Hayleigh Colombo | Editor in Chief | hcolombo@butler.edu Ryan Lovelace | Staff Writer | rlovelac@butler.edu A city board’s vote on Jan. 11 to expand Butler University’s parking plan effectively brought to a screeching halt a long-standing dispute between the university and the Phi Delta Theta Foundation. Since 2009, the two parties have clashed over who…
Trial period of controversial DoubleMap nears end
Butler University’s Student Government Association will carefully consider their options in selecting a permanent GPS shuttle-tracking service. The trial period with DoubleMap yielded positive feedback from students—even though the system’s initial development did not come without controversy. The trial period, implemented in November, has shown SGA executive board members that students want a service like…
54 percent of SGA budget remains
Butler University’s Student Government Association has spent close to half of its budget at the end of the first semester and plans to spend the remaining money on second semester events, said to SGA President Al Carroll. SGA is funded through student activity fees, which are $288 per student, and it began the year with…
Administration working to improve rentention rates
The retention rates at Butler University have been consistent over the years, but the university is looking to bring them closer to 100 percent. Right now, Butler’s average retention from first to second year is 88 percent. “If you don’t retain students there, they won’t be there for their junior year,” Associate Provost Mary Macmanus…
Danko appoints interim provost, administrators
This January, the Butler University community is adjusting to several administrative changes, as well as new classes, a new police K9 at the Butler University Police Department and an updated dining facility. With two major administrative positions—the College of Communication dean and provost—still in need of being filled permanently, President Jim Danko’s administrative dream team…
Danko to tour U.S., spread executive decision
Butler University President Jim Danko will embark on an inaugural tour to connect with alumni and promote the university. Danko will make stops in New York, Florida, the Midwest and the West Coast. The trip kicks off with a visit to the Indiana Historical Society on Feb. 15. “I expect it will be an excellent…
Art expands into annex
Jordan College of Fine Arts students and faculty members will soon have more room for expression. Renovations are under way to turn the former Jordan Academy of Dance building into the Jordan College of Fine Arts Annex. About 50 percent of the space in JCX will be dedicated to the art + design program, with…
Phi Kappa Psi evaluates members
Butler University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity welcomed 28 pledges earlier this month after evaluating the status of all undergraduate members last December. According to chapter president Ryan Medas, “a few” Phi Kappa Psi members were given alumni status the week before final exams last semester following a review process. Director of Greek…
Faculty Senate approves 3 new majors, removes 1
Faculty Senate members unanimously voted to approve three new majors and eliminate another at their meeting on Tuesday. Students can now major in risk management and insurance, peace and conflict studies and organizational communication and leadership. RMI and PCS will also offer minors. The master’s degree of music in music theory was removed. The RMI…
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