Student Involvement

The experiences you have outside the classroom can be as transformative as the ones that happen inside. Life beyond the syllabus starts at Atherton Union—your gateway to getting involved at Butler University.

You’re going to need a bigger calendar.

Whether you’re picking up an old passion or finding a whole new one, Butler gives you endless opportunities to stay fulfilled outside of class. Getting involved with campus groups hones teamwork, communication skills, decision making, and problem solving. And it also turns leadership, service, and learning into a habit.

 

Campus Connections Calendar

Consultation Day- 12:00 PM–7:00 PM Office of Student Activities, Leadership and Learning Lounge – Atherton 101
Join the Office of Student Activities for Consultation Day! Whether you’re a seasoned campus leader or a curious newcomer, Consultation Day is a chance to unlock involvement opportunities and navigate your skills and interests. Discover student organizations that resonate with your passions, leadership learning opportunities, and engage with coaching that leads to enhanced personal growth. Let us help you shape your unforgettable experiences – because your involvement matters! Our passionate team is dedicated to helping you uncover your full potential and find your niche within our diverse community. Mark your calendar and prepare to embark on a journey of discovery, collaboration, and fun.

Career Fair- 5:30 PM–7:30 PM Dugan Hall Atrium
The Lacy School of Business Career Fair, taking place on Wednesday, September 6, connects employers with students and alumni seeking internships and post grad opportunities, with an emphasis on business roles.

Consultation Day- 12:00 PM–7:00 PM Office of Student Activities, Leadership and Learning Lounge – Atherton 101
Join the Office of Student Activities for Consultation Day! Whether you’re a seasoned campus leader or a curious newcomer, Consultation Day is a chance to unlock involvement opportunities and navigate your skills and interests. Discover student organizations that resonate with your passions, leadership learning opportunities, and engage with coaching that leads to enhanced personal growth. Let us help you shape your unforgettable experiences – because your involvement matters! Our passionate team is dedicated to helping you uncover your full potential and find your niche within our diverse community. Mark your calendar and prepare to embark on a journey of discovery, collaboration, and fun.

Diversity Center Programming – 7:00 PM–9:00 AM Reilly Room Atherton Union.

Consultation Day- 12:00 PM–7:00 PM Office of Student Activities, Leadership and Learning Lounge – Atherton 101
Join the Office of Student Activities for Consultation Day! Whether you’re a seasoned campus leader or a curious newcomer, Consultation Day is a chance to unlock involvement opportunities and navigate your skills and interests. Discover student organizations that resonate with your passions, leadership learning opportunities, and engage with coaching that leads to enhanced personal growth. Let us help you shape your unforgettable experiences – because your involvement matters! Our passionate team is dedicated to helping you uncover your full potential and find your niche within our diverse community. Mark your calendar and prepare to embark on a journey of discovery, collaboration, and fun.

Fire Pit Fridays- Campfire Tunes with Maria Diebolt- 7:00–9:00 PM  Atherton Union outside Starbucks.
Listen to live music performed by Maria Diebolt and enjoy s’mores at the Atherton fire pits.

Black Light Bingo- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM Reilly Room, Atherton Union.
A student-favorite, join us in the Reilly Room for snacks and Black Light Bingo. Play a few rounds for the chance to win some amazing prizes!

Indianapolis Indians vs. Toledo- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM Meet at Atherton Union.
Join us for the Indianapolis Indians v. Toledo baseball game at Victory Field! Look out for registration on UPC’s Instagram (@butler.upc)

Roller Skating in Reilly- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM Reilly Room, Atherton Union.
Skate with friends around the Reilly Room and enjoy some snacks for some late night bonding!

Sunday Funday – Build A Plant- 7:00 PM–9:00 PM Star Fountain.
Join us every Sunday in the month of September for Sunday Funday programs in the evening! Stop by Star Fountain and the Mall between 7:00 -9:00 PM for a new activity sponsored by the Office of New Student & Family Programs.

