Name a Goose

Back by popular demand, you once again have the opportunity to name a Ball State University goose!

Every year, hundreds of Ball State Geese are born nameless, wandering aimlessly through campus in search of identity. For years, this has been a problem that has gone unsolved, leading to an at-times contentious relationship between the geese and our student body. For just $19.18 to the Ball State fund, you can personally give one of these beautiful creatures a name. This act of good faith will not go unnoticed, as you will receive a personal Ball State digital certificate recognizing this selfless act. Do with this as you please; hang it up in your home, gift it to your friend, pass it down through your family for generations, the choice is yours! These geese need names.

Because we respect the dignity of our campus cohabitants, each name will get a thorough vetting, and while we enjoy a good laugh, we reserve the right to reject any name that we feel is inappropriate. If a name is rejected, your gift will not be refunded, so choose wisely, silly goose!

Please note: While the impact of your gift is real, this naming opportunity is purely symbolic. With your $19.18+ gift to the Ball State Fund, we hereby vest in you the power to point at any goose on Ball State's campus and call it by whatever name you choose. If you give after 5 p.m. you may receive your goose certificate the following day.

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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.

Units, Funds, & Programs (130)

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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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