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One Ball State Day 2026
Elementary Education
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Morning Leaderboard
The four departments/units/teams with the most donors by 10 a.m. receives $3,000, $2,000, $1,000, and $500 in challenge funds.
| Rank | Prize | Department/Unit/Team | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | Theatre & Dance | 39 |
| 2 | $2,000 | Indiana Academy | 29 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Field Hockey | 16 |
| 4 | $500 | School of Music | 9 |
| 5 | Communication Studies | 7 | |
| 6 | Special Education | 6 | |
| 7 | Undergraduate Research & Creative Project Support | 6 | |
| 8 | Teachers College | 5 | |
| 9 | Department of Marketing | 5 | |
| 10 | Center for Information & Communication Sciences | 5 | |
| 11 | Department of Media | 5 | |
| 12 | Alumni Programs | 4 | |
| 13 | Football | 4 | |
| 14 | Gymnastics | 4 | |
| 15 | School of Journalism and Strategic Communication | 4 |
College Donor Leaderboard
The college that has the most donors by midnight will receive $5,000 in challenge funds.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,000 | Teachers College | 53 |
| 2 | College of Fine Arts | 52 | |
| 3 | College of Sciences and Humanities | 25 | |
| 4 | College of Communication, Information, and Media | 25 | |
| 5 | Miller College of Business | 18 | |
| 6 | College of Health | 12 | |
| 7 | Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning | 6 |
Who is giving?
Which part of the Ball State family is making the biggest impact on One Ball State Day?
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alumni | 118 |
| 2 | Employee | 60 |
| 3 | Parent | 33 |
| 4 | Student | 31 |
| 5 | Friend | 18 |
| 6 | Indiana Academy Alum | 12 |
| 7 | Young Alumni (2016-2026) | 7 |
| 8 | Emeritus/Retired | 4 |
| 9 | Burris Alum | 1 |
College Leaderboard
The four colleges with the biggest percentage of money raised from OBSD 2025 will receive $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 and $500.
| Rank | Prize | College | % +/- | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | Teachers College | -85.04% |
$6,856.04
goal: $45,819.00
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| 2 | $2,000 | College of Sciences and Humanities | -95.35% |
$2,828.30
goal: $60,811.00
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| 3 | $1,000 | College of Fine Arts | -95.95% |
$5,686.24
goal: $140,480.00
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| 4 | $500 | Miller College of Business | -96.63% |
$4,190.26
goal: $124,491.00
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| 5 | Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning | -97.45% |
$950.00
goal: $37,280.00
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| 6 | College of Communication, Information, and Media | -98.09% |
$1,297.78
goal: $67,835.00
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| 7 | College of Health | -98.74% |
$756.04
goal: $60,194.00
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First Time Donor Challenge
First Time Donor Challenge
Five randomly selected first time donors will receive $250 to designate to the fund of their choice.
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First 5 Academic Departments
First 5 Academic Departments
The first 5 academic departments to receive a gift will each receive $500 in challenge funds.
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Last Four Challenge
Last Four Challenge
The last student, employee, parent, and alumni donor will each receive $250 given to the fund their gift went to.
Most Donors - Unit Leaderboard
The five departments/areas/programs with the most donors by midnight will each receive $1,000
| Rank | Prize | Department | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Theatre & Dance | 39 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Indiana Academy | 29 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Field Hockey | 16 |
| 4 | $1,000 | School of Music | 9 |
| 5 | $1,000 | Communication Studies | 7 |
| 6 | Special Education | 6 | |
| 7 | Undergraduate Research & Creative Project Support | 6 | |
| 8 | Department of Marketing | 5 | |
| 9 | Center for Information & Communication Sciences | 5 | |
| 10 | Department of Media | 5 | |
| 11 | Alumni Programs | 4 | |
| 12 | Football | 4 | |
| 13 | Gymnastics | 4 | |
| 14 | School of Journalism and Strategic Communication | 4 | |
| 15 | Men's Basketball | 4 |
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Ball State Employee Social Media Challenge
Ball State Employee Social Media Challenge
Faculty and staff social media challenge! Share a photo of your 'Because of Ball State' postcard to share how Ball State has shaped who you are today—or what you and your area have been able to accomplish because of Ball State. Be sure to stamp your post with #OneBallState and #BecauseOfBallState. Two random participants will get to donate $500 in challenge funds toward their favorite area.
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LinkedIn Challenge
LinkedIn Challenge
Share a One Ball State Day post on LinkedIn on April 1st for a chance to designate $1,000 to your favorite Ball State area! Use #OneBallState and tag the Ball State Foundation!
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Because of Ball State Video Challenge
Because of Ball State Video Challenge
Share your “Because of Ball State” video with #OneBallState for a chance to win $1,000 in challenge dollars to support the area of your choice. We’ll select three winners!
