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Letter to the Editor: RGSS Steering Committee recommits to Butler values in uncertain times

Graphic by Corrina Reiss. The Butler Collegian is committed to sharing diverse viewpoints from across the university and to upholding values of free speech. However, the Collegian does not endorse or promote opinions contained within any letter to the editor. Dear Butler Community, We, as a collective of faculty members who serve on the Steering…
Bulldog Burrows: Dr. Melissa Etzler

Dr. Etzler reflects the lessons taught in her courses within her office.
COVID-19 impacts Butler professors

While cases on Butler’s campus have remained relatively low throughout the fall semester, there have been some situations where not only students, but professors have contracted the disease. These cases extend as far back as the spring of 2020.
Spanish professor Elisa Lucchi-Riester uses language to serve people, read literature, and live like a local

Columnist Emma Beavins interviews the professor who is undeterred by barriers.
Butler University’s lack of faculty diversity affects us all

While Butler University prioritizes diversity and inclusion, its faculty does not represent this ideal.
FACULTY SENATE | Senate to vote on core curriculum funding

Faculty Senate members read through a motion Tuesday that could urge Butler University administrators to fund and staff the core curriculum, which is $400,000 short of funding for next year. The motion states, “It is imperative that the university fully staff the current core curriculum, which was approved by the faculty in 2005. “We must…
Faculty face budget, programming demands

For the next two weeks, Susan Zurbuchen will be busier than usual. On top of her regular class load and the responsibilities that come with her role as chair of Butler University’s Arts Administration program, she is taxed with finding enough time to schedule half-hour appointments with each of her 35 advisees. The two-person Arts…
OPINION | Students should learn, not just pass

For me, high school was a time when my extracurricular activities outweighed my school work. I’d put my time into my school work at school, but my hours outside of school were spent playing sports, participating in various school clubs and spending time with family and friends. I really didn’t have to sit down and…
Professor earns high scores for short story

Perseverance has true meaning to a man who waited years to see his hard work pay off. Bryan Furuness, Butler University adjunct professor of English, is among the honored writers to be published in this year’s “Best American Nonrequired Reading” anthology. Furuness’ short story, “Man of Steel,” will be the featured work. The “Best American…