Advancing Butler From the desk of Tom Borrego Executive Director
February 2020—VOL 7— Issue Seven
On February 6 the Foundation sponsored master flutist Galen Abdur-Razzaq, in partnership with the Black Student Association and the Student Government Association, to come to the El Dorado campus to perform and speak about the history of jazz and the Civil Rights movement. This Black History Month presentation was made possible as part of the Harold Smith Cultural Series that the Foundation sponsors every other year.
Vocal Music hosted their second annual music theatre choral festival on January 29. Area high school students are invited to attend the festival to work with faculty and guests. The day consists of preparing choral musical selections as well as learning from performance industry professionals. During the last 30 minutes of the day, the students performed a final showcase alongside Butler choirs.
We invite you to experience Life Enrichment at Butler!
Enjoy monthly programs during the school year as part of Life Enrichment, an educational, entertaining, and cultural program tailored to today’s busy schedules. Life Enrichment is for area adults and meets the first Tuesday of every month in conjunction with the school year. To learn more about the program and upcoming speakers, contact Trisha Walls at 316.218.6355 or twalls@butlercc.edu.
DID YOU KNOW? Former Butler Grizzlies football
player Byron Pringle is a Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl champion! Byron is a Tampa, Florida native, who played wide receiver for Butler and Kansas State University, signed with the Chiefs in 2018 as an undrafted free agent. CONGRATULATIONS, BYRON!
Are you 70 1/2 years of age with an IRA? The end of the calendar year is rapidly approaching and there is no better time to think about giving a year end gift to your favorite non-profit. Donors who qualify to give their mandatory IRA disbursement simply inform their wealth manager. It’s a win-win for the donor: the money is not taxable income and you receive the tax write-off! What a wonderful way to add to your impact at Butler. Call me with any questions at 316.323.6729 or email tborrego@butlercc.edu.
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