Butler Universty President Jim Danko wants to understand the university as it is before he envisions its future. In his “State of the University” address Friday, he said, “It’s no longer OK to do what you’ve been doing all along and hope students come along…it’s more competitive.” Closing out his time as dean of the…
Dankos add to growing number of couples on university payroll
There’s a new addition to the number of married couples serving on Butler University’s faculty and staff this year. Bethanie Danko, wife of Butler President Jim Danko, will serve as a university relations associate, acting as a diplomat for the school, the same role as previous university president’s spouses. Elaine Johnson, human resources director, said…
Burglaries rise, BUPD amps security
Burglaries rose in 2010 for total on-campus, non-campus and public property according to a new report, but Butler University’s Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety said it looks worse than it is. There were 14 burglaries in 2010 as opposed to nine in 2009, according to the 2010 Comprehensive Combined Annual Security Report…
Construction projects expected to continue
Excavation for the Howard L. Schrott Center for the Performing and Visual Arts began slightly behind schedule a couple of weeks ago due to drainage permit issues with the City of Indianapolis. Construction on the center, located adjacent to Clowes Memorial Hall, isn’t expected to be finished until fall 2012. “It’s too early to tell…
Provost intends to fulfill five-year contract
Jamie Comstock said she plans to serve out the remainder of her five-year contract as Butler University’s provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, despite a change in the presidency. “I do intend to, in the very least, live out my contract,” said Comstock, who is in her fourth year. Because she was hired under…
Bookstore expenses prove costly for students
Students spend an average of $500 on textbooks, study guides and workbooks each semester, according to figures for 2010 from the U.S.Department of Education. Those looking to keep some money in their pockets are utilizing alternative options for purchasing textbooks in a time when an increasing amount of students are applying for loans and scholarships.…
Block Party postponed due to rain
Showers put a damper on Butler University’s annual Block Party, forcing coordinators to call off the event shortly after it began yesterday afternoon. The event has been rescheduled for Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. on the South Mall, according to Jen Agnew, assistant director of the PuLSE Office. Block Party gives new students an…
Butler President James Danko addresses the State of the University
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During NCAA run, Butler got $512M worth of free publicity
The recent success by the Butler University men’s basketball program certainly has been fun, but from a business standpoint, it shows that it isn’t just a game. The university commissioned a study after the Bulldogs’ second consecutive trip to the NCAA men’s basketball Division I national championship game, and the publicity generated is astounding when…
Stevens a big reason recruit picks Butler
For most high school basketball recruits, the reasons they choose a particular college program are often obvious. Does the program win? Does the coach have stability with the school? Is it in a good conference? Does it have a history of success in the postseason? Those are almost always parts of the equation. But Chris…