The dean of the College of Communication said internships will still be a part of the student experience, despite last year’s internship coordinator’s position cut. “There never was a question that internships would go away or that there would even be a diminishing of an internship program in the College of Communication,” CCOM Dean Gary…
Increased parking permits pay for new software
Butler parking permits cost $15 more than last year because of a vote by Butler’s parking committee. The committee vote approved a $75 price tag that will remain frozen for two years. “If they’re going to raise prices, they should use the money towards helping to manage parking better,” said sophomore Katie Cessna, who brought…
Grab and Go lunches adds to flexibility
Atherton Union Marketplace will not be completed until mid-September, but Butler University officials have worked to make sure getting food will not become an inconvenience. Grab & Go lunches will be offered to accommodate people during the delay, especially those who want to avoid long lines around noon. “It’s more of a convenience thing until…
Printing still free despite new display
A new printing display depicting dollars instead of credits does not mean students have to pay. When most students log in to a Butler computer, they will see a new display that shows they have $42.00 available to use for printing this year free of charge. That is equivalent to the 1200 credits students received…
Atherton gets a facelift
A $2.5 million renovation and expansion to the Atherton Union Marketplace greeted students for their first meals of the semester. The project has a dual purpose of creating more space and making cosmetic changes. “It was obvious that we had a facility that was aging and inadequate,” Sally Click, dean of student services, said. “It…
Hinkle Fieldhouse undergoes major exterior, interior renovations
The first major renovation of Hinkle Fieldhouse since the early-1990s is progressing as expected, school officials said. “Overall, I think it has gone well,” Richard Michal, executive director of facilities, said. “It has been challenging, but we knew it would be getting into it.” Michal said he views the renovation as two distinct projects: exterior…
New SGA president has new goals, aims for accessibility
The Student Government Association’s office in Atherton Union has a new look. The door was open, and boxes were scattered everywhere as SGA President Mike Keller stood atop a step stool, remodeling the room. “I have no complaints about last year’s SGA group,” Keller said, “but this year we’re going to focus on some new…
Summer theft targets bikes
Butler University Police Department’s crime log showed 16 thefts reported on campus between June and August. BUPD staff said this was actually a fairly quiet summer. Locations of thefts varied from residence halls to academic buildings. One item accounted for over half of the total summer thefts—bikes. Bikes and small electronics are the most common…
Housing full with large enrollment
Butler University is facing a time when the incoming classes continue to grow. The current expected freshman class size of 1,111 students shot up from last year’s class size of 926. Upperclassmen were offered alternative housing opportunities to help accommodate freshmen. In 2003, additional housing options were offered when Butler’s incoming freshman class totaled 976…
Butler welcomes largest class in history
Blue III isn’t the only thing that’s grown this year. The incoming freshman class of 2016 consists of 1,111 students, a significant increase from the 926 who enrolled last fall. Application numbers at many colleges around the country have dropped; however, Butler has seen a 43 percent increase in applications over the past two years.…