Center for Information & Communication Sciences

Every year a diverse group of students comes to the Center.   During that year, they are challenged in ways they may never have been before or could ever have imagined. They are supported in their efforts by faculty and staff as they learn and grow and leave the Center prepared to continue the lifelong learning necessary in our tech-centered world.  

CICS needs to continue providing unique out-of-classroom experiences for current and future graduate candidates.  This includes providing scholarships for travel to professional conferences, scholarships for professional certifications, and support of professional development activities throughout each 11-month academic year.  

To our Alumni: 

You are the BEST.  You give back because you know what you gained from the CICS experience.  Besides your financial support, you are involved in professional development activities, you support class projects, you serve on panels; the list is endless.  We are asking you – even those who already give regularly, to increase your financial support, just a bit on this day.  If you haven’t given recently, here’s an easy and low-pressure way to give.  If every one of our over 2000 alumni gave just $5, that participation would be impressive.  How about $10?  You can do the math.  But, it’s about more than math; it’s about the act of giving, no matter the amount.   Help CICS continue to develop the next generation of tech leaders by donating today – One Ball State Day.  

Thank you for your support. Our best wishes for you and yours. #cicsstrong

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$3,000
6,323 Gifts Unlocks $3,000 for the Multicultural Center
Upon receiving 6,323 gifts, $3,000 will be unlocked for the new Multicultural Center!
6,323 / 6,323 Gifts
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$3,000
Unlock $3,000 for Student Emergency Aid
Upon receiving 6,323 gifts (beating last year's total number of gifts), $3,000 will be unlocked for Student Emergency Aid!
6,323 / 6,323 Gifts
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5 Hours, 5 Areas, $1,000 Each
The 5 areas that raise the most money from 7pm-Midnight will each receive $1,000!
Rank Prize Department Raised
1 $1,000 Athletics $30,956.02
2 $1,000 Theatre & Dance $17,061.74
3 $1,000 Indiana Academy $9,981.41
4 $1,000 College of Architecture & Planning $4,541.68
5 $1,000 Center for Information & Communication Sciences $4,046.26
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Academic Department Leaderboard
The three academic departments with the most gifts by midnight will receive $8,000, $4,000 and $2,000 in challenge funds respectively.
Rank Prize Academic Department Gifts
1 $8,000 Theatre & Dance 1,500
2 $4,000 Communication Studies 463
3 $2,000 School of Music 315
4 Modern Languages & Classics 230
5 Miller Business Honors Program 217
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College Leaderboard
The three colleges with the most gifts by midnight April 6 will receive $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 respectively.
Rank Prize Colleges Gifts
1 $3,000 College of Fine Arts 1,899
2 $2,000 College of Communication, Information, and Media 1,292
3 $1,000 Teachers College 952
4 College of Sciences and Humanities 876
5 Miller College of Business 467
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Noon Challenge
The department/unit/team that has the most donors by noon receives $5,000 in challenge funds.
Rank Prize Department, Unit, or Team Donors
1 $5,000 Theatre & Dance 377
2 Athletics 329
3 The Ball State Fund 161
4 Student Scholarships 109
5 College of Architecture & Planning 102
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Most Donors Challenge
The department/unit/team that has the most donors by midnight will receive $5,000 in challenge funds.
Rank Prize Areas Donors
1 $5,000 College of Fine Arts 1,292
2 Theatre & Dance 1,023
3 Athletics 888
4 Teachers College 726
5 College of Communication, Information, and Media 708
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Leaderboard
Top 5 Donor Challenge
The five units with the most donors by midnight will each receive $1,000
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1,000 Theatre & Dance 1,023
2 $1,000 Athletics 888
3 $1,000 Indiana Academy 261
4 $1,000 School of Music 191
5 $1,000 College of Architecture & Planning 187
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Evening Leaderboard
The needs of our students are greater than ever! The five areas with the most donors between 8pm-11pm will each receive $1,000 for their area!
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1,000 Theatre & Dance 323
2 $1,000 Athletics 169
3 $1,000 Miller Business Honors Program 81
4 $1,000 Indiana Academy 62
5 $1,000 Spectrum 61
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$500
CCIM Dean Challenge
1,000 gifts to CCIM will unlock a $500 donation from Dean Turner to the Esports Advancement fund!
1,000 / 1,000 Gifts
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