Ball State to have in-person commencement ceremonies this spring
MUNCIE, Ind. After seniors missed out on a traditional graduation ceremony due to COVID-19 in 2020, Ball State University will resume in-person commencement activities this spring for the classes of 2020 and 2021.
The university announced Wednesday that in accordance with state and local guidelines, it will hold a series of smaller, outdoor ceremonies at Scheumann Stadium for both classes.
Three days in May will be dedicated for ceremonies. The event will take place rain or shine.
7p.m. Friday, May 7 for graduate school doctoral, specialist and master’s candidates
8a.m. Saturday, May 8 for the R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning; College of Communication, Information, and Media; and Teachers College
Winter Storm: Delaware County moved to orange travel advisory
MUNCIE, Ind. Local residents greeted with fresh snowfall Monday morning have more of the same a lot more of the same to look forward to by the same time Tuesday.
The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings for almost the entire state of Indiana, with warnings in effect for Delaware, Henry and Randolph counties until 7 a.m. Tuesday and for Blackford and Jay counties until 10 a.m. Tuesday.
As of Monday afternoon, Delaware County was under an orange travel status, that means conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During an orange status, only essential travel such as to and from work, or emergency situations, is recommended.
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Delaware County COVID-19 Update, February 25th
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion.
February 25, 2021
Editor’s note: The following COVID-19 update is brought to you through a collaboration of healthcare partners including Delaware County Health Department, Delaware County Emergency Management Agency, Delaware County Office of Information, and other major healthcare providers. Delaware County weekly COVID-19 updates are released every Thursday and include information from the Indiana State Department of Health county metrics dashboard, which is updated every Wednesday afternoon.