“These events are an excellent opportunity for students to push beyond their comfort zones, learn about unique cultures and have a fun time meeting new people.”
Fun for the whole family
This year’s Family Weekend includes a packed schedule of events for the whole Butler community to enjoy.
Recognizing Ramadan at Butler
Muslims and non-Muslims alike are welcome to participate in the Iftaar event.
Student leaders and local organizers gathered for a vigil and memorial on campus
“Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), Muslim Student Association (MSA) and Jewish Voice for Peace Indiana (JVP) collectively organized a candlelit vigil to honor the tens of thousands of Palestinians killed in the Gaza Strip in the last two months following years of conflict and October’s Hamas attacks in Israel.”
Muslim Student Association holds annual Fast-A-Thon and Iftaar
Butler MSA encourages non-Muslim students to participate in the fasting practice and celebratory meal of Ramadan.
Muslim Student Association hosts campus-wide “fast-a-thon”
Butler students learn about Ramadan together by fasting and celebrating iftar.
Celebrating Ramadan in college
Students gather together and spend time in prayer for Ramadan.
Spring celebrations: A collaboration between religion and food
The Center for Faith and Vocation and Butler Dining are collaborating with student religious groups to provide traditional meals in honor of spring holidays.
Groups holds vigil on Butler’s campus to honor victims of New Zealand shooting
The Butler University community gathered at the Star Fountain on campus to support the Muslim community and share in their grief. Speakers were from several faith organizations, including leaders from the Indianapolis area and across the country.
Freshmen impact religious groups
NATALIE SMITH STAFF REPORTER Despite their respective differences, Butler University’s religious clubs have in common one thing beyond coexistance: The phrase “Holy freshmen.” Butler’s religious organizations felt the impact of the class of 2017. Membership increased more than usual this year. Matt O’Brien, a junior and member of Cru, a Christian organization on campus, said…