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.…
Sexual misconduct policies updated in student handbook
Sexual misconduct incidents now must be investigated with or without the involvement of a victim, per new policy changes at a national and university level. The 2012-13 edition of the Butler University student handbook contains updates due to new obligations from the U.S. Department of Education released in April. The harassment and sexual misconduct parts…
TKE chapter shut down
It’s been more than three months since Butler University administrators shut the doors of Tau Kappa Epsilon’s Gamma Psi chapter. A report came in near the end of the spring semester that led to an investigation of the house. Vice President for Student Affairs Levester Johnson would not disclose what the complaint against the organization…
Women’s soccer gets first win of season
After dropping its season opener to Louisville, the Butler women’s soccer team was ready to put the first loss in the past and move on to Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. The Bulldogs (1-1) came out firing on all cylinders to get their first win of the season. The Bulldogs finished the Mastodons (0-1) off…
Sunday Welcome Week Events
More than 1,100 students moved into Butler University’s residential halls on Saturday and started unpacking their bags and making their rounds at Welcome Week activities. Sunday’s events include the convocation, a brunch and a dinner for new students. Check back in with The Collegian for a daily schedule of Welcome Week events. Click on the…
Record class size expected for 2012-13
Butler University officials are looking to ensure that this year’s record-sized class of freshmen have places to eat, sleep and take classes. With more than 1,070 freshmen expected to start classes in the fall, the administration looked for more housing options. In an email to the Butler community Friday morning, Vice President of Student Affairs…