April 10, 2015
Teaming Up for Global Education
Carroll President Tom Evans recently returned from a whirlwind trip to Japan where he was a participant on the TeamUp Educational Task Force, which is looking at ways to improve access to study abroad opportunities.
TeamUp is a year-long campaign to increase the number of American and Japanese undergraduate students studying in each other’s country by expanding relevant, mutually beneficial and innovative agreements among American and Japanese institutions of higher education.
The trip marked the initial convening of college and university presidents and senior international educators in order to learn about best practices and innovations in an effort to develop agreements that will promote study abroad opportunities with partner institutions. The goal of the program is to double the number of students studying in each other’s country by 2020.
In consultation with the Japanese Ministry of Education and other experts, TeamUp invited a targeted group of college and university officials who represented a wide range of schools both in Japan and the U.S. Carroll College was in good company among other U.S. institutions such as Columbia, Notre Dame, Bryn Mawr and the California university system.
The meeting was hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy, whose father, President John Kennedy, was instrumental in initiating the U.S.-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange (CULCON). TeamUp is a CULCON-inspired campaign with CULCON having originated from a series of discussions between President Kennedy and Prime Minister Ikeda in 1962 as a high-level, informal advisory panel to the two governments for educational and cultural exchanges.
A Sea of Scouts
Dr. Evans addresses the 450+ Boy Scouts in the PE CenterBoy Scouts enjoying their time spent with Anthrozoology students and dogs.
Carroll College hosted over 450 Boy Scouts and 100+ scout leaders from 63 troops across Montana and Wyoming during the 3rd Annual Merit Badge University on March 27-28. The 10-18 year old boys roamed the campus on Friday night enjoying time in the observatory, movies in Simperman, games on the practice field and a giant slumber party in the PE Center. They spent Saturday in their choice of the 40 merit badge classes, many of which were taught by Carroll faculty, staff, and students.
Although the classes received rave reviews from the boys, the favorite part of their day, hands down, was getting to navigate all the food choices in the dining hall at lunchtime!
Thanks to all who participated in the event and all who made the scouts feel welcome. Perhaps many will remember their great campus experience and will eventually choose to become Carroll Saints!
Scouts Honor
In recognition of their commitment to the scouting community, providing both time and resources in the support of several local scouting events, Dr. Evans along with Carroll College staff were recognized by the Boy Scouts of America at the Investment in Leadership & Character breakfast held this past week.
Pictured left to right: Steve Jones, Director of Athletic Operations & Facilities, Dick Anderson, Carroll Board of Trustees member, President Tom Evans, Beth Wheeler, Office Manager for the Office of Institutional Advancement and MBU organizer, Patrick Harris, Director of Student Activities & Leadership, Brad Maddock, Assistant Director of Student Activities, Nona Keeler, Director of Campus Events & Conference Services, and Tom McCarvel, Director of Community Relations and Facilities.
Student News
A Note from Nursing
Danny shares a smile with new friends during his service trip to India during winter break.
Carroll is proud of the frequent praise we receive for both our nursing students and graduates. The Nursing Department recently received the following note regarding junior nursing student, Danny Norris from Missoula:
I had a medical procedure done at St. Peter’s Hospital same day surgery and had the pleasure of being “assigned” student nurse, Danny. I think it is important for you at Carroll to know what an amazing young man he is and what a great nurse he will make.
I came in a teary-eyed, petrified 55 year old. When they told me he was going to “sit” with me while waiting for surgery, I was embarrassed for both of us and worried I would freak him out. What a miscalculation on my part! He was kind, listened to me ramble, and kept me engaged in conversation to help calm me down. I was and am amazed at how kind he was and so very professional.
Carroll College should be proud to have him representing their nursing program.
We certainly are! Keep up the amazing work Danny!
Saints in our Midst
Carroll College recognized four students for their exemplary commitment of service to others by awarding them with the Raymond G. Hunthausen Outstanding Collegiate Citizenship Award. The selection committee for this award looks for students who benevolently serve others with no thought of being singled out for recognition–seeking students who exhibit a true sense of unselfish service. This year’s recipients were Matthew Christiaens, Abby Hunthausen, Megan McInnis and Melanie Vert.
