College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Jay Howard is working with the American Sociological Association and Indiana University to advocate for better teaching in the classroom. Howard was recently named co-editor of Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Sociology, an online resource for sociology teachers. “It’s a fun opportunity,” Howard said. “It’s a way…
New equipment upgrades for HRC
The days of skipping a workout to watch a favorite television show are over, as new treadmills with built-in TV screens have been introduced at the Butler University Health and Recreation Complex. The HRC recently updated several cardio exercise machines and dumbbell weights to bring the best equipment possible to its patrons. “In order to…
Lecture series offers diversity for students
When it comes to bringing in a diverse array of speakers on countless subjects, Butler University’s various lecture series deliver year in and year out. In this issue, we spotlight two of the four series Butler will be offering in the 2010-11 school year. Next week, we will cover the Woods Lecture Series and the…
Phi Psi 5K to benefit the American Cancer Society
For the men of Phi Kappa Psi, planning their fall philanthropy event to support the American Cancer Society is more than just something to add to a résumé. Three members of the fraternity have been personally impacted by cancer. Sophomore Alex Morris was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in April 2002. “Obviously my family was…
COPHS professor receives fellow award
Butler University’s Julie Koehler, a professor and chair of the pharmacy practice department, has been honored with the prestigious Fellow status by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. This honor recognizes excellence in the practice of clinical pharmacy. The qualifications for nomination are practicing clinical pharmacy for at least 10 years, as well as at…
Haiti benefit to showcase Butler students
On Jan. 12, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, leaving at least 2 million people homeless. Eight months later, many Haitians are still homeless and the damage is still evident. In an effort to help out, “Open Mic Night for Haiti” will be held on Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. in the Reilly Room. Junior…
“Wishmakers on the Mall” benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation
Butler University students have teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to better the life of a 6-year-old girl named Emily by attempting to raise $6,000 to grant her wish: to go skiing with her family in Colorado. Butler’s involvement with Emily all started with senior Alicia Dixon and junior Rachel Gold, who founded Butler’s Wishmakers…
XC continues impressive runs at Intercollegiates
Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams have gotten off to promising starts this season, and neither team has even used their entire squad yet. On Sept. 17, at Purdue’s annual Indiana Intercollegiate Meet, the Butler men grabbed a fourth-place finish, while the Butler women finished second in a 20-team field. Leading the charge…
Vision for social change at ‘Blind Spots’
The audience slowly files into a black box in Lilly Hall. People shuffle around other patrons and step over actors sprawled across the floor. Under dim lights, “Blind Spots” is set to challenge viewers’ comfort zone. “Blind Spots: An Exploration of Empathy and Ensemble” is one part performance, one part social experiment. The show was…
JCFA dancers star in new ‘Glee’ commercial
Butler University’s dance program proved “we can dance if we want to” in a flash mob performance at the State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in downtown Indianapolis last Thursday. The routine was part of a promotional video shot by Fox 59 for the season premiere of their hit musical-drama “Glee,” which has quickly chassèd up…