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FAMILY WEEKEND 2013
Dear Butler Families,
As I write this, our sons and daughters are quickly adjusting to life on the beautiful Butler
campus. Many of them are living away from home for the first time. They are making new
friends and hopefully getting up in time to get to their classes, doing their homework and
laundry, and most importantly, enjoying campus life at Butler. Butler is now their home.
I would like to invite you to come to campus in November and learn more about their
experiences, while getting to know more about the Butler campus yourselves.
Butler University’s 2013 Family Weekend is Nov. 8–10. This special weekend provides parents
like us an opportunity to visit with our sons and daughters at their “home away from home,”
to enjoy a personal tour of campus, or to experience a typical day in the life of a Butler student.
There are a variety of activities offered that provide a great opportunity for family members of
all ages to take part in campus life.
Come Friday evening and enjoy open houses, a Butler women’s basketball or men’s soccer game,
or family activities like the Planetarium show or boat float challenge. On Saturday, you will
find informational sessions, campus activities, and athletic events. Bring the entire family and
enjoy the Butler vs. Valparaiso football game or check out a men’s basketball game in historic
Hinkle Fieldhouse. There will also be a food truck lunch where you can meet members of the
faculty and staff. On Sunday, the Butler sororities will be hosting open houses for freshman and
sophomore women, and the Butler choir will have a performance in Atherton Union.
The enclosed schedule provides details of the on-campus events available to you. We are
confident you will enjoy each of those you choose to attend. If you have any questions, feel free
to contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs at (800) 368-6852, ext. 9946.
Please put Butler University on your calendar for Nov. 8–10 for a great Family Weekend. I am
sure your student will be looking forward to seeing you!
Sincerely,
Daniel Peterson
Parent Council President
Health and Recreation Complex (HRC)
Families are invited to enjoy the amenities of the HRC throughout Family Weekend. All family members
must be accompanied by their Butler student. Family members who are not at least 16 years of age are only
permitted to use the gym and pool facilities, not the fitness areas.
Family Weekend hours: Friday, 6 a.m.–11 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Parking
Families are welcome to park in any of the lots marked A, C, or Visitor during Family Weekend. Parking
is not permitted in the student housing parking areas. Parking at Hinkle Fieldhouse will be restricted prior
to both the football game and the men’s basketball game. Parking will only be available to those families
purchasing tailgate parking passes prior to the football game, and it is only open to basketball season pass
holders prior to the men’s basketball game. Vehicles with football tailgate parking passes must vacate the
Hinkle lot by 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Special Hours on Family Weekend
The Starbucks in Atherton Union will be open Saturday 9 a.m.–10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.–midnight.
The Butler Bookstore in Atherton Union will be open Saturday 8 a.m.–7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Explore Butler
If you are traveling to campus with a younger sibling who might also be interested in attending Butler, we
invite you to participate in an Explore Butler session hosted by the Office of Admission. You’ll participate
in a small group information session followed by a student-led tour. The program will last about two hours
and is offered Friday at 2 p.m. or Saturday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., or noon. Registration is required and may be
completed online at www.butler.edu/admission/visits/scheduling.
Family Weekend T-shirts
A special edition Family Weekend 2013 T-shirt is available through the online event registration form. Visit
the Family Weekend website to see the design and for more information on pricing and sizes. Shirts must be
ordered in advance and can be picked up at the registration area on both Friday and Saturday.
Explore Indy
Looking for ideas of what else to do in Indy? Visit the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Bureau online
at www.visitindy.com.
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FAMILY WEEKEND 2013
Friday, Nov. 8, 2013
Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013
College of Pharmacy and Health
Sciences Annual White Coat Ceremony
J.I. Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium
Show with Telescope Viewing
Tailgating at hinkle
3 p.m. | Clowes Memorial Hall
7–9:30 p.m. | Holcomb Observatory
Join first-year professional pharmacy and physician
assistant students as they receive their first white coat
from a member of their profession. Remarks will be given
by Butler alumnus and State Senator Ron Grooms ’67
(District 46), who sponsored legislation in 2013 for both
the physician assistant and pharmacy professions.
The planetarium show begins at 7:30 p.m. Weather
permitting, the telescope viewing begins at 8:30 p.m. Cost
is $3 for adults and $2 for children and senior citizens;
children under 4 are free. Butler students are free with ID.
