One Ball State Day 2025 has ended!
One Ball State Day 2025
L.A. Pittenger Student Center
One Ball State Day 2025 has ended!
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L.A. Pittenger Student Center
The L.A. Pittenger Student Center provides a safe, inclusive atmosphere to foster community and create memorable experiences.
Your gift, no matter the size, can make a real difference. Together, we can ensure the L.A. Pittenger Student Center continues to be a vibrant hub, a gathering place for students, and a cherished landmark for generations of Ball State Cardinals.
Contributions made to The L.A. Pittenger Student Center will support initiatives such as:
- Technology Upgrades: Foster innovation and collaboration with modern learning spaces equipped for digital tools and multimedia presentations.
- Enhanced Accessibility: Ensure everyone feels welcome and empowered with inclusive design features and assistive technologies.
- Revitalized Gathering Spaces: Create vibrant, modern areas for students to connect, relax, and build community.
- Student Employment: Provide meaningful on-campus job opportunities for over 40 students, helping them develop professional skills, gain valuable experience, and support their academic journey.
Donating to the L.A. Pittenger Student Center helps enhance the heart of campus, providing students with a welcoming space to gather, connect, and create lasting memories. Your support ensures that the Student Center remains a vibrant hub for community, collaboration, and tradition at Ball State. Click the "Give" button on this page to be directed to the Student Center account.
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Early Bird Challenge
Fund supported from this challenge:
-Sports Link
-Theatre General
-Women's Swim Dive
-TEACH Lab
Brodrick Good, First Student
Bill Jenkins, First Employee
Jeff & Jen Fecher, First Parents
Penny Craig, First Alumni
Completed
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.
| Rank | Prize | Units, Funds, & Programs | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | Theatre & Dance | 123 |
| 2 | $2,000 | Indiana Academy | 87 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Ball State Fund | 69 |
| 4 | Soccer | 49 | |
| 5 | Communication Studies | 40 | |
| 6 | Accounting | 39 | |
| 7 | Name a Goose | 34 | |
| 8 | Men's Tennis | 31 | |
| 9 | Scholarships | 30 | |
| 10 | Field Hockey | 30 | |
| 11 | Football | 26 | |
| 12 | School of Music | 21 | |
| 13 | Student Emergency Aid Fund | 20 | |
| 14 | Gymnastics | 20 | |
| 15 | Burris Laboratory School | 19 |
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Morning Giveaway Challenge
Men's Swimming and Diving: Jason Revere
Sports Link: Peter Loomis
Ball State University Police Department: Jennifer Triplett
Geography & Meterology: Selma Seeman
Communication Studies: Susan Wilson
Completed
Ball State Employee Challenge
Congrats to Serena Shim with a gift to Educational Psychology!
Completed
Brunch Leaderboard
The five areas that raise the most money from 10 a.m. - Noon will each receive $1,000 in challenge funds.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Theatre & Dance | $10,401.75 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Football | $8,045.00 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Men's Tennis | $8,035.00 |
| 4 | $1,000 | Men's Golf | $7,950.00 |
| 5 | $1,000 | Indiana Academy | $7,450.00 |
| 6 | Charles W. Brown Planetarium | $5,050.00 | |
| 7 | Ball State Fund | $3,480.08 | |
| 8 | Communication Studies | $3,248.36 | |
| 9 | Cardinal Excellence Fund | $3,205.00 | |
| 10 | Women's Basketball | $2,525.00 | |
| 11 | Alumni Programs | $2,445.00 | |
| 12 | Soccer | $2,420.00 | |
| 13 | Accounting | $2,345.00 | |
| 14 | Burris Laboratory School | $1,875.00 | |
| 15 | Scholarships | $1,850.00 |
Ended
5pm Donor Leaderboard
The four units with the most donors by 5 p.m. will each receive $500.
| Rank | Prize | Unit | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Theatre & Dance | 309 |
| 2 | $500 | Indiana Academy | 207 |
| 3 | $500 | Ball State Fund | 136 |
| 4 | $500 | Communication Studies | 126 |
| 5 | Soccer | 124 | |
| 6 | Accounting | 101 | |
| 7 | Football | 86 | |
| 8 | School of Music | 85 | |
| 9 | Field Hockey | 84 | |
| 10 | Gymnastics | 77 | |
| 11 | Men's Tennis | 70 | |
| 12 | Burris Laboratory School | 59 | |
| 13 | Cardinal Excellence Fund | 58 | |
| 14 | Student Emergency Aid Fund | 55 | |
| 15 | Softball | 53 |
Ended
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.
