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Class of 2013 ENewsletter

BUKristen — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:30:22 GMT

What's Happening in Indy?

This week, explore the Komodo Dragons exhibit at the Indianapolis Zoo, watch “Field of Dreams” on the lawn at the Art Museum, see the new dinosaurs at The Children’s Museum or watch a baseball game at Victory Field with the Indianapolis Indians. Like concerts? Head to White River State Park to see O.A.R. or The Fray perform live! Check out these Indy happenings and more at www.indy.org.

Get Involved

With over 135 different organizations and clubs on campus, you are sure to find one (or several) that is right for you! Choose from student government, academic clubs, diversity and religious organizations, greek life and so much more. If you're a bulldog sports fan, don't forget to join the Dawg Pound, a group of students who cheer on Butler at athletic events. Remember, as a Butler student you get into all Butler sporting events for free! Visit us to see all the ways you can get involved!

We can't wait until you get to campus!

You are probably beginning to pack, so here are some helpful hints on what to bring: Of course you need the essentials: personal items, bed linens, towels and an alarm clock. Other items you might want to bring include a shower caddy, laundry supplies, a fan, a tv, desk lamps, posters, storage crates and anything else that will make you feel more at home. For more ideas, visit our site at go.butler.edu/cs/forums.

Snail Mail, coming to a mailbox near you!

Hey Bulldogs, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for a special mailing the admission office will send in the next few weeks. It will have a ton of great information in it, including some service and leadership opportunities, the order form for your 2013 class t-shirt AND your welcome week schedule!

Be sure to check out the BUForums, where current and future students are chatting about all things Butler.

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Basketball Game & Pizza party - Jan 24

ChristinaL — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:47:08 GMT

Hey 2013!

It was so good to see so many of you today on campus! How did you like the event? I had a great time and I really loved talking to some of you and your families. Was it anybody's first time on campus? Did any of you meet cool new friends that you could be classmates or even roommates with at Butler next year? Oh, and how about that game?! Anyway, I basically just wanted to chat and get your impressions of the day, so leave yours here!

Re: Butler beats #12 Xavier!!

ChristinaL — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:45:35 GMT

Megan, thanks, that was fantastic. I feel so much better now : )

Sarah, I think my dad is the same way. I mean, there are many other reasons that he wanted me to go to Butler, but his favorite perk is definitely that he can combine visiting me with coming to see games. He also calls me after every game he watches from home to give me his personal commentary. It's definitely a good way to stay connected with your parents while you're away! : ) And your dad is right... you should come visit and see a game! They are so much fun. I'll be in the front row of the Basketball Band - come say hi haha.

Butler beats #12 Xavier!!

ChristinaL — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:21:30 GMT

So did anyone else see that epic win tonight?!

This is how much I love Butler Basketball: I got back to Chicago from my study abroad semester in Spain today, and before I even went back to my house, I went with my family straight to Buffalo Wild Wings to watch the game! (and although I live in the Chicago suburbs and not Indy, there were definitely other BU students there... love it.)

Anyway, what a nice welcome back to the States! Thanks, boys!

Any future Bulldogs out there that watched the game?

Re: Traditions!

ChristinaL — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:50:03 GMT

Funny you should ask! This is a question I asked pretty much everyone I know at Butler last year when I was editor of the yearbook and we did a "Butler Traditions" page. Here's what we came up with:

Fountain jumping - This is the number one Butler tradition, in my opinion! Groups of friends run around Butler's campus and jump into every fountain (and of course, photo document it!). The ultimate fountain jumpers make it in every single fountain... even the one in the library : )

Campus golf - Bring your golf clubs to school, because Butler students love to "golf" around campus with tennis balls. "Holes" are popular spots on campus such a star fountain, the observatory, etc.

Soapy Star Fountain - Star Fountain is in the center of campus on the mall... not only is it part of the epic fountain jumping experience, but it tends to be the site for practical jokes. During finals week in the spring someone always pours soap in it so it bubbles over with suds. Always good for a laugh… or even a bath. I jumped in last year on a whim with some friends – the walk home was a bit sticky! haha.

Blue II's Birthday – Our mascot, Blue II is a real live bulldog so last year we started the tradition of a campus-wide birthday party for him. The birthday dog hangs out in Starbucks to take pictures with everyone and play games and there are free cupcakes for all.

