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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

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 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

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