Levester Johnson, vice president for student affairs, was recently named a finalist for the Inspire Awards, which College Mentors for Kids present to individuals who excel at mentoring in their workplace or community. Johnson said he was surprised when he saw the first congratulatory e-mail pop up in his inbox explaining that he had been…
PRSSA students apply classroom experience
Members of Butler University’s branch of Public Relations Student Society of America are currently participating in the Bateman Competition, a nation-wide case study competition for public relations students. The purpose of the competition is to give students “an opportunity to apply their classroom education and internship experiences to create and implement a full public relations…
CUE director guides interns, campus farm
By Ali Hendricks Under the twinkling carousel lights at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Tim Carter held his smallest daughter on a horse and smiled as his other two children beamed at the sight of all the bright carousel animals. “We’re just going to do one more ride after this one,” he said. Carter allowed…
Events in Egypt hit close to home
For most Butler University students, the issues in Egypt are far away. But for one student, the events in Egypt strike close to her heart. On Jan. 25, Sandra Guirguis said she entered her First Year Seminar classroom 30 minutes late with a petrified look on her face. That was the day 20,000 protesters ran…
Campus begins to recover from last week’s ice storm
Upon hearing of the coming ice storm last week, Butler University employees worked to prepare the campus for whatever the winter storm might bring and to keep students informed of preparations. Last Monday afternoon, a team of faculty from student affairs, information resources, food services, a representative from the office of the provost and the…
Housing options for juniors to change next year
Record-breaking numbers in enrollment have forced Butler University officials to make changes in housing options for juniors next year—changes that are making some students angry. Next year’s juniors will have only one option for on-campus housing—the Apartment Village. The decision concerned some current sophomores who say that the more than $2,000 difference in cost between…
NFL handed great Super Bowl pairing
Even with the impending lockout, doesn’t it seem as if the National Football League is headed back into its prime? That prime was a hard-hitting, well-balanced style of play with a mix of muscle in the middle and speed on the edges. Sunday night’s Super Bowl proved that this style is starting to make a…
CComm searches for new faculty
The College of Communication is on the hunt for three new faculty members. Candidates are vying for positions in creative studies, journalism and strategic communication. Interim Dean of the CComm, William Neher, said the college is placing a high priority on the candidate’s ability to teach undergraduates. He said that is not always the case.…
Drinking statistics cause concern for Butler administration
What is college? It is defined by Merriam Webster as “an independent institution of higher learning offering a course of general studies leading to a bachelor’s degree.” The online collaborative dictionary alternative defines college as “A magical place where it is rumored that learning takes place although, to those who enter it’s often described differently…
New rules for SGA campaign trail
SGA and class officer candidates will face stricter campaign rules if new guidelines are passed in SGA assembly today. The new rules evolved out of problems the Election Oversight Committee faced last year while investigating alleged rule violations. “We wanted to clear them up and make the language solid,” Seth Williams, EOC chair, said. In…