Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 18:00 EST
Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 08:43 EST
The Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science is holding a poster contest to celebrate women’s history month in March. The department will be accepting posters featuring famous mathematicians or any topic involving women in mathematics.

The contest is open to all students wanting to help the department honor the dual role women play in and out of the mathematical world.

“The goal of the poster contest is to increase awareness of the contributions of women to mathematics,” said Dr. Rebecca Wahl, the chair of the poster contest. “We are intending to make this contest a tradition in our department as part of the Women's History Month celebration at Butler.”
Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 16:50 EST
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Monday, February 11, 2008, 15:13 EST
On Feb. 5, tornadoes ripped through the campus of Union University in Jackson, Tenn. The tornadoes rolled over university dormitories and buildings leaving only wreckage.

The storms in Tennessee raise the question, is Butler’s campus prepared to deal with such a disaster?
Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 16:06 EST
Although not every major in the journalism department requires an internship to graduate, Butler does offer class credit for approved internships and encourages them as an introduction into the professional world.
Thursday, February 7, 2008, 22:18 EST
The itinerary for the three Butler provost candidates last week allowed students, faculty and staff an opportunity to meet with the provost applicants.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 08:41 EST
Butler University’s Health Center and Peers Advocating Wellness for Students (PAWS) are working together to educate students about the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) with ‘the HPV Initiative.’
Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 15:20 EST
Butler was ranked among the top three pharmacy schools in the nation according to the results of the North American Pharmacy Licensing Exam, or NAPLEX.
Friday, February 8, 2008, 00:54 EST
Acceptance of diversity begins and ends with the individual, Herman Boone said at Butler University’s Krannert Room in Clowes Hall on Thursday night.

The former football coach, portrayed by actor Denzel Washington in the 2000 film “Remember the Titans”, spoke about the importance of accepting diversity as Butler’s R.E.A.C.H. (Respecting, Embracing & Achieving Community Harmony) Week came to a close.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 15:19 EST
A new Butler student organization was approved at the Jan. 30 SGA meeting to much applause from the assembly.

The Muslim Student Association was proposed to increase Muslim awareness on the Butler campus.

“Bulldogs: We Got Our Head in The Game,” (a take off of Disney Channel’s “High School Musical”) will be the 2008 theme for the week of Feb.18-23. Pairings were announced and detailed packets with activities will be out this week.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 15:10 EST
The question “Is India Still a Secular Country?” does not have a simple answer. In a seminar sponsored by Butler’s Center for Faith and Vocation, a panel of experts attempted to answer that question last Wednesday evening.
Thursday, February 7, 2008, 15:46 EST
Butler professor Dr. Marvin B. Scott has accumulated a long list of accomplishments over the course of his life, making him a prominent figure not only in the Butler-Indianapolis community but also throughout the country. His most recent accomplishment only strengthens this position.
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