2025 Events
Founded for Change, Amplifying Our Mission
February 3-7
Activities are open to all members of the Butler community. No RSVP is required unless stated otherwise.
Monday, February 3
A Historical Exhibit from Special Collections, Rare Books, and University Archives
Reilly Room
Prepared by Irwin Library staff, this exhibit highlights the founding of Butler University and the enduring legacy of Butler’s mission. The exhibit will be available for viewing through Friday afternoon.
DEI Update and Awards Ceremony
3:30 PM
Reilly Room and live-streamed via butler.edu/live
Presented by VP for DEI and Student Affairs Dr. Khalilah Marbury, this forum will provide an update about the progress being made at Butler to advance our founding mission. After her presentation, we will recognize the 2025 DEI Champion Awards and Ovid Butler Founder’s Award recipients with refreshments to follow. Open to all.
Tuesday, February 4
Battle of the Bulldogs
6:00-7:00 PM
Reilly Room
It’s game time! Gather your group of 4-6, including a student, staff, and faculty member, for a trivia night featuring Butler history, pop culture, and more. The top two teams will face off in final rounds for the grand prize! You can also choose to be an audience member and cheer on your favorite team. Refreshments provided. Register your team here!
Wednesday, Feb 5
Women’s Basketball Game versus Villanova University
7:00 PM
Hinkle Fieldhouse
Bring your Bulldog pride and celebrate female athletes on National Women in Sports Day by supporting our Women’s Basketball Team as they face Villanova!
Thursday, Feb 6
Keynote Speaker: Payton Head
6:00-7:30 PM
Reilly Room
After a viral Facebook post detailing his experience overcoming systemic injustice at the University of Missouri, Payton Head ignited the student body to advocate for a more inclusive campus and be a change agent in higher education. A rising community leader, Head details the adversities caused by race, gender, and sexual orientation discrimination and proven solutions to facilitate open dialogue and embrace marginalized communities.
With a passion for the theory of education and action, in order to affect change, with the National Campus Leadership Council and the US Department of Education in 2016, he co-authored a guide for student leaders on strategy for addressing inclusion at educational institutions and presented to universities communities nationwide on the importance of creating a culture of acceptance.
Join us for a keynote speaker as we learn how to strive for equity and combat hatred with radical love for others and themselves. Open to all and BCR credit will be provided. A Q&A will follow. Learn more about Payton at this link.
Friday, Feb. 7
Founder’s Service Day
1:00–3:30 PM
Reilly Room
Community Service is a vital aspect of the Butler culture and community. Members of the Butler community are encouraged to help create no-sew blankets to benefit Horizon House. Come and go as you can. No prior experience need and supplies will be provided.