No reservation required.
Single care parking pass $8; RV/Camper $25. Limited
availability. First-come, first-served. Please note the
complete tailgating policy listed on page 7.
Family Weekend Registration
4–6 p.m. | Robertson Hall
Receive a schedule of the weekend’s events, pick up your
event tickets, and receive campus information while you
unwind from your trip to campus.
Women’s Basketball vs. Cleveland State
7 p.m. | Hinkle Fieldhouse
Cheer on our Bulldogs at the women’s home season
opener. Tickets can be purchased in advance through
Ticketmaster and will be available at the door for $7 for
adults and $4 for kids ages 3-12.
An Interactive Discussion for Business
Students and Parents
Men’s Soccer vs. Xavier
5–6 p.m. | Holcomb Building, first floor
It’s Senior Day as the Bulldogs face BIG EAST rival Xavier.
Tickets can be purchased in advance through Ticketmaster
and will be available at the door for $7 for adults and $4
for kids ages 3-12.
How to Maximize Your Four Years at Butler Through
Career Development: All business students participate
in the four-year, structured Professional and Career
Development Program with two internships and a career
mentor. Learn more about the program, including job
placement information. Hear from current students,
alumni, career mentors, and meet the dean. We are
exploring ways to involve the parents of COB students;
please join us and share your ideas and feedback. Beverages
and light snacks will be served.
Hillel Shabbat Service and Dinner
6 p.m. | Center for Faith and Vocation
4615 Sunset Ave.
Dinner is free and reservations are appreciated, but
not mandatory. Email Nonie Vonnegut-Gabovitch at
[email protected] if attending.
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7 p.m. | Butler Bowl
Family Boat Float Challenge
8–9:30 p.m. | HRC Gym and Pool
Does your family have what it takes to stay afloat?
Compete against other Butler families to build and sail
your own cardboard creation. Teams will have 45 minutes
to construct a boat from scratch using the supplies
provided. Students from Butler’s Engineering Dual Degree
Program will be on-hand to provide construction advice.
Each team will then attempt to sail their creation across
the HRC pool to compete for prizes. A minimum of one
person from each team must ride in the boat. Boats will
be judged on both length of journey and speed of sailing.
Cost to participate is $12 per family. Participants must be
a minimum of 13 years old and be able to swim. Parents/
guardians will be required to provide a signed waiver onsite for anyone under 18 years of age.
8 a.m. | Hinkle Fieldhouse Parking Lot
Family Weekend Registration
9–11:30 a.m. | Jordan Hall
Receive a schedule of the weekend’s events, pick up your
event tickets, and receive campus information. Warm
beverages will be available for families as they pick-up their
ticket packets.
Carillon Bell Concert and Open House
featuring University Carillonneur
William Engle
9–11 a.m. | Holcomb Gardens, Garden House
Visit with University Carillonneur William Engle to
learn more about this important instrument and its place
in Butler’s history. Request your favorite selections, or
try some “hands-on” instruction. For more information
contact William Engle at (317) 695-2926 or wengle@
butler.edu.
Behind the Scenes TOUR at Hinkle
Fieldhouse
Dance Clinic
9:30 a.m. | Hinkle Fieldhouse
9 a.m.–noon | Efroymson Family Gym, Hinkle
Fieldhouse
Go behind the scenes of this Butler treasure to see areas of
Hinkle many never get to see. Space is limited and advance
registration is required.
Members of the Butler Dance Team will hold a dance
clinic for kids in grades K-8. Participants will perform
during the half-time show of the Family Weekend men’s
basketball game. Participants receive a T-shirt, snacks,
and a game ticket and must arrive at the game 45 minutes
prior to tip-off in order to perform. Registration
for the clinic will be available in mid-September at
www.butler.edu/spirit.
High Ropes Course
(weather permitting)
9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Athletic Fields
Take the Holcomb Gardens foot bridge over the canal.
Continue straight until you see a gravel road on your
right. Walk down the gravel road to the high ropes
course.
Family members ages 12 and up can participate in a
unique, challenging experience 38 feet above the ground!
The High Ropes Course is designed to enhance selfconfidence, self-trust, and personal growth. Families
can arrive at any time between 9 a.m. and noon, but
space is limited. Due to the popularity of this event, it
is recommended that you arrive as early as possible. For
questions or more information, contact Erinn McCluney
at [email protected] or call (800) 368-6852, ext. 4472.