Mastery Monday- 12:00 PM–12:50 PM Office of Student Activities, Leadership Learning Lounge, Atherton Union.
Join us every Monday in the Office of Student Activities Leadership Learning Lounge for Mastery Monday – a guided workshop series accompanied by Masterclass video lectures to learn from world-renown leaders. Each session provides a space for students to learn about and build critical leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through discussion and activities. Food will be provided!

Volunteer Opportunities Fair- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM Star Fountain
Find opportunities for volunteering and getting involved in the greater Indianapolis community.

Monk with a Camera Film – 7:00 PM–9:00 PM Edison-Duckwall Recital Hall
The makers of both fiction and nonfiction films often describe their narratives as journeys in which a character’s outward movements also signify an inner voyage. That’s especially true of Monk with a Camera, an engrossing documentary about a privileged young American who leaves fashion photography to become a Buddhist monk in India, then returns to photography to provide some crucial help to his monastery while balancing monastic and public life. (Roger Ebert) – BCR Event

Diversity Center Programming – 7:00 PM–9:00 AM Reilly Room Atherton Union.

 

Fire Pit Fridays- Summer Camp Crafts- 7:00–9:00 PM  Atherton Union outside Starbucks.
Join us at the Atherton fire pits to make painted rocks and friendship bracelets with s’mores and popcorn.

Plant Night- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM Reilly Room, Atherton Union.
Embrace your green thumb and join UPC in the Reilly Room to pot a plant!

Grab & Go Build a Buddy- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Starbucks.
Stop by Starbucks to pick from one of several Build-a-Buddy kits and create your own special stuffed animal!

Sunday Funday – Tie-Dye- 7:00 PM–9:00 PM Star Fountain.
Join us every Sunday in the month of September for Sunday Funday programs in the evening! Stop by Star Fountain and the Mall between 7:00 -9:00 PM for a new activity sponsored by the Office of New Student & Family Programs.

Mastery Monday- 12:00 PM–12:50 PM Office of Student Activities, Leadership Learning Lounge, Atherton Union.
Join us every Monday in the Office of Student Activities Leadership Learning Lounge for Mastery Monday – a guided workshop series accompanied by Masterclass video lectures to learn from world-renown leaders. Each session provides a space for students to learn about and build critical leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through discussion and activities. Food will be provided!

Diversity Center Programming – 7:00 PM–9:00 AM Reilly Room Atherton Union.

Fire Pit Fridays- 7:00–9:00 PM  Atherton Union outside Starbucks.

Movie: Barbie- 9:00 PM–12:00 AM Reilly Room, Atherton Union.
This Barbie loves movie nights in Reilly! Join us in the Reilly Room for a pink-filled night of fun watching Barbie!

Sunday Funday – S’mores- 7:00 PM–9:00 PM Star Fountain.
Join us every Sunday in the month of September for Sunday Funday programs in the evening! Stop by Star Fountain and the Mall between 7:00 -9:00 PM for a new activity sponsored by the Office of New Student & Family Programs.

Mastery Monday- 12:00 PM–12:50 PM Office of Student Activities, Leadership Learning Lounge, Atherton Union.
Join us every Monday in the Office of Student Activities Leadership Learning Lounge for Mastery Monday – a guided workshop series accompanied by Masterclass video lectures to learn from world-renown leaders. Each session provides a space for students to learn about and build critical leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through discussion and activities. Food will be provided!

Black and Buddhist Seminar – 7:00 PM–9:00 PM Shelton Auditorium, on the South Campus of Butler University

This seminar features the authors of the text Black and Buddhist: What Buddhism Can Teach Us About Race, Resilience, Transformation and Freedom, Drs. Pamela Ayo Yetunde and Cheryl A. Giles. In the foreword to their text, Gaylon Ferguson writes “Now, more than ever, we need this message of peace, a. strong peace with justice and dignity. This is a practical message of cultivating inner spiritual power to meet the daily challenges of aggression, violence, lying, and deception.” We will learn about the Buddhist faith and practice has served as a source of healing and liberation for many Black people and what about this religion is effective in addressing individual and collective suffering. – BCR Event

Study Success with Less Stress – 7:00 PM–9:00 PM Reilly Room, Atherton Union.

