Incoming Student Summer Webinar Series

Campus Beyond the Classroom: A Conversation About Involvement Opportunities

Whether it’s on campus or out in the greater Indianapolis community, students have many opportunities to cultivate leadership skills, build meaningful connections, and broaden their understanding. Whether that’s through a student organization, campus traditions, or service experience, students will quickly learn the benefits of getting involved. Come learn about how you can make the most of your time at Butler and find a sense of “place” outside of the classroom!

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Jesse Neader, Director of Student Activities
Jenna Spini, Assistant Director of Student Activities

Calling All Commuters

Join Butler University staff and current commuter students to hear how to make the most of commuting on campus. Learn about campus resources, ways to get involved, and how to navigate campus once you become a Bulldog this fall.

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Caroline Huck-Watson, Executive Director of Student Involvement and Leadership

First in My Family: First-Generation Students’ Guide to College

At Butler, there are more than 650 students and nearly 100 faculty and staff that have a first-generation identity. Join representatives of Butler’s first-generation community as we help you and your family prepare for life at Butler.

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Meg Haggerty, Director of New Student and Family Programs
Josiah Hatfield, Assistant Director of New Student and Family Programs

Belonging at Butler University

During an engaging session with staff from the Efroymson Diversity Center, you will learn about the many resources available to students who want to invest in Butler’s legacy of inclusive excellence. This session will include an overview of programs, groups, and opportunities to connect with diverse communities and take on student leadership roles with a diversity, equity, and inclusion focus.

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Randall Ojeda, Director of the Efroymson Diversity Center

Some Classrooms Require a Passport

Forty percent of Butler Dawgs study abroad, and you can, too! Learn more about the exciting study abroad opportunities that Butler University offers, from short-term summer and spring break options to semester and year-long programs. We’ll also highlight how financial aid applies and where to find additional information on study abroad scholarships to help make study abroad a financial reality.

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Bond St. John, Study Abroad Advisor

There’s Help. There’s Hope. A Conversation about Collegiate Mental Health

Join Butler University’s Counseling and Consultation Services (CCS) to learn about what mental health services are available to students both on and off campus. CCS staff will discuss how Butler fosters a community of care and answer any questions about supporting students’ mental health. Staff will advise participants about common presenting concerns, treatment options, and ways to navigate services.

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Casiana Warfield, Assistant Director of Counseling and Consultation Services

Your Future Begins Now! Leveraging the Career and Professional Success Office in Your First Year

Start planning for your future now! Join us to discover how the Office of Career and Professional Success (CaPS) can support you in navigating internships, graduate school, and networking. In this session, we will explore the range of services offered by CaPS, from selecting a major, to refining your resumé, to honing your interview skills, and more. We’ll also discuss the various events organized by CaPS staff to guide you towards your goals and help you map out your journey.

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Gary Beaulieu, Senior Director of Career and Professional Success

Unlock Your Potential: Your Path with Butler’s Student Success Center

Starting day one, the Student Success Center team is here to help you succeed. Join us to learn how we support students through our peer tutoring/study tables program, academic success workshops and coaching, exploratory studies program, and much more.

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Robbie Lopez-Shue, Executive Director of Student Success

What Comes Next? A Conversation with Student Disability Services

Making the transition to college is both exciting and nerve-wracking for all students, but for students with disabilities seeking accommodations, it can require even more preparation. Have no fear! Student Disability Services is here to help make every entry to Butler University a smooth one for students with disabilities. In this session, we will review how accommodations work on the college level (and how that can differ from high school experiences), what qualifies a student as a person with a disability, and what steps students and families can put in place to support a successful first year as a Butler Bulldog.

Due to the private and sensitive nature of this topic, all participants of this session will join anonymously. Only the webinar presenters will know the identities of those attending. Participant engagement will not require disclosure of any specific, identifying details. Any questions that participants pose will remain anonymous as well.

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Kathleen Camire, Director of Student Disability Services

Welcome to the Bulldog Family! A Session FOR Families, BY Families

Incoming Butler student families are invited to connect with current student families to ask questions and learn more about the Butler experience. This will be a great time to hear about the nuances of having a student at Butler and some of the specifics on how to best care for your student.

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Meg Haggerty, Director of New Student and Family Programs
Josiah Hatfield, Assistant Director of New Student and Family Programs
Members of the Butler University Family Council

Your Orientation Survival Thriving Guide

Join the Office of New Student & Family Programs as we inspire you to thrive during Orientation! We’ll showcase special programs, offer ways for you to find the people that make Butler your home, and try to ease any worries you may have. The Orientation staff and student team will answer your questions just two weeks before Orientation.

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Meg Haggerty, Director of New Student and Family Programs
Josiah Hatfield, Assistant Director of New Student and Family Programs
Nii Abrahams, Director of the First-Year Experience