Jazz music filtered softly through the hum of voices. People mulled about, their nametags referencing their names and positions. The smells of new wood, paint and carpet wafted through the air. And something else permeated the air, unseen but present all the same—pride. On Feb. 21, the new Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts…
Butler not ruling out new conference
Butler is not ruling out the possibility of switching athletic conferences again. Just a few months after the move from the Horizon League to the Atlantic 10 Conference, Butler President Jim Danko is neither confirming nor denying any rumors that Butler could switch conferences again. Danko sent out an email to the university community on…
Trustees watch over university
It consists of 28 individuals from all walks of life. Many of them graduated from Butler University, although some received an education elsewhere. Some of its members graduated in the 1950s, some in the 1990s. It includes men and women who majored in everything from accounting to zoology. This is the Butler Board of Trustees.…
University funds: Danko aims to grow resources
Butler University’s endowment totaled $150 million as of August 2012, but President Jim Danko’s strategic vision wants to increase it to $750 million by 2025. In order to achieve this goal, Butler’s endowment would need to grow by more than $4 million per month, on average, from September 2012 to 2025. During Butler’s last fiscal…
A peek inside the president’s house
Bulldogs everywhere. It is like the game “I Spy” when it comes to finding all the bulldogs located in Butler University President Jim Danko’s house. A bulldog poster, salt shaker, wine stopper and multiple bulldog statues can be seen scattered throughout the rooms. Butler’s mascot is a staple in the Danko’s decorations as much as…
Green initiatives save, earn money
Tree leaves and other plant life on campus may be changing color as summer ends, but departments and organizations around Butler University are continuing to go green. In addition to being environmentally friendly, Butler is also saving and earning money with its numerous green initiatives. The two major points in Butler’s quest to become more…
STAFF EDITORIAL | All can help with president’s mission
OUR POINT THIS WEEK: Students, faculty and administrators should all pitch in to raise awareness of growing Butler endowment. | VOTE: 31-1-3 President Jim Danko is beginning his tour to raise Butler University’s funds and profile. But he cannot be the only one promoting this cause. Members of the Butler community should all contribute to…
Danko to tour U.S., spread executive decision
Butler University President Jim Danko will embark on an inaugural tour to connect with alumni and promote the university. Danko will make stops in New York, Florida, the Midwest and the West Coast. The trip kicks off with a visit to the Indiana Historical Society on Feb. 15. “I expect it will be an excellent…
Danko appoints interim provost
Psychology professor Kathryn Morris will serve as Butler University’s interim provost and vice president for academic affairs beginning Jan. 1. Butler University President Jim Danko appointed Morris to fill the position left open when former provost Jamie Comstock asked to step down this month. “I am confident that Kate will do an outstanding job in…
Danko announces $5 million fund for ideas
SEE DANKO’S FULL INAUGURAL ADDRESS President Jim Danko announced that Butler University will develop a $5 million fund for innovative ideas and creative thinking during his Nov. 12 inaugural address at Clowes Memorial Hall. “I have heard many wonderful, creative ideas from Butler community members over the past 100 days,” Danko said. “It is this…