Department of Theatre Reception – 2:00 PM–5:00 PM Lilly hall, Studio Theatre Lobby

Join the Department of Theatre for light refreshments and take the opportunity to peek in the Studio Theatre to view technical work with lighting for the upcoming production of EVERYBODY by Branden Jacobs Jenkins, which will open the following week on Wed Oct. 4th.

Lacy School of Business Reception – 5:00 PM–6:30 PM  Dugan Hall Atrium

Join the Lacy School of Business for a reception featuring opportunities to mingle with the Career and Professional Success Team, LSB Faculty, and LSB Staff [add period]. There are also opportunities to take a tour of Dugan Hall and learn more about the Career Development Program. Light Appetizers and Beverages will be served.

No registration necessary.

Shabbat Dinner and Services – 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Efroymson Creative Writing Center

Join Hillel for Shabbat Services with dinner to follow. Please email Lisa Frank to register for the dinner.

Observatory Tours and Planetarium Show -7:00 PM–8:00 PM Holcomb Observatory

Come to the Holcomb Observatory for Planetarium shows beginning at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM followed by a telescope viewings of Saturn and the Moon, weather permitting. Doors open at 6:45 pm.

Admission is $5 for children and students under 18 years old and $8 for adults.  Cash or credit is accepted. Butler students are admitted at no charge with their Butler University ID.

No registration necessary.

Fire Pit Fridays- Backyard BBQ- 7:00–9:00 PM  Atherton Union outside Starbucks.
Close off the summer with a backyard bbq. Come to the Atherton fire pits for s’mores, burgers, and hotdogs around the fire.

Family Fun Night- 7:00–9:00 PM  Atherton Union Reilly Room
Come join families for crafts, games and treats in Atherton Union!

Registration required.

Family Weekend Full Schedule

The Nutcracker Rehearsal Viewing- 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Lilly Hall Rooms: 310, 319, 077, and 075

Butler University Department of Dance is preparing for their winter showing of the Nutcracker. Stop by and observe as the Department of Dance rehearses for the Nutcracker.

No registration necessary.

Build Your Own Bulldog- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Fairview House, Community Room

Build your very own stuffed bulldog, decorate a t-shirt, and make some memories!

Cost: TBD

Registration required.

Archives Tour- 10:00 AM–11:00 AM Irwin Library

Join Special Collections, Rare Books, and University Archives on the 3rd floor of the Irwin Library for a peek inside what treasures are hidden in plain sight right here at Butler. The Ovid Butler letter book, The Collegian student newspaper dating back to 1886, an 1860 Chinese calligraphy scroll, and more will be available for viewing during this tour.

No registration necessary.

Taste of Butler with Butler Dining- 10:00 AM–11:00 AM Outside Irwin Library

Stop by the Butler Dining Table just outside Irwin Library to enjoy a “Taste of Butler” and learn about all our dining locations on campus.

No registration necessary.

Cultural Diversity Drum Circle Basket Balancing Race- 10:00 AM–11:00 AM Star Fountain

Join us at Star Fountain for the Indianapolis Cultural Diversity Drum Circle’s Basket Balancing Race and support girls education in Uganda. Watch as student teams compete to run balancing baskets on their heads and try with your friends and family!

No registration necessary.

Butler Football v. Presbyterian 1:00 PM–4:00 PM Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl

Watch the Butler University football team battle it out against Presbyterian College.

 Purchase tickets here.

If looking to purchase a single game parking pass, please call the Ticket Office at 317-940-3647.

H(our) BUDM 4:00 PM – 5:00PM Atherton Union, Reilly Room

Join Butler University Dance Marathon (BUDM) for an interactive banquet where you can experience an hour of Butler University Dance Marathon. Your ticket will include access to a silent auction and an array of appetizer food options. From Morale dances to guest speakers, you won’t want to miss this BUDM Experience, all for the children at Riley! We hope you will join us in the movement to advocate for Riley Hospital for Children. Dress is casual or Butler Spirit Wear!

