As part of our We Are Phi Delt campaign, we asked chapters to give us an insight into what it’s like to be a Phi Delta Theta on their college campus. We understand that no chapter experience is the same, and therefore we should share the unique aspects of our schools, cities, and brotherhood!
Chapters can complete this form for custom We Are Phi Delt logos and an opportunity to be featured online.
We Are Indiana Gamma at Butler University
University location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Number of undergraduates on campus: 5,095
Chapter size: 82 members
Year founded: 1859 (Phi Delta Theta’s twelfth chapter)
Number of initiated members: 2,219
School mascot: bulldog
School colors: blue and white
Number of Greek organizations on campus: fourteen Greek organizations (seven Panhellenic sororities, seven IFC chapters, and one NPHC chapter)
Favorite school traditions: Homecoming Chariot Races, an annual tradition hosted by Sigma Chi. On the day of homecoming, members of Butler fraternities compete in a chariot race down Hampton Drive
Favorite chapter traditions: flag football league, executive board retreat, Phikea retreat, euchre, philanthropy week
Favorite restaurant near campus: Biscuits
Famous alumni from your chapter:
George Thomas, Vice President of General Motors
Martin Morrison, Former Representative for Indiana’s 9th District 1909 to 1915
Jack Krebs, Butler Athletic Hall of Fame
John Fogg, Mayor of Pensacola Florida
Jerome Steiner, NBA Guard – Indianapolis Kautskys 1946-47
Fun facts about your school: we have the cutest mascot in the country, Butler Blue IV. The owner and handler for Butler Blue IV is Evan Krauss, ’16 and they were recently featured on Netflix’s Dogs series. Butler is also recognized for its outstanding basketball players
Fun facts about the city where your school is located: Indy is the basketball capital of the world
Top three things a visitor should do: go to a game at Hinkle Fieldhouse, check out the new business building, and take a walk through Holcomb Gardens
