Stories ByTrinidy Charles ’23

2021 alumna Haley Phemister graduated from a Butler student to staff. Now an Event Coordinator for the Butler Arts and Events Center, she works on small to large-scale University events, such as Homecoming.

Assistant Professor Karina Hamamouche says being a Faculty-In-Residence (FIR) has allowed her to invest in campus life fully. As a FIR, she encourages community connections and is a resource, making the transition to college more manageable.

Professor Catherine Hagerman Pangan remembers receiving the news that she was selected to be a Faculty-in-Residence (FIR). She is grateful to be a part of her student’s growth inside and outside the classroom.

Faculty-In-Residence (FIR) are full-time Butler faculty members who live on campus. Assistant Professor Oscar Beltran Perez says the program is another way Butler makes campus feel like home.

As an Admission and Recruitment intern at Lift Academy, senior Kaitlyn Luke explores the aviation industry, encouraging students to be open-minded and ready to learn.

From brainstorming, creating, and distributing social content across platforms, senior Kailey Murphy learns more about brand strategy as a Corporate Communications and Marketing intern at Republic Airways.

2023 alumna Emily MacDonald was already observing and planning lessons during her first semester in the College of Education. At Butler, she learned the importance of leaning on her colleagues, mentors, and professors.

2023 alumna Madison Pines says the College of Education taught her the importance of flexibility in the classroom. Now an International English Teacher in Israel, she applies what she learned at Butler to adjust to her students’ needs.