Cost: TBD

Registration required.

Observatory Tours and Planetarium Show -7:00 PM–8:00 PM Holcomb Observatory

Come to the Holcomb Observatory for Planetarium shows beginning at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM followed by a telescope viewings of Saturn and the Moon, weather permitting. Doors open at 6:45 pm.

Admission is $5 for children and students under 18 years old and $8 for adults.  Cash or credit is accepted. Butler students are admitted at no charge with their Butler University ID.

No registration necessary.

Late Night Trivia- 7:00–9:00 PM  Atherton Union Reilly Room
Test your trivia knowledge for a chance to win some prizes at Trivia Night!

Family Weekend Full Schedule

Catholic Mass- 10:00–11:00 AM  Atherton Union Reilly Room

Join the Butler Catholic Community for Catholic Mass.

No registration necessary.

Archives Tour- 10:00 AM–11:00 AM Irwin Library

Join Special Collections, Rare Books, and University Archives on the 3rd floor of the Irwin Library for a peek inside what treasures are hidden in plain sight right here at Butler. The Ovid Butler letter book, The Collegian student newspaper dating back to 1886, an 1860 Chinese calligraphy scroll, and more will be available for viewing during this tour.

No registration necessary.

Indianapolis Colts vs. LA Rams- 11:30 AM–5:00 PM Meet at Atherton Union.

Join UPC at Lucas Oil Stadium to watch the Indianapolis Colts play against the Los Angeles Rams.

Fraternity and Sorority Life Student Leadership Panel- 12:30 PM–1:30 PM Fairview Community Room

Learn more about our social fraternity and sorority community from student leaders. We will have a panel of chapter presidents and organization leaders sharing how joining their chapter positively impacted their Butler experience. Join us for personal stories and memories prior to heading to chapter house tours or the Cultural Greek Open House!

No registration necessary.

Fraternity and Sorority House Tours and Cultural Greek Open House- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM Irvington Community Room & Bulldog Statue outside Atherton

Visit Butler’s social fraternities and sororities to learn more about organizations, their philanthropic work, and how to join. Designated locations and chapter houses will be open and offering tours and information by their members. Learn more about our community by visiting the Fraternity and Sorority Life website. Staff and organizational leadership will be available outside of Atherton Union with maps detailing designated locations to meet our chapters. Cultural Greek Open House is located in the Irvington Community Room.

Family Weekend Full Schedule

Mastery Monday- 12:00 PM–12:50 PM Office of Student Activities, Leadership Learning Lounge, Atherton Union.
Join us every Monday in the Office of Student Activities Leadership Learning Lounge for Mastery Monday – a guided workshop series accompanied by Masterclass video lectures to learn from world-renown leaders. Each session provides a space for students to learn about and build critical leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through discussion and activities. Food will be provided!

Study Abroad Fair –  4:00 PM–6:00 PM Reilly Room

Stop by the Center for Global Education’s (CGE) study abroad fair! Learn about semester and summer study abroad opportunities for all three of our program types (Exchange, 3rd Party Provider, and Faculty-Led) by talking to faculty leading programs, past program participants, and/or provider representatives.

Panhellenic Sorority 101 –  6:00 PM Reilly Room

Learn everything you need to know about Panhellenic recruitment.

Black and Muslim – 7:00 PM–9:00 PM Shelton Auditorium, on the South Campus of Butler University

This seminar is a collaborative effort with the Muslim Student Association to bring the Islamic and African Studies scholar Dr. Rudolph “Butch” Ware II. He will provide knowledge and insight on his research of West African Muslim communities of Senegal, Gambia and Mauritania that serve as the basis for his book The Walking Qur’an: Islamic Education, Embodied Knowledge, and History in West Africa. – BCR Event 

You’re not idle—you’re just between activities.

Contact Us

For more information about upcoming campus activities, student organizations, or getting involved at Butler University, contact the involvement team at:

Office of Service and Community Engagement
Office of New Student & Family Programs
Office of Student Activities

Atherton Union, Room 101