Parents/guardians must sign a special waiver on-site for
those participants under 18 years of age.
Meet the JCA Dean
9:30–11 a.m. | Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall
Jordan College of the Arts Dean Ronald Caltabiano will
be available to meet families and answer questions about
the college. Topics of discussion will include ArtsFest, the
Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts, JCA alumni survey
results, and much more. Refreshments will be available in
the lobby. All are welcome.
Family Drum Circle
9:30–10 a.m. and 10:30–11 a.m. | Clowes Memorial
Hall, Lawn
No experience necessary. Jump in any time; don’t worry if
you miss the beginning. Just grab an instrument and follow
the groove! In the event of inclement weather, the sessions
will be held in Lilly Hall, Room 328.
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Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013
Family College—The family college is
a chance for parents to get more
information on some areas of interest.
All classes are offered at the two times
listed below, so you can attend more
than one.
All sessions will be held in the Pharmacy Building.
Session I – 9:30–10:15 a.m.
Session II – 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Abs, Booty, and Cardio Fitness Class
10–11 a.m. | Health and Recreation Complex (HRC),
studio
It’s All Greek to Me
Is your student considering participating in Greek
formal recruitment in January? If so, you will want to
come hear about fraternities, sororities, and recruitment
from student representatives of the Interfraternity
Council and Panhellenic Association, along with Becky
Druetzler, director of Greek life.
Lil’ Sibs Scavenger Hunt presented by
Blue Key
Discovering Your Life Now That Your
Student is in College
As your student shares stories about courses, professors,
clubs, and social life at Butler, do you find yourself
remembering your own life at college or other
experiences you had after high school? Join the Butler
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Center for Faith and Vocation for a fun and interactive
session that helps you explore how your life is evolving
with a student away at college. The session will be a
great way to reflect, but also may help you learn how to
connect more deeply with your student’s experience as
you understand your own journey more fully.
Free class for students and their family members, ages 8
and older. Students must accompany their family and show
a student ID for admittance to the HRC. Non-members of
the HRC will be asked to sign a waiver to participate.
BU Be Well
Wellness is about more than cardio and broccoli.
Wellness has many dimensions and is an integral part
of student success. Through the “BU Be Well” model,
the Division of Student Affairs at Butler University
shares a comprehensive set of wellness goals for students
and identifies campus resources to support these goals.
Learn about the seven dimensions of wellness within
the “BU Be Well” model and how you can help your
student actively pursue overall wellness!
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Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013
Campus Without Borders
Butler offers many programs for students to study
abroad and experience different cultures. Learn more
about the world of opportunities available to Butler
students.
Internship and Career Planning 101
The Office for Internship and Career Services will
discuss the programs and assistance available to students
when searching for an internship or career opportunity.
It is never too early for your student to begin planning
for life after Butler. Learn more about the resources
available to help students transition to professional life.
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10–11:30 a.m. | Atherton Union, Room 326
Siblings 12 and under can embark on a scavenger hunt
across campus with their Butler student. They’ll have fun
learning about campus in their quest. Refreshments will be
provided. Cost to attend is $10 per sibling. Butler students
are free.
Butler Rowing Team Scrimmage
10 a.m.–noon | Eagle Creek Park
Come out to Eagle Creek Park to watch the Butler Rowing
Club race. You will have the chance to see what Butler has
accomplished throughout the semester and even be able to
participate! There will be an hour of racing. Then, parents
and spectators will be invited to learn the technique
of rowing. Visit the Family Weekend website for more
information and directions to Eagle Creek.
For a complete schedule
of Family Weekend events,
visit www.butler.edu/
familyweekend.
Clowes Memorial Hall Open House
10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Clowes Memorial Hall
Clowes Memorial Hall will be open on Saturday for
guests to visit. The lobby will feature the artwork of Butler
alumna Marianne Glick ’73 M.S. ’74 for guests to enjoy.
Open Rehearsals for The Nutcracker
10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Lilly Hall, all dance studios
Enjoy a preview of Butler Ballet’s annual holiday
performance.
J.I. Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium
Show with Telescope Viewing
7–9:30 p.m. | Holcomb Observatory
The planetarium show begins at 7:30 p.m. Weather
permitting, the telescope viewing begins at 8:30 p.m. Cost
is $3 for adults and $2 for children and senior citizens;
children under 4 are free. Butler students are free with ID.
