Blue’s Closet Clothing Donation Drive
Declutter your closet while helping support this campus initiative!
Donation bins are open Thursday–Sunday during Homecoming weekend.
Blue’s Closet—a Butler-based thrift store—allows our community to minimize our environmental impact by reducing clothing waste and new clothing demand. Throughout Homecoming weekend, there will be donation bins in the lobby of the HRC and in Gallahue 118. Bring your clean, gently used clothing and apparel to donate. Blue’s Closet cannot accept non-apparel items such as kitchenware or furniture, and will not accept undergarments, socks, swimsuits, or intimates.
Thursday, September 17
| Time & Location | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM Old Oakland Golf Club 11611 East 75th Street, Indianapolis, IN | Butler Golf Classic The Butler Golf Classic presented by NFP is a University-wide effort with all proceeds benefiting Butler Athletics. Registration will begin at 9:00 AM. The shotgun start is scheduled for 11:00 AM. Single golfer entry fee is $300 per person, and foursome entry fee is $1,200 per foursome. All entry fees include greens fees, cart, lunch, drinks on the course, contests, and participant gifts. Tournament format is Bulldog Scramble. Register here or learn about sponsorship opportunities. |
| 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM each day South Mall, green space between Atherton and ResCo | Casual & Cozy – Blue’s Closet Pop-Up Casual & Cozy will focus on everyday basics and comfortable fall staples, including jeans, T-shirts, sweaters, athleisure, and more. We’ll also have special guest vintage sellers Lily’s Labyrinth, Well Made Vintage, and Lucky Charm Vintage joining us. |
Friday, September 18
| Time & Location | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM South Mall, green space between Atherton and ResCo | Bulldawg Faves – Blue’s Closet Pop-Up Bulldawg Faves will be our biggest inventory day, with all of our Blue’s Closet inventory out, including 400+ Butler apparel items. We’ll also have special guest vendors Lily’s Labyrinth, Well Made Vintage, and Revamp Indy. |
| 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Levinson Family Hall Atrium | “Been There, Done That” Student Check-In and Social The Hub and The Black Alumni Association invite you to join them for appetizers, socializing, and networking! Come by to meet Black alumni and talk about how they navigated their time at Butler. |
| 7:00 PM Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium | Holcomb Planetarium Show and Telescope Viewing Doors open at 7:00 PM. Planetarium shows are at 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM. There will be telescope viewing after the planetarium show, weather permitting. Admission for the planetarium programming is $5 for children and students under 18 yrs, and $8 for adults (Butler faculty, staff, & students are free with Butler University ID). We accept cash or credit. |
| 7:00 PM Clowes Memorial Hall | Derek Stroup Running Hot Tour Learn more and purchase tickets. |
| 7:00 PM Hinkle Fieldhouse | Butler Volleyball vs. Duke All tickets are $10 and General Admission. Reserve your seats today. Youth and group tickets are available upon request. |
Saturday, September 19
| Time & Location | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM Hinkle Fieldhouse | Tailgating Opens Tailgate Packages are SOLD OUT! Only 1 vehicle per tailgate pass is allowed. Parking passes and the 4 general admission tickets will be loaded to your Butler Sports App. The tailgate lot will open at 8:00 AM. Upon arrival, tailgaters will be placed in either the West or East Hinkle lot. Please review the Gameday Parking and Tailgate Policy. Still Available – Sellick Bowl Cabanas Watch the game from your own 9×10 covered cabana inside the Sellick Bowl. Your cabana will include 12 General Admission game tickets, 2 parking passes, a 9×10 covered cabana with a three-sided enclosure, 5 chairs (guests can bring additional lawn chairs), a patio/classroom table, and access to a cabana-only cash bar. Packages are $395. Reserve your cabana today. |
| 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM 519 W. Hampton Dr. (right next to BUPD) | Cru Alumni Gathering Come by for donuts, coffee, and apple cider. No RSVP is necessary, but contact Jeff Daratony with questions at jdaraton@butler.edu. |
| 9:00 AM W. Hampton Dr. | Fraternity Chariot Races Hosted by Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Chi, join our fraternity and sorority community as we cheer on Chariot Races! Spectators can watch teams representing Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi, Delta Tau Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Kappa Psi, and Sigma Nu. Line the streets of W. Hampton, the start line will take place outside of Kappa Kappa Gamma, and the finish line will be at the intersection between Sigma Chi and Phi Delta Theta. |
| 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Hinkle Fieldhouse West Parking Lot | Bulldog Boulevard – Butler’s Biggest Tailgate! presented by Elements Financial, Butler’s Credit Union Join the fun at Butler’s Biggest Tailgate! All tailgates are open to the Butler community to join and mingle. Bring food, drinks, chairs, friends, and come and go as you please to this exciting atmosphere. The area also includes easy access to the Food Truck Festival and Family Fun Fest. Individual Tailgate parking packages will be available in the Hinkle Lot via TicketMaster. The East Lot opens at 8:00 AM. Please see Athletics’ complete tailgating policy. Bulldog Boulevard Tailgates from different campus areas and communities, including: College of Communication (10:00 AM-1:00 PM) College of Education and Human Development (10:00 AM-1:00 PM) College of Health Professions (10:00 AM-1:00 PM) College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (10:00 AM-1:00 PM) Founder’s College (10:00 AM-1:00 PM) Greek Life (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) Lacy School of Business and MBA Alumni Community (10:00 AM-1:00 PM) Jordan College of the Arts (10:00 AM-1:00 PM) Athletics (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) Family Reunion Tailgate (open to everyone, see below) Elements Financial (10:00 AM-1:00 PM) Office of Admission (10:00 AM-1:00 PM) Efroymson Diversity Center (10:00 AM-1:00 PM) |
