Butler University hosted their annual homecoming celebrations this past week. Multimedia Editor Piper Bailey gives a rundown on the week’s events.
Former Collegian editor-in-chief Dan Cooreman to receive The Butler Medal
“Throughout his professional career and after his retirement, Cooreman continually gave his time, energy and resources to mentoring up-and-coming journalists who worked at the Collegian.”
Bulldogs of Butler: Dagnija Lacis
“Stick to your goals. There’s always a path forward. Obstacles will always occur. You’ve got to just ignore them and keep going. Find another way.”
Bulldogs of Butler: Mikael Burke
“You have to dare to dream and then be scrappy and figure it out.”
Say adieu to @butler.edu
“After careful consideration of various factors … [Butler] has made the difficult decision to revise the policy on providing email accounts to graduated students”
Students’ thoughts on the Ross Hall renovations
“In the short term the new plans surrounding Ross Hall feel like a blatant cash grab, accented by a hint of pandering to donors, without much consideration for how current, paying students will be affected.”
Bulldogs of Butler: Kayla Hayes
From Hinkle Fieldhouse to the AT&T Stadium — the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders add a bulldog to their rookie roster as Kayla Hayes makes her lifelong dream as a professional dancer.
Butler alumnus production company debuts new thriller “Sir Mel Haze”
After several years of planning and hard work, a Butler alumnus and his friend succeeded in producing a thriller film, which premiered on March 18th.
Making Black History
In honor of Black History Month, here are four Butler alums and four current students you should know.
Butler’s first female pilot and WWII veteran
In honor of Veterans Day, take a look at Butler graduate and member of the WASPs, Madge Minton.