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  • Media programs merge in new college

    Earlier this summer, Butler finalized the process of creating its sixth college—The College of Communication—which will integrate all of the existing communications and media programs under one roof. The decision was the result of a proposal made last year by several of Butler’s communication and media departments. “There have been two failed attempts to try…

  • Plans in place to refurbish campus lawn

    For returning students, the lawn in front of Schwitzer Hall might look a little bit naked. Eight trees were removed along Hampton Drive on the south side of Butler University’s campus over the summer. Mike Gardner, vice president for operations, said plans to reline the road with new trees have been in place for years.…

  • Following the life of water: Center for Urban Ecology gets $257,000 grant

    The sound of rain dripping from the gutter isn’t unfamiliar to residents of the area, which experienced the third wettest June on record. But where does the rain go after it falls? Butler University’s Center for Urban Ecology (CUE) plans to solve this mystery with the development of its project titled ‘Following the Life of…

  • Butler tests PrintSmart program

    This year, the Butler University PrintSmart program put into effect a paper allocation project to raise awareness about how much paper is wasted by students on campus on a daily basis. The idea for this program developed because Butler was, until now, one of the few schools without a paper accounting program. “The idea has…

  • BUPD increases security for Welcome Week

    The Butler University Police Department (BUPD) ramped up their night patrols during the first two weekends of school. The freshman class, the largest incoming class in Butler’s history, is part of the reason Chief of Police Ben Hunter said he thought a bigger task force was necessary. “One of the things we wanted to do…

  • A scoot towards green

    Butler University Police Department is testing an electric scooter as a possible option for another patrol vehicle. The Vectrix scooter is 100 percent electric, traveling about 55 miles on one  charge, Chief of Police Ben Hunter said. “I’m always looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint and that’s important,” he said. “But, it’s secondary…

  • Campus farm harvests success in summer stand sales

    Last fall, Earth Charter Butler (ECB) proposed the creation of the Butler Campus Farm. The student organization approached the Center for Urban Ecology (CUE) with the idea of a campus farm The campus farm proposal developed from the organization’s interest in local and organic foods and food safety, according to the CUE. An area near…

  • JCFA, LAS welcome new deans with new ideas

    Welcome week arrived and Butler’s campus teemed with first year students. But they were not the only ones on campus who were experiencing new roles at Butler. After a year of searching for new deans, both the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) and the Jordan College of Fine Arts (JCFA) are transitioning this…

  • Fong addresses Freshmen

    Butler University President Bobby Fong welcomed students to Butler University with words of encouragement during his President’s Convocation on Aug. 22. Fong spoke about the record-breaking number of incoming freshmen, saying that while the men’s basketball team may have encouraged perspective students to accept the offer of admission, it is not all that Butler had…