No reservations required.
Butler Men’s Basketball vs. Lamar
University
Hatha Yoga Class
8 p.m. | Hinkle Fieldhouse
11 a.m.–noon | Health and Recreation Complex
(HRC), Wet Classroom
Don’t miss one of the first opportunities of the season
to see the men’s basketball team in action! Come cheer
on the Dawgs for their season opener at historic Hinkle
Fieldhouse. Youth tickets are available for ages 3-12. Please
note, your Butler student is admitted for free to sit in the
student section. Families wanting their Butler student to sit
with them in the stands need to purchase a ticket for their
student with their order. Discounted tickets are available at
the following levels:
Middle level sideline unpadded: $19 adult/$9 youth
Middle level baseline unpadded: $17 adult/$8 youth
Upper level: $14 adult/$7 youth
High Five: $10 adult/$6 youth
Free class for students and their family members, ages 8
and older. Students must accompany their family and show
a student ID for admittance to the HRC. Non-members of
the HRC will be asked to sign a waiver to participate.
Family Food Truck Lunch featuring
faculty and staff
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Norris Plaza
Area food trucks will be on campus as an added lunch
option for visiting families. Faculty and staff from each
academic college will be present to meet and mingle with
families too. Picnic seating will be available while you
enjoy some of Indy’s favorite mobile eateries. Check the
online schedule for more information.
Butler Football vs. Valparaiso
1 p.m. | Butler Bowl
Discounted tickets are available through Family Weekend
registration: $9 for adults (ages 13+) and $5 for kids (ages
3-12); $16 for chairback seats. Butler students free with
ID. No animals allowed in the Butler Bowl.
Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) Open
House
4–5 p.m. | 519 W. Hampton Dr.
Join us for an open house for families of students involved
in Butler CRU.
Dawg Pound Seating for Siblings
During the men’s basketball game, younger siblings are
invited to sit with their Butler sibling in the upper level
of the Dawg Pound. Siblings will not be permitted in the
lower level Dawg Pound section. Space is limited and will
be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. All siblings will
be required to have a game ticket for admittance to Hinkle
Fieldhouse.
Clowes Presents John Lithgow in
“Stories By Heart”
8 p.m. | Clowes Memorial Hall
In John Lithgow’s one-man theatrical memoir, “Stories By
Heart,” audiences will be captivated as this award-winning
actor invokes stories from his own memories, intertwining
them with stories from his childhood: P. G. Wodehouse’s
“Uncle Fred Flits By” and Ring Lardner’s “Haircut.” This
will be a unique evening about the power of storytelling
and the magic of theatre, as told by one of our greatest
actors. Tickets start at $40 and are available through
Ticketmaster.
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Greek Housing Unit Family Events
Other housing units may have added events, so be sure to check with your student.
delta tau delta Open House
Sigma Chi Meet & Greet
Saturday, Nov. 9, Noon
4340 Haughey Ave.
Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
665 W. Hampton Dr.
Join your son and his brothers for an afternoon cookout at
the Delta Tau Delta house. Enjoy lunch, meet members of
the fraternity, and tour the house. RSVP to Dylan Cozad
(Delta Tau Delta parent liaison) at [email protected] with
number of guests attending.
Sigma Chi invites parents and students alike to visit for
information on Greek life, chapter house tours, and an
introduction to the current brotherhood. Refreshments
will be provided. No RSVP needed.
Phi Kappa Psi Open House
Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
810 W. Hampton Dr.
Join the brothers of Phi Kappa Psi in welcoming family
and friends for food, drink, and house tours. This event
is open to both current member and prospective member
families. More information will be released this fall. We
hope to see you there.
Sigma Nu Open House
Fans will not be permitted to bring the following:
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Kegs
No animals allowed in athletic facilities.
UNIVERSITY
Roman Catholic Mass, All Visitors
Welcome
Family Weekend Choir Concert
10 a.m. | Atherton Union, Reilly Room
Admission is free; no ticket required.
3 p.m. | Atherton Union, Reilly Room
Panhellenic Association Sorority Open
Houses
1–3 p.m. | Various Sorority Houses
This time is open to any freshman or sophomore girl to
bring her parents to see the different sororities and what
each has to offer.
