Comments Off on Butler University initiates PBK members at Irwin Library

By sneal, April 20, 2012 9:06 am

The Theta of Indiana Butler PBK Chapter initiated thirty-six seniors/juniors on Saturday, April 14 at Irwin Library.  Distinguished alumni Mark Kurlansky, ’71 was also initiated into the Chapter.  Congratulations to Butler’s new PBK members!

Comments Off on Chronicle of Higher Education Mobile

By Scott Pfitzinger, April 17, 2012 7:26 am

The Butler Community now has access to The Chronicle from almost anywhere!

Anyone who has, or creates, a free Chronicle account using their Butler University email address now has 3 NEW WAYS to access Chronicle content.

1. From your iPad — Download The Chronicle’s iPad editions at no cost to the individual. You can download either or both sections of The Chronicle.
2. From your smart phone or tablet using the device’s Web browser. The new mobile interface makes The Chronicle easy to read when one is on the go.
3. From any computer, from any location in the world — Direct access to Chronicle.com from any remote location without having to go through a proxy server. This should be very appealing to those who read Academe Today or any of our other e-newsletters from locations off campus.

To take advantage of your domain access, all that is required is for an authorized user to have a free Chronicle account using their university email address. A Chronicle account can be created by going to Chronicle.com and clicking on the “create” link at top, right hand side of Web page.

Comments Off on Butler PBK Student/Alumni Initiation at Irwin Library

By sneal, April 12, 2012 7:09 am

This Saturday, the Theta of Indiana Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa will be initiating the 2012 PBK class and alumni.  The event will be held in Irwin Library’s Collaborative Learning Space.  Coffee and pastries will be available beginning at 9:00 am with the ceremony starting at 10:00 am.  Here is a listing of this year’s honorees:

Alumni

Mark Kurlansky ’70, journalist/writer

Students

Carla Black
Allison Brave
Kristin Briscoe
Stephanie Cheuvront
Melanie Clark
Rachel Colby
Meg Cychosz
Maddie Eckrich
Elizabeth Erb
Joshua Ferguson
Christine Fisher
Dan French
Kala Ghooray
Brian Gross
Katie Hammitt
Lauren Hodge
Connor Hofmeister
Brittany Jordan
Jordan Kirkegaard
Laura Kirkham
Dan Kroupa
Emily Lazar
Toni Maraldo
Angela Miller
Matt Miller
Ashley Neiweem
Sara Pruzin
Mary Sekela
Avery Stearman
Hannah Sutton
Christy Tatara
Patrick Thevenow
Shelbe Tillman
Ben Trefilek
Emily Welter
Hannah Wysong

For more information about Theta of Indiana, visit the Butler PBK website:  http://www.butler.edu/phi-beta-kappa/.

Comments Off on URC Poster Sessions at Irwin Library

By twilliam, April 11, 2012 1:48 pm

Please stop by Irwin Library on Friday, April 20, to visit the Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) poster sessions.

Now in its 24^th year, the URC is an annual research event hosted by Butler University.  With hundreds of participants from Butler and more than 30 other colleges and universities, the URC provides an opportunity for undergraduates to share their research projects through formal presentations and poster sessions.

This year, the URC displays at Irwin will include several art exhibits and over 120 posters submitted by students in multiple disciplines.  Two poster sessions will be held in the morning at 9:30 and 11, and two more in the afternoon at 12:30 and 2.

For more information, including the conference program, go to the URC website at http://www.butler.edu/undergrad-research-conference/.

Comments Off on Information Commons Now Hiring

By Scott Pfitzinger, April 11, 2012 9:49 am

The Information Commons program is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Visit http://www.butler.edu/information-commons/employment/ for job description and instructions on how to apply.