Lawn decorations for Homecoming – I don’t know if other campuses do this, but I had never heard of it before I came to college… for Homecoming Week, we have a lawn decorating contest to go with the Homecoming theme. All the Greek houses and residence halls participate and decorate the sorority houses – but you would not believe how intense these lawn decs are! My freshman year, Delta Gamma covered the entire front side of their house with a tarp. Last year Theta had a school bus parked in their driveway… it gets serious! Anyway, I think it’s a really fun tradition because the night before the competition, everyone is out on the lawns decorating until like 3 or 4 am, kind of like a massive decorating party… even if you’re not helping, it’s a great time to walk down Hampton Drive and check out all the action.

Midnight Snack – probably my favorite Butler tradition, and it happens twice a year! During Homecoming and Snowcoming Week, SGA brings in tons and tons of fast food – Qdoba, McDonalds, Taco Bell, Duncan Donuts, pizza, etc. and at midnight everyone RUNS into the Reilly Room and grabs as much food as possible.

Geneva Stunts & Spring Sing – These are two musical extravaganzas/competitions where Greek houses and residence halls pair together to put on musical skits. There is always a theme – for example, I think last year’s was Back to the Future. Anyway, the participants sing and dance, but all the lyrics are rewritten to be about Butler… so it’s basically all about making fun of ourselves. Bring on the campus inside jokes : )

Sledding on C Club trays in the Butler Bowl - Snow days are one of the greatest things to ever happen at college, because even if you’re snowed in, all your friends are right there. Our football stadium is bowl-shaped, so one of the wintertime traditions is to go sledding down the hill. However, being college students, we don’t really have sleds sitting around our dorm rooms… so we have to get creative. Not that I’m advocating this, but a popular sled choice appears to be borrowed trays from the cafeteria ; )

Drive-In movie – During Welcome Week, SGA shows a popular movie out on the Mall (our big grassy area in the center of campus) and everyone brings their blankets and snacks and enjoys movie night.

Playfair – This is only for freshman, but one of my favorites. Playfair is an activity that travels around to different college campuses, and it always comes to Butler during Welcome Week right before the start of classes. It’s hard to explain but it’s basically all these crazy group games that the whole freshman class plays together. It involves running around and yelling and holding hands and all this chaos. It is impossible to go to Playfair and not meet new people! The joke is always that you will meet your future husband or wife there.

VooDoo – Annual Halloween party sponsored by Sigma Nu, one of the fraternities. The guys go all out decorating their house and people sometimes wait in line for over an hour to get in!

Greek philanthropy events – Greeks sponsor lots of fun annual philanthropy events that we look forward to every year. They almost always involve a cookout to raise money, and then free entertainment like sports tournaments, women’s lipsyncs or men doing cheerleading or synchronized swimming haha (blogger JoeW LOVES to do this… check out his videos.)

Humans vs. Zombies – I think Liz wrote about this in her blog already, but I’ll mention it here too. This tradition was around my freshman year, banned last year and appears to have made its resurgence. It is a campus-wide game that anyone can join. If you’ve ever played Assassins, it’s kind of like that. I don’t remember all the rules, but the basic idea is that there are humans and zombies roaming campus (marked by bandanas) and they are both trying to defeat the other side…. you attack by hitting someone with a nerf dart, rolled up sock or a marshmallow (not kidding). It’s not dangerous by nature, but it was banned last year because the administration didn’t think it was safe. I guess this year the restrictions are that you can’t play in the dorms or academic buildings. I have never played but it’s always fun to see people creeping around corners talking about zombies.

Rowdy Row – This is only a Greek tradition, but a memorable sight on campus even if you’re not participating. Our Greek formal recruitment takes place at the end of Winter Break, right before classes start up. On the last Sunday of break, all the new members get their bid cards and find out what house they are in. They run out onto Hampton Drive (usually screaming) where their new Greek families are cheering and waiting to greet them. The street is closed off for the afternoon, and it’s basically a big Greek party in the streets with everyone hugging and taking photos and catching up with all their friends from other houses.

Camping out for skydiving – Every year, SGA’s Out & About in Indy committee sponsors a very cheap skydiving trip. It is very popular, but there are limited spots that are given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. So, the night before the sign-ups, people always camp out in the student union in front of the activities office.

Basketball – Loving basketball is probably the oldest Butler tradition and one that is still strong today. This IS Indiana, after all.

Also, they’ve already been mentioned, but Relay for Life and Spring Sports Spectacular are both fantastic. And Dominick the Donkey is just hilarious… there’s nothing like Christmas-time at Butler to make you smile.

