Rinker Center for Global Affairs
Rinker Center for Global Affairs

The Rinker Center for Global Affairs connects Ball State University with the world through innovative global education opportunities. Comprised of Study Abroad, International Student  Success, Global Academic Partnerships, Global Initiatives, and the Intensive English Institute, the Rinker Center is a central hub for global education for students, faculty, and staff.

This year we invite you to celebrate One Ball State Day with a gift to any of our three funds described below.

 

1) Scholarships -- Alumni Fund for Study Abroad  
This fund provides study abroad alumni a way to “pay it forward” for current and future Cardinals Abroad. Gifts to the Alumni Fund expand access to life-changing experiences through direct-to-student study abroad scholarships. Your contribution supports students, like Kate, as they take advantage of the opportunity to learn and grow outside the classroom. Students on spring or winter break, summer, or semester-long study abroad will benefit from your generous gift to the Alumni Fund. Students can also choose from more than a dozen faculty led study abroad courses, where they have the opportunity to learn from subject matter experts in biology, architecture, economics, theatre, and more! This year nearly 400 BSU students will participate in a study abroad program! Your help can grow that number for years to come.

 

Hear Kate share the impact of scholarships on her study abroad experience:



2) International Student Emergencies -- Katherine Koontz Memorial Fund
Katherine  Koontz, a beloved and regular presence at the Ball State International House, opened her heart and home to countless international students. In 1978 a fund was established in her memory which provides vital emergency assistance to international students facing unforeseen financial challenges ensuring they can continue their academic journey. 


We invite you to support the Katherine Koontz Memorial Fund as part of One Ball State Day. 


Imagine stepping off the plane, a world away from home, ready to embark on an incredible academic adventure. But what happens when the unexpected  strikes? A sudden illness, a family crisis, or unforeseen travel complications can derail even the best-laid plans. This fund provides micro-grants of up to $500 to an international student facing a non-tuition financial emergency, allowing them to focus on their studies and continuing making progress towards degree completion. 


Your contribution to the Katherine Koontz Memorial Fund carries on her legacy, but also helps international students stay on track academically and continue contributing to our vibrant global community at Ball State.


 

3) Passport Access -- Study Abroad General Fund 

Gifts to the Study Abroad General Fund can support initiatives such as passport access grants, which help remove financial barriers  for students eager to study abroad, but lack the $165 needed to apply for a new passport. Travel documents such as passports and visa can be a disqualifying barrier for many students wanting to study abroad. Eligible students can apply for a micro-grant to assist with some of the "start up" costs associated with studying abroad.
Your  support makes study abroad possible—from the very first stamp in a  student’s passport to the life-changing experiences that follow. Join us this One Ball State Day in opening the world to more Cardinals!


Participating Groups
Accounting Alumni Programs Alumni Scholarships Alumni Student Engagement Applied Anthropology Laboratories Applied Business Studies Ball State Military Science Department Ball State Fund Ball State PBS Ball State Student Media Biology Black Alumni Council Black Student Association Burris Laboratory School Cardinal Kitchen Career Center Center for Business and Economic Research Center for Information & Communication Sciences Center for Peace & Conflict Studies Charles W. Brown Planetarium Chemistry Christian Student Foundation Communication Studies Community Engagement Computer Science Construction Management Counseling Psych, Social Psych, and Counseling Criminal Justice and Criminology Dance Marathon David Owsley Museum of Art Department of Architecture Department of Media Digital Corps Disability Services Economics Educational Leadership Educational Psychology Educational Studies Elementary Education Emens Auditorium Employee Emergency Fund English Field Station and Environmental Education Center Finance and Insurance Fraternity and Sorority Life Graduate School Guardian Scholars History Honors College Housing & Residence Life Immersive Learning Inclusive Excellence Indiana Academy Indiana Public Radio Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts Institutional Research & Decision Support Interior Design ISOM Department Landscape Architecture Learning Center Management Department of Marketing Mathematical Sciences MBA | Master of Business Administration Bowen Center for Public Affairs Modern Languages & Classics Multicultural Center Name a Goose Nutrition & Health Science Online Student Support Fund Physics & Astronomy Political Science Psychological Science Rinker Center for Global Affairs School of Art School of Journalism and Strategic Communication School of Kinesiology School of Music School of Nursing Social Work Special Education Spectrum Speech Pathology & Audiology Sports Link L.A. Pittenger Student Center Student Emergency Aid Fund Student Life Scholarships Student Voluntary Services Theatre & Dance Undergraduate Research & Creative Project Support University College University Libraries Ball State University Police Department Urban Planning Women of Beneficence (Discovery) Women's and Gender Studies Young Alumni Council
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Or you can contact us at oneballstateday@bsu.edu.