Featured Alumni
Cole Eder
BA, History & Classics; Middle/Secondary Education Majors and Anthropology Minor, 2023
High School U.S. History Teacher
“Majoring in History and Classics gave me the tools I need to create engaging, well-researched lessons that lead with empathy. I frequently go back to the readings from my classes for reference and inspiration when considering how to approach a new topic.”
Annie Faulkner
BA, History & Political Science 2023
Paralegal at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, an international law firm
“The technical skills that you develop inadvertently throughout your collegiate journey are very helpful – assembling bibliographies, utilizing computer skills, and even just sending respectful emails are all skills that I use every day. I’m also grateful for the emphasis that my Butler education placed on interpersonal communication and the open sharing of ideas, as that is also conducive to an office setting. And, of course, having the opportunity to live and study in DC for a semester helped me prepare to live and work in this city full-time.”
Tatum (Turner) Finch
BA, History & Anthropology 2021
Project Scheduler for Interpretation and Experiential Design at Newfields
“Butler made dreams of working in the cultural heritage sector tangible and gave me the resources and skills to get there.”
Emma Gifford
BA, History & Political Science; Peace & Conflict Studies Majors and Africana Studies Minor, 2023
Peace Corps Volunteer & Health Extension Volunteer, Ghana
“As a Peace Corps Volunteer, a significant part of my day to day work requires me to navigate and collaborate with cultural differences. As a history and political science major I learned how to engage with people from many backgrounds as we learn from one another. This is vital not only in the professional projects I engage in as a volunteer, but also informal and personal interactions with Ghanaians in my daily activities.“
Emma Gunst
BA, History & Anthropology; Classics Majors 2021
Family and Camp Program, Coordinator at the Penn Museum
“My time at Butler as a Classics, History, and Anthropology student has had a large impact on the work I do as a museum educator. The wide variety of classes gave me a strong understanding of anthropology and archaeology and how these fields impact modern populations, while teaching me the information needed to discuss modern and historic global cultures with people of all ages. Butler also provided me with the opportunity to participate in a field school in Greece, as well as spend the semester in Italy through the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies.”
Sophia Harris
BA, Anthropology & Religion; Individualized Majors 2020
PhD Student, Transformative Social Change at Saybrook College
“If it wasn’t for the love and compassion that lies within the History, Anthropology & Classics Department, I wouldn’t have made it as far along in my education experience as I did. The professors helped mold me into the strong, resilient student and researcher that I am today.”
Emily Paff
BA, Anthropology 2022
Masters Student in Social Work, University of Pennsylvania
Resident Engagement Intern, Project H.O.M.E
“My degree in Anthropology greatly informs how I think about interacting with vulnerable populations in an ethical way. While in undergrad, I was able to focus on how individuals are shaped by their environment which has molded the way that I view myself as a social worker working with communities in the future.”
Fiona Schicho
BA, Anthropology 2019
Masters Student in Social Work and Public Health at Boston University
Intern at Boston’s Children Hospital with the Pediatric Advance Care Team and Bereavement Program
“There are so many skills I learned during my time at Butler that I have utilized in these roles, but I would say the most important are the ability to read and synthesize information, ask thoughtful questions, engage in cross-cultural dialogue, and present data in a comprehensive, accessible way.”
Claudia Vinci
BA, History & Political Science; Chinese Majors & International Studies Minor 2020
Exhibit Research & Curation Manager, Indiana Historical Society
“I was able to pursue subjects in history I was excited and passionate about, conduct my own research for my honors thesis on a topic of my choosing, and work closely with wonderful professors on various projects. My education at Butler prepared me for graduate school and my current role by allowing me to apply my passion for history and learn transferrable skills that would become applicable in my graduate education and in my professional career.”