University Libraries

About University Libraries

Ball State University Libraries is working harder than ever to serve our students, faculty, and community in a safe environment. From an increase in virtual instruction and research consultations to safe handling of circulating print and physical collections, we are meeting learners and researchers wherever they are to provide transformative information resources and experiences.

Over the past year University Libraries has brought awareness to Open Educational Resources and library services and resources as a part of the textbook affordability at Ball State (TABS) program in order to assist in lowering the cost of attending the University. We have also been offering monthly virtual events as a part of the Virtual Lunch and Learn Series in which Ball State faculty members’ research is highlighted, showing the connection between University Libraries and faculty development. University Libraries has also been instrumental in the Reel Inclusion film series which provides a forum for discussion and collaboration regarding social and human rights topics.

The Libraries is a place for everyone, and we appreciate your support as we continue welcoming our campus community to access and use our resources, spaces, technologies, and expertise to advance their learning journey.

How Your Donation Helps

In 2025, Ball State University Libraries will contribute funds raised on One Ball State Day to the ongoing improvement of our resources to accommodate our students’ rapidly-evolving academic needs.

The University Libraries is continually developing state-of-the-art collaborative learning environments with access to dynamic scholarly resources and digital tools and technologies where students engage with innovative librarians and experts to research, learn, exchange ideas, communicate academically, and publish scholarship.

Thank you for your support and consideration. Your contributions are an important part of our continued success!

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University Libraries Challenge

50 gifts to University Libraries will unlock $250.

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Morning Leaderboard Challenge

The three areas with the most donors by 10 a.m. will receive $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 in challenge funds.

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Donor Leaderboard

The four units with the most donors by 5 p.m. will each receive $500.

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Donor Leaderboard

The five units with the most donors by midnight will each receive $1,000.

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Young Alumni Giving Challenge

When ten young alumni give by Noon, YAC President Giang Petroviak, will donate $200 to the Young Alumni Council Student Leadership Scholarship fund.

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Graduates of the Last Decade Challenge

In honor of 10 years of the Young Alumni Council, 250 gifts from graduates of the last decade to any University Fund unlocks a $250 donation from the Young Alumni council to the Student Leadership fund.

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Foundation Employee Giving Challenge

100% participation of Foundation employees unlocks $500 from Foundation and BSUAA President Jean Crosby towards the Ball State Fund.

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EPM Employee Challenge

VP for Enrollment Planning and Management Paula Luff will match dollars raised from EPM employees, up to $500, to the Jack Beyerl Student Emergency Aid Fund.

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Early Bird Challenge

Rise and shine! The first student, employee, parent, and graduate who give will earn $250 extra for the fund they supported.

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Race to Give Challenge

The first 2 academic departments and the first 2 sports teams to receive a gift will each receive $500 in challenge funds.

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International Alum Challenge

The first international alum to make a gift on One Ball State Day will earn $500 in challenge funds for the fund they supported.

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Social Media Video Challenge

Post a One Ball State Day video on social media with #OneBallState. We'll select two random participants, and they'll get to designate $500 to the fund of their choice! Winners will be chosen at 9am and 3pm!

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Name That Goose Challenge

Honk honk! The two most creative goose names will each earn $500 for the fund of their choice! Get creative and post your goose name with #OneBallState and #HonkHonk on social media. Winners will be selected at Noon and 10:30 p.m.!

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Selfie Challenge

Post a One Ball State Day selfie with #OneBallState and earn $250 for the fund of your choice! We'll choose one random winner at 1 p.m.!

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Faculty and staff social media challenge!

Share a photo of your OBSD postcard so everyone knows what you’re supporting on OBSD. Be sure to stamp your post with #OneBallState. Two random participants will get to donate $500 in challenge funds toward their favorite area. We'll choose a winner at 7pm!

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OBSD Video Challenge

We’re randomly selecting two One Ball State Day videos posted on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram with #OneBallState. Two lucky winners will each get to donate $500 to the area of their choice! Be sure to tag @BSUFoundation and use #OneBallState. Winners will be chosen at 8 p.m.!

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Closing Time Challenge

The last student, employee, parent, and alumni donor will each earn $250 for the program they supported.

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Monthly Donor Challenge

Help us get to 100 monthly donors by midnight! Two recurring donors will be randomly selected and earn $250 for the fund their gift was to.

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First Time Donor Challenge

The unit with the most first time alumni donors will receive $1,000.

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Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red

Gifts from all 50 states will unlock $1,918 to support the Ball State Fund.

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LinkedIn Challenge

Share a One Ball State Day post on LinkedIn on April 2nd for a chance to designate $500 to your favorite Ball State area! Must use #OneBallState and tag the Ball State Foundation!

Questions? See our FAQ.

Or you can contact us at oneballstateday@bsu.edu.

Participating Groups

Alumni Association Athletics Chief Strategy Office Ball State Fund Ball State PBS Burris Laboratory School Christian Student Foundation Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning College of Communication, Information, and Media College of Fine Arts College of Health College of Sciences and Humanities Digital Corps Employee Emergency Fund Graduate School Honors College Immersive Learning Indiana Academy Indiana Public Radio Learning Center Miller College of Business Name a Goose Online Student Support Fund Rinker Center for Global Affairs Student Affairs Scholarships Teachers College Undergraduate Research & Creative Project Support University College University Libraries Women of Beneficence (Discovery)

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