I, a burnt out engineering and English major, took to the task of assigning what your major says about you.
Butler LAS and CCOM introduce three-year degree pathways
New degree options are aimed at helping students save tuition money through a consolidated Butler experience.
Bring your own hazmat suits: Jordan Hall disrepair causes illness in faculty
Over the past year and a half, Pam Crea has sought assistance for an ongoing illness through the HR department at Butler, and has been misguided at every turn. Her medically-advised requests for relocation were denied. The university’s response to her plea was simple and inflexible: no administrative assistant may be separated from their department.
JCA is working towards diversity and inclusion. What are the other colleges doing?
The deans of LAS, CCOM and COPHS are all adamant about improving conditions for students of different backgrounds. Creating welcoming environments, hiring diverse faculty, and creating diverse curriculum seem to be a priority for all.
LAS Dean Jay Howard now also acting CCOM Dean
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Jay Howard took the position of Acting Dean of the College of Communication while the college searches for a new dean. Dr. Gary Edgerton, former Dean of CCOM, stepped down from his former position to teach in his respective college full-time.
Butler celebrates Fall Peace Festival
Katie Goodrich Staff Reporter Students and faculty from Butler University’s peace and conflicts studies program unveiled a new peace pole in a ceremony outside Starbucks last Friday. Students and faculty from the program revealed they had been planning the project for more than a semester. The Fall Peace Festival included Hebrew, Catholic and Islamic prayers…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | LAS, JCFA employment rates reflect option of continued education
The article “LAS, JCFA majors have worst job outlook at Butler” in The Collegian of Feb. 8 is highly misleading and inaccurate. The article maintains that “biology, history, philosophy, psychology and dance majors had the worst outlook last year for being employed within one year of graduating from Butler, according to institutional data.” The data…
LAS, JCFA majors have worst job outlook at Butler
Class of 2012 students who aren’t considering advanced degrees will find this May that some advanced studies from Butler University translate into a job faster than others. Biology, history, philosophy, psychology and dance majors had the worst outlook last year for being employed within one year of graduating from Butler, according to institutional data. Students…
Deans, provost collaborate as they await new colleague
Editor’s Note: Stavitsky has since removed his name from consideration because he accepted another offer. Open sessions with Stavitsky are canceled. College of Communication dean candidates begin arriving on campus next week for open sessions. When they do, they will find a university that has a busy community of existing deans. They’re teaching courses, working…
Howard named co-editor of TRAILS
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…