President Obama’s legendary health care reform was signed into law March 23, 2010 but this past Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted to repeal the act in a 245-189 vote. The vote was backed by the entire Republican Caucus, as well as a handful of Democrats. Republican leaders cheered the repeal as a first step…
Senior remembered after fatal car accident
Senior Mackenzie Stuart was heading home last weekend to spend time with family, something she enjoyed and did often, when she lost control of her vehicle and was fatally injured on an icy state highway. Stuart, 21, was a senior double major in math and computer science at Butler. A homebody with a close-knit family,…
Kaltenmark: more than the man behind Blue II
[imagebrowser id=5]Students, faculty and alumni know Michael Kaltenmark as the owner of the Butler mascot, Blue II, but a recent promotion means that Kaltenmark will soon become even more involved in the university. Kaltenmark, who has worked in University Advancement and the Office of Development for more than eight years, wanted to further his involvement…
Vice president for operations to leave after 21 years
After dedicating more than 20 years to the development and construction of Butler University, Vice President for Operations Mike Gardner has accepted a new position with Energy Solutions in Indianapolis and will be leaving at the end of February. Gardner joined Butler in 1990 as director of facilities management. In 1997, he was promoted to…
Grant to fund new science courses
A team of six Butler University professors received a $2,705 grant from Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilites, an institute that promotes science education through civic engagement. The grant, which will be matched by Butler’s Institute for Research and Scholarship, will fund three courses integrating traditional science learning with involvement in the Indianapolis…
NASPA honors Fong
Butler University President Bobby Fong will be honored with a national award for his efforts to cultivate a balanced environment on campus. The award will be given out by NASPA, “the leading voice for student affairs administration, policy, and practice.” This student affairs organization for higher education dedicates itself to not only challenging college students…
Stolen icon found in alleyway
The women of Kappa Kappa Gamma were relieved when the painted bulldog statue that stands in front of their house was recovered unharmed, after being stolen stolen during winter break. The bulldog was returned Jan. 5 after Butler alumnus Brian Rochford discovered it in an alley behind his home. A BUPD officer retrieved the statue…
Five students solidify postgraduate plans
Five Butler University students have been selected to participate in the Orr Fellowship program. The program offers college seniors across Indiana full-time, two-year salaried positions with local companies, giving them a head-start in their careers while encouraging business and entrepreneurship within the state. The Orr Fellowship has been giving these post-graduate opportunities since 2002. This…
Holcomb, Gallahue closed due to water main leak
Holcomb Building and Gallahue Hall remain closed after a water main break sent water rushing into the buildings this afternoon. Gallahue is expected to remain closed into tomorrow. The water line runs adjacent to Gallahue and Holcomb. The break happened around 2:15, flooding the lower levels of both buildings. As a result, there were power…
Origin of the tradition: a look into Butler students’ favorite holiday carol
“Hey, chingedy ching, (hee-haw, hee-haw) It’s Dominick the donkey…” Students have read it in the newspapers, seen it on the news, Wikipedia-ed it online, and most of all, heard it playing throughout campus. But just how did this little “Italian Christmas donkey” make it to Butler University? The Gamma Psi chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon…