“‘The Butler community will be better as we have varying perspectives — students with different backgrounds and experiences and life stories to add to who we are.”’
BCR: Big Changes Requested
Students should expect a change in the events approved for the Butler Cultural Requirement and the process for approval following faculty report.
Q&A with new CCOM dean: Come talk to the “lost-looking, short, balding guy on campus”
In a Q&A interview with newly-hired CCOM dean Dr. Joseph M. Valenzano III, he discusses his desire to get to know the community and its concerns, along with his excitement going into his new role.
CCOM Dean Brooke Barnett appointed to interim provost
On March 16, President Danko announced Barnett’s appointment to interim provost and vice president for academic affairs at Butler University. Barnett’s position will become effective April 1.
Butler University President James Danko announces plans for a return to “normal” for the upcoming fall semester
Butler plans to return to full capacity in person classes and will reinstate breaks for the fall and summer semesters.
Students are both nervous and excited for campus to reopen for undergraduate instruction on Sept. 7
Based on recent COVID-19 data and information, academic instruction will continue in person, with dance majors returning to studios sooner than expected.
Butler University professors pivot to fully online instruction
Preparations over the summer helped classes change instruction format at a moment’s notice.
Butler LAS and CCOM introduce three-year degree pathways
New degree options are aimed at helping students save tuition money through a consolidated Butler experience.
Brooke Kandel-Cisco named dean of Butler University College of Education
Kandel-Cisco served as the interim dean of the College of Education during the 2019-2020 school year.
Capstones, labs and other hands-on courses affected by COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has led all Butler courses to resort to the use of online resources. This has led to a variety of hands-on courses getting affected in different ways — some worse than others.