April 24, 2015 QuickNotes: Welcoming Our New VPAA

April 24, 2015

Carroll's New VPAA

We are very pleased to announce that Carroll has hired Dr. Colin Irvine ‘91 as our new vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college.

“We were fortunate to have a number of very qualified applicants,” said President Tom Evans. “Colin rose to the top of this talented pool because his demonstrated ability to inspire, build consensus and produce results, coupled with his leadership experiences, most closely aligned with Carroll’s current strategic interests.” 

Colin is an associate professor of English at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He received a Ph.D. in English from Marquette University in 2002, M.A. in American Studies from the University of Notre Dame in 1993 and B.A. in English and History from Carroll College in 1991. 

“To have a chance to return to Carroll and to give back to the school by serving its faculty, staff, and students is an absolute dream come true,” said Colin. “Carroll is such an incredibly special place, and it’s one that changed my life in ways I can hardly put in words. And while there are many, many things that make it unique, I believe strongly that the key to the college's success has been and remains its dedicated and caring professors. I am thus very eager to work closely with them and with the entire staff to build on Carroll’s rich traditions and to make the most of the exciting opportunities before us.”

Complementing his broad background in teaching and scholarship, Colin has been very active with a number of program initiatives and committees at Augsburg including his current roles as Coordinator for Undergraduate Research, Fellow for the Center for Teaching and Learning, and Director of the College’s Writing across the Curriculum. He is also the recipient of two Fulbright Awards and has had the opportunity to both teach and study internationally. These experiences have made him particularly well suited to address issues paramount to Carroll such as curriculum review and revision, undergraduate research, global education, and expansion of new and existing majors and programs.

Colin’s official start date is July 1 but he plans to join us on campus during commencement weekend. 

Please join us in extending a warm welcome back to Carroll to Dr. Colin Irvine.

Click here for the full release. 

Click here to read what Colin’s colleagues had to share about his experience, work ethic and personal qualities. 

Dr. Colin Irvine

Colin Irvine on the northern shores of Lofoten, Norway, during his year as a Fulbright Scholar in Norway.

Just Do It

As part of Carroll’s new partnership with Nike, Saints fans can now buy Carroll Nike gear online, for a limited time.  Just click on the Carroll Nike Gear link at www.Carrollathletics.com between now and May 6 to get special savings. 

This is a great opportunity to get the upcoming line of Nike Carroll gear at discounted prices.

Bea-u-tree-ful

Archbishop Hunthausen was instrumental in making certain that the Carroll campus was as beautiful on the outside as it was on the inside by initiating the planting of trees around campus during his tenure as president. Thanks to his initiative, Carroll currently has over 900 trees. In honor of his legacy and in celebration of Arbor Day, Carroll planted an additional nine new trees across campus today. 

Our thanks go out to Alex Bold of the Green Honors Society for her leadership with this activity, as well as Dennis at Valley Farms for donating half of the trees. 

Student News

Canine Commencement

Carroll is going to the dogs! Join us as we honor Carroll’s top dogs with a graduation celebration next week. The anthrozoology canine class is graduating on April 30. 

Carroll student handlers have been working and living with the dogs during the school year and serve as foster caregivers for the shelter dogs while they train them in one of several disciplines such as service, narcotics detection, or search and rescue. 

This year’s graduating class of six dogs includes: Eowyn, who has been trained on narcotics detection; Jolene who has been trained on scent detection and some service tasks; and Tyke, Kodiak, Hutch, and Bear, who have been trained on general service tasks such as opening and closing refrigerators/cabinets, and retrieving items and bringing them to the handler from the floor and countertops.

This is a special graduation year for the anthrozoology program at Carroll as it marks the first graduating class of students that selected anthrozoology as their major their freshman year. Congratulations to Mary Bundy, Karin Wagemann and Sarah Smith – all seniors that entered as ANZ majors their freshman year!

Canine Graduation will be held on April 30 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Simperman Hall, room 101. Refreshments will follow and the Helena community is invited to attend.

A Spirited Effort

Carroll students recently participated in the the ASCE Pacific Northwest Student Conference that was held at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, on April 17-18, 2015. 

Carroll participated along with 18 other universities from Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and British Columbia. The Carroll ASCE Student Chapter competed in the steel bridge, environmental, and technical paper competitions.

While the students did not place in any of the competitions, they did receive the conference Spirit Award given to the chapter that embodies the ideal of sportsmanship and positive attitude while participating in several areas of competition. In the bridge competition, the criteria is difficult enough that seven teams (including Carroll) out of thirteen were disqualified for various reasons.

Carroll College students Lizzy Younce, Chase Eaton, Subin Sapkota, Colby Prince, and Jessica Simkins with their steel bridge prior to competition.

Presenting Research

After submitting abstracts for review, the research of Carroll biology seniors Sarah Fitzpatrick and Blake Jordan was accepted for presentation at the annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). Together with participant Alexis Smith (Health Science), students attended the conference from April 16-18 at Eastern Washington University. 

