Crime has gone down drastically in some cases on Butler University’s campus according to a report released by the university’s department of public safety. The 2009 Comprehensive Combined Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report provides students with a complete list of programs and services offered by the department as well as the number…
Campus alert system federally mandated
Throughout the year, Butler University faculty, staff and students receive a sprinkling of “timely warnings” and emergency alert notifications regarding crime and other safety related events on campus. After a string of thefts hit Butler’s campus in the early morning hours of Sept. 15, Butler University Police Department released a “timely warning” at 7:16 a.m.,…
Tailgating Champ crowned amid rain
Butler University held its inaugural “Tailgating Challenge” at last Saturday’s home football game versus Campbell. “Our hope is that we can make football games a great student bonding experience by setting a special spot aside for students to enjoy a day full of activities that lead up to the football game in the afternoon,” Peter…
SCORE to offer programs to sophomores
The Sophomore Conference on Real Experiences is aiming to help students make the best of their remaining years at Butler University. The conference will begin Friday with a speech by College Mentors for Kids CEO Erin Slater. The speech will be directed towards students who might be re-examining their life choices. Breakout sessions let students…
Speaker, JCFA honor German composer
The importance of composer Robert Schumann was discussed as Butler University’s Leadership Through the Arts Forum began Sept. 29 at the Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall. Music historian, author and professor of music at Duke University Larry Todd was the keynote speaker. Schumann, a German composer who lived from 1810 until 1856, changed the world of music…
Students nominated for ‘Most Outstanding’ award
Keeping on top of classes can be hard enough for any college student. For those who can find time for activities and interests other than their own, their efforts may receive some deserved recognition. Every year, Butler University recognizes its best and brightest students by measuring their academic success, service to the community and interest…
COE scores perfect placement rate
Many students’ worry about what they will do after college. If you’re part of Butler’s College of Education, rest assured. COE students can smile through the economic downturn, as it boasted a 100 percent placement rate from December 2009 to May 2010. Sue Stahl, COE director of student personal services, said 102 students graduated as…
Government proposes internet censorship
The U.S. Congress is proposing a bill that could affect free speech on the Internet. The bill, titled Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, could give the government censoring privileges similar to those of governments in China and Iran. “It’s a clear violation of free speech,” Ankur Gupta, assistant professor of computer science at Butler…
Alcohol expert talks about homecoming risks
Mike Denton, local substance abuse expert, visited Butler University last night in an effort to increase alcohol awareness before homecoming week. Denton infused the night’s topic, alcohol abuse and underage drinking in college, with lots of humor but remained serious when describing the risks of such behavior. The event was sponsored by Butler Greeks as…
The war between violence and peace
Scott Appleby, professor of history at the University of Notre Dame, delivered the first 2010-11 Seminar on Religion and World Civilization address last night at Clowes Memorial Hall. Appleby’s lecture was titled, “Religion as Promoter of Peace, Perpetuater of Violence.” He began his lecture by presenting three terms: religion, conflict and peace building. He then…