Butler University LGBT Alumni Association

An Evening with Jim Obergefell
Plaintiff in the landmark supreme court marriage equality case of Obergefell v. Hodges

Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6:00 PM
Clowes Memorial Hall
4602 Sunset Avenue

Last year marked the ten-year anniversary of the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision, which secured marriage equality nationwide. We invite you to join us for an inspirational evening celebrating the ideals of equity and resilience embodied by our founder and abolitionist, Ovid Butler, and by our keynote speaker, Jim Obergefell.

A self-described “accidental activist,” Jim found himself at the center of the fight for marriage equality not by plan or by any initial desire to become a civil rights advocate, but simply because he loved his husband. That experience transformed him into a purposeful activist, now dedicated to advancing equality for all. From marriage equality to bathroom bills, religious-freedom “right to refusal” policies, and conversion therapy, Jim shares his perspective as someone steadfast in the pursuit of civil rights and equal justice under the law.

Reserve your free ticket here: https://am.ticketmaster.com/cloweshall/buy/ism/RUNVMDIwM0w=

This event follows University guidelines and approval processes, but the views shared are those of the organizers and participants—not necessarily those of Butler University.

This is going to be a great program tomorrow night!! Join us!

⏰ Happening TOMORROW!
Don’t miss Allyship in Action. Join fellow alumni and Butler community members to explore what it truly means to show up, speak up, and stand together for inclusion.

📅 Thursday, Nov. 6 | 7–8 PM ET
🎤 Panel discussion moderated by Mikala Lain '19
Hosted by the Butler University Alumni Association & Division of DEI and Student Affairs.

👉 Registration is required —https://butleru.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7FMvsoBUSjaeJHMziG5hRg

The Butler University LGBTQ Alumni Association welcomes all members of the Bulldog community including students, alumni, faculty and staff to attend the Saturday Shorts Showcase during the 2025 .

Saturday, November 8
1:30 PM lunch at Kan Kan (optional)
3:30 PM showtime

Kan-Kan Cinema
1258 Windsor Street
Indianapolis, IN 46201

Learn more and register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19vW4OjxDucU2RAazq1BTPNiaUCkowKQOesCb2taY2JM/viewform?edit_requested=true

You can find the clickable link in our profile.

The Butler University LGBTQ Alumni Association welcomes all members of the Bulldog community including students, alumni, faculty and staff to attend the Saturday Shorts Showcase during the 2025 Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival.

Saturday, November 8
1:30 PM lunch at Kan Kan (optional)
3:30 PM showtime
REGISTER HERE
Kan-Kan Cinema
1258 Windsor Street
Indianapolis, IN 46201

Learn more and register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19vW4OjxDucU2RAazq1BTPNiaUCkowKQOesCb2taY2JM/viewform?edit_requested=true
Butler University Alumni

Hey, Bulldogs! Join us TODAY in supporting Butler students who are committed to diversity and inclusion on campus by making a gift to the LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Promotion of Diversity Scholarship. The Steering Committee is generously matching up to $2,500 in gifts during .

Make your gift today at https://dayofgiving.butler.edu/amb/LGBTQ+ and have your impact doubled!

The LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Steering Committee is challenging alumni, students, families, and friends to come together on Day of Giving! Every gift to the LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Promotion of Diversity Scholarship will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $2,500. Make your gift TOMORROW to double your impact!

The scholarship, established in 2007 by the LGBTQ+ Alumni Association, is to enhance undergraduate student learning and experiences at Butler. The scholarship provides $2,500+ to a student or students who promote diversity and have distinguished themselves as effective advocates for LGBTQ+ students at Butler University. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

The LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Steering Committee is challenging alumni, students, families, and friends to come together on Day of Giving! Every gift to the LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Promotion of Diversity Scholarship will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $2,500. Make your gift TOMORROW to double your impact!

The scholarship, established in 2007 by the LGBTQ+ Alumni Association, is to enhance undergraduate student learning and experiences at Butler. The scholarship provides $2,500+ to a student or students who promote diversity and have distinguished themselves as effective advocates for LGBTQ+ students at Butler University. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🌈TONIGHT!✨ Ready to embrace your true self? Join GenderNexus for a FREE, confidential session with an attorney to tackle name & gender marker changes! 🖊️ Let's break down the paperwork together and make your journey smoother. 💪💖 Your identity matters, and we’re here to support you every step of the way! 🚀🔗

Pictured here are a few of the lanterns from this evening’s Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil on campus. We are grateful to for their leadership in orchestrating this program, which sought to honor the Transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming persons who are targeted and killed for living authentically and courageously. 🏳️‍⚧️

This virtual session (Wed, 11/13 at 6pm ET) is designed to foster an appreciation for the importance and value of engaging in civil discussions on difficult topics with people who have different perspectives and backgrounds. The panel will provide practical advice on when, where, and how we can engage in and learn from these conversations while being our authentic selves.

Register Free: https://butleru.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O0dJiMQvSFKV8I4ncoABDA #/registration

Presented by Butler University Alumni Association in Partnership with the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Moderator— Stacie Colston Patterson ’04, Legal Counsel, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

Panelists—

Dr. Erica Buchanan-Rivera ’07, MS ’10, Educational Consultant, Author, and Adjunct Professor for the College of Education at Butler University

Tim Nation, Co-Founder & Executive Director at Peace Learning Center

Felicia Williams, College of Education lecturer, Faculty Associate for Pedagogy, and COE DEI Fellow

Join fellow alums, current students, and faculty/staff at the 2024 Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival!

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/EnZKyJ63aW3gjD4g8

📅 Saturday, November 9
⏰ 3:45 PM
📽️ Saturday Shorts at Kan-Kan Cinema
💲 Save $2 on tickets as Butler alumni (tickets are $12, regularly $14, after a small processing fee)

Learn more about the Saturday Shorts here: https://www.indylgbtfilmfest.com/03-saturday-shorts

2024 Butler University - Indy LGBT Film Fest RSVP Form The Butler University LGBT Alumni Association welcomes all members of the Bulldog community including students, alumni, faculty and staff and to attend the Saturday Shorts Showcase, a collection of nine short films, during the 2025 Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival. Saturday, November 9 ● 3:30 PM Ka...

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