Learn more about Butler Greek Life, recruitment, and
more from a nationally recognized chapter on campus.
Optional house tours are from 3–4:30 p.m., and a Q&A
member panel will be at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome.
The tailgate lot will open at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. No overnight parking will be
permitted. No animals allowed. Each pass is good for one spot. Additional spots will be
sold at the game day rate. All vehicles must leave the lot by 5 p.m.
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Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013
Saturday, Nov. 9, 3–5 p.m.
4400 Haughey Ave.
butler university athletic
Department Tailgating Policy
Glass bottles
Staked tents
SCHEDULE
Online Registration is Now Open!
Visit www.butler.edu/familyweekend to make your reservations today. Please note that
some activities have limited capacity, and reservations are accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis. The registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. Contact the Office
of Alumni and Parent Programs with any questions at (800) 368-6852, ext. 9946, or
[email protected].
Refunds will only be given for cancellations made before the registration deadline (Oct.
24, 2013). No refunds will be made after the registration deadline. Refunds will not be
available for registrants who choose not to attend an event.
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33. Jordan College Annex
34. Jordan Hall
35. Kappa Alpha Theta
36. Kappa Kappa Gamma
37. Lambda Chi Alpha
38. Lilly Hall
39. Norris Plaza
40. North Mall
41. Pharmacy and Health
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42. Phi Delta Theta
43. Phi Kappa Psi
44. Pi Beta Phi
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46. Residential College
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47. Robertson Hall
48. Ross Residence Hall
49. Schwitzer Residence Hall
50. Sigma Chi
51. Sigma Nu
52. South Mall
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53. Tennis Courts
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Marten House (1801 W. 86th Street)
(800) 736-5634
Nestle Inn (637 N. East Street—Downtown)
(317) 610-5200
Radisson IND-Airport (2500 S. High School Rd.)
(317) 244-3361
Sheraton Indianapolis (Keystone at the Crossing)
(800) 325-3535
[email protected]
Staybridge Suites (9780 Crosspoint Blvd.)
(800) HOLIDAY
(317) 577-9500
Suburban Extended Stay
(317) 598-1914
Wingate by Wyndham Northwest
(317) 275-7000
$79/$99
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Brick Street Inn (Zionsville)
(317) 873-1900
(855) 873-1900 Toll Free
Candlewood Suites (Northeast/Castleton)
(317) 595-9292
(888) CANDLEWOOD
Candlewood Suites (Northwest)
(317) 298-8000
(888) CANDLEWOOD
Canterbury Hotel (rate good through Dec. 31, 2013) (317) 634-3000
Clarion Inn & Suites Northwest
(317) 298-3700
(877) 424-6423
Conrad Hotel
(317) 713-5000
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Carmel
(317) 571-1110
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Castleton
(317) 576-9559
Crowne Plaza Hotel (Downtown)
(317) 631-2221
Ask for J.J. DeBrosse ’96
Doubletree Suites Indianapolis/Carmel
(317) 844-7994
Drury Inn Indianapolis (Michigan Road)
(317) 876-9777
Drury Inn Northeast (Shadeland Avenue)
(317) 849-8900
Hampton Inn Carmel
(317) 843-1100
Hampton Inn Northwest
(317) 290-6000
Hilton Garden Inn Carmel
(317) 581-9400
Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Airport
(317) 856-9100
Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown
(317) 955-9700
Hilton Downtown
(317) 822-5913 Ask for Eric Roberts
[email protected]
Holiday Inn Express—Downtown City Centre
(317) 822-6400
Holiday Inn Express—Northwest
(317) 290-1212
Holiday Inn Indianapolis/Carmel
(317) 574-4616
Hyatt Place Indianapolis Keystone (317) 843-0064
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
(317) 822-3500
Marriott North
(317) 705-0000
Marriott TownePlace Suites at Keystone Crossing
(317) 255-3700
Boule
Special rates are available at the following hotels, subject to availability. Most hotels require that reservations be made one
month in advance. When you call to make reservations, please identify yourself as a member of the Butler family and ask
for the Butler rate. If you have problems receiving this rate using the 800 number, please call the hotel directly.
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BUTLER UNIVERSITY FAMILY WEEKEND 2013 HOTEL INFORMATION
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
www.butler.edu/familyweekend
Office of Alumni and Parent Programs
4600 Sunset Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46208-3485
17215