Completed
Selfie Challenge
Online Student Support Fund - Carolyn Duncan!
Completed
Donor Leaderboard
The five units with the most donors by midnight will each receive $1,000.
| Rank | Prize | Unit | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Theatre & Dance | 465 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Indiana Academy | 299 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Communication Studies | 194 |
| 4 | $1,000 | Soccer | 179 |
| 5 | $1,000 | Ball State Fund | 158 |
| 6 | Accounting | 130 | |
| 7 | Field Hockey | 127 | |
| 8 | School of Music | 125 | |
| 9 | Football | 122 | |
| 10 | Gymnastics | 114 | |
| 11 | Honors College | 95 | |
| 12 | Men's Tennis | 89 | |
| 13 | Cardinal Excellence Fund | 86 | |
| 14 | Burris Laboratory School | 81 | |
| 15 | Ball State University Police Department | 80 |
Ended
Social Media Video Challenge
Congrats Study Abroad (Rinker Center) and UPD!
Completed
Non-Academic / Non Athletic Donor Leaderboard
The two non-academic/non-athletic areas with the most donors from 6-8 p.m. will each receive $1,000.
| Rank | Prize | Non Academic/Non Athletic | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Ball State University Police Department | 32 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Rinker Center for Global Affairs | 23 |
| 3 | Black Alumni Council | 15 | |
| 4 | Employee Emergency Fund | 6 | |
| 5 | Christian Student Foundation | 6 | |
| 6 | Disability Services | 6 | |
| 7 | Guardian Scholars | 6 | |
| 8 | Housing & Residence Life | 6 | |
| 9 | Digital Corps | 6 | |
| 10 | Ball State Student Media | 6 | |
| 11 | Cardinal Kitchen | 6 | |
| 12 | David Owsley Museum of Art | 5 | |
| 13 | Sports Link | 5 | |
| 14 | Women of Beneficence (Discovery) | 4 | |
| 15 | Alumni Programs | 4 |
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Evening Donor Leaderboard
The five areas with the most donors between 8-10 p.m. will each receive $1,000 in challenge dollars.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Women of Beneficence (Discovery) | $13,225.00 |
| 2 | $1,000 | David Owsley Museum of Art | $8,730.00 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Theatre & Dance | $6,598.20 |
| 4 | $1,000 | Cardinal Excellence Fund | $6,330.00 |
| 5 | $1,000 | Men's Golf | $5,500.00 |
| 6 | Indiana Academy | $5,492.00 | |
| 7 | Field Hockey | $2,913.28 | |
| 8 | Sports Link | $2,730.00 | |
| 9 | Gymnastics | $1,975.00 | |
| 10 | CAP's Travel Around the World Fund | $1,945.00 | |
| 11 | Nutrition & Health Science | $1,560.00 | |
| 12 | Communication Studies | $1,535.00 | |
| 13 | Ball State Fund | $1,465.00 | |
| 14 | Accounting | $1,410.00 | |
| 15 | Men's Basketball | $1,400.00 |
Ended
LinkedIn Challenge
Share a One Ball State Day post on LinkedIn on April 1st or April 2nd for a chance to designate $500 to your favorite Ball State area! Must use #OneBallState and tag the Ball State Foundation!
Completed
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.
Completed
Foundation Employee Giving Challenge
100% participation of Foundation employees unlocks $500 from Foundation and BSUAA President Jean Crosby towards Cardinal Kitchen.
Completed
