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Butler University professors pivot to fully online instruction
Preparations over the summer helped classes change instruction format at a moment’s notice.
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A president’s perspective: Butler president James Danko talks pandemic, anti-racism efforts
The second installment of interviews with president Danko includes his perspective on the university’s handling of COVID-19 and several updates on anti-racism efforts.
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What Butler students can expect if they test positive for COVID-19
There are certain procedures that students will need to follow if they test positive for COVID-19.
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Off-campus exodus: Butler University students move to off-campus housing for the 2020-21 school year
In Fall 2019, 53% of undergraduate students lived in on-campus residence halls and apartments. This semester, however, the number of students living in on-campus housing has dropped to only 45%, the lowest rate in the past decade.
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Butler manages financial impact of Covid-19 with hiring freeze, furloughs and layoffs
Butler has eliminated several positions and frozen all vacant positions as it prepares for an uncertain semester.
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Butler students, BU4BlackLives organization demand action from administration
BU4BL, organization with a social media following of over 1,000, is demanding anti-racist action, release of BUPD budget.
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The Butler University class of 2024 moves on campus and proceeds with orientation activities amid coronavirus changes
Butler’s class of 2024 experienced a unique move-in and orientation when they arrived on campus this August. Even though it was not the start to college they were expecting, first-year students tried to make the most out of the situation.
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Butler University moves first two weeks of fall 2020 semester online
Although academics will be held virtually, students will remain on campus. Students will only have access to residence halls, dining halls and outdoor spaces.
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Big East postpones fall 2020 sports
On Aug. 12 the Big East Conference announced the postponement of fall 2020 sports.