The mission of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is to support and promote high-quality undergraduate student-faculty collaborative research and scholarship. As a program of CUR, the conference promotes undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity in all fields of study.

The conference regularly hosts more than 3,000 students and their faculty mentors to present their research through posters, oral presentations, visual arts and performances.

Journey to the World's Edge

Join us on an adventure where challenges are overcome, awesome creatures are encountered, and powerful truths are discovered when the Carroll College Theatre Department presents “Journey to the World’s Edge” opening tonight, April 24.  “Journey to the World’s Edge” is Carroll’s 19th annual children’s play and children will learn a powerful lesson while enjoying a rollicking tale.

This tale is about young Brigid Shawn O'Grady of long-ago County Clare in Ireland. Steeped in Irish culture and legends, the play is about Brigid's exciting and enlightening journey toward self-esteem and courage. 

"Journey to the World’s Edge" will be performed April 24 & 25 and May 1 & 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Carroll College Theatre. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $3 for children under 12, free for Carroll students and staff.

Read the full press release here.

Meticulous Mind

Matt Kittel, a freshman from Victor, Montana, published “Meticulous Mind” while a senior in high school. 

Matt describes “Meticulous Mind” as a book of writings that will change the way you see the world. “It has serenity, intense action, darkness, beauty and love within its writings. The book also contains artwork contributed from artists across the globe. I invite you to see your life through a new perspective," said Matt.

Matt is studying Engineering Science and also serves as one of the quarterbacks on the football team. In addition, he is involved in several clubs on campus including Enactus, ASCE, and EWB. 

"Meticulous Mind” can be found at the Montana Book Co. and the Cornerstone Christian Bookstore here in Helena. Matt encourages you to “like” Meticulous Mind on Facebook and post any of your thoughts about the book on his website at meticulousmind.tateauthor.com, on Facebook or on Amazon! If you want to have a signed copy of the book, contact Matt at kittel@cybernet1.com

Saints in the News

Junior Connor Smith was one of twenty-two Carroll students that spent their winter break providing service work in Varanasi, India.  Connor was so impacted by what he saw and experienced in Varanasi that upon his return his created the India Development Project.

The goals of the student-led organization are to raise funds in order to provide clean water, medicine, and a basic education to impoverished children in Varanasi, India.

For Connor’s efforts, he was named KTVH’s Class Act of the Week.

Carroll Student Helps in Aid Efforts

Saints' student-athletes from the football team, Jeff Gueck, Colter Hamel, Nick Edens and Will DeVries recently paid a visit to Saints fan 92-year-old Ed Gilleran at the Aspen Assisted Living Center.

The players presented Gilleran with a football signed by the team and in return Gilleran shared riveting stories from the past, particularly about his experiences in WWII.

The IR shared details of the visit - Saints give football, ears to World War II vet Gilleran

Photo courtesy of Ryan Collingwood, Helena IR

Alumni News

Serenity Tour

Award-winning mental health speaker and accomplished country musician,Jason DeShaw ’03, is currently on a 10-city Montana tour, “Serenity in the Storm,”  sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and the Center for Mental Health Research and Recovery at MSU.

For the past decade, DeShaw has toured across 35 states, Canada and Europe singing his original country music. In 2010, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and alcoholism. Since then he has advocated for mental health and addiction recovery as both a speaker and a singer. His presentation combines his story of recovery with original songs of hope.

Click here to see upcoming tour dates. 

A Breathless Read

Author H.M. Bowker ’65 has recently self-published a mystery novel titled, “I Can’t Breathe–Libby, Montana 1958.” 

The fictional novel intertwines the story of asbestos poisoning through the mining operations in town with stories of child abuse and death in 1950’s Libby, Montana.

Learn more about the book at www.icantbreathenovel.com.

After graduating from Carroll with an English degree, Bowker went on to earn a Master’s from the University of Montana and a PhD from Gonzaga University. She can be contacted at hmbowker@icantbreathenovel.com.

In the News

Zach Bumgarner ’06 currently serves as the head coach of the Great Falls Central track and field team. He was recently profiled in the Great Falls Tribune - Meet The Coach: Great Falls Central's Zach Bumgarner.

Career Moves

Scott Boutilier ’09 – assistant vice president, commercial loan officer, Opportunity Bank of Montana - read announcement here. Tammy Sperry ’92 – second vice president, controller, Opportunity Bank of Montana - read announcement here.  

IN MEMORIAM

Robert E. Kuntz '44  - read more about his life here.

Faculty/Staff  News

Montana's Visionary Voice

Kelly Parsley, chair of the Carroll Department of Health Sciences, was awarded the Visionary Voice Award by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC).

NSVRC offers the Visionary Voice award, in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month each April, to recognize the creativity and hard work of individuals around the country who have demonstrated outstanding work to end sexual violence. 

Kelly has been a victim advocate for the past eighteen years. She was invited to serve on the NSVRC Board and served as their Chair for four years. In 2006, she wrote the field guide that Montana law enforcement officers use to respond to sexual assault crimes, and in 2008 she completed the field guide law enforcement use to respond to domestic violence.

