Advancing Butler From the desk of Tom Borrego Executive Director
October 2019—VOL 7— Issue Five
Luxury car maker Volvo and Butler are now partners to offer one of the first collegiate Volvo Training programs in the country. Faculty will be trained in the latest Volvo technologies and auto technology students are set to have hands-on access to training for the premiere technology in Volvo cars. Tools and resources will be provided by Eddy’s Volvo Cars of Wichita. Volvo’s Car University Program was designed to embed Volvo system technology into top accredited auto technology programs in the country. The access to the Volvo curriculum and technology enhances the program by broadening student knowledge of luxury cars, typically only accessible through private training facilities. Butler’s academic program is also certified by the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF). Pictured: Mel Whiteside, STEM Division dean (Left) and Mark Jaye, Lead Auto Technology Instructor (Right)
Ron Ragan, Ph.D. and 1980 Butler alumnus recently
returned home to Kansas as Dean for the School of Pharmacy at the University of Kansas. Ron earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees at KU and established the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy at High Point University in North Carolina. Ron and his wife Becky served on the National Campaign Leadership Committee for The Forever Butler Campaign several years ago. Congratulations!
DID YOU KNOW? Nearly 100 donors are recognized
annually at the President’s Donor Dinner held in the fall. A donor’s giving must be a cumulative $500 or more in a fiscal year to receive recognition. You can view our donor recognition levels on our website at foundation.butlercc.edu. We look forward to seeing you!
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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