College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Jay Howard is working with the American Sociological Association and Indiana University to advocate for better teaching in the classroom. Howard was recently named co-editor of Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Sociology, an online resource for sociology teachers. “It’s a fun opportunity,” Howard said. “It’s a way…
Elephant expert opens Woods series
Iain Douglas-Hamilton opened Butler University’s J. James Woods Lectures in the Sciences and Mathematics on Monday. Douglas-Hamilton is a leading conservationist for African elephants who founded Save the Elephants in 1993 and is recent a winner of the 2010 Indianapolis Prize for his lifetime achievements. Douglas-Hamilton began his work after completing his doctorate from Oxford…
Peeping Tom raises questions about campus security
Senior Laura Byers was getting ready for bed early Wednesday morning after staying up late working on a project. She said she went over to her window and closed it, but forgot to close the blinds. After laying down on her bed, about to fall asleep, she went to put her cell phone down on…
Death at Ball State causes concerns at Butler
Drinking on college campuses is being thought about a little differently since the death of an Indiana University student who was visiting Ball State University. Substance abuse in college is difficult to treat as purely a law enforcement issue, but after the death of a student perhaps it should be treated that way. Many people…
Visting Writers Series opens with Addonizio
Multifaceted writer Kim Addonizio said that she was “hit by lightning, metaphorically speaking,” and she simply fell into writing poetry. Addonizio spoke to a crowded Edison-Duckwall Memorial Hall Thursday in the first installment of Butler University’s 2010-11 Visiting Writers Series. Addonizio is the author of five books of poetry, two novels and one anthology of…
New equipment upgrades for HRC
The days of skipping a workout to watch a favorite television show are over, as new treadmills with built-in TV screens have been introduced at the Butler University Health and Recreation Complex. The HRC recently updated several cardio exercise machines and dumbbell weights to bring the best equipment possible to its patrons. “In order to…
Lecture series offers diversity for students
When it comes to bringing in a diverse array of speakers on countless subjects, Butler University’s various lecture series deliver year in and year out. In this issue, we spotlight two of the four series Butler will be offering in the 2010-11 school year. Next week, we will cover the Woods Lecture Series and the…
Phi Psi 5K to benefit the American Cancer Society
For the men of Phi Kappa Psi, planning their fall philanthropy event to support the American Cancer Society is more than just something to add to a résumé. Three members of the fraternity have been personally impacted by cancer. Sophomore Alex Morris was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in April 2002. “Obviously my family was…
COPHS professor receives fellow award
Butler University’s Julie Koehler, a professor and chair of the pharmacy practice department, has been honored with the prestigious Fellow status by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. This honor recognizes excellence in the practice of clinical pharmacy. The qualifications for nomination are practicing clinical pharmacy for at least 10 years, as well as at…
Haiti benefit to showcase Butler students
On Jan. 12, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, leaving at least 2 million people homeless. Eight months later, many Haitians are still homeless and the damage is still evident. In an effort to help out, “Open Mic Night for Haiti” will be held on Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. in the Reilly Room. Junior…