Senior Matthew Christiaens from Valier, Montana, has been actively engaged in the Carroll community since his freshman year. He has been a peer minister, Gold Team member, Hunthausen Center liaison, a volunteer on many Headlights service trips as well as serving as an integral participant and organizer on numerous Campus Ministry retreats and organizations. His selfless ways, joyful disposition and willingness to put others first were all notable characteristics that led to his nomination.
Abby Hunthausen, a senior nursing student from Helena, Montana, has been an active member on the campus student nursing organization, CCSNA, during her time at Carroll, most recently serving as president for the past one and a half years. Under her leadership, membership and outreach projects have grown. In addition, she is has been a very active volunteer in the Helena community having helped with Race for the Cure, Paint the Town Pink, highway clean-ups and Festival of Trees. Abby is described as kind, competent and compassionate and “embodies the best of what the Hunthausen family has contributed to the world.”
As a senior biology major and gender studies and Spanish minor, Megan McInnis of Bozeman, Montana, has extended her interest and knowledge in these subjects to better both our local community in Helena as well as our global community. She has volunteered at the Florence Crittenton Home, interned at Exploration Works and both worked and volunteered for Family Outreach. After experiencing a life-changing two-week mission trip to Guatemala her junior year, Megan has decided to pursue a master’s in maternal and child health and serve in the Peace Corps following graduation.
Melanie Vert, a junior from Mount Hope, Ontario, has spent a good deal of her time, effort and resources on helping those less fortunate. She has participated in many service trips abroad to places such as El Salvador, Chile, Malawi, Kenya, Argentina and India, where she has done everything from helping to build homes, to providing dental services, to volunteering at leper colonies. She has focused a great deal of her attention on bringing fair trade education to both the campus and Helena community, and has spent many hours working to make Carroll College a Fair Trade Certfied campus. This is just a sampling of Melanie’s many volunteer efforts as she focuses her career aspirations on humanitarian work in order to make the world a better place.
This prestigious award for community service, presented to deserving students who make outstanding contributions to the college or a community, has been a Carroll tradition since 1986. The award was named for Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen because of his exemplary commitment to peace and justice in his personal and professional life and his strong pastoral care for all people.
Pen to Paper
Carroll was well represented by two of our English majors at the National Undergraduate Literature Conference, hosted by Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, April 1-4.
Both students presented papers at the conference where “each year, nearly 200 undergraduate writers and poets throughout NorthAmerica, and sometimes beyond, come to Weber State University to present their work and learn from some of the most important writers in contemporary literature.”
Junior Melyn Maxfield from Olympia, WA, presented "Jane Eyre and Tess D'Urberville: Challenging Aspects of Marriage" while senior Vivian Cole of Colorado Springs, CO, presented "Setting as an Extension of Subconscious Sexual Desire in Tess of the D'Urbervilles."
Melyn Maxfield & Vivian Cole on the campus of Weber State University
Sash Pride
The Artaza Center for Excellence in Global Education held the 12th annual Sash Ceremony this week.
The celebration recognized 49 "soon to be" Carroll graduates who either studied, volunteered, or went on a pilgrimage abroad during their time at Carroll.
Students will wear their sashes during graduation to recognize their formative global experience.
Saints in the News
Junior engineering major Cody Noffsinger from Hamilton, Montana, recently received the Newman Civic Fellow Award for service. In turn, the Helena IR wrote a story detailing some of the projects Cody has been involved in - Carroll junior recognized for leadership and service
Photo courtesy of Alexander Deedy, IR
Faculty/Staff News
Think Tanker
As a leader in her field, Kelly Parsley, chair of the Carroll Department of Health Sciences, has been invited to participate in the Think Tank on Sexual Violence Prevention on College and University Campuses to be held May 5-6 in Atlanta, Georgia. The think tank is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Violence Prevention and the American Public Health Association, and is in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice.
