Compass Conversations at Butler University

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?