along beautiful Cardinal Greenway and the scenic White River Greenway.  The event begins and ends at the Cardinal Greenway Depot. The walk/run is for humans and canines of all ages. Come for fun wearing your Thanksgiving/Turkey attire! After the walk/run enjoy hot cider and refreshments with friends and family inside the…

Ken Hudson. Photo provided.

Non-Profit November 12, 2018

Whitely Community Council Community Meeting To Be Held on Nov. 12th

By: Ken Hudson— Muncie Indiana— The Whitely Community Council will hold the monthly community meeting on Monday, November 12th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Please join us and bring someone with you! The neighborhood meeting will be held at the Muncie Area Career Center, 2500 N. Elgin St. A small meal and refreshments will be served from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. This meeting is open to all Muncie citizens. We would also like to thank the city of Muncie’s Community Development Block…

A screenshot from the film, “Saboteur.”

We Fly November 11, 2018

Ball State TCOM Department Produces WWII Documentary: “Saboteur”

By: BSU Marketing & Communications— WWII soldier, Belgian resistance fighter the subject of his granddaughter’s documentary. Muncie, Indiana—Since she was a little girl, Nicole Lehrman listened to her grandfather Gabriel DeLobbe tell story after story about his efforts to fight the Nazis in Belgium during the 1940s. The recent Ball State graduate brought his memories to life in the documentary “Saboteur.” “He’s been telling stories of his time growing up in Belgium during the war for as long as I…

A peach-colored sunrise, reflected in Dale Hollow’s water. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson November 10, 2018

John Carlson: The Joys Of Muddy Pond

By: John Carlson— A couple weeks ago, Nancy and I, plus some fellow Lutheran friends, drove south from Muncie to a place called Muddy Pond. Here are the directions: First, drive to Dale Hollow in Tennessee. Having never driven to Dale Hollow in Tennessee, nor Dale Hollow in Kentucky, for that matter, I rode shotgun in one car, along with four others. Another four of us rode in a second car, for a total party of nine. We included Rosanna,…

“The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” Nov. 9-11 and 16-18. Photo provided.

Entertainment November 9, 2018

Muncie Civic Theater Presents “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane”

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, Indiana – What can a self-centered toy rabbit teach us about love? Quite a bit, actually. Muncie Civic Theatre is presenting “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” Nov. 9-11 and 16-18 in the Casazza Family Studio. Friday and Saturday shows will be at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees will begin at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 for adults and $10 for students.  Edward Tulane is a vain, cold-hearted toy china rabbit that embarks on a life-changing…

The Muncie Symphony Orchestra is pictured performing in Pruis Hall on the campus of Ball State University. Photo provided.

Entertainment November 7, 2018

MSO Presents the Music of Film Composer John Williams On November 10th

By: Jennifer Johnson— Muncie, Indiana—What do a Wookiee, a shark, and a dinosaur have in common?  The Muncie Symphony Orchestra’s Movie Magic of John Williams!  Join the fun this Saturday, November 10 at 4:00 p.m. in Pruis Hall on the campus of Ball State University. The Muncie Symphony Orchestra (MSO) invites you and your family to experience a concert full of the magic of movie music by composer, John Williams, including music from Harry Potter, Jaws, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, E.T.,…

IUSM-Muncie Medical Students loading food into client's car. Photo by: Joe LoPilato

Health November 7, 2018

IUSM-Muncie Center Participates in Local Food Bank Distribution & Healthy Lifestyles Promotions

By: Joe LoPilato, Derron Bishop, & Hanna DelaGardelle— Muncie, Indiana—Students, staff, and faculty of Muncie Center for Medical Education/IU School of Medicine-Muncie participated in the Second Harvest Food Bank Distribution. Over 50 members of the Muncie campus helped pass out foodstuffs, including dairy, grain, and vegetable products that will impact an estimated 1000 families. In addition, students went car-to-car to conduct health histories and connect individuals to the new student-run Healthy Lifestyle Center (HLC) in Muncie. In total, they were able to sign up 42…

James Mitchell, Board President, and Jason Newman, Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie CEO, accepted two awards at this year's Boys & Girls Clubs of America Regional Leadership Conference on October 11. Photo provided.

Non-Profit November 6, 2018

Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie Wins Two National Awards

By: Amy Logan— Muncie, Indiana—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie is grateful to have accepted two awards at this year’s Boys & Girls Clubs of America Regional Leadership Conference on October 11. The Clubs were awarded with the League of E.A.G.L.E.S Award, Gold Honor Roll for their involvement by the board. In order to earn this award a Club must have at least 95% engagement from their Board of Directors. Engagement can come in many forms from attendance, donation…

An example of a Solarize ECI installation. Photo provided.

Non-Profit November 6, 2018

Solarize East Central Indiana to Sponsor Information Meeting On November 10th

By: Sheryl Swingley— Muncie, Indiana—Solarize East Central Indiana, a grassroots community group, has helped more than 40 area homeowners add solar panels to their houses within the last year. For homeowners, business owners and farmers interested in considering solar energy, Solarize ECI will sponsor an informational meeting at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Kennedy Library on McGalliard Avenue. At the meeting, attendees can sign up for the installer who works with Solarize ECI to do a free site…