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Cardinal Compass: Campus & Community Conversations
Hosted by Indiana Public Radio · ENGLISH
Cardinal Compass will explore the connections between Muncie and Ball State University. BSU President Geoffrey Mearns and his guests will take the audience behind the scenes of the evolving relationship by exploring the challenges and opportunities that exist. The show is produced by Ball State students in the College of Communication, Information and Media.
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S13 E04: Year In Review
May 1500:26:45Tap to summarizeGeoffrey Mearns highlights the great work being done by Ball State University in partnership with people and organizations in the region. For the last episode, Mearns looks back on the past academic year and highlights the programs and the initiatives that are strengthening ties between our campus community and our friends and neighbors right here in East Central Indiana.
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S13 E03: It Takes a Village to Design the Village
Apr 2400:26:46Tap to summarizeThe next phase of Ball State's transformational plan to revitalize The Village is a central plaza called the Village Green. Dozens of students had a role in its design. President Geoffrey Mearns has a conversation with faculty and students from the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning about how the Village Green’s design has been influenced by talented Cardinals.Cardinal Compass explores the connections between Muncie and Ball State University. Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns and his guests will take the audience behind the scenes of the evolving relationship by exploring the challenges and opportunities that exist. This show is produced by Ball State students in the College of Communication, Information and Media.
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S13 E02 Building a Partnership, One Home at a Time
Mar 2000:26:45Tap to summarizeBall State University is a partner of Muncie Habitat for Humanity, which helps people realize their dream of home ownership. President Geoffrey Mearns is joined by Lindsey Arthur, CEO of Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity, and Ball State staff and student-athletes, as they discuss how this non-profit organization changes lives in our community. About Cardinal Compass: Cardinal Compass explores the connections between Muncie and Ball State University. Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns and his guests will take the audience behind the scenes of the evolving relationship by exploring the challenges and opportunities that exist. This show is produced by Ball State students in the College of Communication, Information and Media.
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S13 E01 Optimus Primary
Feb 2000:26:47Tap to summarize"Optimus Primary" is a collaborative initiative designed to help healthcare professionals live and work in East Central Indiana. And with funding from the Ball Brothers foundation, this initiative has engaged Ball State University as one of several partners to help build a healthy future for people all across our region.
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S12 E03: New Innovation Hub
Nov 2200:26:47Tap to summarizeBall State's community partners will soon benefit from sharing the new Center for Innovation and Collaboration with students, faculty, and staff. President Geoffrey Mearns is joined by Chris Palladino, Director of Real Estate Services, and Brandon Smith, Executive Director of the Digital Corps, as they discuss how the building contributes to the university’s vision for The Village
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S12 E02: Designing a Downtown Presence
Oct 2400:26:46Tap to summarizeA new studio space for Ball State's Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning is creating more opportunities for design and collaboration in Downtown Muncie. President Geoffrey Mearns is joined by Andrea Swartz, Associate Dean, and Daniel Van Dyke, a CAP student, to discuss the college’s expanded presence in Muncie.
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S12 E01: MCS Moving Forward
Sep 1900:26:45Tap to summarizeSince 2018, a partnership between Ball State and Muncie Community Schools has reinvigorated our public school system. Jim Williams, president of the MCS Board of Trustees, and Katrina Bulkley, dean of Ball State's Teachers College, join President Geoff Mearns as they discuss the future of the partnership and a new leadership pipeline for MCS educators.
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S11 E04: Year in Review
May 16, 202500:26:44Tap to summarizeThis month, Cardinal Compass highlights the past academic year, including Ball State University’s collaborative partnership with Muncie Civic Theatre, the impact of the Charles W. Brown Planetarium on the community, and student interest in exploring Downtown Muncie.
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S11 E03: Art-filled Attraction
Apr 18, 202500:26:46Tap to summarizeBall State’s David Owsley Museum of Art has a collection of more than 11,000 objects from all seven continents. BSU President Geoffrey Mearns is joined by Robert La France, director of the museum, and Ronn Brown, photographer and guest curator, as they explore how students and thousands of community members can learn from these works of art.
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S11 E02: iMade in Muncie
Mar 21, 202500:26:46Tap to summarizeBall State's iMADE project bridges the gap between digital design and real-world architecture, benefiting students and the Muncie community. Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns is joined by Kevin Klinger, associate professor of architecture, and John Smith from Mid-west Metal Products as they discuss how this distinctive partnership brings students’ creative designs to life.
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