The meeting is designed to be a strategic convening of representatives from various sectors involved in preventing sexual violence on campuses. This meeting is a part of Not Alone: The First Report of the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault. This forum will provide an opportunity for experts to share information and engage in critical dialogue essential for building a comprehensive approach to sexual violence prevention on college campuses.
“I am so honored to be selected for the think tank, and I am thrilled to be able to represent smaller schools that need violence prevention solutions just as much as the larger state schools around the nation,” said Parsley.
Alumni News
IN MEMORIAM
Dolores F. Cikrit, MD, '76 - read more about her life here.
Upcoming Events
Business Department Lecture Series - The Entrepreneurial Journey with Matt Ehrlichman, CEO, Porch, Apr. 10, 6 p.m., 101/202 Simperman Hall/Wiegand Amphitheatre, Carroll College
Sponsored by the Fiehrer Endowed Lectureship in Business, the Business Department is hosting guest lecturer Matt Ehrlichman, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman for Porch.com. Matt is a life-long entrepreneur who has spent his entire career starting and building companies, most recenly the home improvement network, Porch.com. In his talk, Matt will explain some of the challenges and opportunities he's faced in his journey of building businesses, raising money, and managing the uncertainty involved in starting up.
Prior to founding Porch.com, Matt was co-founder and CEO at Thriva, which was acquired by Active Network in March 2007 for $60 million. Matt built Thriva out of his dorm room at Stanford University where he received his bachelor of science degree in entrepreneurial engineering and master of science degree in management science and engineering. While serving as the Chief Strategy Officer at Active Network, Matt helped grow company revenues from $65 million to $420 million and assisted with the company's 2011 initial public offering. In 2014, Matt was named USA TODAY's Inaugural Entrepreneur of the Year.
This event is free and open to the public.
Saints Athletic Association Annual Auction, Apr. 10, 6 p.m., Carroll College PE Center
Join us for the 33rd annual Carroll College SAA Auction. Over 50 live and 300 silent auction items up for bid including trips, Thomasville furniture, Lane Ventura outdoor patio sets, jewelry, unique experiences, sports memorabilia, event tickets and much more.
The auction is free to attend and refreshments will be provided. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the live auction beginning at 7 p.m. Call 406-447-4480 for more information.
Darkside of the Full Moon Film Screening, Apr. 15, 6:30 p.m., 101/202 Simperman/Wiegand Amphitheatre, Carroll College
Sponsored by the Carroll College Nursing department, Darkside of the Full Moon is a documentary revealing the plight of mothers who struggle to find support and treatment for postpartum depression and other preinatal mood disorders. There will be a brief introduction regarding postpartum depression before the screening and an opportunity for Q&A after the film.
Having a baby is supposed to be the happiest time of your life. But what if it's not? Each year, 1.3 million women in the U.S. struggle to find support and treatment for postpartum depression and other perinatal mood disorders. Two women, Jennifer Silliman and Maureen Fura, both with firsthand knowledge of this challenge, came together to give a face and a voice to the countless women who suffer in silence. With the help of Dr. Shoshana Bennett, executive producer, they produced a documentary film, uncovering disconnects within the medical community to effectively screen, refer, and treat these women.
This event is free and open to the public.
Astronomy Lecture Series: Dr. Kelly Cline presents "Rosetta: Landing on a Comet," Apr. 16, 7 p.m., 101/202 Simperman/Wiegand Amphitheatre, Carroll College
On November 12, 2014, the world watched in amazement as a probe from the Rosetta spacecraft successfully landed on a comet. What did Rosetta discover? What did we learn from this unprecedented landing? What is a comet anyway and why do we care? Join Dr. Kelly Cline for an introduction to the exciting new science of comets!
This event is free and the Helena community is invited to attend.
