Michael Kaltenmark, a Butler alumnus and employee of 19 years, leaves Butler and transitions to a role in marketing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Butler University debuts next official live mascot, Blue IV
Since it was announced in October 2019 that Butler University’s beloved live mascot Butler Blue III, or “Trip,” would be finishing his term at the end of the school year, questions have lingered within the community about who his successor will be. After an extensive search process, Butler Blue IV has been chosen.
Butler Blue III to retire at end of school year
Trip will go into retirement with the Kaltenmark family.
Trip accepts #ButlerBound students to Class of 2023
Two weeks into the 2023 Acceptance Tour, Butler Blue III, also known as Trip, has had the pleasure of letting approximately 18 students know that they are #ButlerBound.
Butler’s Trip taking on lighter schedule in light of cyst
After forming a cyst on his leg, Trip, also known as Butler Blue III, will be taking on a reduced roll in the coming weeks as he deals with a cyst on his paw.
Trip becomes verified on Twitter
After three attempts, the mascot finally gets the blue check on his Twitter account.
Butler mourns America’s dog
MARAIS JACON-DUFFY and TAYLOR MEADOR | News Editor and Design Chief Butler University’s beloved former mascot, Blue II, died on Saturday from complications relating to congestive heart failure. The news was announced through a press release from Butler President James Danko yesterday. Over the past few months, Blue’s health took a steep decline as he…
Butler Blue II in his own words
Looking back at the life of America’s Dog via his award-winning social media accounts . . . Butler Blue II@ButlerBlue2 How do I know that all dogs go to heaven? Because I’m there now. It’s been a great ride. Thank you all, God bless @butleru, and #GoDawgs Tue, Sep 03 2013 13:06:41 Butler Blue II@ButlerBlue2…
Blue II’s health declines
TORI FARR Staff Reporter Former Butler University mascot Blue II is doing well despite his recent diagnosis with Cushing’s disease, owner and handler Michael Kaltenmark said. The announcement came through Blue II’s blog and social media accounts on Aug. 1. Cushing’s disease is an irreversible brain disease that causes a tumor to form on the…
Under the veil of anonymity
Social media pages such as Butler Confessions are becoming increasingly popular among Butler University students. The Butler Confessions Facebook page has 737 likes as of press time, and the @ButlerConfessio Twitter page has 1,291 followers. The pages essentially allow anyone to send in “confessions” to a surveymonkey.com questionnaire. The confessions are then posted anonymously on…