By creating his own smoothies as well as weekly content on Instagram, one Butler student has made a name for himself on campus.
JCA cancels class to talk about diversity
All of JCA was gathered for the first time in a decade to discuss improving diversity and inclusion on campus. The event followed smaller, similar discussions in spring 2019 following the writing of “white power” on a Butler whiteboard.
Car accident on Sunset Avenue was followed by help of Butler students
The accident, happening just outside of BUPD headquarters and the nearby dorm buildings, was quickly responded to by both police officers and students. Students worked alongside the officers to free the driver’s pinned arm.
Butler Ambassadors for Special Olympics makes changes to Polar Plunge in efforts to increase inclusivity
The annual Polar Plunge fundraiser at the HRC will introduce several changes, including lip syncs, to the event this year.
Inaugural business ethics speaker series to feature Tyler Shultz, former Theranos employee
The series will premiere Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. in the Schrott Center for the Arts. Students currently enrolled in business ethics will have access to a special post-show question and answer.
Leading Women of Tomorrow aims to empower women on Butler University’s campus
This semester, the campus group Leading Women of Tomorrow will be collaborating with Gina Forrest, executive director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Butler, on a four-part program series titled “Unraveling Bias Against Women.” LWT is a student-run, nonpartisan initiative with a mission to encourage more young women to consider careers in public service with the aim of bridging the gender gap among public representatives.
Atherton Union esports facility opens
Butler Esports has set up a small scale facility in Atherton Union to start testing for their future arena on Sunset Blvd.
Butler University professor Frank Felice presents at TEDxHieronymus Park
Frank Felice, a music composition professor, presented about improvisation in both art and life at the TEDxHieronymus Park event in Hamilton, Montana.
BU Be Well offers online screening for mental health, substance abuse issues
MindWise, a free and anonymous online screening tool for mental health and substance abuse issues, is now available to students and faculty.
New SGA president, executive vice president transition into roles
Malin Peterson, student body president, and Farrah Goodall, executive vice president, looks forward to continuing past campaign promises. The two students took their new roles after Sam Varie, the previous president, resigned.