| 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Bulldog Boulevard, Hinkle Fieldhouse Parking Lot FREE | Alumni Association Tailgate Stop by the Alumni Association Tent as you enter Bulldog Boulevard! Get all the details for the weekend and some Butler swag! |
| 9:00 AM Hinkle Fieldhouse Parking Lot | Butler Family Reunion Tailgate Butler grads and current students are welcome to stop by to make connections at this annual gathering hosted by Kent ’94 and Brittney ’94 Greer. Enjoy some Butler hospitality at one of the biggest tailgates at Homecoming! |
| 9:30 AM West End, Hinkle Fieldhouse lot | Hink’s VIP Huddle FREE for Members of Butler Giving Societies at President’s Club level and above. Butler donors of the President’s Club, Starlight Society, Fairview Heritage Society, Butler Way Society, and Carillon Society are invited to join us for a VIP Experience at the Bulldog Beauty Contest. We invite you to stop by for complimentary food and refreshments and enjoy the Bulldog Beauty Contest (10:00 AM) from our reserved seating area. Eligible members of participating societies will receive an email with registration instructions. |
| 10:00 AM – Noon 440 Haughey Avenue | Sigma Nu 100th Anniversary Brunch The Epsilon Mu chapter of Sigma Nu is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its chartering at Butler. In attendance will be alumni of the chapter and representatives from our national organization and its high council. All are welcome to attend with their families. Dress is casual. RSVP on Sigma Nu website. |
| 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Health and Recreation Complex (HRC) Atrium FREE – Greek Alumni | Greek Alumni Tailgate & Celebration Join the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, student leaders, and alumni as we celebrate our community’s growth through the Lori Ziemba and Ken Massaroni Greek Life Leadership Institute. After checking in, enjoy free food, vote for your favorite Lawn Deck, and reconnect with fellow Greek Bulldogs while sharing cherished memories. Whether you’re exchanging stories from your chapter or meeting new friends, this is the perfect chance to celebrate Butler’s fraternity and sorority community and learn about our bright future. Let’s connect, eat, laugh, and celebrate life-long connections! |
| 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 4507 Sunset Avenue | Tours of The Jay and Christie Kile Love University House Be among the first to experience Butler University’s newest campus resource, The Jay and Christie Kile Love University House. Created for gathering, connecting, and celebrating the Butler community, sign up for a casual guided tour of The University House. Guided tours are offered between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Tours are approximately 15 minutes long and are limited to 25 guests per tour. Advanced registration is required. Please complete one registration per person and select your preferred tour time. Tour times will no longer appear once they have reached capacity. We recommend arriving 5-10 minutes before your scheduled tour to allow time for check-in. Please contact Andrea Stearly with any questions. |
| 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Bus Turn- Around at 49th and Sunset | Food Truck Festival Returning to Homecoming, alumni and fans can visit food truck vendors throughout the morning. Enjoy offerings from Stadium on Wheels, Byrne’s Grilled Pizza, and Kona Ice. |
| 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Hinkle Fieldhouse Parking Lot FREE | Family Fun Fest Bring the entire family to Family Fun Fest. Activities for all ages will be offered for families to enjoy campus. |
| 10:00 AM Hinkle Fieldhouse Parking Lot FREE | 25th Annual Butler Bulldog Beauty Contest, Presented by Build Ford Tough Trucks A Homecoming favorite. This is a must-attend event for all Bulldog fans! Registration is now open. |
| 10:50 AM From Robertson Hall to The Sellick Bowl | Dawg Walk |
| 1:00 PM Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl | Butler Bulldogs vs. Chicago State Football General Admission tickets are $15, and reserved seats are $20. Reserve your seats today. |
| 2:00 PM Varsity Field | Women’s Soccer vs. Western Illinois |
| 7:00 PM Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium | Holcomb Planetarium Show and Telescope Viewing Doors open at 7:00 PM. Planetarium shows are at 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM. There will be telescope viewing after the planetarium show, weather permitting. Admission for the planetarium programming is $5 for children and students under 18 yrs, and $8 for adults (Butler faculty, staff, & students are free with Butler University ID). We accept cash or credit. |
Sunday, September 20
| Time & Location | Event |
|---|---|
| 2:00 PM Hinkle Fieldhouse | Butler Volleyball vs. Long Island All tickets are $10 and General Admission. Reserve your seats today. Youth and group tickets are available by request. |
Reunion and Milestone Celebrations
If you are a member of a class or an organization celebrating a milestone, we would be happy to help promote your event or gathering. Please contact alumni@butler.edu with the details for your celebration to be included in the Homecoming schedule.