Education

Conference participants of Muncie’s Neighborhood IDEA Conference at Ball State University. Photo Provided

Education March 21, 2016

Muncie Neighborhood Leaders Learn Best Practices at Ball State

By: Erin Moore— On a brisk Saturday morning in March, dozens and dozens of Muncie residents woke up early, streamed into Ball State’s Pittenger Student Center, and gave their entire day to attend keynote presentations and breakout sessions at the city’s first “Intentional Development and Education for Association Members” (IDEA) conference. The 130 participants represented diverse backgrounds, cultures, and every corner of Muncie, but they, along with conference sponsors Muncie Action Plan , Shafer Leadership Academy, Vectren Foundation, the City…

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Aerial image of the Ball State Campus. Photo by: Michael Wolfe

Education March 14, 2016

BSU Presidential Search Process Begins, Open Forums Planned

Editor’s Note: Another public forum has been added. It will be held Monday, May 23, at 7pm in Assembly Hall in the Ball State University Alumni Center, 2800 W. Bethel Ave in Muncie.  MUNCIE, Ind. — The Ball State Board of Trustees today announced initial steps in the search for a new university president. Board Chair Rick Hall said the campus community, alumni and the public are invited to attend any of a series of open forums to provide input…

Photo courtesy of: Minnestrista Heritage Collection

Education, Entertainment, Non-Profit March 4, 2016

IHS Exhibit Explores Impact of Ball Brothers Canning History

By: Rachel Hill Ponko—  The old-fashioned art of canning and preserving foods is enjoying new popularity, and a new Indiana Historical Society (IHS) exhibition is taking guests back to its Hoosier beginnings. The newest Indiana Experience offering, You Are There 1948: Communities Can!, explores the impact the Ball Brothers Company from Muncie, Ind., had on the original food preservation movement across the United States. Communities Can! opens March 5, 2016, and runs through Aug. 12, 2017, at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, located…

Muncie Campus on Cowan Road.

Education February 29, 2016

Ivy Tech Community College to Offer Express Enrollment Registration Events in Muncie

Muncie, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College East Central region will be offering Express Enrollment events every Thursday in March 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 March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4301 South Cowan Road During the events, students will work alongside staff who…

Muncie Community Schools

Education February 25, 2016

Muncie Community Schools Partners with Chartwells K12 and SSC Services for Education

By: Ana M. Pichardo— Muncie Community Schools, Chartwells K12 and SSC Services for Education are kicking off a new partnership to enhance area schools and cafés through a strong commitment to the great teams already engaged in Muncie schools, passionate support for the community, fresh, student-focused menus and facilities plans to support continued upgrades in the facilities program. The transition for these partnerships begin March 19 for Chartwells K12 and March 21 for SSC Services for Education. Students will notice immediate…

Inspire Awards from 2015 are pictured. Photo courtesy of Vicki Rubio and collegementors.org

Business, Education, Non-Profit February 23, 2016

Ontario Systems Congratulates Local Finalists of ‘2016 College Mentors for Kids Inspire Awards’

Software Engineering Director Dave Pilkington and client Alan Holdren of Atlas Collections will honor higher education, career focus, culture, diversity and community service February 25th. MUNCIE, Ind.  – Ontario Systems, a leading technology and services provider to the healthcare and accounts receivable management industries, congratulated Software Engineering Director Dave Pilkington, along with friend and client Alan Holdren of Atlas Collections, on their finalist nominations for the College Mentors for Kids Inspire Awards today. Pilkington’s nomination highlights his mentorship of Client…

Tom Jarvis, Principal at Muncie Central High School

Education February 22, 2016

Tom Jarvis Reflects on His 33 Years in Education

By: Tom Jarvis— For the past 33 years, I have lived my dream as an educator.  During that time I have been a teacher, coach, principal, assistant principal, athletic director, husband, father and grandfather.  I have seen a lot of change in education from open concept, to teaming, zero period and block scheduling.  I have seen countless students, parents, grandparents, guardians, athletic events, concerts, plays, and graduations.  I have worked many nights, Saturdays, holidays, and weekends.  I do those things…

Delta High School's Tanner Lambert. Photo by: Tammy Hunt

Education, Misc February 22, 2016

Delta High School’s Tanner Lambert Sets a New State Record

By: Christopher Conley, Principal of Delta High School— Tanner Lambert set a new Indiana State Basketball Record for the best three-point field goal percentage in a game. During the Boys Basketball game vs. New Palestine on January 8th, Tanner went nine for nine for a 100% shot percentage. The previous record was held by  DJ Byrd (North Montgomery), Ty Riddle (Muncie Central), and Brian Wylie (Carmel) all were seven for seven.  This was also a school record for Delta High…

Muncie Campus on Cowan Road.

Education February 16, 2016

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

Financial aid professionals will be volunteering at Ivy Tech Community College’s Muncie Cowan Road and Anderson 60th Street Campus locations as well as the John Jay Center for Learning in Portland. These locations are among the 41 sites in Indiana to help college-bound students and their families open the door to financial aid during College Goal Sunday. The event is set for Sunday, February 21 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. The free program assists Indiana students in filing the Free…

Muncie Housing Authority – Price Hall, 704 S. Madison Street. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Education February 11, 2016

Ivy Tech Community College to hold Go Ivy Day Event at Muncie Housing Authority

By: Shawn Carmichael—  Muncie, Ind—Ivy Tech Community College East Central region will be holding a Go Ivy Day event on February 18 at the Muncie Housing Authority – Price Hall.  Prospective students will be able to learn all about Ivy Tech Community College including admissions, financial aid, new student orientation, and career services. Go Ivy Day Muncie Housing Authority – Price Hall February 18 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 704 South Madison Street Muncie, IN 47302 Appointments are required and…