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By mrhodes, on January 27, 2012, at 10:42 am
Check out this article by Forbes on why Indy is an ideal Super Bowl host! Butler Tarkington even receives a shout out.
By mrhodes, on November 10, 2011, at 9:36 am
TIMELY WARNING: Vehicle Break-ins
This Timely Warning is being issued by Benjamin Hunter, Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police.
The Butler University Department of Public Safety has received nine (9) reports of car break-ins since Nov. 7, 2011. In each case the vehicle was parked on campus property and valuables were taken. Items targeted were GPS devices, electronics, computers and book bags. In one case, suspects were videotaped making purchases at a Meijer and Wal-Mart store in Avon, Ind. using a stolen credit card. A picture of the suspects is included in the attached PDF.
Crime Watch Bulletin 11-9-2011
If anyone has any information concerning the car break-ins, please contact Detective Bruce Allee at (317) 940-9396. In the interest of campus safety, University Police would like to remind everyone of the importance of protecting your personal valuables:
· Don’t leave valuables in your car even for a short time.
· Park in well lighted areas when possible.
· Don’t leave GPS holders, IPOD chords or other electronic chords visible in your vehicle as the perpetrator may break into the car to look for the electronic devices.
· Record and keep record of serial numbers and make and model of all electronic devices to assist in recovery if stolen.
· Report any suspicious activity to the university police immediately by calling 940-9999 from your cell phone or 9999 from a campus phone.
Timely Warnings are intended to make the campus community aware of a specific incident or information reported to have occurred to the University Police. Timely Warnings may be sent by various methods, including email, web postings, or text messages only when an incident does not constitute use of the Emergency Notification System (DawgAlert).
As a reminder, you can sign-up and update your contact information in DawgAlert by visiting this link
http://www.butler.edu/public-safety/dawg-alert/ <https://bumail.butler.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=9b4b6640722d491abbb77ec6cbf5a1b9&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.butler.edu%2fpublic-safety%2fdawg-alert%2f>
This timely warning is meant to fulfill the requirement of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The Clery Act is a federal law that requires universities to disclose certain information about campus crime and security policies.
If you have questions, concerns or would like additional Crime Watch tips, please contact University Police at 317-940-9396.
By mrhodes, on November 7, 2011, at 10:26 am
2nd Annual Midtown Holiday Home Tour
The Holiday Home Tour has a rich history in our Midtown neighborhoods of Broad Ripple, Butler-Tarkington, Mapleton-Fall Creek, Meridian-Kessler and the North Meridian Street Historic District. Sponsored for many years by the Easter Seals Crossroads Guild, the tour began a new era last year as the Midtown Holiday Home Tour.
Each home is decorated by a local florist, working closely with the homeowners to reflect their personal style. This Midtown tradition has helped families begin their holiday seasons for over 30 years.
Midtown Holiday Market at the Riviera Club
Free and open to the public!
Looking for the perfect holiday gifts? Get a jump on your shopping while supporting local artists and merchants. The second annual Holiday Market is filled with unique merchandise for your friends, family and you. Relax with soup, sandwiches and dessert or join us for the monthly Rivi Brunch Sunday 11-2. Midtown musicians will get you in the holiday mood.
Very Special Arts of Indiana will be at the Midtown Holiday Market offering their work for sale. VSA Indiana provides access to lifelong learning and expression through the arts for people with disabilities.
Local artists and shops participating include:
Kat Barrett
Brock Cagaan
Michelle Hayes
Gayle Herrli
Jennifer Marshall
Camille Richards
Karen Seltzer
David Sloma
Beasley Orchard
Blue Marble Custom Woodwork
Letters From Home
Mother Nature’s Sun
Organic Ceramics
Susan Van Huss Design
Palm Court Design
The Playful Soul
The Knit Chick
VSA Indiana
Local Musicians
Freshly Brewed
Caleb Hawkins
Chad Mills
Tom Peters
Robert Scott
Evan Slusher
Ted Yoder
Thanks to our Sponsors!
Silver Level
National Bank of Indianapolis
NUVO
Marigold Clothing
Printing Partners
The Riviera Club
Affiliate Level
Digital Color Graphics
G Thrapp Jewelers
Gerdt Furniture
Gregory & Appell
Meridian & Binkleys
Plymate
Sullivan’s Hardware
Good Neighbors
Meridian Heights Cleaners
Langdon & Company
Burroughs Upholstery
By admin, on October 15, 2011, at 9:21 am
The 4th annual Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K will be held on November 5, 2011. The Marathon route will once again make its way through the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood. Below you will find a listing of times that the runners/walkers will be coming through the area.
46th & Meridian - 16.3 mile mark
First Runner 9:29, Last Walker 12:18
42nd & Michigan - 18.1 mile mark
First Runner 9:38, Last Walker 12:45
38th & IMA entrance - 18.7 mile mark
First Runner 9:42, Last Walker 12:54
Download (PDF, 424.31KB)
By mrhodes, on October 10, 2011, at 10:25 am
Butler University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) will host two free Medicare Part D Enrollment/Re-enrollment events on the Butler campus, 4600 Sunset Ave., on the following days:
Tuesday, Nov. 1
Butler University
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Building, 4th floor conference room (elevator available)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
By appointment only. Call (317) 940-9324 to make an appointment.
Friday, Nov. 4
Butler University
Ford Salon
Noon to 5 p.m.
No appointment necessary
On Wednesday, Nov. 2 and Thursday, Nov. 3, Butler’s COPHS will partner with Community Family Medicine for a free Medicare Part D Enrollment/Re-enrollment event, held at Community Family Medicine, 10122 E. 10th St. Suite 100, Indianapolis, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., each day. Attendees must make an appointment by calling (317) 355-5715 and selecting the scheduling/appointment option.
Attendees for all events should bring the following: Medicare card and Medicare Part D card (if you have one); list of all current medications and dosages; health insurance cards; and letter(s) from the Social Security Administration or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
For questions about any of the enrollment/re-enrollment events, call (317) 940-9324.
By admin, on October 9, 2011, at 9:58 pm
Please join us for the BTNA Annual Meeting on Monday, 10/10, 7:00 pm, at the Martin Luther King Community Center (40 W. 40th Street).
Our guest speaker will be new Butler president James M. Danko, who became the 21st president of Butler University on Aug. 1, 2011.
Mr. Danko has had an extensive career as both an academic and a business leader. After nearly two decades in his home city of Cleveland, Ohio, where he established his own medical equipment company, he served at top institutions including Dartmouth College, the University of Michigan, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and, most recently, Villanova University as the Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business.
Information courtesy of Butler University.
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