MUNCIE, IN - Ball State University announced today that it will name a new campus building after one of its most prominent alumni, late night television host David Letterman.
On Sept. 7, the Letterman name will appear on a new campus landmark, when Ball State dedicates its just-completed, $21 million communication and media building in the entertainer's honor. The Ball State board of trustees authorized that recognition unanimously during a special meeting July 30 at the university's downtown Indianapolis Center.
"Millions of people across the country know of Ball State because of David Letterman's frequent references to his alma mater on ‘Late Night' and ‘The Late Show.' It is entirely fitting that the university should respond in kind with this public demonstration of our admiration and respect for such an accomplished and loyal alumnus," said Ball State President Jo Ann M. Gora. "It's also appropriate that we seek to recognize Dave as a great role model for our students, not only in terms of his professional success, but also his generous establishment and support of the Letterman Scholarships.
"By naming our cutting-edge communication and media building in honor of David Letterman, we hope to provide another, somewhat more visible example of his inspirational commitment to Ball State." MORE
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Dave's given so much to Ball State and the Children's Museum of Indianapolis that it's nice to see him honored this way. Plus, he's my not-so-secret boyfriend.
PS: The Dave Scholarships are given to student with a C average--haha
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I read that as the later David Letterman. AS in dead.
I meant to write LATE. I think I may be having an early menopause.
As you know, I not only share your love of Naggypoo, I share your love of Dave. I think it's great that the scholarship goes to a C student.
i wonder if he'll say anything on his show?
jilly
My dad was a professor at Ball State for about 25 years. I lived in Muncie for a while and went to Ball State all the time - a long long long time ago. I didn't know Dave, but my dad did.
~I2Days~
FOR THE LAST TIME . . . KEEP YOUR DAMNED DIRTY PAWS OFF MY DAVE.
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