Lindenwood Magazine - Spring 2023

3 THE LINDENWOOD SPRING 2023 EDITION GUIDE LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT JOHN R. PORTER, ED.D. NOURISHING OUR ROOTS WELCOME LETTER MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT SEEDS OF GREATNESS FEATURE STORY THE MIGHTY CANOPY GIVING & ALUMNI COMMUNITY BASKING IN THE LIGHT LINDENWOOD IN THE NEWS ADVANCEMENT LIONS BOOSTER CLUB FUTURE GROWTH TEASER STORY COUNTING LEAVES DATA AND STATISTICS LINDEN BRANCHES LINDENWOOD IN THE COMMUNITY CONSERVATION LEGACY TABLE OF CONTENTS BUTLER LIBRARY RENOVATION EDUCATION SYSTEM LINDENWOOD 4 5 10 6 11 18 26 27 4 Preserving Excellence Since 1929, Butler Library has been one of Lindenwood University’s most iconic and beloved buildings, cherished by generations of students. The University’s library for nearly 90 years has been closed since the opening of Lindenwood’s new Library and Academic Resources Center in 2017. Since that time, Lindenwood has considered the next phase in the life of this campus icon. As our University continues its upward trajectory toward becoming the next great learner-centric university, we are thrilled to announce a fundraising effort aimed at completing the renovation of Butler Library. Through this initiative, Butler Library will be restored and modernized with amenities making it an attractive venue for students, alumni, and external events. Perhaps as important, it will once again be restored as a place of respite on campus for students to come together, relax, and study as they had for almost a century. We have set a fundraising goal of $1 million to complete this renovation. We hope you will make an investment in preserving this historic building and writing its next chapter by supporting the Butler Library renovation. Scan the QR code to make your gift to the Butler Library Renovation or contact Assistant Vice President of Advancement Brian Brunner by email, bbrunner@lindenwood.edu, or phone, (636) 949-4903, to learn about some unique naming opportunities involved in this campaign. GIVE ONLINE TODAY! ATHLETICS LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY 16 THE UNDERSTORY CAMPUS LIFE 12