Re: Are sports a "huge deal" at Butler?

ChristinaL — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:43:16 GMT

Basketball is definitely the biggest sport at Butler and one we are very proud of and get very excited about!

Our men's team has been in the NCAA March Madness tournament for the last two years (we played Florida in the Sweet Sixteen in 2007) and we are also the reigning Horizon League Champions (there are way more achievements that I could list - if you're interested, read about them here: http://butlersports.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/041408aab.html).

The games are very popular and really fun events that brings the campus together. Dawg Pound, our student spirit section, is the biggest club on campus (and blogger Jake is the president, if you want to hear more about it).

That said, one of the things we are most proud of is that our athletes are REAL Butler students getting a college education. Last year, if you took the March Madness bracket and compared GPAs of all the teams, then we won the tournament : ) I had Spanish class with Drew Streicher (one of our best players from the class of 2008) my freshman year, and the prof treated him like any other student. I didn't even know he was on the basketball team untill halfway through the semester!! (I was always like "Wow, that kid is tall..." and yet I didn't figure it out hahaha). Drew graduated with a 3.95 GPA and is now in med school at IU.

Whenever we celebrate the athletic achievements of the team, their academic success is something that is almost always mentioned along with it.

I say all this to get back to the original question... yes, sports are important at Butler and like any good Indiana school, we LOVE our basketball... but I don't think it overshadows what we are really here for, which is a quality education.

Re: What do you think of when you hear "Butler University"

ChristinaL — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:21:20 GMT

Butler is most known for...

1. Outstanding pharmacy and ballet programs - some of the very best in the country

2. Men's Basketball! We were in the Sweet Sixteen in 2007 and we were Horizon League Champs last year

3. Smart students who make amazing interns and volunteers in Indy (that's our local reputation with employers and non-profits)

4. A very cool activist history - We were the second university in the US to admit African Americans and women.

5. Beautiful campus!

that's not necessarily my personal top 5 favorite things about Butler, but what I think we are best known for... hopefully that's what you were looking for!

Re: Question

ChristinaL — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:38:55 GMT

Hey Nicole! So I'm studying abroad in Spain and missing Butler very much, so I totally went overboard with answering your questions, but hopefully you can find something helpful in the novel I wrote you ; )

What made you pick to go to BU?1. Location – Even now that we’re studying in Spain, living up the European culture, my Butler friends and I still talk about how much we love Indianapolis. It was very important to me to go to college in a city where there would be lots of culture, entertainment, sports, etc. both on and off campus. In addition to everything that’s going on campus, Indy definitely doesn’t disappoint – there are SO many great restaurants, bars and shops and fun theatres, concerts, cultural festivals, sporting events, etc. that make Indy an exciting place to live. (To name a few: Yats Cajun restaurant, Bazbeaux’s Pizza, the Music Mill - restaurant and concert venue, the Indy Fringe Festival, the Indianapolis International Film Festival, Fiesta Hispanic festival, political rallies like Barack Obama’s in May, the Big Ten basketball tournament, Bands of America Grand Nationals, the Penrod Arts Festival, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Broadway shows at the Murat … plus .all these events and more are easy to find out about with Nuvo, Indy’s free A&E magazine). I just love being right in the middle of all the action, and with campus only 15 minutes away from downtown Indy, that’s easy. I get all the benefits of college campus culture… PLUS everything the city has to offer.)We’re also in the state capital, and tons of business and non-profits are based in Indy, which makes it a great location for internships, volunteer opportunities, etc. Also, we’re within a few hours of Bloomington, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, St. Louis, etc. so it’s really easy to visit other friends and family you may have in the Midwest.2. Professors & staffFrom the first time I came here to visit, everyone at Butler, from the receptionist at the Admissions Office to the head of the English Department, was so friendly and helpful, and willing to do basically anything to make sure I had a good experience here. I could tell that they genuinely cared and would help me with whatever I needed to succeed, and that has continued to be my experience in the two years I’ve spent here as a student. I have close relationships with many of my professors – for example they often invite classes over for dinner, and if I have a question about ANYTHING, even not related to their class, they will spend hours talking with me and just giving good general life advice. I am in Spain right now with one of my professors, and she and her husband are practically our family. Maybe it’s just the Midwest-style, but everyone is so friendly, which brings me to my next point.3. We’re basically the Butler fam.Students at Butler are really friendly, and we KNOW each other. Yeah, there may not be the anonymity of a huge campus, but I like it that way because I really get to know the people who I live with, take classes with, am in clubs with, etc. I always feel at home whenever I am at Butler because there is always a smiling face around of someone who knows me and will say hello and see how I’m doing. Even, when I came to Butler as a prospective, I stayed with two people I didn’t know and they were so welcoming and included me in on the campus fun right away. To me, Butler really is like a family you love to come home to.4. Academic ScholarshipsMy education is almost free thanks to several academic scholarships I receive from Butler. Obviously this isn’t something that can be offered to every student, but compared to some private institutions which don’t give ANY merit based scholarships, I think Butler has really great financial opportunities.5. Entertainment on campusI am a Liberal Arts and Sciences major, but another reason I chose Butler was for our amazing College of Fine Arts. I love dance, music and theatre, and we have outstanding programs in all three that have great student productions all year long. Clowes Hall, the theatre on campus, also hosts tons of concerts and events like Broadway shows, the opera, comedians, dance companies, rock bands, etc…. all of which are literally down the street from your dorm at Butler (and you get a student discount!)
What is your favorite thing about living on campus? I love the busy busy busy campus life! There is always something going on, more than I could ever possibly do. If you like sports, there is nothing like Butler basketball in Hinkle Fieldhouse! If you like movies, or coffeehouse concerts, or games or all-night dance marathons, Student Government always has something planned for you. Greek houses have cookouts and philanthropy events like tournaments or lip-sync contests almost every weekend, and these events are open to the whole campus. I mentioned above all the cool things that happen at Clowes, but there are also tons of other smaller cultural events such as lectures, films, etc. Residence Life and Greek houses will also plan plenty of activities to do with your neighbors. We also have a ton of student organizations, and most people are very involved. I have been involved with a sorority, the Student Foundation, Basketball Band, yearbook, the literary magazine, Ballroom Dance Club, Environmental Concerns Organization, College Democrats, College Mentors for Kids, Student Government and a music fraternity, and all of these clubs have even more fun events and opportunities that really make it impossible to get bored.
What is your least favorite thing about living on campus?

