Butler Unveils Naming of Levinson Family Hall
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Butler University has unveiled the permanent naming of its new 44,000-square-foot sciences building expansion as Levinson Family Hall. It is in honor of a $10 million commitment from Frank and Kristin Levinson.
Levinson Family Hall opened to the public last summer and includes classrooms, labs, work spaces, and a glass atrium. Butler says the $10 million commitment combines a $5 million gift from 2018 and an additional $5 million commitment that was secured last month.
“Frank and Kristin Levinson are incredible champions for the sciences at Butler University,” Butler University President James Danko said. “The generous gift they have provided reflects a deep commitment to Butler students and faculty, and to the education of future leaders in science, innovation, business, and technology. I am profoundly grateful to Frank and Kristin for their generosity and investment in our University.”
Frank Levinson grew up in Indianapolis and earned his undergraduate degree in physics and mathematics from Butler in 1975. Frank’s father, Alan “Buzz” Levinson, earned a Master of Science in Education from Butler in 1953, during which time he helped install and align the telescope at Holcomb Observatory.
The gift was announced during an event to celebrate the success of Butler Beyond: The Campaign, which has raised nearly $265 million so far, surpassing the university’s $250 million goal.
“This gift is not about me, but is a testament to all those who invested in me and my education, including my family and a number of excellent Butler faculty members,” Frank Levinson said. “I want to support Butler and I realize sometimes it is helpful for others to see people step forward to give. This expansion and renovation project will have a profound impact on generations of Butler students, and I am proud to be able to help provide the kind of quality facilities Butler students and faculty deserve.”
Butler says Levinson’s past donations enabled the university to purchase its first supercomputer and establish a partnership with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama.