Georgina Casanova and her son Miguel Alvarado of Augusta are both graduates of Butler Community College’s Adult Education program and members of the National Adult Education Honor Society (NAEHS). Miguel, his sister, Sarai, and his brother, Luis, all made ties with Butler following Georgina’s many academic accomplishments at the college. “My experience was nice,” Georgina said. “I got a lot of…
Butler Community College’s nursing department celebrated 67 new graduates at their bi-annual Nurses Pinning Ceremony at the El Dorado Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Associate Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Janet Schueller opened the ceremony by listing well-known pioneers from the field of nursing and welcoming the graduates to the profession. “We congratulate you on this…, Andover , Pallas Adams – KU BSN Graduate Ronnie Bui – DAISY Award Nominee Makenah Collinsworth Timothy K. Sogomo – Butler Student Nursing Association (BSNA) Vice President, Augusta, Ashlyn Bowen Selina Nguyen, Bel Aire, Reagan Ralston, Belle Plaine, Elizabeth Kennedy, Council Grove, Kelli Kopf, Derby, Korryn Hackney Kylee Leon Trista Shain Laila Sprayberry, El Dorado, Jada Chabot – KU BSN Graduate Kara Clugston Kinzi Colson Nathan Jacobs Haylee Meiwes Megan Neff Amy Toney, Eureka, Amanda Mouer – KU BSN Graduate, Haysville, Kaylee Lacey – DAISY Award Nominee Natyeli Roman Vasquez – KU BSN Graduate, Leon, Kristofer Laidler – KU BSN Graduate Jenna Valentine – KU BSN Graduate, Maize, Mina Chapman – KU BSN Graduate Kimberly Quintero, Mulvane, Chelsey Swim, Newton, Ellie Hockett, Park City, Nelson Eugene Michael Spaulding, Rose Hill, Francine Harp – DAISY Award Nominee, Valley Center, Arcilia Conrady, Wichita, Brittany Aitken Savon Allen Fernanda Arias Esparza Laynee Cao Rita Carrillo Roman Madison Cooley – Class Vice President Amber Conde Brianna Coss Sara Delmolino Meagan Denton – BSNA Treasurer Katie Doremus – Class President, DAISY Award Nominee Lucy Gatitu Maura Glatczak Melissa Haag Kylee Herman Ethan Ho Tanner Ho – BSNA President Hunter Hoss – DAISY Award Nominee Jennifer Hyatt Berylbeth…, Winfield, Holly Davidson Mattison Hagar Tania Tavarez – DAISY Award Nominee, Faculty Daisy Award Nominees, Lea Atkinson (Winner) Joshua Hardy Michele Ridder Katelyn Sherman-Voge Mitchell Taylor
Butler Community College is pleased to announce that longtime head women's basketball coach Mike Helmer has been promoted to be the next Director of Athletics. Helmer, who recently completed his 17th season at Butler as head women's basketball coach, will continue in that role for one more season (2025-26) while also overseeing the athletic department. He becomes the 19th athletic director in…
For the second year in a row, Butler Community College graduation features family members graduating together, as Edward (Eddie), Tabitha and Madisen (Madi) Ciesielski of Valley Center walked together at the 2024 Commencement. After some prompting from their older daughter, Cadence, Eddie and Tabitha decided to enroll alongside Music Education major Madi. “Attending school with my wife and…
Butler Community College celebrated graduation exercises for the Class of 2024 on Friday, May 10. Events included the 76th Annual Honors and Awards Recognition Ceremony, held in the R.D. Hubbard Welcome Center’s Clifford/Stone Room, and the 97th Annual Commencement Ceremony, held at the BG Products Veterans Sports Complex in El Dorado. The Class of 2024 boasted more than 600 graduates, including…, Commencement scholarship winners:, Haley Mouser of Tenstrike, MN, received the Hubbard Award of Excellence, a $15,000 transfer scholarship established in 1985 which is the highest honor a graduating Butler student can receive. Mouser served as President of Butler CRU, vice president of the Butler chapter of Collegiate Farm Bureau and earned a 4.0 GPA. She plans to attend South Dakota State University, where she will major in…, Honors and Awards scholarship winners:, Kaden Warner received the Winnie L. Broers Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded by the Butler Foundation to a graduating sophomore to attend the University of Kansas or Kansas State University for four semesters. Calley Stubbs of Wallace, KS, received the Jim & Susie Edwards Scholarship. Funded by two Butler Community College retirees, this new transfer scholarship recognizes the top…
The international student worker population at Butler Community College benefits from a hidden gem. Jan Stitt, Director of Food Services for Great Western Dining, is more than a supervisor to the dining center student workers, as she often goes above and beyond for them. Countless student workers under Stitt’s supervision have felt the generosities she offers without bias. Several of her student…
Kansas community colleges are flourishing, with enrollment up and students eager to begin a new academic year. That’s the news from community college presidents across the state, who are juggling a good problem—dorms that are already full before the semester even begins. “We’re in a position kind of like Mark Twain when he wrote, ‘reports of my death have been exaggerated,’” said Brad Bennett of…
After years of dedicated service to the students, faculty, staff and constituents of Butler Community College, President Dr. Kim Krull has announced her plans to retire. Krull made the announcement following the February meeting of the Board of Trustees. She will finish her contract, which runs through June 30, and has agreed to serve month to month until a replacement and transition plan are…, Campus Accomplishments, She saw the completion of a $3.3 million renovation to the Student Union on the El Dorado campus and was able to announce the successful completion of the Forever Butler campaign which exceeded its $10 million goal to raise funds for student scholarships. When the Andover School District planned the renovation and new construction of Andover High School, Krull led the initiative for Butler to…, Academic Accomplishments, Krull’s commitment to Butler’s mission has been evident in her support of academics, adding programs in Diesel Technology, Construction Technology, and expansion of the Nursing program in partnership with Cowley College. The college has continued to expand online program offerings and articulation agreements with public and private universities like Newman, Friends, Southwestern, Fort Hays State…, Next Chapter, The Board of Trustees, under the leadership of Chair Linda Jolly, are preparing to launch an executive search for the sixth president of the college, who will be the visionary to lead Butler through its 100th anniversary celebration in 2027 and beyond. “I am grateful to Dr. Krull for her leadership and passion for serving our students. Her body of work stands as a testament to her belief in the…
Butler Community College held its 98th Commencement and 77th annual Honors and Awards Recognition Ceremony on Friday, May 16. Four hundred and seventy-four students walked at commencement, while more than 600 students earned their degrees. More than 30 students earned their GED diplomas or high school equivalency. The Hubbard Award of Excellence was established in 1985 by R.D. Hubbard to…, Several scholarships and recognitions were awarded at the graduation events, detailed below. , Allie Conard received the Winnie L. Broers Scholarship. This $5,000 scholarship is awarded by the Butler Foundation to a graduating sophomore to attend the University of Kansas or Kansas State University for four semesters. Gavin Willett of Wichita received the Frank H. Cron History Award in the amount of $500. This award was established in 1982 and is given to a student earning an Associate of…
To view the photo album, click here, https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBqmG9, (Photo Credits: Rodney Dimick and Elizabeth Cody). , Sixty-one nursing students, one newborn and one service dog came together with family and friends to celebrate the Spring 2024 Nurses Pinning Ceremony at the El Dorado Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 9. “We discovered something truly special: the essence of nursing,” Bethany Middendorf, Class President, said after crediting faculty, fellow students and loved ones with unwavering support…, Spring 2024 Nursing Graduates by Hometown: , Andover , Morgan Sierra Hickman, Class Vice President Choi Justine Ian Taylor Marie Kelley , Argonia, , Shelby Victoria Denise Handlin Emma Grace Huntley , Arkansas City , Kayli Rae Hauser Sarah Dawn Sutterfield , Augusta, , Rebekah Lind , Bel Aire , Winnie Rop , Broken Arrow, Oklahoma , Chelsea Marie Isaacs , Cassoday , Zackary Packard Laik-Trumpower (and Coco, Service Dog) , Derby , Marcus Rhodeman, KU BSN Graduate , Emporia , Stephanie Guillen-Colindress Bismaa Khalil , Goddard , Brittany Reiswig , Haysville , Laurel Dillon , Kechi , Ashlee Forrest Chelsea Taylor, KU BSN Graduate , Kingman , Francisco J Del Campo, BSNA Vice President , Maize , Emma Appel , Mulvane , Stacy D. Pieschl, ‘22-’23 BSNA Vice President Madison N. Stephen , Newton , Thomas R. Hershberger , Sabetha , Kenzie Marie Schrader, KU BSN Graduate, BSNA Secretary , Sedgwick , Monica Conyers , Sterling , Madison Morgan , Valley Center , Ginger Derr, DAISY Nominee Samantha Lemon , Wellington , Sydney N. Shields, KU BSN Graduate , Wichita , Jocelyn Aguayo Martinez Elisabeth Lyn Akin Maria Elena Avalos Laura Ann Barker, KU BSN Graduate Mariah Alicia Barnes Edith Rayna Berry, KU BSN Graduate Virginia Rose Brungardt Arielle Hope Carney Morgan Cook, KU BSN Graduate Dakotah Sierrah Cheyanne DeFehr Lisayo Kaje Ewoi Amyann Flora Marita Albano Garey Hannah Rose Malek Amy Keithley Leeann Nikki Kraft Delani Jean Kruse, DAISY…, Winfield , Jacqulyn L. Hanika Julie L. St. Peter, BSNA President , Winslow, Arkansas , Lisa Michelle Kilpatrick , Student DAISY Nominees, Laynee Cao Mari Doremus, Faculty DAISY Nominees , Catherine Rasmussen Mitchell Taylor Katelyn Sherman-Voge Selena Walker