Hard to say, because I love living on campus. I guess I would have to say that I wish it was easier to get off campus without a car. You can have one as a freshmen, and many people do, so it is never too difficult to get a ride from someone if you don’t have one… but lots of cars just means parking on campus can be tricky. Did you have any problems with your roommate? We had a few small disagreements (as anyone would), but overall it was pretty smooth. At the beginning of the year, the RAs have you fill out a roommate contract where you and your roomie set up rules for the room such as: when and how often is it okay to have visitors and how far in advance do we need to warn each other? or How often are we going to clean up? When are we going to have quiet study hours? This solves a lot of problems right away, but the biggest way to avoid problems with your roommate is just be honest and talk to them about your needs!
What are some good thing to get into at BU? Whatever you’re interested in! Chances are, there is something that fits what you like to do… or something new you want to give a try. You can check out our Student Organizations here. I agree with Ashlen that Dawg Pound and SGA are very popular and a good place to start. Greek Life can also be very fun and rewarding. If you are into community service, College Mentors for Kids is a very popular club where you are paired with a buddy from Indianapolis Public Schools who comes to visit you once a week on campus. We also have some popular religious groups, such as Campus Crusade for Christ. Hmm, Dance Marathon and Relay for Life are big philanthropy groups that many people get involved with as well! But really, you will have the most fulfilling experience at college if you just explore your own interests. Go to Block Party during the first week and shop around! All the clubs have email listservs you can sign up for which will let you know about upcoming events and how to get involved, and we have a daily email digest for the whole campus with general announcements of activities and opportunities.

Butler vs. Drake Bracketbuster Game

BUBrad — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:35:31 GMT

It was a tough loss for us, but nothing is better than a sold-out crowd at Hinkle Fieldhouse! Here are some pics, see them all at http://flickr.com/photos/bradjward/sets/72157603974817341/

Re: Onward and Upward!

ChristinaL — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:38:18 GMT

Oh man... what a CRAZY game! I was dying in the last few minutes until Pete saved the day with that three. Love him.

You're right, the Bracketbuster is going to be AWESOME! I will for sure be there, and most of the other bloggers probably will too, so we'd love to see as many Butler fans out there as possible (old Bulldogs and prospective ones, too)! And if you live far away, make an event out of it... whenever there are away games on ESPNU, I go to Buffalo Wild Wings and ask them to put the game on the big screen and it's so much fun. Go Dawgs!