diversity program council
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Legacy in Motion: Founder’s Week events
“‘[Founder’s Week] gives us a chance to celebrate how unique [Ovid Butler’s] vision was at the time we were founded in 1855.’”
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Founder’s Week preview
“Founder’s Week invites the Butler community to reflect on Ovid Butler’s legacy and the vision that shaped the university’s foundation.”
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Butler honors Native American Heritage Month with events and resources
“Butler holds a responsibility to encourage remembrance, respect and education about Indigenous communities.”
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Cultural education, food and fun: Diversity Program Council recap
“These events are an excellent opportunity for students to push beyond their comfort zones, learn about unique cultures and have a fun time meeting new people.”
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Butler Diversity Program Council hosts cultural game night
“‘Having these culture nights helps people understand people who live in these cultures.’”
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Hispanic Heritage Month brings fresh events to campus
LSU and the DC bring a variety of new and traditional events on campus this month in recognition of Hispanic Heritage.
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Diversity Program Council hosts local black-owned businesses
“I love supporting local [minority owned] businesses anywhere I can. I try to be very mindful of where I’m spending my pennies, and where they’re going.”
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Supporting through shopping: Black-owned Business Spotlight
Butler’s Diversity Program Council hosted a Black-owned Business spotlight last Friday. Multimedia Reporter Brooke Capper recaps the event.
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Celebrating Butler’s beginning
Founder’s Week is an annual tradition at Butler, celebrating its founder, Ovid Butler.
