The College of Sciences and Humanities

The largest college on Ball State's campus, the College of Sciences and Humanities is home to the natural, mathematical, and computational sciences; social and behavioral sciences; and humanities. Our students are encouraged to take risks, make discoveries, and serve our neighbors. Ball State’s College of Sciences and Humanities (CSH) provides students with the skills they need to think critically, act globally, solve problems, and make sound judgments. Our faculty work side by side with our students in immersive learning, community engagement, and research.

The College of Sciences and Humanities Fund Your gift allows these energetic, innovative and passionate students and faculty to cross boundaries and be part of the bigger story of our neighborhoods, community, state, and world. Your generous contributions will help things like:

-Send talented students and faculty to conferences where they can discuss new ideas and share their research with colleagues.

-Provide our innovative faculty support to develop partnerships that further our reach into communities and continue to connect our students with experiences that tackle real-world problems.

-Support costs associated with undergraduate research activities such as equipment, field studies, travel, and conference fees.

-Develop the Compass Advantage Program, an initiative that provides resources for students to translate their high demand skill sets into lucrative and purposeful careers.

College of Sciences & Humanities Applied Anthropology Laboratories Modern Languages & Classics Physics & Astronomy Anthropology Environment, Geology, and Natural Resources Field Station and Environmental Education Center Biology Chemistry Computer Science Criminal Justice and Criminology English Geography and Meteorology History Mathematical Sciences Philosophy and Religious Studies Political Science Psychological Science Women's and Gender Studies Charles W. Brown Planetarium Sociology Bowen Center for Public Affairs

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Jenny and Kevin Smith Meteorology Challenge

Jenny and Kevin Smith will match gifts to the Geography and Meteorology Fund up to $250.

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Jenny and Kevin Smith Planetarium Challenge

Gifts to the Planetarium will be matched up to $250 by Jenny and Kevin Smith.

$300

Computer Science Challenge

Once the Department of Computer Science receives 20 donors, the CS Faculty will contribute $300.

20 Donor Goal

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$5,000

Jeannie Regan Dinius and Mike Dinius History Challenge

Once 30 alumni, friends and fans donate to support the History Fund, it will unlock $5,000.

30 Donor Goal

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$5,000

Jeannie Regan Dinius and Mike Dinius History Challenge Part 2

Once History reaches $5,000 in total giving for the day, it will unlock an additional $5,000.

$5,000 Goal

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$4,000

Actuarial Science Challenge

When 20 gifts are made to the Actuarial Science fund, $4,000 will be unlocked from Lou and Jenny Hensley.

20 Gift Goal

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Provost Marri College Leaderboard Challenge

The three colleges with the most donors will unlock an additional $250 for 1st place, $150 for 2nd place and $100 for 3rd place from Provost Anand Marri.

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College Donor Leaderboard

The college that has the most donors by midnight will receive $5,000 in challenge funds.

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College Gift Increase Leaderboard

The three colleges with the biggest percentage of increased gifts from OBSD 2024 will receive $3,000, $2,000 and $1000.

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CSH Donation Leaderboard

The five departments in the College of Sciences and Humanities with the greatest percentage increase in donations over 2024 will each receive $200 from Dean Maureen McCarthy.

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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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Donor Leaderboard

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

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Academic Department Leaderboard

The three academic departments with the most gifts by midnight receive $5,000, $3,000 and $1,000 in challenge funds.

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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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