Student Handbook - Butler University

A wide range of programs dealing with spirituality and pursuing a life of purpose is also offered through
the Center for Faith and Vocation. The center helps students consider how their perspectives on religion and
spirituality affect what they want to do with their lives through one-on-one advising, small group discussions,
internships with faith-based organizations and seminars. Butler honors the diverse religious and
spiritual commitments of students, faculty and staff and encourages distinct faith expression and interfaith
understanding.
Space and Event Reservation
Atherton Union has a limited number of rooms for conferences, meetings and student organization
events. Student organizations requesting meeting space on campus must fill out a reservation form (blue
form). This form must be signed by a member of the PuLSE staff, a member of Greek Life and Orientation
Programs (if applicable) and then turned in at the Office of Conferences and Special Events in Jordan Hall,
Room (JH 18). Rooms will be reserved based on availability. Forms can be found in the PuLSE office or at
http://www.butler.edu/about/conferences-special-events/general-information. Please note some requests may
be denied based on the organization’s standing with the University or the type of activity proposed.
Reservations for the tables located on either side of the Atherton Union Marketplace Cafeteria, and inside
of Starbucks may be made with the PuLSE office. Because space is limited, tables may be reserved for two
days in a row and up to three days in a week. The table located in Residential College (ResCo) is reserved at
the ResCo front desk. Groups must use the reservation form to reserve tables on Starbucks patio.
In most cases, classes and most external groups (with the exception of employers and vendors) may contact
Conferences and Special Events directly. Classes and external groups interested in reserving tables within
Atherton Union and Starbucks must contact the PuLSE office. Verification from faculty members may be
requested for class reservations.
To accommodate any special set-up needs such as requests for tents, barricades or audiovisual equipment,
students should initiate the space reservation process with the PuLSE office at least 30 days prior to the
event. Events that require roadblocks must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the date of the event. If a
scheduled event requiring the attendance of police officers is canceled, Conferences and Special Events and
BUPD must be notified at least seven business days in advance, or payment for the services of the officers
will still be required. Organizations sponsoring any events are responsible for maintaining University rules
and regulations. Those groups who hold events on campus without permission may face disciplinary action.
Only recognized student organizations may schedule events.
If an event will go past 11 p.m., please refer to the “Late Night” policy form which can be obtained from
the PuLSE office, Greek Life office or Conferences and Special Events Office.
Starbucks Café
Starbucks Café is located next to the bookstore in Atherton Union. Starbucks is the perfect meeting place
for studying, socializing and enjoying coffeehouse entertainment.
Student Affairs
Butler University is genuinely concerned about the overall quality of life of its students. The administrative
responsibility for the supervision of the co-curricular life of the University community rests with the
vice president for student affairs and his staff. Furthermore, the vice president for student affairs and members
of the student affairs staff are committed to preserving and protecting the human dignity of all individuals
and groups. They do not discriminate against any individual student or student group on the basis
of age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national origin or any other legally protected category.
The Division of Student Affairs is composed of various offices and support areas throughout the campus
as follows: residence life, dining services, health services, counseling and consultation services, health educa-
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