Advancing Butler From the desk of Stacy Cofer Vice President of Advancement
February 2018—VOL 6— Issue One
Two professors are honored for their exemplary work in teaching at the community college level. Each year, faculty and staff nominate one adjunct and one full-time professor for the prestigious John & Suanne Roueche Excellence Award. This year’s winners are Darren Bentley and Nathan Swink, Ph.D. A specially cast pewter medallion will be presented to each at the Innovations Conference in National Harbor, MD in March. Swink (pictured on the right), a psychology professor, has taught at Butler since 2014. Bentley (pictured on the left), has served as an adjunct science instructor at Butler for more than a dozen years. We are proud of our outstanding faculty!
Advance Kansas Class X will host the most members ever selected for Advance Kansas class—46! This tenth class of the diversity leadership program brings together business and community leaders from across the region. With support from Spirit AeroSystems, Westar Energy, and Meritrust Credit Union, Class X will focus on priorities identified by members of a Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO roundtable. The class will develop projects to address the area’s human capital challenge as it relates to diversity and inclusion.
The 21st annual Butler Benefit Auction is March 2! Our only fundraising event, proceeds from the auction support the Foundation, enable us to expand funding for the College, grow the endowment, and provide scholarships to students. This year’s event is currently featured in SPLURGE! Magazine as well. Check it out!
DID YOU KNOW? The Butler Foundation is now an option for AmazonSmile! This is a feature of amazon.com, where Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible smile.amazon.com purchases to the charities selected by customers. If you are like so many of us and shop on amazon.com regularly, please take the time to give back in this way! Our unique URL is https://smile.amazon.com/ ch/48-6123855
Foundation Director Lance Lechtenberg was elected to the Board of Trustees for Butler in November. Lance, along with his wife Lisa— Butler’s new head volleyball coach, is a steadfast supporter of the College and has served on the Foundation Board of Directors since 2013. The Lechtenbergs value education and what it brings to the El Dorado community. In addition to the Foundation and College boards, Lance serves on the El Dorado Airport Advisory Board and is a member of El Dorado Kiwanis. Friends and donors who know him understand what a great advocate Lance is for Butler and are excited to see him serve on the governing board!
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