Strategic Communication Organizations & Activities

Experiential learning is at the core of our approach to strategic communication education. And what better way to develop your skills than participating in one or more of the organizations and activities offered within the Strategic Communication department? Regardless of which organizations or activities you participate in, you are sure to collaborate with your peers, network with industry professionals, and develop your skills and abilities outside of the classroom.

Butler University College of Communication's Student Agency logo

The five fountains strategic communication agency is another opportunity for students to hone their skills with real-life clients and portfolio building prior to graduation. At five fountains, students hold agency positions—such as director, manager, or specialist in communication or creative—and work collaboratively to address client needs, ranging from comprehensive campaigns to more specific project-based work in public relations and community outreach through event management, brand strategy with logo development and guidelines, digital/social media content development with management, and advertising.

As an extension of five fountains students interested in the video side of advertising and client production can join Blue Roll Video, the College’s full-service video production house.

Additionally, Strategic Communication students can take advantage of other campus-wide opportunities to develop their skills, including:

  • The Collegian: Write, edit, sell advertising, host the Dawgcast, be a photographer or do graphic design work for the weekly print issues and online property of Butler’s student-run newspaper.
  • Student Government and Greek Organizations: Communication specialists for the SGA, fraternity and sorority organizations, and a variety of other approved student organizations across campus.
  • BISE (Butler Institute for Sports and Entertainment): Contribute to event promotion and production on campus and throughout Indianapolis including concerts, professional and college sporting events, and more.
  • Speech & Debate: Hone your public speaking, critical thinking, research, and organization skills as part of the award winning speech and debate team.


In short, the opportunities for strategic communication students to apply their knowledge, skills, and talents are practically limitless!