The Butler Greek life tradition is postponed indefinitely citing violation of national organization policies.
Historically black organizations represent history on Butler’s campus
The National Pan-Hellenic Council, nine historically black fraternities and sororities, is a community of leaders and achievers in the Butler Community.
Greek recruitment down after record setting 2017
After a peak in the number of students joining Greek houses in 2017, this year’s numbers return to reflect those of 2016.
Ball State Interfraternity Council decides 13 fraternities go dry until February 2018
In a period of fraternity probations and closings on campus, Butler’s Greek community reacts to the decision that 13 Ball State fraternities will go dry until February 2018.
Beta Theta Pi halfway through recruitment at Butler
The new fraternity is working to cement a future for their Men of Principle initiative.
New sorority possibly coming to campus
Butler University is discussing the possibility of bringing a new sorority to campus. Becky Druetzler, director of Greek life, said increasing women’s recruitment numbers show a need for another sorority. “We wanted to potentially have something ready this semester,” Druetzler said. “But this is a very long process, and we have to first figure out…
New security provider to patrol private parties
Officers from Securitas Security Services will patrol future registered fraternity parties. Greek houses previously used off-duty Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers as security, but the presence of alcohol created too much of a risk, said Irene Stevens, dean of student life. In response, Stevens became part of a committee with two other staff members and…
Recruitment numbers show high interest in Greek life
Greek houses on campus saw a large increase in participation during this year’s recruitment. The number of students involved in rush week was higher than figures in recent years for both initial applicants and accepted pledges. Sororities had notably higher numbers of applicants than predicted averages, with pledge classes ranging from 53 and 57 students…
Greek life proves to be a positive experience
A 2011 survey of Butler University Greek students found that more than 90 percent of respondents felt they were a part of the campus community. The survey said Butler Greeks felt included in their campus community more than other private institutions’ Greek organizations. However, some Butler students not involved in Greek life feel less involved…
TKE chapter shut down
It’s been more than three months since Butler University administrators shut the doors of Tau Kappa Epsilon’s Gamma Psi chapter. A report came in near the end of the spring semester that led to an investigation of the house. Vice President for Student Affairs Levester Johnson would not disclose what the complaint against the organization…