The first week of October offers plenty to do, on campus and off. Bulldogs hoping to learn something new can attend educational discussions about immigrant experiences or learn how to salsa dance in the Reilly Room. The following list also includes opportunities for vintage shopping, Dolly Parton tributes and more.
Campus events
When: Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Reilly Room
Why attend: Butler’s Red Cross Club is hosting its first blood drive of the school year. Someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds, and each donation makes a difference. Donors are eligible to receive Red Cross x Hello Kitty merchandise and a $15 gift card while supplies last. Those interested in donating can schedule an appointment online.
2. DEISA presents: The Realities of Immigrant Families: An Educational Panel Discussion
When: Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Johnson Board Room, Robertson Hall
Why attend: Butler’s Division of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Student Affairs is hosting an educational panel discussion centered on the experiences of immigrants. The panel will consist of practitioners in fields such as education, healthcare, economic wellness and criminal justice. The goal of this holistic approach is to broaden attendees’ understanding of the challenges immigrants in the U.S. face. This event fulfills a Butler Cultural Requirement (BCR).
3. Salsa Night
When: Oct. 2 at 7 p.m.
Where: Reilly Room
Why attend: The Alpha Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi is offering a lively BCR event in the form of salsa dancing to live music. For salsa novices, there will be detailed dance instructions, making this the perfect time to learn a new skill. Admission is $10 per person, which will go towards the Butler University Jazz Band.
4. OEET presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Bot: AI in Communication and Media
When: Oct. 5 at 12 p.m.
Where: Online
Why attend: Butler’s Online Education and Educational Technology (OEET) team is organizing an informational panel to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping the communications field. Faculty from the College of Communication (CCOM) and selected student panelists will share their candid experiences with AI in the classroom and in the field, as well as discuss AI’s ethical issues. Attendance at this event fulfills a BCR credit. Interested students must preregister through the link on the event’s Engage page.
5. Psychology Department presents: Preparing Your Graduate School Application
When: Oct. 5 at 5:15 p.m.
Where: Levinson Family Hall, Room 123
Why attend: To ease the worries of students in the trenches of graduate school application season, the psychology department is sharing all the ins and outs of the process. A faculty leader will discuss the common materials required by any application, such as letters of recommendation, personal statements, resumes and transcripts. Students will have time to ask questions and work on their own application content.
Indianapolis events
When: Sept. 24 – Nov. 7
Where: 5211 S New Columbus Rd., Anderson, IN
Why attend: For adrenaline seekers, what better way is there to start October than visiting Indy Scream Park? Indy Scream Park is a vast, horror-themed entertainment park that features five indoor and outdoor scare mazes, a zombie paintball attraction and a courtyard for food and beverage vendors. Tickets are available for purchase online and range in price from $27.95 to $41.95, with prices peaking on weekends closer to Halloween.
When: Oct. 1 at 5 p.m.
Where: The Rathskeller
Why attend: For Bulldogs ages 21 and older, the Dolly Parton Tribute is the perfect opportunity to mourn the loss of a larger-than-life cultural figure. Enjoy a beer or German pretzel in the Biergarten and hear a live music performance of some of Parton’s greatest hits. There is a $10 cover fee, 100% of which will go towards the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
When: Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Indiana State Fairgrounds
Why attend: Totally Rad Vintage Fest is a traveling festival that celebrates the fashion and nostalgia of the ‘80s, ‘90s and ‘00s. Dozens of vendors assemble to sell an assortment of vintage clothing, vinyl records, video games and more. Beyond shopping, patrons can visit an arcade full of games that are blasts from the past, as well as appropriately-themed photo ops. To get to the goods first, purchase early entry tickets, which run at $25. General admission is $8 in advance and $12 day of. Tickets are available for purchase online.