Through the Madison County Bar Association Community Service Award, members of the legal community under the direction of David A. Happe, president of the Madison County Bar Association, are joining the Dickmanns in recognizing an outstanding volunteer for his contribution of time, enthusiasm and leadership.

For further information, contact Sally DeVoe at the Foundation office (765) 644-0002 or mccf32in@aol.com.

Ball State receives commitment to diversity award

For the second consecutive year, Ball State University has been recognized for its commitment to diversity by Minority Access Inc.

Mary Kite, a Ball State psychological sciences professor, also was recognized by the organization as a faculty role model for 2007 during the annual National Role Models conference Sept. 15 in Arlington, Va.

Ball State was honored for making diversity one of the cornerstones of the university's current strategic plan, as well as the developing diversity-oriented centers, including Multicultural Center and Diversity Policy Institute. Charles Payne, the assistant provost who oversees the Diversity Policy Institute and a secondary education professor, accepted the award on behalf of the university.

Kite was recognized for her efforts to improve diversity within the psychological science department. Her efforts include obtaining an external grant aimed toward graduate faculty development in the area and spearheading an initiative that resulted in her department requiring a diversity component in all graduate courses.

Kite is also serving as chair of the national task force on Diversity Education Resources for the American Psychological Association.

Minority Access Inc. is a nonprofit educational organization that supports individuals, academic institutions, federal, state and local government agencies and various corporations to diversify campuses and work sites by improving the recruitment, retention and enhancement of minorities.

7th Street school reunion held

The eighth annual Seventh Street School reunion was held Sept. 8 at the site of the former school. Approximately 50 people attended this year’s event, which included a pitch-in lunch. Those attending included Martha Nash Drawing, Mr. and Mrs. Don Gray, Betty J. Davis, Bob Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Pettigrew, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stiekraat, Teresa Pettigrew, Jack Keesling, Charles Morrow, John Malone, Rodney Shirley, Steve Porter, Marvin L. Barker, Michael Murdock, Scott Applegate and Dustin Bailey. Also in attendance were Alvin Dayton, Curtis Caplinger, Don Bruce, Bob Cowles, Jeff Douglas, Jamie Boggs, Naomi Boggs, Amy Brooks, Lola Mae Shetterly, Peggy Hendrick, Nancy Soto, Naomi Smith, Maxine Applegate, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hinton, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Farley and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pierce.