Teachers College Unit Leaderboard
The Teachers College unit with the most improved number of gifts from OBSD 2025 will receive $500 for first place, $350 for second place, and $150 for third place from Dean Katrina Bulkley.
| Rank | Prize | Unit | % +/- | Goal |
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| 1 | $500 | Educational Leadership | -85.71% |
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goal: 42
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| 2 | $350 | Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies | -90.24% |
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| 3 | $150 | Indiana Academy | -90.37% |
31
goal: 322
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| 4 | Elementary Education | -91.67% |
3
goal: 36
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| 5 | Special Education | -92.05% |
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goal: 88
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| 6 | Educational Studies | -93.10% |
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goal: 29
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| 7 | Educational Psychology | -96.00% |
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goal: 25
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| 8 | Burris Laboratory School | -98.81% |
1
goal: 84
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The Elementary Education Challenge
The Elementary Education Challenge
45 gifts to Elementary Education will unlock $1000.
3 / 45 Gifts
Provost Marri College Challenge
Top 3 colleges in number of donors will unlock $250 for 1st place, $150 for 2nd place and $100 for 3rd place from Provost Marri.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $250 | Teachers College | 53 |
| 2 | $150 | College of Fine Arts | 52 |
| 3 | $100 | College of Sciences and Humanities | 25 |
| 4 | College of Communication, Information, and Media | 25 | |
| 5 | Miller College of Business | 18 | |
| 6 | College of Health | 12 | |
| 7 | Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning | 6 |
Academic Department Gift Leaderboard
The three academic departments with the most gifts by midnight receive $5,000, $3,000 and $1,000 in challenge funds.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,000 | Theatre & Dance | 57 |
| 2 | $3,000 | Communication Studies | 32 |
| 3 | $1,000 | School of Music | 14 |
| 4 | Center for Information & Communication Sciences | 8 | |
| 5 | Special Education | 7 | |
| 6 | Educational Leadership | 6 | |
| 7 | Department of Marketing | 5 | |
| 8 | Department of Media | 5 | |
| 9 | School of Journalism and Strategic Communication | 4 | |
| 10 | Biology | 4 | |
| 11 | Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies | 4 | |
| 12 | Chemistry | 3 | |
| 13 | School of Earth, Atmosphere, and Sustainability | 3 | |
| 14 | Speech Pathology & Audiology | 3 | |
| 15 | Elementary Education | 3 |
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Most Student Donor Challenge
Most Student Donor Challenge
The top 3 areas with most student donors will be awarded $2,000, $1,000 and $500.
Results will be finalized after OBSD to ensure accuracy of student donors.
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Student Donor Challenge
Student Donor Challenge
5 randomly selected student donors will receive $250 to designate to the fund of their choice.
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First Time Donor Challenge
First Time Donor Challenge
The area with most first time donors (academic, non-academic, & athletics) will receive $1,000 in challenge funds.
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First International Alum Challenge
First International Alum Challenge
The first international alum to make a gift from abroad on One Ball State Day will get $500 in challenge funds designated to the fund their gift went to.
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Ambassador Challenge
Ambassador Challenge
The area that has the most social media ambassadors sign up will receive $500 in challenge funds.
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Social Media Video Share Challenge
Social Media Video Share Challenge
Share any of the One Ball State Day videos on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram Stories, or TikTok using #OneBallState for a chance to earn extra challenge dollars. Two participants will get to donate $500 to their favorite area. Tag @BSUFoundation or @BallStateAlumni ❤️
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Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red
Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red
Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red. Gifts from all 50 states will unlock $5,000 from the Alumni Council to Ball States greatest needs.
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Foundation Staff Challenge
Foundation Staff Challenge
100% participation of Foundation employees unlocks $500 from Foundation and BSUAA President Jean Crosby towards the Jack Beyerl Emergency Aid Fund.
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Chirp for Elementary Education!
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Chirp for Elementary Education!
The first $250 given to Elementary Education will be matched dollar for dollar!
$155 MATCHED
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Charlene Alexander Chief Strategy Office Challenge
Charlene Alexander Chief Strategy Office Challenge
Dr. Charlene Alexander, Chief Strategy Officer, will give $600 to the Chief Strategy Office Unit that generates $600 in gifts on One Ball State Day.
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Registrar Staff Challenge
Registrar Staff Challenge
April Hay, University Registrar, will match up to $250 of her staff’s donations during OBSD.
Upcoming Events
Dash & Splash Leaderboard
Dash & Splash participant who raises the most between 12–1 p.m. will win $1,000 for the fund they’re racing for.
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Afternoon Leaderboard
The five departments/areas/programs with the most donors between 3-5 p.m. will each receive $1,000 in challenge dollars.
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10AM—Noon Leaderboard
The five units/areas/teams that raise the most money from 10 a.m. — Noon each receive $1,000 in challenge funds.
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Past Events
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The First Four Challenge
The first student, employee, parent, and alumni donor will each receive $250 given to the fund their gift went to.
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