Ball State University - College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM)

JDAY+/CCIM+ is going platinum! Middle and high school teachers and students, Ball State community members, and exhibitors: we invite you to join us at our 70th annual JDAY+/CCIM+ conference on April 25. The day will be full of learning and networking with spectacular industry leaders, exploration of Ball State's campus and booths at our exhibition fair, and recognition of this year's middle and high school student contest winners. Registration for both the JDAY+/CCIM+ conference and our student contests opens Feb. 1! For more information, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gsa_4RXi

"[Dr.] Phil Hoffman has been a consistent advocate for the future of student media and the education of students at Ball State. He finds time in his crazy busy life to meet with students who need him and want his thoughts and feedback," Olivia Ground wrote in submitting Dr. Hoffman as a Building Beneficence honoree. Dr. Hoffman is the Assistant Dean of Media and General Manager of BSU Public Media. Through his mentorship, Ground said she has seen firsthand that Dr. Hoffman "can and will bend over backward to help his team." From his leadership in Public Media, which hires student fellows through its Public Media Accelerator program, to his work on the collaborative documentary project "Fleeing to Flyover Country," Dr. Hoffman's impact is felt in the CCIM community and beyond. Help us recognize more impactful members of CCIM's faculty and staff by using this form:??https://lnkd.in/gZNSwi9T

Looking for information on this year's JDAY+/CCIM+? Today, you'd probably turn to your favorite search engine and type in the name of our conference. Before the 90s, however, attendees didn't have this luxury. In 1990, a search engine called Archie was developed and paved the way for how we currently gather information online. Regardless of if you use Yahoo!, Google, or DuckDuckGo, take advantage of our modern conveniences and navigate your way to JDAY+/CCIM+ registration today! https://lnkd.in/gsa_4RXi

As One Ball State Day approaches, you may be wondering how your donation will make an impact. It's impossible to list every way your generosity enriches the lives and experiences of our community, but we can give you a few great examples! Ball State University - The Center for Information and Communication Sciences Ball State University- Department of Communication Studies Ball State Department of Media Ball State University School of Journalism and Strategic Communication

It's the first official day of Spring, and we can't wait to watch campus come to life from the blooming flowers and trees to outdoor activities and events! ??

Let's rewind shall we? Back to the 1980s! This decade brought the first commercially released CD player, changing the landscape of popular media. And while the popularity of CDs has resurged, the ever-changing nature of the fields of communication, information, and media has remained consistent. How can you keep up? Register for JDAY+/CCIM+! https://lnkd.in/gsa_4RXi

From the magic he performs in class to engage students and encourage creativity to the magical charm he brings to our community, Ball State University School of Journalism and Strategic Communication's Dr. Tong Li's recognition as the 2025 BSU Institutional Winner of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Outstanding Faculty for Student Success Award is well deserved. His innovative and inclusive teaching practices inspire both his students and other educators, and he has been invited to share his magic-based teaching approach at conferences such as the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) and the Science of Magic Association (SOMA) conferences. Dr. Li has shown a consistent commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and innovation in the classroom and through his research. His publications focus on learning engagement, culturally responsive design, game-based learning, creativity, and social justice oriented design. We are so proud of Dr. Li, and so thankful to have him in CCIM. Congratulations, Dr. Li! https://lnkd.in/gmUCw6gd

Have you met the CCIM students recognized among Ball State's 2024-25 Top 100 Students? These 12 outstanding students exemplify the talent, dedication, and passion that define our community, and we are looking forward to celebrating their achievements at the Top 100 Celebration on March 22. Congratulations to all! ?? #BallState #WeFly #CCIM https://lnkd.in/gMDs9Sty

From serving as an executive editor of Ball Bearings Magazine and news section editor at The Ball State Daily News to her work with the Cardinals Vote! initiative and fellowship with the University's Center for Economic and Civic Learning, Abigail Denault has an unwavering dedication to civic responsibility, community engagement, and journalism that informs and empowers. “Wherever I go, I plan to continue in the spirit of making sure people have the information they need to be informed citizens who can participate and improve upon their communities,” she said. “I also hope to promote these values by uplifting voices and helping to bridge the gap in building relationships within the community.” Please join us in congratulating Ball State University School of Journalism and Strategic Communication's Abigail Denault, Ball State's first student to receive the prestigious Richard J. Wood Community Commitment Award!

Your favorite day is back ... See you April 2nd ??