In these conversations, we chat with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends about meaning and purpose while at Butler and beyond. Listen to these thoughtful narratives about personal and professional journeys.
Series One - join Alison Miccolis, '24, as host.
Series Two - welcome to Julie Dilts, '92, who is talking with Butler University alumni.
Series Three - welcome to Brent Hege, who is talking with students from the Compass Scholarship Program.
Compass Conversations Series Three, Episode Four-Humza Quraishi, '26
This episode features a conversation with Dr. Brent Hege, Compass Center Scholar in Residence, interviewing Humza Quraishi, ‘26.
Quraishi details how the Compass Scholarship Program, the Interfaith Council, and more shaped his understanding of faith, leadership, and service. He discusses how engaging with Muslims from different cultural backgrounds and other groups challenged his narrow views and taught him how to find common ground without losing sight of his own beliefs.
18 Aug 2025
Compass Conversations Series Three, Episode Three-Rebecca Kural, '25
This episode features a conversation with Dr. Brent Hege, Compass Center Scholar in Residence, interviewing Rebecca Kural, ‘25.
Kural reflects on how her time as a Compass Scholar and Interfaith Engagement Intern helped her to reframe her understanding of faith and discover the power of spiritual expression in many forms. She also shares how, as a student in the School of Music, she took a bold stand to challenge norms in choral repertoire, illustrating how Butler students are encouraged to speak up and create space for broader cultural and religious representation.
11 Aug 2025
Compass Conversations Series Three, Episode Two-Raj Kadakia, '28
This episode features a conversation with Dr. Brent Hege, Compass Center Scholar in Residence, interviewing Raj Kadakia, ‘28.
Kadakia shares how connecting with students of different worldviews through the Compass Scholarship Program, the Interfaith Council, and other campus groups helped him broaden his perspective, build unity, and strengthen his faith. He emphasizes how the Compass Center supports students of all backgrounds in exploring their values, building community, and paving their own path.
4 Aug 2025
Compass Conversations Series Three, Episode One-Carson Miller, '25
This episode features a conversation with Dr. Brent Hege, Compass Center Scholar in Residence, interviewing Carson Miller, ‘25. Miller reflects on how his experiences as a Compass Scholar and in the Interfaith Council have pushed him to grow spiritually, embrace uncertainty, and engage in meaningful conversations with people of different viewpoints. He encourages students to step outside their comfort zones and be open-minded during their transformative college years.
23 Dec 2024
Compass Conversations Series Two, Episode Five-Stacie Colston Patterson, '04
This episode features a conversation with Julie Dilts, ‘92, interviewing Butler alum, Stacie Colston Patterson, '04, who is Legal Counsel at YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. Colston Patterson invites us to consider how we define success and discusses how she has helped others tell their stories as a lawyer, mentor, and parent.
9 Dec 2024
Compass Conversations Series Two, Episode Four-Kimberly Sterling, '00
This episode features a conversation with Julie Dilts, ‘92, interviewing Butler alum, Dr. Kimberly Sterling, ‘00. Sterling is the Vice President of Health Research within the Medical Affairs organization at ResMed. They discuss Sterling’s philosophy of embracing new opportunities while being selective with career direction. She highlights the importance of vulnerability as a leader while working with a team. Faith life as a source of strength rounds out this richly engaging conversation.
2 Dec 2024
Compass Conversations Series Two, Episode Three-Janet Lovera, '23
This episode features a conversation with Julie Dilts, ‘92, interviewing Butler alum, Janet Lovera, ‘23. Lovera is a product designer at Multiply Technology, an Orr Fellow, and the Director of DEI at Orr Fellowship. They discuss her career path toward attaining her dream job as a recent graduate while continuing to connect with her family members and Mexican heritage.
18 Nov 2024
Compass Conversations Series Two, Episode Two-Trey Meehan, '14
Join host Julie Dilts, '92 in conversation with Trey Meehan, '14, the managing director of Alums for Campus Fairness, as they explore how values have guided his personal life and professional career in non-profit work.
11 Nov 2024
Compass Conversations Series Two, Episode One-Karen Alter, '85
Join host Julie Dilts, '92 in conversation with Karen Alter, '85, CEO of Borshoff, as they explore the importance of values in shaping decision-making both personally and professionally.
9 Aug 2024
Compass Conversations Episode Five-Michael Aronson and Alyssa Smith
How are meaning and purpose defined and explored? What does it mean to be faith-based and/or spiritual? And why are these conversations so important in higher education?
9 Aug 2024
Compass Conversations Episode Four-Daniel Meyers and Marguerite Stanciu
Daniel Meyers and Marguerite Stanciu lead The Compass Center to support TCC faith and secular communities, interfaith engagement, meaning and purpose and spiritual life at Butler University within the DEI Division.
9 Aug 2024
Compass Conversations Episode Three-Imam Anisse Adni and Shums Packar
Join Imam Anisse Adni and Shums Packar as they explore the topic of the importance of community and connection at Butler University.
9 Aug 2024
Compass Conversations Episode Two-Jenna Burd and Jade Eilers
Join host Alison Miccolis in conversation with Jenna Burd and Jade Eilers, Compass Center Interfaith Interns, talking about why interfaith matters in the landscape of higher education.
8 Aug 2024
Compass Conversations Episode One-Dr. Brent Hege and Grace Hensley
In these conversations we are going to chat with faculty, staff, students and alums who advance our mission of supporting communities of faiths, meaning, purpose and spiritual life.
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