Congratulations Kelly!

Celebrating Milestones

Carroll is so very grateful for our devoted faculty and staff. We wouldn’t be the community we are without their dedicated and caring ways. Please join us in congratulating the following employees as we celebrate their commitment to Carroll.

Retirees: Tomas Graman, Jack Oberweiser, John Zanto

35 Years: Barry Ferst

30 Years: Wayne Guccione

25 Years: Paul Smetana, Anne Perkins, Erik Pratt

20 Years: Renee McMahon, Lori Peterson, Alexis Rincon, Janet Riis, Renee Wall, Kerry Petersen, William Smillie

15 Years: Daniel Case, Jane Michelson, Leslie Olsen, Karla Hokit, Kyle Strode,  Jo Ann Maffit

10 Years: Robert Poirier, Maureen Boyle, Robert Holmes, Steven Peek, David Barrett, Daniel Minor, David Marshall, Jeffery Wald

5 Years: Maria Rogne, Daniel Wirak, Suzanne Conroy, Brandy Keely

A Note from Dr. Lambert

Carroll recently received the following update from Dr. Richard Lambert, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy. 

Dr. Lambert, and his wife Barbara, are doing well in the retirement mecca of Dubuque, Iowa. They still visit Helena each year, and stay in student dorm rooms in Trinity Hall. Dr. Lambert is keeping up his philosophy study by contributing to a panel discussion on “Medieval Contributions to Theory of Knowledge,” to be held at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo this May.  In the words of the old song popularized by Iowan Glenn Miller, he will have “a gal in Kalamazoo” with him—his wife Barb—and also son Gregory Lambert ‘03, who will be visiting his parents.

Upcoming Events

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.

Astronomy Weekend, Apr. 24-25, Carroll College

The Carroll College Neuman Astronomical Society and the Helena Astronomical Society are hosting their annual Astronomy Day at Carroll College. Activities will take place on the Carroll campus in Simperman Hall as well as the observatory lawn. All the activities are free and the public is encouraged to attend. 

Schedule of Events:

Friday - Apr. 24

7 p.m.: "Black Holes: Monsters of the Universe" What are black holes? How do they form? What happens if you fall into a black hole? How do black hoels bend space and time? Join Dr. Kelly Cline for an exciting introduction to the strange science of black holes! 101/202 Simperman/Wiegand Amphitheatre, Carroll College.

Sat. - Apr. 25

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Meteorite sample display; solar system walk; solar viewing (weather permitting); Carroll astronomy student posters (with students on hand to explain the posters); Observatory tours all day.

11 a.m.: "Alien Life" lecture by Dr. Kelly Cline - Simperman Hall

12 p.m.: Meteor impact activity by Jake Kandelin (weather permitting) - Observatory lawn (hands on activity)

1 p.m.: Build a comet presentation by David Rotness - Simperman Hall (children encouraged to participate)

For more information, contact David Rotness at 594-4575.

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.

 Download the 2015 schedule here.

2015 Honors Convocation, Apr. 28, 5 p.m., Campus Center, Lower level, Carroll College

Carroll's annual Honors Convocation recognizes our students for their academic achievements. The ceremony will immediately follow SURF. Contact the Registrar's office with questions.

A Reading of Her Own: Lives in Brief, Apr. 30, 6-8 p.m., The Red Atlas-Staggering Ox, 400 Euclid Ave., Helena

Local femail writers, including several Carroll professors and alumni, share short creative essays on their lives and experiences. Featured Carroll professors and alumni include Chelsia Rice, Debra Bernardi, Soumitree Gupta, Virginia Cooper, Lorna Milne, Corrie Williamson, Emily Harris and Caitlin Carroll.

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 College Jazz Band Spring Concert "At Last," May 5, 7:30 p.m., Old North Performing Arts Center in St. Charles Hall, Carroll College

Carroll students and guests led by Dr. Lynn Petersen will perform a variety of popular and jazz standards for thier spring concert "At Last." The program will include Dizzy Gillespies's A Night in Tunisia, Phil Wilson's Basically Blues, John Lewis' Rouge, W.C. Handy's St. Louis Blues, Tower of Power's What Is Hip?, and John Williams' Cantina Band from "Star Wars." Vocalists will join the band on At Last, Bei Mir Bist Du Schon, Feeling Good, Fly Me to the Moon, I Remember You, and 'S Wonderful. A Dixieland combo will perform Royal Garden Blues. This event is free and the Helena community is welcome to attend. Call (406) 447-4303 for more information. 

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 Baccalaureate Mass & Commencement, May 16 

Carroll College graduates from the classes of 1945, 1955 and 1965 will also be honored. A schedule of commencement activities can be found on the Carroll Commencement webpage.

Carroll College Gifted Institute, July 12-18, Carroll College

The Gifted Institute will challenge gifted fifth through ninth frade students' academic potentials and provide opportuntities 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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