In this month’s president’s perspective, Butler President James Danko talks about the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, his hopes and fears for campus during COVID-19 and being bipartisan in an election year.
First-year students adjust to unique college experience
Making connections virtually, transitioning into college during a pandemic and no fall break create a unique first-year experience.
COVID-19 strikes the White House
President Trump was hospitalized less than 24 hours after announcing his diagnosis, and several other government officials have contracted the virus since Oct. 2.
How to vote in-person on Election Day
Butler students registered in Marion County can vote in person before or on Nov. 3.
BUBeWell: How Butler’s six colleges are fostering student wellness on campus
After welcoming students back to campus, Butler has been working to provide a safe and enjoyable on-campus experience. With social distancing and mask-wearing in mind, faculty members are confronted with the difficult task of creating COVID-friendly programs to promote the well-being of their students.
Butler Core Curriculum introduces new requirement, Social Justice and Diversity
Butler University is working towards creating a more inclusive community on campus, and has added a Social Justice and Diversity requirement to its core curriculum to further this effort.
Butler students report issues with dining services amid COVID-19 changes, Bon Appétit addresses student feedback
Fewer options, poor food quality and falsely-labeled items are among the problems that students have had with Butler dining this year.
Butler’s Counseling and Consultation Services provides mental health resources in a pandemic
Even though they are not meeting with students in person, Butler’s counselors want students to know that they are ready to work with them virtually
Butler announces adjusted spring semester calendar, students react
Students will no longer have a spring break to avoid interstate contact, but will have a longer winter break between semesters.
Campus protests: Pro-life organization Created Equal faced Butler student protests
Students were warned of the demonstration with an email from administration, prompting students to organize their own counter-protest.