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A Life Abroad

Andrew Mentock

A decade ago, Laura Anderson ’15 gave little thought to life outside the United States, let alone how to launch a thriving career abroad. 

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A Taste for Travel

Katie Grieze

When Anne Wilson and Mike Samide led a group of 31 Butler community members on a trip to Europe this past summer, it was about more than just tourism. By focusing on food—as well as the science, cultures, and history behind it—the Chemistry professors aimed to reconnect participants with the classroom experience.

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New Places, New Skills

jennifer gunnels

As an educator responsible for preparing future health providers, Kent VanTyle ’67 wanted to be sure Butler students were being adequately prepared to provide Spanish-speaking patients with the best care possible.

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Leadership Abroad

jennifer gunnels

In 2008–2009, Butler offered four faculty-led study abroad programs; this year 32 faculty-led programs are in the works. For those faculty who have a front-row seat to the experiences students are having abroad, the impact is more personal than rankings could ever demonstrate.

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Broad Horizons

rachel stotts

Jill McKinney MS ’11, Butler’s Director of Global Engagement, shares how the study abroad program has grown in recent years and the significant impact on and benefits to students who study abroad as part of their undergraduate education. 

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It’s All About Success

Chloe Starleaf ’14

Gary Beaulieu, Director of CaPS, joined Butler from Indiana State University 19 years ago and has played a crucial role in helping students discover their passions and, subsequently, how those passions translate into internship and career opportunities. 

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Finding Authenticity

Katie Palmer Wharton '14

Maddie Silverstein ’13 has always enjoyed the opportunity to create her own path, but never would have guessed that her search for an extra internship would place her in the realm of search engine optimization (SEO), content strategy, brand storytelling, and, ultimately, the pursuit of stand-up comedy. 

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Navigating Unexpected Paths

Dana Lee ’19

Abbas Rizvi ’12 credits an internship experience for altering the trajectory of his career—placing him on a path completely different than the one he started on.

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Intern as the Teacher

Katie Grieze

When Greg Jung MBA ’98 and his colleagues work with interns, they always aim to provide meaningful learning moments. Students don’t just check off tasks—they own initiatives, collaborate on projects, then give presentations about how the experience has influenced them. 

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Getting Involved

Hailey Radakovitz ’21

Experiential learning opportunities have long been emphasized for Butler students. And Todd Bolster ’05 immediately recognized that value. 

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Capturing the Essence

Mark Apple

As part of Butler’s preparation for a February 2023 visit from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the University conducted a review of its mission statement.

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Blue’s Views

Butler Blue IV

If you think being the Butler Bulldog is a lot of work, try being tasked with keeping up with me.