With the global economy rapidly slowing in response to the coronavirus pandemic, many companies have laid off employees and stopped hiring.
Butler professor and students work to promote Pandemic Risk Insurance Act
The act, which could help in the economic recovery from the coronavirus, has been seen by members of Congress and the president.
‘We had our last in-person classes and none of us knew it’: Seniors grieve canceled in-person commencement due to coronavirus
In-person classes, on-campus events and commencement have all been canceled due to precautions against the coronavirus.
Butler elects new SGA president, vice president for 2020-21 school year
Stevie Sedlacko and Maya Patel are set to take over as president and vice president, respectively, for the next academic year. The future leaders ran on the platform of authenticity, trust and engagement.
Butler continues construction and renovation for new science building
The new building will include more collaborative spaces and classrooms for the school’s science programs to grow into.
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.
Franklin College president Thomas Minar fired for sex crimes involving a child
The now-former president of Franklin College exchanged sexually explicit messages with an individual he believed to be a minor. The messages, sent on the dating app Grindr, were actually sent to an undercover police officer.
Butler Student Government Association undergoes evaluation from consulting firm Keeling & Associates
The consultants met with members of SGA to get anonymous feedback and examine the organization’s structure. The group will create a report based on their analysis and are expected to announce their findings towards the beginning of 2020.
Josh Owens, a former Butler professor, runs for governor
It was the most rewarding career experience I have ever had in my life,” Owens said about his time at Butler. The former professor and businessman hopes to leverage his experiences as governor.
As Butler Blue III nears retirement, students say what they wish they could tell him
Trip has had many roles on and off-campus over the years. With his imminent retirement coming at the end of the school year, students reflect on his impact.