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  • Donation programs maintain impact

    Though the priority points system has gained recent attention in the media,  other Butler University giving programs remain strong and effective ways to gain university donations. Butler raked in $12,904,790 in donations last year. The Collegian recently published articles on the changes made to the Bulldog Club’s priority points program. Executive director of development Wendy…

  • Broken elevator creates problems for IT, IMS

    One of the elevators in Jordan Hall has been inoperable off and on for weeks and is beginning to cause problems for Information Technology and Instructional Media Services. Jeff McGregor, information systems analyst, said IT is always thinking of ways to be prepared if the elevator is down. “We just kind of expect it now,”…

  • Burst pipe shuts down dining facilities

    A burst pipe on the northeast side of Jordan Hall dampened the daily routine for some faculty, staff and students last Thursday. Interim Vice President for Operations Gerald Carlson said workers struck a fire hydrant Nov. 10 while using a lift to hang banners for last weekend’s presidential inauguration. The fire hydrant ruptured a water…

  • Vehicle break-ins on campus worry students

    A string of vehicle break-ins last week has students wondering if locking their car doors is enough. Nine break-ins took place in four days last week, according to a BUPD police report. Of the 17 thefts this month, eight took place in a single day. Comparatively, there were nine total thefts in November last year,…

  • CCOM dean candidates present to college

    Collaboration was a major topic for the College of Communication dean candidates as they visited Butler University throughout the past week. Glenda Balas and Gary Edgerton, the two candidates, said they would like to work within the college and alongside the other colleges to combine skills and perspectives. Balas said she would like to bring…

  • Danko announces $5 million fund for ideas

    SEE DANKO’S FULL INAUGURAL ADDRESS President Jim Danko announced that Butler University will develop a $5 million fund for innovative ideas and creative thinking during his Nov. 12 inaugural address at Clowes Memorial Hall. “I have heard many wonderful, creative ideas from Butler community members over the past 100 days,” Danko said. “It is this…

  • Inauguration ‘enriched culture’

    [tab:Story] SEE DANKO’S FULL INAUGURAL ADDRESS Butler University inaugurated President Jim Danko Nov. 12 at Clowes Memorial Hall in front of a crowd of students, faculty, staff and community members. Danko’s inaugural address announcement of the $5 million idea fund was just part of the inauguration day festivities to welcome him as Butler University’s 21st…

  • Butler University inaugurates 21st president

    The Butler University (@ButlerU) community came together Saturday to celebrate the inauguration and installation of @ButlerU’s 21st president, Jim Danko (@ButlerPrez). The day’s events started at 9 a.m. with a breakfast for student leaders. Vice President for Student Affairs @LevesterJohnson, First Lady @ButlerBethanie and @ButlerBlue2 also attended. “ Student Breakfast for @ButlerPrez Inauguration robing ceremony…

  • Parking revenue brings in nearly $370,000

    Butler University Police Department made about 90 percent of its more than $400,000 total income last year from parking revenues. Registration fees made up $241,555, $104,290 came from tickets and $23,635.92 came from parking meters, according to a 2010-11 budget. Police Chief Ben Hunter said BUPD couldn’t sustain itself on parking revenues alone, but it…