orientation
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Pre-orientations: A rolling start to college life
“‘Get involved, even if it makes you uncomfortable for a little bit. Uncomfortability is what will lead to a thriving community.’”
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The First 55: Endless ways to be a Bulldog
From Aug. 24 through Oct. 17, The First 55 encourages Butler students to make the most of the first 55 days of the school year with events like Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming, athletic events and Family Weekend. Assistant Multimedia Editor Nia Followell shares why the first days of school are important.
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Butler University hosts Block Party for first-year students
Block party is an annual event hosted at Hinkle Fieldhouse concluding Butler’s first-year students’ orientation week. Multimedia Reporter Blaine Raider talks about the importance of this event.
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Welcome back, Dawgs
Butler University welcomed its third-largest class in history, with 1,246 students.
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First-year survival guide: Learning the Bulldog way
“New friends are made in unconventional ways, so take every opportunity available to meet new people: talk to that person wearing a “Friends” shirt in the Starbucks line, text that random girl from the same hometown for a ride home or ask the brunette their name after they ask to borrow a pencil.”
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Welcome home, class of ‘28
Orientation week kicks off for new students.
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Welcome from Butler’s SOGs
“There are a lot of people here that want to help you.”
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SOG’s advice for first-year students
Multimedia reporter Ben Buttrick asks some Student Orientation Guides what advice they have for first-year students.
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Dawg Days creates genuine friendships
Dawg Days pre-orientation program fosters mentor/mentee relationships with the hope of building community among Butler students.