Butler University - Carillon / Drift Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

Page 8 text:

SPLIT PERSONALITY . . . Originally the Christian Theological Seminary, Robertson Hall is now a chapel, a women ' s dormitory and the home of the Radio and T.V. Department. FALL CELEBRATION . . . Fallen leaves decorate Holcomb pond on a peaceful autumn day. REFLECTING POOL . . . Overlooking a small pond, the Holcomb Carillon has chimed the hours since 1959. 4 cam-pus and build-ings

Page 7 text:

student personalities express meaning of Butler On the morning of September 8, 3985 students awoke from dreams of summer sunshine to begin the fall semester at But- ler University. To a casual observer, the crowds moving across campus all looked alike, but each person was different, and if asked to describe himself, each could use a variety of adjectives. From pharma- cy major to SA representative, from so- rority member to football player, each Butlerite could use a different word to de- fine his personality. Yet every student dragging his feet to class had an obvious similarity. They could all say, I go to But- ler. If Butler was a factor in defining every student, every student was an integral part of Butler ' s definition. Their interests and endeavors overlapped and inter- twined, giving the school its own person- ality. Classes, student activities, sports and housing units made the university a living, breathing place, instead of just a collection of buildings. Students defined themselves through their classes and activities, and these elements defined Butler University. FRISBEE FUN ... A warm fall day is perfect for playing or just relaxing in Holcomb Gardens. CAPTAIN BUTLER? ... As part of a football half- time show, a super hero demonstrates his strength. WINTER WONDERLAND . . . What else is there to do when school ' s cancelled? Northside Indianapolis residents find Butler Hill an ideal place to sled. o-pen-ing 3

Page 9 text:

Campus by campus, Butler redefined Butler University has never been includ- ed in Ripley ' s Believe It Or Not or been mentioned on That ' s Incredible!, but a Fun Facts About Butler book might hold some surprises for the 3985 students walking across campus each day. •When Butler opened on November 1, 1855, it was called North Western Chris- tian University. One hundred and seven- teen students paid $30 a year to attend the school. ' North Western Christian University was the first coeducational college in Indiana, and third in the nation. ' The campus consisted of 25 wooded acres at what is now 13th Street and Col- lege Avenue. ' For many years, Butler ' s female gradu- ates received a Mistress of Arts or a Mis- tress of Science degree because it was considered indelicate to call a woman a bachelor. ' Phi Delta Theta was established at But- ler in 1859, making it the university ' s first fraternity. ' In the fall of 1875, the school moved to a 26-acre campus in Irvington, on the east side of Indianapolis. The following year, North Western Christian University was renamed to honor Ovid Butler, a man who had been instrumental in founding the school. ' In 1928, Butler University moved for the second time, to 250 acres on the north- west side of the city. The campus had a fieldhouse, a stadium, and a classroom building called the Arthur Jordan Memori- al Hall. ' The 18 major buildings on campus have been valued at more than $77 million. ' Butler students come from 40 states and 23 foreign countries. Although students weren ' t always aware of Butler ' s history, and didn ' t al- ways notice the buildings that comprised the campus, they were, however, aware of the university ' s final definition. WAY WE WERE . . Butler ' s former Irvington campus is represented by a model In the Lilly Li- brary. GOLDEN GALLAHUE . . . Gallahue Science Hall ' s central hall glows brightly in the twilight. PIGEON PARADISE . . . Silhoueted against the evening sky, Jordan Hall provides a home sweef home for a flock of pigeons. cam-pus and build-ings 5