welcome week
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POV: New dawgs in the dawg house
New experiences and opportunities welcomed the class of 2026. From late nights of relentless fun to early mornings of relaxation, first-years were immersed in the climate and culture of their new home.
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The Butler University class of 2024 moves on campus and proceeds with orientation activities amid coronavirus changes
Butler’s class of 2024 experienced a unique move-in and orientation when they arrived on campus this August. Even though it was not the start to college they were expecting, first-year students tried to make the most out of the situation.
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Welcome Week horoscopes for Virgo season
The answers are in the stars.
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Butler Class of 2021 begins first year on campus
The Butler University Class of 2021 began their first full day as new Bulldogs with the start of classes on Aug. 23.
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Butler hires professional movers for residence hall move-ins
Butler hired University and Student Services to assist those moving into ResCo, Ross Hall and Fairview House on Aug. 19-20. This was the first time the university hired a professional moving service to assist students.
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VIDEO: Welcome Week 2015
Take a quick look at some of the activities from Welcome Week 2015. Video shot and edited by The Collegian’s Assistant Video Editor, Tyler Springer.
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Butler welcomes largest class in history
Blue III isn’t the only thing that’s grown this year. The incoming freshman class of 2016 consists of 1,111 students, a significant increase from the 926 who enrolled last fall. Application numbers at many colleges around the country have dropped; however, Butler has seen a 43 percent increase in applications over the past two years.…
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Hardly a Welcome Week for Greeks, groups
Of the 150 student organizations at Butler University, only Greek organizations were reminded to not host any events during Welcome Week, which has caused more shock and surprise than Welcome Week itself. Greek presidents received an email from Becky Druetzler, director of Greek affairs and orientation programs, dictating that the houses were not to have…
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Policy causes more harm than good when it leads students to seek parties off campus
Butler University welcomed freshmen last week by curtailing their ability to fraternize with other student groups on campus. All Greek house presidents received an email from Becky Druetzler, director of greek affairs and orientation programs, explaining that there were to be no social gatherings of any nature during Welcome Week. While this email claimed to…