74 past events with the education tag

Every Thursday, at 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.,the museum will feature craft time that focuses on recycling old "trash" items into new usable items. These activities aim to teach children the importance of reusing, recycling and conservation. Thrifty Thursday will help prepare visitors for the arrival of our 2010 travelling exhibit, "Conservation Quest". Call the MCM front desk at, 765.286.1660, with any questions.

Explore cameras and optical illusions inspired by our Enchanted Museum exhibit. Learn the basic science behind how a camera works and the progression of photography technology. You'll also get to experience an exclusive glimpse at some of the cameras from the Minnetrista Heritage Collection. This workshop will provide tips on how to use your camera to manipulate qualities such as light exposure, angle, and perspective to make unique photos. Feel free to bring your own camera to practice! Registration Deadline: Monday, November 16 Price: Members $8; Non-members $10

Every Thursday, at 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.,the museum will feature craft time that focuses on recycling old "trash" items into new usable items. These activities aim to teach children the importance of reusing, recycling and conservation. Thrifty Thursday will help prepare visitors for the arrival of our 2010 travelling exhibit, "Conservation Quest". Call the MCM front desk at, 765.286.1660, with any questions.

Every Thursday, at 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.,the museum will feature craft time that focuses on recycling old "trash" items into new usable items. These activities aim to teach children the importance of reusing, recycling and conservation. Thrifty Thursday will help prepare visitors for the arrival of our 2010 travelling exhibit, "Conservation Quest". Call the MCM front desk at, 765.286.1660, with any questions.

The Muncie Children's Museum will offer free admission to everyone on Saturday, December 19th. Donations of canned food items will be accepted for Second Harvest Food Bank, and Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be in attendance to listen to boys' and girls' wish lists.

Every Thursday, at 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.,the museum will feature craft time that focuses on recycling old "trash" items into new usable items. These activities aim to teach children the importance of reusing, recycling and conservation. Thrifty Thursday will help prepare visitors for the arrival of our 2010 travelling exhibit, "Conservation Quest". Call the MCM front desk at, 765.286.1660, with any questions.

Every Thursday, at 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.,the museum will feature craft time that focuses on recycling old "trash" items into new usable items. These activities aim to teach children the importance of reusing, recycling and conservation. Thrifty Thursday will help prepare visitors for the arrival of our 2010 travelling exhibit, "Conservation Quest". Call the MCM front desk at, 765.286.1660, with any questions.

Join us at the Ball State University Museum of Art at 12 pm on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 for Art High at Noon: Seasonal Interpretations. Explore the work of Francois Boucher's Autumn (1736/40) and Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse's An Allegorical Group of Autumn (1868) with a museum docent.

• Tour is limited to 15 participants.
• Please arrive just before noon to ensure the tour begins on time.
• A second tour at 12:30 pm will be available if necessary.
• Art Card stamps available after the tour.

In association with A Couple of Ways of Doing Something: Photographs by Chuck Close, Poems by Bob Holman, the Ball State University Museum of Art hosts a family day for children of all ages with hands-on art activities, kid-friendly tours and much, much more! *In collaboration with the Ball State University Art Education Club.

For More information, call the Ball State Art Museum at 765-285-5242

Doktor Kaboom! performs original interactive Science Comedy shows for audiences of all ages. Creatively blending theatre arts with the wonders of scientific exploration, Doktor Kaboom! keeps his crowds riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Join Kaboom! for a sidesplitting journey of increasingly spectacular (and often successful) science experiments designed to involve, excite, educate, and entertain.

Tickets:
Adults $10 in advance, $13 at the door; youths and Ball State students $5; Ball State faculty and staff, buy one adult-priced ticket, get a second free.

Hear what community life in Muncie was like during the 1930's from retired Ball State Librarian Nancy Turner. This program will span the years of the Great Depression up until the beginning of World War II. Thursday, March 25 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. No admission fee.

What: Take Back the Night
Who: Alpha Omicron Pi, Feminists for Action, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon
When: Thursday March 25 7:00 - 9:00pm
Where: University Green
Why: To create awareness of violence against women. Women are more likely to be victims of rape and domestic violence so we ask you help to stand up against violence against women.
Cost: There is no cost for attendance. Donations are accepted.

We will present two speakers followed by a candle light march down McKinley Ave.
T-shirts will be sold prior to the event as well as the day of the event for $8 per t-shirt. $2 per shirt sold will be donated to A Better Way. We will take orders for t-shirts the day of the event as well.

If there are any questions, please feel free to contact Erin Witters at eawitters2@bsu.edu or Kelsey Kreger at kkkreger@bsu.edu

"Hindu - Christian Meeting point: From Water to Wisdom in India."

Megan Sharp, guest presenter

Megan Sharp is a member of Hazelwood Christian Church who, last year, spent 9 months in India. She will speak of her experience engaging Hindu culture and how she has benefited from Indian spirituality.

Monday August 30, at 7:30 PM
Center for Peace and Conflict Studies
310 McKinley Ave - just south of the Ball State campus Muncie, IN

Please bring a friend as our meetings are open to the public.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information contact:

George Wolfe
Coordinator of Outreach Programs
Center for Peace and Conflict Studies
765-717-3980