University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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UM has become a Working with thlobal University? with students is over 2,000 international what BUt'ef says he enjoys students enrolled each most. Here he year from over 100 coun- works with stu- tries. dent volunteers We only had 200 durirfg . . Hurricanes Help international students. I the H om et own initiated a world-wide in 1991. recruitment program that had a great impact on this campus in terms of a world-wide commitment? Butler said he enjoyed the Challenge of the improving the University. llStudents have always been my focus? Butler said. tiSeeing freshmen come in, seeing people grow - the power of education - thatis what its all about. If you believe in education, then you believe there is hope for the future. I consider that live had the best job in the world. IfI had it to do again, I wouldnlt Change any- thing? a . ., . l .V , . V. ,' Student volunteerism is one area file photo where Butler sees a manifestation of his hope for the future. then see about getting involved. Don,t get overly committed. 01 try to encourage and to get our young people involved Begin with the thought of doing well academically? in doing something for its intrinsic value. I want to be a cheer- Student Government President Adam August said Butler leader on that issue, but it goes is always working to ensure deeper-tryingtobegoodciti- llStudents have always been my thatstudems, mi zens of the world. I believe we . . represented. are graduating better citizens fOCUS . . . If I had It to do agal n, I tlHe looks after the best than we ever have? , . ,, interests of students? Butler has spent over 40 WOU Id n 1: Change anYth I ng . August said. years in education and says he With all of this behind has plenty of advice to offer. him, there is still one goal Butler wishes to accomplish before 01 would say that make sure you got off to a great start. retirement, which he says is a few years down the road. Make lgradesl your first priority. If you see you can do more, ttMy No. 1 Istatl objective, before I ride away on my bicy cle, is to develop the best possible Career Planning and Placement Departmentjl Butler said. ttThe number one con- cern of students is employment after graduation. I see so man; things possible? Improving Career Planning and Placement will mean, Butler says, a job well done. 01f I can leave here in a few short years with having accomplished the Residential Colleges, International enroll- ment and a state of the art Career Planning and Placement, I will feel that the w original Charge given to me has been accom- plished? I if; file photos ABOVE: During the fall semester, Butler Gem was reunited with long-time friends Dr. Samuel Adams and former UM President Dr. Henry King Stanford, who were visiting campus. RIGHT: Butler and President Edward T. Foote ll donate blood during Homecoming of 1991. Features 29

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0 Dr. William Butler has dedicated his career to representing students' needs while at UM Bv lYlilETTE MALINGEB andatory freshman beanies which couldnit be removed until the Hurricanes scored a touchdown, 9:30 pm. curfews for freshman girls and the largest freshman class of any private university were the norm when Dr. William Butler came to the University of Miami in 1965. In his 28 years at UM, Butler has developed the Residential College system, increased international student enrollment and photo by Dave Bergman Butler combines two of his favorite hob- bies - spending time with his family and riding his bicycle. developed financial aid programs to recruit more minority students from around the United States. Butler is Vice president for Student Affairs, a title which no other person can claim to have held at the University. Butler was hired by then-President Henry King Stanford. 28 Features Stanford, according to Butler, wanted to bring all student organizations under one roof. Butler, who has his doctorate of education in clinical psychology, left Ohio University, where he was the dean of students, to come to UM. iiWhen I came here, I was given a charge to start a residen- tial campus, and build a sense of community that did not exist that time? Butler said. iiWe did that thorough bricks and mor- tar and through special programs which emphasized people? UM President Edward T. Foote 11 said Butleris commitment has improved UM. iTButlerl spent his whole life working with students. The University is a better place for it? Foote said. iiHe genuinely likes students. He empathizes with them. He also is a real professional and has the highest standards of integri- tyfi Butler is mainly in charge of overseeing policy development and imple- mentation, institutional rep- resentation and general administration for the University. However, his job broadens to encompass any area where students are concerned. Of his many tasks and challenges, the residential college system, is one which Butler is most proud of. tiThe residential college system has impacted so many lives of young people? Butler said. iiNow we have a residen- tial college system that is second to none - were the talk of higher education. I think ithe residential college systemi has had a greater impact on our University than any other one think I can think of?

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30 names The Sound of MUSIC BY AUSA MCCLAIN estival Miami, an international program teaming F up University of Miami music students and world-renowned musicians, celebrated its tenth anniversary season Sept. 10 through Oct. 10, 1993. Founded in 1983, Festival Miami advances the schoolls commitment to serve as a major cultural resource to Miami. The festival reflects the intema- tional character of Miami by drawing upon local, national and international artists. The festival featured more than 25 concerts showcasing European, Latin American and formances included con- certs ranging from full e orchestra with soloist, t0 chamber music, to solo recitals, to jazz. dents to showcase their talents, while learning from major artists as well. Those students interested in furthering their musical . I , it Cellist Sharon Robinson and pianist llana Vered performed during the festival. open rehearsals, free edu- cational programs, master classes and lectures. tilt takes a lot of hard work to prepare for a concert so early in the year? said UM jazz vocalist Josh Greene. tlBecause Festival Miami is the major musical event of the school year, it real- ly encourages everyone involved to get their stuff together? ilFlorida Keys? a piece written by Dennis Kam, chairman of the Music Department of Theory and American music. The per- The event allowed stu- training could participate in Festival Miami, hosted by the UM School of Music, gave students the opportunity to perform alongside world- renowned musicians. Composition, made its world premiere on openinig night. liltls a tremendous honor to have a piece of mine played by the students with whom live been involved with for so long, Kam said. The name of the piece refers not to the small islands south of the Everglades, but to the melodies that have originated from experiences and memo- ries of Kamls 20 years in Florida. For instance, the second movement is entitled iiAfter Andrewll and was inspired by the whirring and humming 0f the power generators during the electical failures. ilEvery time I walked by those generators, this melody just came to me? Kam said. Replacing the professional groups used in pre- vious years was the UM symphony, jazz band and choral force, which not only served to showcase music students talents, but also kept the festival within budget. At its original showing and through its first few years, the festival and founding artistic director Jose Serebrier hired the American and Pittsburgh sym- phonies as well as the Philharmonic of London, to play at Festival Miami. The high price of these pro- fessional groups and the resulting higher priced tickets led to a debt of more than $600,000. This year the festival survived on a budget of $132,000, all Of which was donated by private sponsors.