Multimedia reporter Veronica Smith reports about Greek Week 2022 and talks to some greek life members about the week.
Fraternally fed up
Expectations for the respective processes of fraternities and sororities during recruitment are consistently inconsistent, leading to frustration among some members of the Greek community.
Sororities on campus move towards a more inclusive environment
Several sororities on Butler’s campus implement new programs to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
Recruitment Goes Virtual
Butler’s Panhellenic Association and Interfraternity Council are working on a plan to move forward with the recruitment process while following all of the university’s COVID-19 safety measures.
Butler University’s Greek leadership move towards implementing new alcohol policy
New policies aim to promote safety and healthy drinking culture. The rules target the types of alcohol allowed at greek sponsored events and who is allowed to provide it.
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…
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…