Presidential Inauguration of Jennifer Glowienka, Ph.D.

Inauguration Invite

Join us for the inauguration of Carroll College's 20th President, Jennifer Glowienka, Ph.D., on Tuesday, September 15 at 12:30 pm in the Carroll College PE Center. A community reception will be held following the inauguration. The inauguration ceremony will be rooted in Carroll's Catholic Mission, and celebrate the college's deep connection to Helena and Montana.

Inspired by President Glowienka's background in evolutionary botany, the inauguration theme, Rooted in Mission. Cultivating the Future., reflects the belief that enduring growth begins with strong roots. Grounded in this theme, the week's events celebrate the values that have shaped Carroll for more than a century, with each day highlighting one of the five pillars of the college's mission statement:

  • Instilling an enduring wonder for knowledge that will prepare students for leadership and their chosen vocations
  • Offering an integrative and value-centered education rooted in freedom of inquiry
  • Engaging faithfully the intellectual tradition and the teachings of the Catholic Church
  • Serving all with humility, especially our neighbors who are poor and marginalized
  • Welcoming all persons of good will in a cooperative journey toward truth and virtue

Please see below for activities happening during Inauguration week and for FAQs. For additional assistance, please contact us at 406-447-4401 or email inauguration@carroll.edu.

RSVP to the Inauguration or Community Reception

Call to Action Background
Tuesday, September 8 - Instilling an enduring wonder for knowledge that will prepare students for leadership and their chosen vocation
12:30 p.m.Career Day Prep WorkshopsPE Center
Wednesday, September 9 - Welcoming all persons of good will in a cooperative journey toward truth and virtue
4:00 p.m.Ecumenical Prayer ServiceAll Saints Chapel
Thursday, September 10 - Offering an integrative and value-centered education rooted in freedom of inquiry
7:00 a.m.Community BreakfastLower CUBE
12:00 p.m.Rosary in Honor of InaugurationBorromeo Chapel
7:00 p.m.Magnifica Humanitas and the Mission of Carroll College: A Panel DiscussionLower CUBE
Friday, September 11 - Serving all with humility, especially our neighbors who are poor and marginalized
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Service FridayCUBE
3:00 p.m.Ice Cream SocialUpper CUBE
6:00 p.m.Volleyball vs. Bellevue UniversityPE Center
Saturday, September 12
3:00 p.m.Volleyball vs. Dakota State UniversityPE Center
Sunday, September 13
10:00 a.m.Women’s Soccer vs. Whitworth UniversityNelson Stadium
7:00 p.m.Sunday Night MassAll Saints Chapel
Monday, September 14 - Engaging faithfully the intellectual tradition and the teachings of the Catholic Church
6:30 p.m.Inauguration Mass/Mass of the Holy SpiritCathedral of St. Helena
7:30 p.m.ReceptionBrondel Center
Tuesday, September 15 - Installation Ceremony Day
8:30 a.m.Donuts & CoffeeUpper CUBE
12:30 p.m.InaugurationPE Center
2:30 p.m.Community ReceptionPlaza between PE Center and HAC

FAQ

The installation ceremony of Dr. Jennifer Glowienka will take place on Tuesday, September 15, at 12:30 p.m. in the PE Center. Several events are planned throughout the week leading up to the ceremony to celebrate this historic occasion.

Everyone is welcome! We simply ask that you RSVP in advance. You can register here. When you RSVP, please select the affiliation that best describes you, such as Student, Faculty/Staff, Alumni, Community Member, or College/University Delegate.

We are honored to welcome Dr. Donna M. Carroll, President of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, as the keynote speaker for the installation ceremony.

The inauguration of President Jennifer Glowienka marks a historic milestone in Carroll College’s history. The ceremony will celebrate the college’s Catholic mission, its deep connection to the Helena community, and a shared commitment to opening doors of opportunity, empowering human potential, and leading with hope.

The program will include remarks from President Jennifer Glowienka, Carroll College Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Joyce Stewart, Associated Students of Carroll College President Maria Ackerman, and a keynote address by Dr. Donna Carroll, President of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, along with additional speakers and special guests.

Because parking on campus is limited, we encourage guests to carpool whenever possible.

Yes. The ceremony will be livestreamed and recorded. A link to watch the livestream will be available here.

In addition to the installation ceremony, a variety of events will be held throughout Inauguration Week for the Carroll community and the public. You can view a list of featured events here.

No. Unless otherwise noted, all Inauguration Week events are free and open to both the Carroll community and the public.

No. The college will operate on its regular academic schedule throughout Inauguration Week. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate in events as their schedules allow.

Well Wishes for Dr. Jennifer Glowienka

If you would like to leave words of encouragement for Dr. Jennifer Glowienka, please do so by completing the form below.

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