Author: Nate

  • Nov. 2 Photos of the Week

    Our photographers take many photos every week, but most of them never make it to print. Here are some of our favorites. [cincopa AkCAPza2DAR4]

  • Danko looks to learn about university structure through campus interviews

    Butler University President Jim Danko has held 19 informational meetings and tours with university administrators and faculty to “immerse” himself into Butler’s community and academic affairs. These meetings included visiting the six academic colleges and talking with the provost, associate provosts and representatives from the administrative departments. Danko had the head of each department send…

  • Knowing after 9 steps

    Just a mouth swab and about a 20-minute wait can tell a Butler University student if he or she is HIV positive. That test, along with one for gonorrhea and chlamydia, is available on-campus for free through a partnership with the Damien Center. Butler teamed up with the Damien Center, an organization that provides HIV/AIDS…

  • Commencement speaker on minds of students, administration

    It may still be the middle of first semester, but students and the administration are already looking ahead to commencement. Determining a commencement speaker is not a simple process—cost, connections and nominations all come into play. Butler University’s Board of Trustees takes nominations and then decides who is worthy of and eligible for an honorary…

  • Deans, provost collaborate as they await new colleague

    Editor’s Note: Stavitsky has since removed his name from consideration because he accepted another offer. Open sessions with Stavitsky are canceled. College of Communication dean candidates begin arriving on campus next week for open sessions. When they do, they will find a university that has a busy community of existing deans. They’re teaching courses, working…

  • Johnson Room undergoes first renovation in two decades

    Some 2,120 square feet, 30 colors, seven iconic Butler University structures, a turtle named Heather Locklear and an “I SPY”-esque grasshopper now adorn the walls of Robertson Hall’s recently renovated Johnson Room. Chris Blice and Jon Edwards of Blice Edwards Decorative Arts were brought in by Rowland Design to paint the massive mural encompassing the…

  • Alcohol taskforce gathering information to send to administration

    In response to an increased number of alcohol-related hospital visits, the Butler Alcohol Taskforce is gathering information and plans to present recommendations to administration about potential changes to Butler University’s alcohol policy by the end of the semester. During last week’s Homecoming, some students worried that Butler would be cracking down on the festivities, often…

  • Social media jobs on the rise

    Social media jobs are a relatively new and growing option for college graduates who consider Facebook and Twitter secondary majors. Jennifer McConnell, career adviser in Butler University’s internship and career services department, said social media jobs are not uncommon today. “There has definitely been an increase [in social media jobs],” McConnell said. “It has really…

  • Student groups get involved with approaching mayoral elections

    With mayoral elections just around the corner, two of Butler University’s political organizations—College Republicans and  Butler College Democrats—are working to educate students and the surrounding community about the importance of involvement in local elections. On Nov. 8, Indianapolis residents decide whether incumbent Republican Greg Ballard or Democrat Melina Kennedy will be mayor of the city,…