BUTLER UNIVERSITY
CONVOCATION
AUGUST 21, 2022 11:30 AM CLOWES MEMORIAL HALL
Welcome to the 2022 Butler University Convocation President James M. Danko, Provost Dr. Brooke Barnett, the faculty, and other University leaders celebrateyour admission to the Butler University community of scholars.
PROCESSIONAL CHIEF FACULTY MARSHAL Dr. Jonathan Sorenson, Chair of Faculty Senate and Professor of Computer Science FACULTY MARSHAL Dr. Travis Ryan, Associate Provost and Professor of Biological Sciences STUDENT MARSHALS Martha Dziwlik, Dean of Students Caroline Huck-Watson, Executive Director of Student Involvement and Leadership PLATFORM PARTY PRESIDENT James M. Danko PROVOST and VICE PRESIDENT for ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Dr. Brooke Barnett VICE PRESIDENTS Claire Aigotti, University General Counsel | Bruce Arick, Finance and Administration Melissa Beckwith, Strategy and Innovation | Barry Collier, Athletics Lori Greene, Enrollment Management | Aaron Hurt, Arts, Events & Enterprise Management Brent Rockwood, Chief of Staff | Dr. Frank E. Ross III, Student Affairs Jonathan Purvis, Advancement | Lorrie Ortiz, Human Resources ACADEMIC DEANS Dr. Lisa Brooks, Jordan College of the Arts Dr. Jay Howard, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dr. Brooke Kandel-Cisco, College of Education Dr. Margaretha Geertsema-Sigh, Interim Dean, College of Communication Dr. Robert Soltis ’87, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Dr. Craig Caldwell, Lacy School of Business STAFF ASSEMBLY Nick Wilson, Chair of Staff Assembly COMMUNITY SPEAKER Chris Gahl ’00, Visit Indy and Butler University Trustee STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Cade Chezem ’23, Student Body President
OPENING Dr. Jonathan Sorenson, Chair of Faculty Senate and Professor of Computer Science
ANTHEM “The Road Home” Music by Stephen Paulus Text by Michael Dennis Browne
The Butler University Chorale under the direction of Dr. Eric Stark, Professor of Music
WELCOME Dr. Brooke Barnett, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Frank E. Ross III, Vice President for Student Affairs
GREETINGS to the CLASS Lori Greene, Vice President for Enrollment Management Cade Chezem ’23, Student Body President, Student Government Association Chris Gahl ’00, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Visit Indy and Butler University Trustee James M. Danko, President
ALMA MATER The Butler University Chorale Students and families, please join us in singing the alma mater.
GALLERY of MEMORIES In the gallery of memories There are pictures bright and fair, And I find that dear old Butler Is the brightest one that’s there. Alma Mater, how we love thee, With a love that ne’er shall fade. And we feel we owe a debt to thee That never can be paid. - Fred W. Wolfe 1916
RECESSIONAL Dr. Jonathan Sorenson Students are released from their seats by the student marshals and greeted by the faculty as they recess to gather for the class photo. Families should remain seated until the students and faculty have left the theater.
RECEPTION Students and families are invited to join President Danko, Provost Barnett, Associate Provosts, Vice Presidents, Deans, and Faculty from each college at the Orientation tent on the Atherton Mall for light refreshments and conversation.
FACILITY INFORMATION
ACCESSIBILITY
TICKETS Box Office
Wednesday–Friday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Show days, two hours prior to curtain. Ticketmaster Charge–By–Phone: 800-982-2787 For more information only: 317-940-6444 • 800-732-0804
Children
All children must possess a ticket for admission to Clowes Memorial Hall. For everyone’s enjoyment, we strongly recommend that children two and under not attend performances.
PARKING AND TRAFFIC Visit www.butler.edu/parking for the most up-to-date information.
LOCATION OF BUILDING SERVICES Coat Check
When open, Coat Check is located on the Main Floor Left in the lobby.
Elevators
Information Desk
The Information Desk is located on the Main Floor Right in the Lobby.
Restrooms
Main Lobby and all Terrace levels Men Main Lobby Left Terrace 1 Right Terrace 2 Left Terrace 3 Right Women Main Lobby Right Terrace 1 Left Terrace 2 Right Terrace 3 Left Gender Main Floor Right Inclusive All are wheelchair-accessible.
An EMT is on duty at most events. Contact the Information Desk or an usher if you need assistance. Aspirin, Tylenol, and antacid medication are available for purchase at the Information Desk.
Police & Vehicle Emergency
Contact the Information Desk or call from the Emergency Call Tower, at the front, southeast corner of the building. Butler University Police will assist with vehicle access and emergency starts.
POLICY Electronic Devices
Booster Seats For Children
Comments or Suggestions
Emergency Evacuation
Booster seats are available for your convenience. Contact an usher for assistance. Comment cards are available at the Information Desk for your suggestions.
Contact During Performance
Cough Drops
For pre-performance discussions, receptions and banquets, access the Krannert Room by the Main Floor Right staircase or elevator.
Medical Assistance
The taking of photographs, the use of recording devices, and the use of texting devices are strictly prohibited in the auditorium. Please deactivate electronic watch alarms, cellular phones, texting devices, and pagers.
PATRON SERVICES
If you need to be contacted during a performance, ask your caller to phone 317-940-9699. You and your caller must also inform the Information Desk of your exact seat location.
Call stations are located on all levels adjacent to main staircases.
Krannert Room
Seating on the Main Floor is barrier-free through Door #4 ramping for easy access to Lobby, restrooms and parking. Box E on all terraces is also barrier-free. A wheelchair may be borrowed for transport only at the Information Desk. Sound enhancement devices are available at the Information Desk for no charge. The following services are available by calling 317-940-9697 10 days prior to the performance. ASL Interpreters Audio Description Braille Programs Large Print Programs
Complimentary cough drops are located at the Information Desk. Children under the age of 12 should have parental permission.
Lost and Found
Items may be claimed at the Information Desk after performances or the following business day, 9:30 AM–4:30 PM. After a certain period of time, lost items will be donated to a local organization. Please contact the facility within 25 days of losing your item.
Exits are conveniently located throughout the theater. Note your closest exit may be behind you. In the event of an emergency, please do not run. Walk slowly and listen for additional instructions.
Large Bags
Clowes Memorial Hall reserves the right to inspect and limit the size of bags allowed in the auditorium. If your bag exceeds 12” you may be asked to leave it with coat check.
Late Arrival Policy
Late arrivals will be seated at appropriate intervals. Video monitors are positioned for viewing until seating is permitted. Please be considerate of fellow audience members.
Smoking
Butler University is a smoke free campus. There will be no pass outs allowed for smoking during any performance.
Butler’s mission is to provide the highest quality of liberal and professional education and to integrate the liberal arts with professional education, by creating and fostering a stimulating intellectual community built upon interactive dialogue and inquiry among students, faculty, and staff.