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Butler University to provide COVID-19 vaccine to students on campus
In collaboration with the Indiana Department of Health, Butler has been selected to host a two-dose vaccine distribution site on campus for Indiana and out-of-state students, as well as international students. The Pfizer vaccine will be distributed to students between April 7–9 and May 4–6.
Butler junior Tyler James found dead in AV apartment
On the morning of March 10, Tyler James, a junior international business major, was found unresponsive in his on-campus apartment in Apartment Village.
Irvington House residents put under quarantine mandate due to COVID-19
The first-year residential hall has been put under a mandatory lockdown as the result of a burst of positive tests. Students will receive tests beginning at 9 a.m. on Feb. 20.
BREAKING: Hinkle Fieldhouse to host NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games
Hinkle Fieldhouse will host NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games in 2021, per CBS Sports.
Butler suspends in-person student affairs activities, classes to remain in person
Butler has suspended students from meeting in groups of more than four people, yet classes will remain in person until Nov 24, the original end date of fall semester. Butler currently has 74 positive COVID-19 cases.
Butler University announces that in-person classes will resume
University officials said the decision was made in consultation with health experts. Students will resume in-person learning on Sept. 7.
Butler University moves first two weeks of fall 2020 semester online
Although academics will be held virtually, students will remain on campus. Students will only have access to residence halls, dining halls and outdoor spaces.
Big East postpones fall 2020 sports
On Aug. 12 the Big East Conference announced the postponement of fall 2020 sports.
Pioneer Football League to postpone fall season
Drew Bevelhimer makes a game-winning kick against Valparaiso in 2019. Photo by Chandler Hart / Butler Collegian. DREW SANDIFER | SPORTS EDITOR | dsandife@butler.edu Butler University will not be playing conference football games this fall. The Pioneer Football League announced on Aug. 7 that it will postpone all conference games in the fall 2020 season.…