This winter’s hazardous weather conditions created problems for the Butler grounds crew, faculty and students.
Student housing across campus experiences heating issues
Sub zero outside temperatures and equipment failures cause heating system malfunctions in Ross Hall and Apartment Village.
Atherton roof construction to be complete April 2018
Construction on Atherton’s roof will continue in the spring semester. The building’s flat roof must be updated every 20 years.
Butler works to fix cooling issues on campus
Gearbox, construction dust and hot weather contribute to cooling issues. Temporary cooling tower allows system to be at full capacity.
Reaction to parking changes varies
BY JEFF STANICH | NEWS EDITOR Parking permits for the majority of Butler University’s students will cost nearly three times as much as last year. Students have had various reactions to the change, both in favor and against. Sophomore Serena Caress said the more expensive permit forced her to leave her car at home. “I…
IndyConnect discusses routes to benefit Butler students
Indy Connect hosted a public information session on March 18 regarding plans for mass transit in central Indiana. This meeting highlighted the Red Line that will either include a bus or light-rail route running north from Greenwood through downtown Indianapolis and ending in Carmel. This line is the closest route to Butler University and would…
Faculty work to bring transportation to campus
Butler University faculty are asking students to help bring public transportation to campus. A public meeting with Indy Connect, central Indiana’s public transportation initiative, was scheduled for last night but was rescheduled due to inclement weather concerns. Butler offered to shuttle 50 students to the meeting so they could offer their own opinions on the…
Campus engineer plans green improvements
Butler University is continuing to identify energy improvements on campus with the welcoming of Amanda Doenges, the new campus engineer. Upcoming projects include lighting controls and daylight sensors in the front lobby and the weightlifting and pool areas of the Health and Recreation Complex. The sensors will dim or turn lights off that are not…
Neighbors provide input
Traffic concerns are at the top of the list for some Butler-Tarkington residents when it comes to the construction of a possible parking facility. Butler University officials presented a proposal for the facility to the neighborhood association on Monday evening. Ben Hunter, chief of staff, and Rich Michal, executive director of facilities, introduced the preliminary…
Feedback positive for parking garage
People in the Butler University and Butler-Tarkington communities who have seen the school’s parking garage plans are providing mostly positive feedback. A plan for a mixed-use parking garage was endorsed by Butler’s Board of Trustees at the end of September. Approximately 1,000 parking spots, an undetermined number of living spaces and, potentially, some retail businesses…