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  • Popular culture interests Hoerl

    By Julia Laczin Communications and film have become a larger part of the picture for Butler University academics as one professor broadens the perspectives of students. Kristen Hoerl is an assistant professor of communication studies at Butler University. Her film criticism class is more than viewing films. “I was always interested in popular culture and…

  • Senior granted Fulbright Scholarship to study in Northern Ireland

    Butler University senior Caleb Hamman received a 2011-12 Fulbright Foundation Student Scholarship to the United Kingdom for one year of study and research in Northern Ireland. The Fulbright Foundation, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, was established in 1946 in a congressional bill by Senator J. William Fulbright. According the scholarship’s website, the grant…

  • Student life surveys cause concern

    Some Butler University students are angry about a Student Life survey sent out earlier this month to randomly selected students. The surveys asked several personal questions, including some involving sexual orientation and biological gender. The surveys were created by the National Association of Student Affairs and Administration and by Student Voice, an assessment company for…

  • Attorney general explains duties

    On April 6, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller spoke to political science instructor Larry Williamson’s state and local government class. It’s not every day that a high-ranking government official speaks to one of Butler’s political science classes, so Williamson said the attorney general’s visit was “a welcome, but complete surprise.” He said he had been…

  • Professor seeks to lead students

    By Teresa Brooks College is the time in a person’s life where he or she  can begin to grow, not only as an academic, but as their own person.  That’s why college professors are so important to students—they help people find themselves. Margaret Brabant, a political science professor and chair of the faculty senate, knows…

  • Butler benefits from tournaments

    By Kate Siegfried and Jill McCarter Butler University is still reaping the benefits from last year’s run in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament and is looking forward to receiving the numbers for this year. Results from a study completed by media firms Borshoff and Meltwater show that the university earned more than $639…

  • Vikings conquer Bulldogs, five-match win streak ends

    The Butler women’s tennis team improved to 4-1 in conference play after splitting a pair of matches with Youngstown State and Cleveland State last weekend. Riding a four-match win streak, Butler (9-7, 4-1 HL) continued its solid play Saturday against the Penguins (5-11, 2-4 HL), winning 5-2. The day started with a team sweep in…

  • Lyric Theater soars high with ‘Die Fledermaus’

    Butler Lyric Theater’s production of Johann Strauss’ opera “Die Fledermaus” —The Bat—promises to be a refreshing and modern take on the original. Directing the show is John Schmid, adjunct instructor of lyric theater. Schmid is the Director of Music at nearby Fairview Presbyterian Church, and has been Course Master for the Indianapolis Opera for 27…

  • Brimmer earns Apple award

    Tim Brimmer, associate professor of music education and technology, received the Apple Distinguished Educator award for teachers that are pioneers in using a variety of Apple  Inc. products to transform teaching and learning in their classrooms. Brimmer was presented with this award for his innovative use of technology in the field of music. He is…