College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
China Studies

Using The Lab

Who We Are

Students can come to Speakers Lab to get help with speeches and presentations, both individual and group. Speakers Lab can help your students refine their topic, organize their research, and effectively present their speech. After that, Speakers Lab can even review the finished presentation with your students to help them do even better next time.

Speakers Lab can help your students with their presentations from beginning to end!

Location and Hours

Butler University Speakers Lab has two locations to serve your students' needs: Fairbanks 140 and Fairbanks 250.

Speakers Lab encourages you to work closely with the peer tutor of your choice--to develop a mutually beneficial relationship. Please note: scheduling conflicts may arise, so another tutor may substitute.

Also, please be aware that Speakers Lab closes for holidays and breaks in the academic year. Plan ahead and check Speakers Lab Dates of Service (PDF) or contact Speakers Lab if you have any questions. Speakers Lab will attempt to accommodate your needs, but it is always best to plan ahead.

Fairbanks 140

Hour Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs
11:00 am   Katy Nick Kirstin Nick
2:00 pm     Stacey Stacey Stacey
3:00 pm   Jessica Alyson Stacey Stacey
4:00 pm   Jessica Bobby Liz F. Jessica
5:00 pm   Liz F. Bobby Bobby Jessica
6:00 pm Kirstin Alyson Bobby Alyson Jessica
7:00 pm Margaret Alyson Liz F. Nick Liz F.
8:00 pm Margaret Michelle B. Liz F. Randi ** Liz F. **
9:00 pm   Michelle B. ** Liz F. ** Randi **  

**By appointment only.

Fairbanks 250

Hour Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs
2:00 pm   Alexey Katy Alexey Benny
3:00 pm   Alexey Michelle E. Nick Kirstin
4:00 pm   Alexey Michelle E. Katy Kirstin
5:00 pm   Benny Michelle E. Katy Kirstin
6:00 pm Krissy Benny Randi Katy ** Michelle B. **
7:00 pm Krissy Michelle E. Randi Michelle B. ** Michelle B. **
8:00 pm Benny Randi Randi Margaret **  

**By appointment only.

Speakers Lab has centralized operations in the Richard M. Fairbanks center for communication and Technology. Lab's two facilities, FB140 and FB250, are available to meet your needs.

Scheduling Appointments

Speakers Lab utilizes an online scheduler. This system operates independently of the Butler network.

User Creation

Users will be created by merging course rosters into the system. Users will receive a welcome e-mail informing students of the link, username, and password. Speakers Lab asks that you submit course rosters containing at least names and e-mail addresses electronically to Nick Perry (nperry@butler.edu) if you intend to use Lab.

Scheduler Access

Students will be able to access the scheduler through the student portion of the Butler University Speakers Lab website.

In the Event of Difficulties

Speakers Lab tutors are trained to assist students having difficulties by phone during normal operating hours. If necessary, tutors can schedule appointments for students.

Other reminders for your students:

  • Groups may only schedule on the hour for the whole hour.
  • Speakers Lab does not accept appointments by e-mail.
  • Speakers Lab cannot return calls to long-distance numbers.