Cardinal Compass: Campus & Community Conversations

Indiana Public Radio

Cardinal Compass will explore the connections between Muncie and Ball State University. BSU President Geoffrey Mearns and his guests will take the audience behind the scenes of the evolving relationship by exploring the challenges and opportunities that exist. The show is produced by Ball State students in the College of Communication, Information and Media.

12hr 59min

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We take a look at some highlights from the past academic year.

May 17, 202423min 23sec22.47 MB

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March 21, 202526min 46sec38.57 MB

Thumbnail for "S11 E01: Shooting for the Stars… and Beyond".

February 22, 202526min 46sec38.55 MB

Thumbnail for "S10 E03: Sharing the Stage at Muncie Civic Theatre".

November 23, 202423min 24sec34.24 MB

Thumbnail for "S10 E02: Connecting students to the community; connecting Muncie to campus".

October 18, 202423min 24sec33.72 MB

Thumbnail for "S10 E01: Striving for Excellence, On and Off the Field".

September 20, 202423min 23sec33.7 MB

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Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center serves families across east central Indiana.

April 19, 202423min 24sec22.48 MB

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Designers who enhance their skills by serving the community.

March 22, 202423min 23sec22.46 MB

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Helping keep the community heart healthy through a unique partnership with IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.

February 16, 202423min 24sec22.48 MB

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The university will raise more than $350 million during a comprehensive fundraising campaign.

November 17, 202323min 24sec22.48 MB

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Tune in to hear about the progress on the collective efforts to make this commercial district a more vibrant amenity for campus and the community.

October 20, 202323min 24sec22.48 MB

Thumbnail for "S08 E01: Serving Students with Disabilities".

Accessibility has been a long-standing commitment at Ball State University.

September 22, 202323min 24sec22.49 MB

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Two guests discuss how students’ career interests have led them to the state legislature.

April 21, 202323min 23sec33.7 MB

Thumbnail for "S07 E02: Muncie ready to welcome the world".

A discussion on how our community is now helping refugees make Muncie their new home.

March 17, 202323min 24sec33.71 MB

Thumbnail for "S07 E01: Building Connections Over Coffee".

Ball State University prioritizes the career connections and professional development of its students and graduates.

February 17, 202323min 25sec22.49 MB

Thumbnail for "S06 E03: Building What's Next for East Central Indiana".

Ball State strives to help make Muncie a better and safer community.

November 18, 202223min 24sec22.48 MB

Thumbnail for "S06 E02: Building a Better Indiana".

Faculty from Ball State's College of Architecture and Planning discuss a project that is bringing exciting changes to the city of Ft. Wayne.

October 21, 202223min 24sec22.48 MB

Thumbnail for "S06 E01: The Positive Impact of Arts on Our Community".

Ball State students and faculty make the university an extraordinary place to experience arts and culture.

September 16, 202223min 24sec22.49 MB

Thumbnail for "S05 E04: A Look Back at a Big Year".

It's been a very good year for Ball State and the city of Muncie.

May 20, 202223min 23sec22.47 MB

Thumbnail for "S05 E03: A New Vision for the Village".

Ball State’s vision for The Village is to create a more vibrant environment surrounding campus.

April 15, 202223min 25sec22.49 MB

Thumbnail for "S05 E02: Why the “Y” is a vital community partner".

Ball State University and our local YMCA seek to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

March 18, 202223min 25sec22.81 MB

Thumbnail for "S05 E01: Immersive Learning".

Join us for discussions on Ball State's various learning opportunities and immersive learning programs that help propel students into life after college.

February 18, 202223min 25sec22.76 MB

Thumbnail for "S04 E03: Contributing to Build a Better University and Community".

Philanthropy connects Ball State University to the Muncie community in more ways than one can probably imagine.

November 19, 202123min 22sec33.67 MB

Thumbnail for "S04 E02: East Central Indiana READI for new opportunities".

A new partnership between our state and our region is helping create a shared vision that may propel investment in East Central Indiana.

October 15, 202123min 23sec22.47 MB

Thumbnail for "S04 E01: Increasing Diversity and Inclusion".

Our guests discuss their visions for bringing a climate of inclusion into the classroom, campus and the community.

September 17, 202123min 25sec22.48 MB

Thumbnail for "S03 E04: The Best of Season 3".

It's been an extraordinary year, and on this show, we'll share a few of the highlights that connected our campus and the community.

May 21, 202123min 24sec22.48 MB

Thumbnail for "S03 E03: East Central Indiana Talent Collaborative".

Key community stakeholders are joining forces to increase educational attainment and economic opportunities in our area.

April 16, 202123min 24sec22.48 MB

Thumbnail for "S03 E02: Building a Better Campus and Community".

It’s about more than new buildings; it’s about building a stronger relationship between Ball State and the community.

March 19, 202123min 24sec22.49 MB

Thumbnail for "S03 E01: Scoring Fans Across Campus and the Community".

The new year started off on a high note for Ball State Athletics.

February 19, 202123min 24sec22.72 MB

Exploring the evolving relationship between Ball State and Muncie with Mayor Dan Ridenour.

November 20, 202023min 25sec33.99 MB

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Ball State’s historic partnership with Muncie Community Schools and what comes next.

October 16, 202023min 24sec34.04 MB

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COVID-19 and Ball State’s response to the pandemic.

September 18, 202023min 25sec34.02 MB

Thumbnail for "S01 E01: Bridging the Town and Gown Divide".

Ball State President Mearns and his guests explore ways the university and Muncie are building partnerships to strengthen both.

March 20, 202023min 25sec34.05 MB

Join Indiana Public Radio at 6:30pm on March 20th for the premiere episode of Cardinal Compass.

March 18, 202029sec706.94 kB

S09 E04: Year in Review

May 17, 202423min 23sec

We take a look at some highlights from the past academic year, including how Ball State students with disabilities thrive before and after graduating, a transformation of The Village with a new performing arts center and hotel, and how Studio 165 Plus highlights Ball State's immersive learning programs.