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Congratulations to Ball State English Creative Writing Faculty on the release of his new book of poetry, Li Po, Li Hua, ...
10/22/2026

Congratulations to Ball State English Creative Writing Faculty on the release of his new book of poetry, Li Po, Li Hua, and the Sophist from Fernwood Press.

We look forward to celebrating Professor Bethanis at his reading, January 26!

"Li Po, Li Hua, and the Sophist explores themes of spirituality, war, love, and art through three characters. The characters face challenges and hardships on their respective journeys through different cultural landscapes. The book blends the different points of view into a single collection of poems that creates connections over time and place to show the ambiguity, pain, and beauty of the human spirit."

Get in the Halloween spirit with some spooky short films! On Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 3:30 p.m. in NQ 144, join us for some A...
10/15/2026

Get in the Halloween spirit with some spooky short films! On Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 3:30 p.m. in NQ 144, join us for some Asian snacks and a selection of short films by Chinese animators, displaying a wide array of artistic styles. We’ll learn about Chinese “zhìguài,” or “tales of the strange,” and enjoy some stunning—and often, indeed, strange—sights. It will be a feast for the senses!

Chinese Fantasy and Martial Arts Film Series:
Chinese Animated Shorts
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
3:30-5:00 p.m.
NQ 144

We’ve got a special guest coming to campus! ✨ Meet our 2026 Writer-in-Residence, Varian Johnson, who will be at Ball Sta...
10/01/2026

We’ve got a special guest coming to campus! ✨

Meet our 2026 Writer-in-Residence, Varian Johnson, who will be at Ball State October 19–21!

We’ve planned three events while he’s here: a Writing for Young People Lecture, a Reading & Conversation featuring BSU alumna Ashley C. Ford, and a pizza party. 🍕

Johnson is the award-winning author of “The Parker Inheritance,” “The Great Greene Heist,” “Twins,” and “Playing the Cards You’re Dealt.”

Come hear him talk about writing, bring your questions, meet fellow readers and writers, and spend a little time celebrating books with us!

New Blog Launch Coming Soon! 📕 Mark your calendars for the launch party! There will be games, snacks, and possible priz...
10/01/2026

New Blog Launch Coming Soon! 📕

Mark your calendars for the launch party! There will be games, snacks, and possible prizes.

New Blog Launch Coming Soon! Mark your calendars for the launch party! There will be games, snacks, and possible prizes...
10/01/2026

New Blog Launch Coming Soon!

Mark your calendars for the launch party! There will be games, snacks, and possible prizes.

09/16/2026

Scholar Spotlight: Meet Callie Williams!

Callie Williams discovered her love of teaching as a middle school teacher's aide. A few years later, an English teacher introduced her to poetry, helping Callie discover a passion for writing that would shape her future.

Now, the first-year student pursuing a teaching major in English/Language Arts in the BSU English Department hopes to teach high school students and help them discover their own passions.

Callie also brings plenty of leadership experience to Ball State. She served as a two-year cheer captain, French Club president, and senior class officer, among other activities.

As a recipient of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, Callie is pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher while preparing to make a difference in the lives of future students.

Get to know Callie in our latest Scholar Spotlight: https://blogs.bsu.edu/teachers-college/2026/09/15/scholar-spotlight-callie-williams-finds-her-voice-in-english-education/

Mark your calendars! 📖 Free reading and book signing with Indiana author, Brian Allen Carr 📖 When: September 23rd, 5:00...
09/14/2026

Mark your calendars! 📖 Free reading and book signing with Indiana author, Brian Allen Carr 📖

When: September 23rd, 5:00 PM
Where: Robert Bell 125

Brian Allen Carr's books include Opioid, Indiana and Bad Foundations. He has been a finalist for Aspen Words and Indiana Author Awards, and is a recipient of a Wonderland Book Award and a Texas Observer Story Prize.

Star Party was a success!
09/03/2026

Star Party was a success!

⭐️ Come to Star Party! ⭐️ 🗓️: Tuesday, September 1st📍: Noyer Green
08/27/2026

⭐️ Come to Star Party! ⭐️

🗓️: Tuesday, September 1st
📍: Noyer Green

Meet The Professor! This is Beau Kilpatrick, an English Literature professor at Ball State University! Let's welcome him...
06/08/2026

Meet The Professor! This is Beau Kilpatrick, an English Literature professor at Ball State University! Let's welcome him to our community!

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Muncie, IN
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