Academic Year 2017-18 Events Calendar

Faculty Events Calendar 2017-18

Sponsored Projects Administration

For more information: Stan Geidel (sgeidel@bsu – 285-2022)
or Jessie Roark (jaroark@bsu.edu – 285-5003)

SPA Colloquia: Faculty learning opportunities in a variety of formats on topics of interest pertaining to sponsored projects. Features faculty peers, Sponsored Projects Administration personnel, and other special guest panelists.

Focus on the Search: Workshops covering the funding search databases and techniques used at Ball State. Workshops are open to faculty, staff, and students. Registration through the minicourse system required. 

Special Events: Research Week; Researcher of the Year and Creative Endeavor of the Year Lectures; Student Symposium.

Updates: Be sure to check our blog at researchnewsletter.blogspot.com for the latest schedule changes and updates.

September

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7             SPA Colloquia: The Cohen Grants – Writing Effective Applications.
   Presenters: Larry Gerstein & Jackie Buckrop (3:00 pm, Bracken Library 104)

8             Focus on the Search: Part 1 (1:00pm, SPA Conference Room) Registration Required

13           SPA Colloquia: Finding the Best Sponsor Fit for your Project. Presenter: Jackie Davis
   (Noon, Art & Journalism Bldg, Atrium Dining Room)

14           Focus on the Search: Part 2 (2:00pm, SPA Conference Room) Registration Required

October

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6             SPA Colloquia: Applying for a Discovery Grant.  Presenter: Jackie Davis
               (3:00 pm, Bracken Library 104)

12           Focus on the Search: Part 1 (11:00am, SPA Conference Room) Registration Required

18           SPA Colloquia: Devil on Your Shoulder: Overcoming 4 Bad habits that Can Sink Your
   Grant. Presenter: Donna Browne (Noon, Art & Journalism Bldg, Atrium Dining Room)

19           Focus on the Search: Part 2 (1:00pm, SPA Conference Room) Registration Required

24           Research Week: Janay Sander, Research Week Honoree.
   Presentation: Janay Sander with SPA staff.  (3:00-5:00pm, Bracken Library 104)

25           Research Week: Cathy Whaley, Research Week Honoree.
   Presentation: Cathy Whaley with SPA staff. (3:00-5:00pm, Bracken Library 104)

26           Research Week: VJ Rubenstein, Research Week Honoree.
   Presentation: VJ Rubenstein with SPA staff.  (3:00-5:00pm, Bracken Library 104)

27           Researcher of the Year/Creative Endeavor of the Year Lectures.
   Presenters: Scott Trappe and Chris Flook (3:00-5:00pm, Bracken Library 104)

November

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3             SPA Colloquia: Immersive Learning: Student Engagement + Community Impact.
   Presenter: Kelli Huth (3:00 pm, Bracken Library 104)

7             Focus on the Search: Part 1 (5:00pm, SPA Conference Room) Registration Required

8             Focus on the Search: Part 2 (5:00pm, SPA Conference Room) Registration Required

15           SPA Colloquia: Finding Matching Funds for your Grant Application.
   Presenters: Augusta Isley & Jackie Davis (Noon, Art & Journalism Bldg,
   Atrium Dining Room)

January

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17           SPA Colloquia: Invest in Your Idea!: Concept Papers Save Time and Grief When Deadlines
   Loom. Presenter:  Donna Browne (Noon, Art & Journalism Bldg, Atrium Dining Room)

18           Focus on the Search: Part 1 (2:00pm, SPA Conference Room) Registration Required

24           Focus on the Search: Part 2 (2:00pm, SPA Conference Room) Registration Required

26           SPA Colloquia: Shining a Light on the Mysterious World of Contracts and Grants.
   Presenter: Ted Kolodka (3:00 pm, Bracken Library 104)

February

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7             Focus on the Search: Part 1 (11:00am, SPA Conference Room) Registration Required

9             SPA Colloquia: Proposal Resubmissions: Addressing Reviewer Comments.
               Presenter: Justin Miller (3:00 pm, Bracken Library 104)

14           SPA Colloquia: Research and Scholarship in the Fisher Institute of Wellness.
               Presenter: Youfa Wang (Noon, Bracken Library 104)
15           Focus on the Search: Part 2 (11:00am, SPA Conference Room) Registration Required

March

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14           SPA Colloquia: Voyage into the Real World: Working with Community Partners and Local
   Funders. Presenter: Donna Browne (Noon, Art & Journalism Bldg, Atrium Dining Room)

21           Focus on the Search: Part 1 (5:00pm, SPA Conference Room) Registration Required

27           Focus on the Search: Part 2 (5:00pm, SPA Conference Room) Registration Required

30           SPA Colloquia: Preparing an Effective NIH AREA Grant Application.
   Presenters: Jackie Davis & Maria Bumbalough (3:00 pm, Bracken Library 104)

April

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6             SPA Colloquia: The Fulbright Experience. Presenter: Justin Miller
               (3:00 pm, Bracken Library 104)

11           SPA Colloquia: NEH Summer Stipends – Preparing an Effective Application.
               Presenter: Augusta Isley (Noon, Art & Journalism Bldg, Atrium Dining Room)

17           Student Symposium

·         Look for registration information in early January

19           Focus on the Search: Part 1 (2:00pm, SPA Conference Room) Registration Required

23           Focus on the Search: Part 2 (2:00pm, SPA Conference Room) Registration Required