technology

  • Art is humanity: It’s time STEM became STEAM

    Art is humanity: It’s time STEM became STEAM

    “‘[A universe without art] does not exist,’ Joyce said. ‘It’s in our jewelry, our glasses, our architecture, the vibrations of music. It is music. It is in people’s faces. It is in people’s safety.’”

  • Virtually alone together

    “Being surrounded by screens throughout our day is not entirely new to us. Sadly, it’s the reality of the world we live in.”

  • Is humanity the real “Terminator?”

    Is humanity the real “Terminator?”

    Can advanced artificial intelligence harm humanity?

  • Five steps to protect your information, the Butler network

    Five steps to protect your information, the Butler network

    Cyber threats are becoming increasingly common. As we wait for an education program from Butler IT, we can all take these steps to secure the network.

  • Students find glitches in the Butler app

    Students find glitches in the Butler app

    As spring semester commenced, students found trouble as the app shows wrong classrooms, times and professors.

  • Learning how to learn: exploring the evolution of academia

    Learning how to learn: exploring the evolution of academia

    Columnist Doug Roche III dives into the classroom to explore different learning styles, preferences and requirements.

  • Butler IT launches app

    MELISSA IANNUZZI Assistant News Editor Students will now be able to access the features available on my.butler from their smartphones via a Butler University mobile app. The app directs users to the new mobile site Information Technology launched in the spring of this year. The app contains links to a campus directory, alerts, news, course…

  • OPINION | Change to Moodle is positive for students

    If students and faculty take the time to noodle around with Moodle, they will see the change is beneficial. The biggest reason that I support the change to Moodle is because it is cheaper than Blackboard. Moodle costs significantly less than Blackboard,  said Julianne Miranda, senior director of academic technology. Being one who pinches pennies,…

  • Students take a break from technology

    About 20 students took part in a technology fast, starting last Thursday. The 24-hour fast was an event created by the Butler Catholic Community as a way for students to reflect on how often technology is a part of their lives. “We use technology all the time without thinking about it,” Rev. Jeff Godecker said. …