One hundred and sixty years ago, Butler University was founded on the principles of diversity, equality, innovation, and access. Those characteristics are still vital today as we seek to recapture and reclaim the values of Ovid Butler.
Join us the week of February 1-7 as we celebrate Ovid Butler’s legacy with these Founder’s Week events:
Sunday, February 1
Honor a Butler Hero Fund Drive
Make a donation to the Butler Fund in honor of a member of staff, faculty or student body who exemplifies Ovid Butler’s belief in diversity, equality and inclusivity.
Suggested pledge: $18.55
Monday, February 2
Founder’s Week Kick-Off
3:00 p.m., Irwin Library Collaborative Space
Welcome by Provost Kate Morris and President Jim Danko
Photo unveiling ceremony at 3:30 p.m.
Coffee, tea, cookies provided
Founder’s Week Keynote Speaker
Dr. Leslie Nardo-Ashburn, Associate Professor of Psychology, IUPUI
4:00 p.m., Irwin Library Collaborative Space
February 3
Butler vs. St. John’s men’s basketball game
7 p.m., Hinkle Fieldhouse
Founder’s Day giveaways at the game
February 4
ACLU First Wednesday Panel Discussion (BCR Event)
“What Would Ovid Butler Do: Today’s Movement for Better Policing and Racial Justice”
11:30 a.m. Lunch and check in Robertson Hall
Noon event in Robertson Hall or Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall
Moderator: Erica Smith, Columnist, Indianapolis Star
Panelists:
Kelly R. Eskew, ACLU of Indiana staff attorney
Benjamin Hunter, Public Safety Director, Butler University (former IPD officer and current member of the Indianapolis City-County Council)
Regina Marsh, Executive Director, Forest Manor Multi-Service Center
Monica Solinas-Saunders, Assistant Professor of Public Affairs, IU Northwest
Indianapolis Illustrator Michele Wood book signing
4:00-6:00 p.m., Irwin Library Collaborative
Chasing Freedom: The Life Journeys of Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony by Nikki Grimes
Movie: “Dear White People!” (R.E.A.C.H./SGA event)
6:00 p.m., Efroymson Diversity Center in Atherton Union lower level
Discussion will follow with Professor Terri Jett from the Political Science Department
February 5
Founder’s Grant Winners Presentations and Honor a Butler Hero
Noon, Starbucks
What Would Ovid Butler Do? Game, Demia Butler, poster presentations
Pizza will be served
Comedian Mo Amer (R.E.A.C.H./SGA event)
5:30 p.m., Reilly Room
Palestinian-American standup comedian whose work promotes understanding of differences.
Free food available
February 6
Butler vs. DePaul women’s basketball game
11:30 a.m., Hinkle Fieldhouse
Food Truck Friday
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Hinkle Fieldhouse parking lot
Pride Party (R.E.A.C.H./SGA event)
5:30 p.m., Efroymson Diversity Center
February 7
Butler vs. DePaul men’s basketball game
3:30 p.m., Hinkle Fieldhouse
Founder’s Day giveaways at the game
Events starting February 2 and going all week:
Irwin Library
Founder’s Week exhibit showcases history of Butler University.
Interactive Race Kiosk: we are all part of the human race.
Cut-outs of Ovid Butler and his daughter, Demia Butler- tweet a photo!
Why Founder’s Day? Video
Showcases why we celebrate Founder’s Day.
Founder’s Week Twitter Contest
Question of the Day: Tweet your answer to #standwithovid
(A Starbucks gift card will be given to two randomly selected winners each day, chosen from all appropriate responses.)
Founder’s Week Challenge Card
Participate in key events and activities and get your challenge card stamped. Pick one up at the library.
(Two iPad minis will be raffled to one student and one faculty/staff member randomly selected from those with five stamps or more on their cards by the end of February 6.)
Media contact:
Marc Allan
mallan@butler.edu
317-940-9822