Ernie Stevens ’16 and Partner Skate Their Way to the World Championships
On the heels of winning the U.S. National Junior Pair title on January 20, Butler University student Ernie Utah Stevens ’16 and his partner, Arizona skater Caitlin Fields, will represent the United States at the World Junior Figure Skating Championships in Tallinn, Estonia, March 2–8. “Only two U.S. Junior Pair teams are chosen for that…
Illustrator Michele Wood to Sign Books at Butler
Butler Libraries will host a book signing with local children’s book illustrator Michele Wood on Wednesday, February 5, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Irwin Library as part of Butler Founder’s Day activities. The public is invited to attend. A representative from the University bookstore will be on hand to sell copies of Wood’s new book with…
Butler Study Abroad Program Ranked Among Nation’s Best
Butler University’s Global Adventures in the Liberal Arts (GALA) program, in which professors accompany students on a semester-long trip, has been named one of the top study-abroad programs in the country by bestcollegereviews.org. “This program is perfect for the student who does not want to settle in one place, but wants to experience several cultures,”…
Celebration of Diversity Lecture Series Announces Spring Speakers
Actor/social activist George Takei, urban revitalization strategist and Peabody-winning radio broadcaster Majora Carter, and journalist Michel Martin will speak at Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University this spring as part of the Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series. Takei will begin the series on February 16, followed by Carter (March 18) and Martin (April 2).…
Prof. Bauman’s Book Explains the Violence Against Pentecostals in India
As part of his sabbatical in 2011, Associate Professor of Religion Chad Bauman decided to delve into Hindu-Christian violence in India and why Pentecostal evangelists were disproportionately targeted. He took two trips to India and talked to about 150 people—some who were victims of violence, others who are prominent critics of Christianity. Initially, Bauman planned…
Butler University Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Butler University Celebration of Diversity 2015 proudly presents the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration “Preserving the Legacy – Fulfilling the Dream” January 17-30 at various locations on and around campus. Below is the schedule. For more information on these events, contact the Office of Diversity Programs at 317-940-6570. January 17 11:00 a.m. to…
Fred Hammond to Headline 26th Annual GospelFest
Fred Hammond, the “father of urban gospel,” will headline Butler University’s 26th annual GospelFest on Saturday, February 7, at 7:00 p.m. in Clowes Memorial Hall, with special guests Hezekiah Walker and Le’Andria Johnson. Tickets are $42 for adults, $36 for seniors, and $32 for students. They’re available at the Clowes Hall box office and Ticketmaster.…
Delta Gammas Wrote to Ellen DeGeneres — And You Won’t Believe What Happened Next!
The girls of Butler’s Delta Gamma sorority wrote to TV talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres to tell her how they get together at 3:00 p.m. weekdays to watch her show. On Thursday, January 8, DeGeneres answered their email, surprising them with a Skype phone call and a multitude of prizes. The show aired Monday, January 12.…
A Book Made By Mr. Mark Twain, Interpreted by Professor Andy Levy
You thought you knew Huck Finn. Andy Levy is about to change your thinking. In Levy’s new book, Huck Finn’s America: Mark Twain and the Era That Shaped His Masterpiece ($25, Simon & Schuster), Butler University’s Edna Cooper Chair in English argues that contemporary readers misunderstand Twain’s classic: It is neither a carefree adventure story…
President Danko’s Mid-Year Update
One year ago, we introduced the Butler 2020 Vision—the culmination of two years of discussion and feedback from Butler students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Twelve months later, we have made major strides and are poised for great achievement in the months and years to come. I would like to begin the year by sharing updates…
Carnegie Foundation Recognizes Butler’s Community Engagement Efforts
Butler University has been selected to receive the Carnegie Foundation’s 2015 Community Engagement Classification, a distinction that recognizes the University’s efforts to connect with the Indianapolis community. This designation acknowledges the ongoing involvement of college students, staff, faculty, and community partners in working together to improve the quality of life in Central Indiana and beyond.…
151 Graduate at Winter Commencement
One hundred fifty-one students became alumni on Sunday, December 21, at Butler University’s winter commencement. Graduates include 47 from the College of Business, 42 from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 30 from the College of Education, 17 from the College of Communication, nine from the Jordan College of the Arts, and six from…
Kiplinger Again Labels Butler a ‘Best Value in Private Colleges’
Butler University has made Kiplinger Personal Finance’s list of the best values in private colleges for 2015. The list, which includes 100 private universities from across the country, can be found at Kiplinger.com/links/college. Butler ranked 60th overall—up one spot from 2014. Butler also finished 194th among all schools. This was the…
See a Free Showing of ‘Mentor,’ A Film About Bullying, at Butler
Butler University’s College of Education and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences present a free public screening of the documentary “Mentor,” about two high school students who were bullied so severely that they died by suicide, January 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts. The film, written and directed…