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MEET THE MOORES High school sweethearts. Proud Bulldogs. And thoughtful donors who are making a lasting impact on future generations of Butler students with a planned gift.

It’s often said that college is a time to “find” oneself. But when Janeen and Barrett Moore arrived at Butler in the 1990s, they had already found something pretty special: each other.

They first met while in high school in Normal, Illinois. It was a storybook beginning, but the plot thickened when it came time to choose colleges.

Janeen was leaning toward Butler where her father, Larry Golomb, was an alumnus. She had visited campus several times, and she loved its serene beauty. As an aspiring business major, she also liked that it was in the heart of Indianapolis, home to global companies like Eli Lilly and Anthem. It didn’t take long for her to make her decision.

Meanwhile, Barrett chose a small liberal arts school closer to home. But shortly into his freshman year, he began to realize that Butler was a better fit for his dental school aspirations. His sophomore year, he also became a Bulldog.

Reunited in Indianapolis, Barrett and Janeen’s relationship flourished. So did their academic careers. Janeen graduated and landed a job in Chicago; Barrett went on to the University of Illinois at Chicago for dental school, where he graduated with Honors. “Barrett worked hard to get into dental school,” Janeen said. “But he often says that his relationships with his professors at Butler gave him a big boost.”

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‘Butler is a big part of who we are.’

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Butler set Janeen and Barrett up for success in ways they never could have foreseen. Much of it was due to the relationships they built on campus. They were active in Greek life, which sparked many lifelong friendships. And they forged a deeply special bond with faculty member Duane Leatherman and his wife, Linnea.

Duane was Butler’s faculty-in-residence, and he taught one of Janeen’s math courses. But it was his and his wife’s mentorship and guidance outside the classroom that made the biggest impact on Janeen and Barrett. “They introduced us to experiences our families couldn’t when we were younger,” Janeen said. “Thanks to them and to Butler, we can now give those experiences to our kids.”

Janeen and Barrett’s decision to move to Charlotte, North Carolina, was also the result of a Butler connection. After attending the wedding of friends and fellow alumni Megan Ryan Bracciante ('98) and Matthew Bracciante ('97), they fell in love with the city. Today, Barrett runs a successful dental practice in Charlotte, while Janeen splits her time between volunteer efforts and raising their two children, Bryce and Saige.

ALTHOUGH THEY LIVE FAR AWAY, THE MOORES MAINTAIN CLOSE TIES TO BUTLER.

“Butler is a big part of who we are,” she said. “A big piece of our heart is in Indy.” In fact, one of Janeen’s favorite volunteer activities is writing letters to high school seniors who’ve been accepted to Butler. She shares with them what she learned firsthand: Going to Butler is a transformative opportunity.

‘going to butler was One of the Top five EXPERIENCES in MY LIFE’

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Many people don’t think about estate planning in their 40s. But Barrett and Janeen are planners by nature. They established their estate plan more than a decade ago, and they revisit it every few years. “It’s well worth the peace of mind,” Janeen said. More importantly, it gave her and Barrett the chance to think deeply about the kind of impact they want to make on the world. It didn’t take long for them to agree that Butler should be a part of it.

Barrett and Janeen worked closely with Michael Eikenberry— Executive Director, Major Gifts & Planned Giving at Butler—to establish their planned gift. It was tailored not only to protect their financial interests, but also to maximize their impact on the lives of future Butler students.

“It’s a powerful way to give back to a place that gave us so much,” Janeen said. “I am not sure we would be where we are without Butler.”

“It’s a powerful way to give back to a place that gave us so much.”

“Going to Butler was one of the top five experiences in my life,” Janeen continued. “Barrett and I want to help others down the road have a similar experience.” Why? To put it simply, it’s The Butler Way. “We received scholarships and grants thanks to people who gave before us. We are so grateful for our time there, and we want to give back, too.”

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Mike Eikenberry ‘95 | Executive Director, Major Gifts & Planned Giving | Butler University | (p)317-940-8940 | meikenbe@butler.edu

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