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2017 Student Appreciation Dodgeball Tournament Champions!

As a part of Student Employee Appreciation Week at Butler, the HRC hosted the 2nd annual Staff vs. Students dodgeball tournament on April 13th in which brave members of the IT team stood up against many fierce and athletically-gifted students in … finish reading 2017 Student Appreciation Dodgeball Tournament Champions!

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NCAA Effect on Volume of Internet Data

Did you know that on the opening day of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, Butler experienced the largest amount of data ever to flow through our internet pipes? No? Well, here’s the story… On any given Thursday during the school … finish reading NCAA Effect on Volume of Internet Data

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NCAA Round 1 Watch Party is Live!

Many in the IT department are escaping their desks for a few minutes to watch their beloved Bulldogs light up the nets in Round 1 of the 2017 NCAA men’s basketball tournament and munch on a few snacks this afternoon. … finish reading NCAA Round 1 Watch Party is Live!

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Pete Williams Nominated for Tech Educator of the Year!

Congratulations to Pete Williams, Butler University CIO, for being nominated for a 2017 TechPoint Mira Award!  The TechPoint Mira Awards recognize the best of technology in Indiana including categories such as: Rising Star Award, Best New Tech Product, and Innovation of the … finish reading Pete Williams Nominated for Tech Educator of the Year!

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IT Partcipating in HRC Fitness Class Pilot

By: Eric Schmidt Information Technology is working with the Health and Recreation Center to create a culture/team building and wellness initiative for the department.    The HRC has developed a fitness class that will be offered to the entire IT … finish reading IT Partcipating in HRC Fitness Class Pilot

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Why Blog, Why Now?

Well, why not?!  And why wait? In today’s increasingly digital world, IT has become a central part of nearly all business operations and it’s no different on Butler’s growing campus.  As such, it’s dependent upon us to share with our … finish reading Why Blog, Why Now?

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Introducing the IT Blog

In an effort to continue to increase open and transparent communication from Butler’s IT department, we are introducing a new blog site as an extension of our main IT webpage!  The IT blog will be an open platform for narrative updates … finish reading Introducing the IT Blog

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