Calendar of Civic Engagement Events
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September
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Schrott Center for Performing Arts
Join us for this time-honored Butler tradition and get to know your new city through service! Hundreds of new students will volunteer with returning student leaders for this large-scale service event.
Volunteers will engage with different organizations throughout Indy.
Brought to you by the Office of Service & Community Engagement and the BITS team
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Atherton Mall (rain location: Reilly Room)
Meet with representatives from over 30 Indianapolis community and non-profit agencies to learn how you can become more engaged with the community through service.
Brought to you by the Office of Service & Community Engagement and the Community Engagement Program Council (CEPC)
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
8:15-10:30 PM
Fairview Community Room
Join Professors Ryan Daugherty and Rhea Myerscough from the Political Science Department and Professor Teigha VanHester from Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies (RGSS ) for a pre-Presidential debate discussion focused on the issues of the day and the role debates play in the electoral process. Stay to watch the debate and hear from the panelists.
Submit questions for the panelists through this link.
Insomnia Cookies will be available!
Brought to you by Butler University Peace & Politics Student Association and the Butler University Political Science Department
Monday, September 16, 2024
Irvington House – Front Desk
Resco – Front Desk
Fairview House – Front Desk
The Apartment Village – Dawg House
Irwin Library – Front Desk
Office of Student Activities – Atherton Union, Room 101
The Butler University Food Pantry – Atherton Union, Room 301
Need a stamp for your absentee ballot? Pick up a free stamp at designated locations beginning Monday, September 16th!
Brought to you by the Office of Service & Community Engagement, Student Government Association, and the Civic Engagement Planning Committee
Monday, September 16, 2024
5:00-6:00 PM
Fairview Community Room
This non-partisan presentation will focus on the growing importance of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters in the 2024 election. Here in Indiana, the number of eligible AAPI voters surged 58% between 2012 and 2022. AAPI voters matter not only because they are growing in number, but because they are often the margin of victory due to their location in swing states and in districts with competitive races. However, AAPI voters, like Black and Brown voters, have historically had low turnout rates.
Dr. Borja will explore how AAPI voters are influencing key races and share insights into the political engagement of Asian American communities as voters, candidates, and organizers. The session will also touch on local opportunities for Butler students to promote civic engagement within these communities, and current trends within the Indianapolis area.
Brought to you by The Divisions of DEI and the Asian Pacific Islander Alliance and South Asian Student Association
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Atherton Gazebo (rain location: Dugan Hall)
Stop by the Atherton Union Gazebo register to vote, grab some prizes, learn more about the ballots within your local community, and enjoy some treats!
Brought to you by the Office of Service & Community Engagement, Student Government Association, and the Civic Engagement Planning Committee
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
9:30-11:05 AM
I-LEAD (Jordan Hall, 186)
The Division of DEI will host micro-sessions to equip attendees with the skills and tools to engage in interactions and conversations where content may be new or contrary to their own understanding. These sessions are open to all, however, the target audience for these sessions is those who could not participate in the first offering last spring. RSVP is Required. Attendees are welcome to bring their own refreshments.
Brought to you by the Division of DEI
Monday, September 23, 2024
11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Dugan Hall
Brought to you by the Office of Service & Community Engagement and the Civic Engagement Planning Committee
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Jordan Hall
Brought to you by the Office of Service & Community Engagement and the Civic Engagement Planning Committee
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
9:30-11:00 AM
South Campus Main Building
Brought to you by the Office of Service & Community Engagement and the Civic Engagement Planning Committee
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
12:30-2:30 PM
Fairbanks
Brought to you by the Office of Service & Community Engagement and the Civic Engagement Planning Committee
Thursday, September 26, 2024
11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Lilly Hall
Brought to you by the Office of Service & Community Engagement and the Civic Engagement Planning Committee
Friday, September 27, 2024
11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Levinson Family Hall
Brought to you by the Office of Service & Community Engagement and the Civic Engagement Planning Committee
Monday, September 30, 2024
12:00-1:00 PM
Gazebo
Brought to you by University Program Council
October
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
12:00-1:00 PM
Gazebo
Brought to you by University Program Council
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
6:00-8:00 PM
Reilly Room
Brought to you by the Division of DEI
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
12:00-1:00 PM
Gazebo
Brought to you by University Program Council
Thursday, October 3, 2024
12:00-1:00 PM
Gazebo
Brought to you by University Program Council
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
12:00 PM
PHSB 106 A
Recent research has documented the link between civic engagement, voting, and the health of communities. This presentation will describe the links between civic engagement and health, why every vote matters, and how voters can educate themselves about the health-related platforms of candidates.
Brought to you by the Health Sciences Department
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
6:00-8:00 PM
Compass Center
Join the Compass Center for a discussion over dinner with our faculty host, Dr. Ryan Daugherty, Lecturer in Political Science. The discussion will center on how you utilize your values in making decisions around voting and engaging in the process of democracy. All are welcome!
Brought to you by the Compass Center
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
9:00-10:00 AM
AU Marketplace
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
12:00-2:00 PM
TBD
Brought to you by the Division of DEI
Thursday, October 24, 2024
November
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
6:00-8:00 pm
AU 326
This is a non-partisan space designed to help any members of the Butler community process their response to the election results through stress reduction, therapy dogs, written reflection, and one-on-one conversations. Snacks will be provided and all are welcome to drop in.
Brought to you by the Compass Center and Counseling Consultation Services
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
6:00-8:00 pm
AU 326
This is a non-partisan space designed to help any members of the Butler community process their response to the election results through stress reduction, therapy dogs, written reflection, and one-on-one conversations. Snacks will be provided and all are welcome to drop in.
Brought to you by the Compass Center and Counseling Consultation Services