Butler University makes improvements to surveillance testing, the quarantine time period, contact tracing staff and daily health check for the spring 2021 semester.
When can we get a break? Butler announces BUBeWell weekend in March
As other Indiana universities are giving students days off, Butler students have mixed feelings about a weekend dedicated to stepping away from academics
New SARP podcast discusses healthy relationships and sex
Jules Arthur-Grable has worked to create a podcast that can connect the SARP office with Butler students. The first episode of “Actually Love” was released on Feb. 1.
Butler suspends in-person student affairs activities, classes to remain in person
Butler has suspended students from meeting in groups of more than four people, yet classes will remain in person until Nov 24, the original end date of fall semester. Butler currently has 74 positive COVID-19 cases.
Zoom calls and Google Docs replace face to face communication for group projects to keep students safe
“I know it’s not the most exciting to stare at the screen for most of your classes, but when you’re doing a presentation, in a way you have control of the room, and so if you make it interesting and fun for yourself giving it, the other people will think the same, or at least be more engaged.”
Students and administrators reflect on making it through an unconventional semester
Ultimately, no one can predict what the next couple months may hold, especially with the current rising cases across Indiana. However, Rockwood emphasized that as winter nears, there are a few key steps students should take to maximize their health and the health of those on campus.
How Butler students are staying safe before break
After being informed there would be no exit testing before break, some students started making a plan to stay safe before returning home.
How to get tested off-campus
There are several sites throughout Indianapolis where Butler students can get tested before Thanksgiving break.
Joe Biden elected 46th president of the United States
Biden and running mate Kamala Harris were declared the winners of the historic election on Saturday, while President Trump refuses to concede.
Indiana state and local elections: What we know so far
In an election cycle marked by uncertainty, Indiana elections have caused few surprises.