2014–2015 Parent Guide Compliments of the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs Butler University Parent Council 2014–2015 Parent Guide 2014–2015
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BUTLER UNIVERSITY 2014–2015 PARENT GUIDE Compliments of the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs BUTLER UNIVERSITY PARENT COUNCil 2014–2015 Parent Guide 2014–2015 THE PARENT ASSOCIATION The Parent Council is a liaison body between parents, students, and the University. The Council is comprised of parents representing each of the four undergraduate class Parents of current Butler students are automatically members of the Parent Association. As levels. The group “proudly serves as a positive ambassador for promoting Butler University a member, you will receive communications relevant to campus and be invited to attend Butler through communications, evaluations, and recruitment.” For more information, visit events in your area. If you have any questions throughout the year, feel free to call the Office of www.butler.edu/parentcouncil. Members of the Parent Council are available to assist you Alumni and Parent Programs at 800-368-6852, ext. 9946, or email [email protected]. and your student with any questions you may have. Feel free to contact any of these parents or the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs with questions or concerns. PARENT GIVING Parent support plays a large role in maintaining and improving Butler’s outstanding BUTLER UNIVERSITY PARENT COUNCil 2014–2015 liberal arts education. When you make a gift to the Parent Fund at Butler University you are providing financial resources that support academic excellence and improve student services Scott Babbitt Pamela Becker Dean and facilities. From enhancing technology or residence halls, to faculty and staff development, Westfield, Indiana Buffalo Grove, Illinois your gift will positively impact your child’s experience. [email protected] [email protected] Every gift to the Parent Fund, of any amount, is a critical investment in the services and Brittany Babbitt ’14 Michael Dean ’16 Paul Babbitt ’16 programs that your Butler student uses every day. For some—maybe even a friend, roommate, Timothy and Kara Dyke or classmate of your child—it supports moments that change lives. Myles and Christine Beresford Indianapolis, Indiana If you would like more information, please contact the Office of Annual Giving at Cincinnati, Ohio [email protected] 800-368-6852, ext. 9469. [email protected] Alyssa Dyke ’16 Myles Beresford ’17 Richard and Susan Elder ’83 Jayne Bernier and Scott Morano Avon, Ohio Head of the Harbor, New York [email protected] [email protected] Catherine Elder ’16 Danielle Morano ’13 Chris Morano ’15 Kevin and Lisa Frye Middletown, Ohio Carol Biolsi [email protected] Evanston, Illinois Madison Armbruster ’17 [email protected] Lauren Biolsi ’17 Craig and Anne Fuson Bloomington, Indiana Cathy Boicken [email protected] Bourbonnais, Illinois Daniel Fuson ’16 [email protected] Anna Boicken ’17 Mark ’85 and Kris Gould Fishers, Indiana Paul and Lise Bozych [email protected] Glen Ellyn, Illinois Julia Gould ’15 [email protected] [email protected] Gregg and Sally Heineman Ben Bozych ’15 Hawthorn Woods, Illinois [email protected] Joe and Joni Broton Nicole Heineman ’15 Carmel, Indiana [email protected] Kylie Broton ’16 2 BUTLER UNIVERSITY PARENT GUIDE 3 BUTLER UNIVERSITY PARENT COUNCil 2014–2015 CONTINUED TABLE OF CONTENTS Stuart and Janet Hersh Grant and Lisa Oepkes Wilmette, Illinois Carlsbad, California [email protected] [email protected] Welcome from the President .........................................................................................7 Eleanor (Ellie) Hersh ’16 [email protected] Daniel Oepkes ’16 Butler University: Ahead of its Time in Higher Education ...........................................8 Kevin and Lu Hesler Indianapolis, Indiana Jana Pehler Academics ...................................................................................................................11 [email protected] Indianapolis, Indiana Core Curriculum ..............................................................................................................12 [email protected] [email protected] Academic Advising ...........................................................................................................13 Lauren Hesler ’17 Gavin Pehler ’17 Exploratory Studies Program ............................................................................................14 Learning Resource Center ................................................................................................14 Mark Howell Daniel Peterson Student Disability Services ...............................................................................................16 Centerville, Indiana Chicago, Illinois Center for High Achievement and Scholarly Engagement ................................................16 [email protected] [email protected] Academic Standing/Early Term Grade Reports .................................................................18 Chandler Howell ’17 Ana Peterson ’15 Dean’s List ........................................................................................................................19 Butler University Libraries ................................................................................................19 Deborah Kieckhafer Bruce and Kim Phillips Internship and Career Services .........................................................................................20 Wheaton, Illinois Carmel, Indiana Center for Citizenship and Community ...........................................................................20 [email protected] [email protected] Center for Faith and Vocation ..........................................................................................21 Joe Kieckhafer ’15 Nick Phillips ’15 Programs for Overseas Study ............................................................................................21 John Kocher Steve and Molly Rauh Campus Map ..............................................................................................................24 Winamac, Indiana Harrods Creek, Kentucky [email protected] [email protected] Student Affairs ............................................................................................................26 Will Kocher ’15 Anna Rauh ’17 Residence Life ..................................................................................................................27 University Dining Services ...............................................................................................28 Toni Mattingly Jason and Donna Sauey Health and Recreational Complex ....................................................................................28 Zionsville, Indiana Chagrin Falls, Ohio Recreation Department ....................................................................................................29 [email protected] [email protected] Health Services .................................................................................................................30 Bret Mattingly ’15 Austin Sauey ’15 Counseling and Consultation Services ..............................................................................31 Mark Mattingly ’15 Frank and Laurie Wilson Health Education and Outreach Programs .......................................................................32 Dino ’85 and Becky ’88 Merlina Pendleton, Indiana Programs for Leadership and Service Education (PuLSE) .................................................32 Carmel, Indiana [email protected] Efroymson Diversity Center .............................................................................................32 [email protected] Austin Wilson ’15 Diversity Programs ...........................................................................................................33 Nick Merlina ’17 International Student Services ..........................................................................................33 Louis and Stella Zeheralis Greek Life ........................................................................................................................34 Jacqueline Mewborn ’88 Dyer, Indiana University Bands and Spirit Programs ..............................................................................35 Carmel, Indiana [email protected] Butler Blue III (Trip) ........................................................................................................35 [email protected] Lynn Zeheralis ’15 Joseph Mewborn ’17 Campus Life ...............................................................................................................36 Jordan College of the Arts Performances ...........................................................................36 Patricia Oberst Clowes Memorial Hall .....................................................................................................37 Louisville, Kentucky [email protected] Garrett Oberst ’16 Make sure that you receive the most up-to-date parent information by submitting your contact information to the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs. Update your information online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/parentinformation or call 800-368-6852, ext. 9946. You will receive the monthly Parent NewsFlash email and mailed communications throughout the year. 4 BUTLER UNIVERSITY PARENT GUIDE 5 Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting Writers Series ........................................................................39 BEING PART OF THE The Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series ...............................................39