Carroll College Culture & Language Exchange, Apr. 17, 6-8 p.m., fourOsix, 320 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena
Sponsored by the Office of International Programs, Carroll is hosting their 2nd annual Language & Cultural Exchange which is an opportunity for people to practice a foreign language and expand their global and cultural understanding. Food and coffee will be generously provided by the Fire Tower Coffee House, The Hub, Emilianos, The Mediterranean Grille, Karmadillos, Cafe Zydeco, Toi's Thai and Great Harvest. There will also be door prizes and onsite childcare provided. The Helena community is encouraged to participate. For questions, contact Emi at egajowski@carroll.edu or Brianna at beaton@carroll.edu.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Pacific Northwest Student Conference, Apr. 17-18, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
Carroll College engineering students will be attending the conference and competing in the Steel Bridge Competition, which involves the design, assembly and load testing of a small truss bridge, and the Technical Paper Competition.
Journey to the World's Edge presented by the Carroll College Theatre Department, Apr. 24-25, May 1-2, Old North Performing Arts Center in St. Charles Hall, Carroll College
This tale is about young Brigid Shawn O'Grady of long-ago County Clare in Ireland. Steeped in Irish culture and legends, Journey to the World's Edge is about Brigid's exciting and enlightening journey toward self-esteem and courage. Children will learn a powerful lesson and be fascinated by the rollicking tale.
Shows will be at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $5 for general admission, $3 for children under 12, free for Carroll students and employees. For more information, visit the Carroll Theatre Season webpage.
SURF–Student Undergraduate Research Festival, Apr. 28, 1-5 p.m., Carroll College
The fourth annual Student Undergraduate Research Festival highlights the research being undertaken by Carroll students. Forty-nine student presentations and posters will be showcased during the festival featuring a very wide range of research subject matter including Przewalski's Wild Horse, the characteristics of true love, organic light emitting diodes and Richard III's Machiavellian ineptitude, to name a few. The festival is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
Annual Student Art Exhibit, Open through May 1, Carroll Art Gallery, St. Charles Hall, Carroll College
The exhibit features paintings, drawings, and ceramics produced by Carroll students in recent art classes.
The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and is closed weekends and college holidays. For more information, visit the Visual Arts Current Gallery webpage or call 447-4302.
Carroll Choirs Spring Concert, May 10, 4 p.m., St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 80 E. Lawrence, Helena
The theme of the concert is "Voices of Hope, Healing and Humanity." The concert features a work by John Muehleisen, a composer from northern Washington state, who composed a requiem in miniature for the victims of Newtown and Sandy Hook Elementary School entitled, "Consolation: Requiem for Newtown." In addition, the choirs will also be performing works by Hans Leo Hassler, Ralph Vaugh Williams, Claude Debussy and John Rutter. For more information, contact Jan Van Hook, adjunct professor of music, at 447-4807. Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
Carroll College Gifted Institute, July 12-18, Carroll College
The Gifted Institute will challenge gifted fifth through ninth frade students' academic potentials and provide opportunities for social development. Workshops, classes, and activities with adults and peers will enhance students' self-awareness and cognitive development.
For more information and to download the application, visit the Carroll College Gifted Institute webpage.
Mark your calendars – Upcoming Alumni Events:
Purple and Gold Jubilee Reunion: May 15-16
Make plans to join your classmates - classes of 1945, 1955 and 1965 - and be part of Carroll's 2015 commencement weekend festivities in May.
Alumni & Friends Marian Shrines of France Tour: May 21-June 2
Join President Evans and his wife Lisa on a tour of the Marian Shrines of France.
Highlights include: Paris, a dinner cruise on the Seine River, Notre Dame, Versaille, Giverny – the house and gardens of Monet, the home of St. Terese of Lisieux, the beaches of Normandy, St. Michael Abbey, Contreau Distillery, an overnight in a chateau, Lourdes and much more.
View the complete itinerary here or contach Kathy Ramirez, 406-461-3214 or kramirez@carroll.edu.
Alumni & Friends Gathering at New Glarus Brewery, New Glarus, Wisconsin: August 15
Homecoming 2015: September 18-19
Mark your calendars and plan to return to campus this fall for Homecoming. All alumni, parents and friends are invited to attend. Special reunions will be held for all former ASCC members and the classes of 2005, 1995, 1985, and 1975. Stay tuned for more details.
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