Department of Biological Sciences
Internship opportunities for Biology Majors ~ View Volunteer
Information
Many majors seek internship experiences to further their
education and in preparation for their chosen career. We are asking
for your help to identify companies, professional individuals,
and/or laboratories willing to utilize one or more Butler students
as interns. Contact: Dr. Shelley Etnier, (317) 940-9748, setnier@butler.edu.
Participation in departmental seminar series ~ View Volunteer
Information
Each year the Department of Biological Sciences sponsors a
seminar series for the Butler community that features individuals
working with the science arena. We are asking for your help to
identify volunteers who would be willing to give a presentation.
Contact: Dr. Rebecca Dolan, (317) 940-9413, rdolan@butler.edu.
Participation in activities sponsored by the Center for Urban
Ecology at Butler (CUEB) ~ View Volunteer Information
The CUEB is dedicated to creating "citizen scientists" by
engaging Butler and community members in the process of scientific
discovery and educational outreach as it pertains to the urban
ecosystem. The CUEB sponsors many events in which individuals can
become involved such as a White River clean-up program and a
program to monitor the migratory patterns of monarch butterflies.
The CUEB also works with partners within the greater Indianapolis
community to learn about the urban ecosystem and address current
ecological issues. We are asking for your participation in CUEB
sponsored events and your help to identify potential community
partners with whom meaningful work can be done to better our
understanding of the urban ecosystem. Contact: Academic Program
Coordinator for the CUEB, Marjorie Hennessy, (317) 940-6505, mhenness@butler.edu.
Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering
First Monday Lunches ~ View Volunteer Information
Come eat pizza with our students and share your stories about
life in the "real world". If you work for a company looking for
interns, all the better. Can't make a first Monday? We can be
flexible.
Guest Lecture ~ View Volunteer Information
Come visit a class and share your expertise on a relevant
topic.
Shadow/Tours ~ View Volunteer Information
If you work locally, invite students to shadow you, or host a
small group for a tour of where you work.
Mentoring ~ View Volunteer Information
If you want to help a student by sharing your wisdom, we can
pair you up as an alumni mentor. If you have other ideas, we're all
ears, so to speak. Contact for all the above: Dr. Jon Sorenson,
(317) 940-9765, jsorenso@butler.edu.
Department of English
Tutoring ~ View Volunteer Information
From time to time, the Writers' Studio identifies students, both
developmental and English as a Second Language (ESL) writers, who
would benefit from additional tutoring in academic writing beyond
the scope of the Peer Tutoring Program. Please contact the
director, Susan Sutherlin, during Butler's spring or fall term for
more information.
Contact: Susan Sutherlin, (317) 940-9802, ssutherl@butler.edu
Writers' Series ~ View Volunteer Information
The opportunity to escort visiting writers, or
writers-in-residence, go for a meal, etc.
Contact: Nonie Vonnegut Gabovitch. (317) 940- 9861, nvonnegu@butler.edu
Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science
Mentoring, Guest Speakers and Internship
Opportunities ~ View Volunteer Information
For information on Mentoring Actuarial Science or Math Majors,
being a guest speaker or providing internship opportunities.
Contact Teri Amberger, (317) 940-9521, tamberge@butler.edu
Department of Modern Languages, Literature and Cultures
Tutoring ~ View Volunteer Information
Tutor language students in Chinese, French, German, Italian or
Spanish. For all volunteer opportunities
contact: Dr. Terri Carney, (317) 940-8438, tcarney@butler.edu
Department of Psychology
Guest speaker ~ View Volunteer Information
Alums may give lectures or presentations in psychology courses
relevant to the alum's area of expertise.
Contact: Carol Montgomery (317) 940-9266, cmontgom@butler.edu
Alumni panelist ~ View Volunteer Information
Alums may participate in a panel discussion in the Careers in
Psychology course.
Contact: Carol Montgomery, (317) 940-926, cmontgom@butler.edu
Department of Sociology
Mentors for SSA/Alpha Kappa Delta and Sociology Majors ~ View Volunteer
Information
Volunteer as a mentor to work with the Student Sociology
Association, Alpha Kappa Delta, small student groups, or an
individual student. Time required to mentor would be based on
levels of interest and your availability. Mentoring may be as
simple as communication via email if logistics don't allow for
campus visits.
Contact: Dr. Katherine B. Novak, (317) 940-6176, kbnovak@butler.edu
Speaker Participation ~ View Volunteer Information
Share your experiences and expertise with current majors.
Volunteer to participate in a career or graduate school panel or to
be a guest speaker at an event or in class.
Contact: Dr. Katherine B. Novak, (317) 940-6176, kbnovak@butler.edu
Internship Opportunities ~ View Volunteer Information
Every student majoring in the sociology department completes an
internship prior to graduation. We are asking for your help in
identifying criminal justice, social work, human services and other
sociology-related organizations that would be willing to utilize
one or more Sociology Department students as interns.
Contact: Dr. Kenneth Colburn, 317) 940-9767, kcolburn@butler.edu
Recruiting Letters to Prospective Undergraduate Students ~ View Volunteer
Information
Sociology undergraduate student prospects need to be courted so
that they feel wanted here at Butler University. We are asking for
you to author a recruiting form letter that includes your input on
why Butler University is a great place to major in Sociology and
highlights the features of our Sociology Program that make it
unique.
Contact: Dr. Katherine B. Novak, (317) 940-6176, kbnovak@butler.edu