August 29, 2014: QuickNotes: Jungle Jack Hanna

The Carroll Anthrozoology program had a distinguished visitor this August in Jack Hanna, renowned wildlife correspondent and host of the Emmy winning television program “Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild.”  Hanna, along with his wife Suzi and grandson, came as guests of Carroll College Board of Trustee members Mary Ann and Paul Milhous.

Hanna was very eager to learn more about the Anthrozoology program.  He peppered the staff and students with a multitude of questions about the program. He was very enthusiastic about the new anthrozoology major and was encouraged by the widespread interest the program is attracting.

"If only I would have had a program like this when I was looking for a college," said Hanna during his visit.

The college looks forward to Hanna’s continued interest and future visits as the anthrozoology program continues to grow and expand its offerings. 

In addition to the Milhous’, the Hannas were joined by Dr. Anne Perkins, Director of the Anthrozoology program, Chief of Staff Kyle Baker, Vice President of Philanthropy Karin Olsen and several students in the Anthrozoology program, McKenzie Homan and Hannah Landeraaen.

For the 2014-2015 academic year, Carroll College has received $96,000 in scholarship grants from the Haynes Foundation. The foundation presents Carroll the grant in two checks for $48,000 each, one was awarded this August and the other in early February 2015.

The Haynes Foundation annually supports the Isabel Haynes Cash Grant Scholarship, which awards tuition assistance to Carroll students who are Montana residents and demonstrate both financial need and outstanding academic achievement. Funds for this academic scholarship are available to Carroll freshmen through seniors who maintain at least a 3.4 grade point average. Haynes scholars at Carroll College receive a minimum of $2,000 from the fund for tuition expenses. Last academic year, 46 students were recipients of the Haynes Foundation scholarships.

The Haynes scholarship at Carroll is primarily derived from the sale of artwork, antiques, collectibles and furniture that belonged to the late Isabel Haynes, who died in 1993. A Bozeman resident, she was the daughter-in-law of famed Yellowstone Park and Northern Pacific Railroad photographer F. Jay Haynes. The Haynes Foundation first began giving Carroll scholarship money in the late 1960s. In the last 20 years, the Haynes Foundation has donated a total of over $1,700,000 to Carroll to help promising Montana students pay for their educations.

Business Department accounting professors, Mel McFetridge and Belle Marie, attended the 101^st annual meeting of the Montana Society of CPAs this summer. The annual meeting provided professional networking and continuing professional education opportunities that included sessions on ethical intelligence, state of the economy, covenants not to compete, and a panel of successful Montana businesses. 

In addition, McFetridge and Marie attended the annual educators’ conference sponsored by the Montana Society of CPAs. Professor McFetridge coordinated this year’s event, which offered faculty from all levels of higher education throughout Montana the opportunity to discuss issues related to accounting education as well as interact with professionals from the National Accounting State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) concerning the CPA exam.

Dr. Belle Marie earned the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation which is sponsored through a joint venture of the American Institute of CPAs and the international Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. The designation is intended to evidence expert strategists capable of connecting all aspects of business. Management accountants combine financial expertise and business acumen to achieve sustainable business success. The designation requires knowledge of finance, budgeting, internal audit, strategic planning, risk management, and governance. The designation complements Marie’s other certifications that include Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and Certified Fraud Examiner.

In addition, Dr. Belle Marie was recently published in the journal, Insights to a Changing World. Her journal article, “Mental Models of Financially Literate Women” appeared in the June issue.

Bob and Carrie Biskupiak of Helena are pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Alyssa Nicole Biskupiak '12, to Sean Michael Salerno '12. Sean is the son of Tim and Marie Salerno of Camano Island, Washington.

Alyssa is an elementary school teacher at Eastgate Elementary School in East Helena. Sean is an RN at the Fort Harrison VA Hospital. A Sept. 20, wedding is planned at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Helena.

Sheila A. Garvey ’63 and James R. Drynan ’62 were married August 22, 1964, in St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Anaconda. 

To commemorate 50 years of marriage, the couple celebrated with their family from Aug. 1 to Aug. 5 at the Lake House on Hayden Lake.

Sheila grew up in Anaconda and graduated from Anaconda Central High School. Jim grew up in Butte and graduated from Christian Brothers Boys’ Central High School. The couple met while both were attending Carroll College.

Dr. Drynan specialized in internal medicine and retired Dec. 31, 2005. Sheila was a stay-at-home mom and later, was a nurse for her husband. 

Bernard Francis Carlson '67 passed away Aug. 19, 2014. Bernie, as he was known, was born in England, but spent his childhood in Nebraska and Sweet Home, Oregon.

 Bernie graduated in 1962 from Oregon City High School. He graduated from Carroll College where he played football and earned a degree in economics. He was a Naval aviator and served two tours in Vietnam. He was discharged from active duty and re-enlisted into the Navy Reserves, becoming commander of his reserve squadron, and fulfilling over 20 years of service. In August 1979, he was hired by Federal Express and flew for them for 25 years.

 Bernie loved working on cars, airplanes, and motorcycles (especially Harleys). Those who knew Bernie are aware of his “nine lives” and his uncanny ability to survive. Bernie loved his family and, after retiring, lived by the motto to “Make time for family.” 

 Read more on his life here. 

Clara Marie (Kloker Haffey) Cavanaugh passed away on August 15, 2014. Clara was born on June 16, 1921, in Anaconda was an extremely proud member of the Kloker family, from 619 E. 8th St. in Anaconda — an Anaconda working-class smelterman’s neighborhood, sometimes known as Vinegar Hill, after a famous hill and battle in Ireland.

She attended St. Peter’s grade school and high school in Anaconda, graduating in 1939. Clara married Jack Haffey on Jan. 24, 1944. Clara was a role model as a mother, spouse, worker and manager. She was a friend to all and a true servant leader.

In 1965, Monsignor Tony Brown, then the president of Carroll College, asked Clara to become the manager of the bookstore at Carroll. Clara knew the job would be good for her family so she made the courageous decision to leave Anaconda and move to Helena.

She managed the Carroll College bookstore from 1966 through 1985, serving as manager, co-worker, and, day in and day out, second mother and friend to the thousands of students who attended Carroll during those 20 years. Her warm smile greeted faculty, staff, students and their families as they entered the bookstore. She was extremely proud of Carroll and her opportunity to be an integral part of its growth and success, along with Monsignor Brown and former high school classmate, Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen.

In 1981, Clara’s warm smile caught the attention of a retired Iowa farmer, Clem Cavanaugh, who at the age of 66, enrolled as a freshman to obtain the education he always desired. Although a serious “older than average” student, Clem persuaded the busy bookstore manager that they should have dinner. Thus began a courtship leading to marriage in 1983. The world was a better place as a result of these two Irish-Americans coming together at Carroll College.

Her Catholic faith was the centerpiece of her life, playing a great role in the way she loved and served all people. Her family has been blessed by her abundant gifts of love, faith, joy, acceptance, sacrifice, commitment, perseverance and trust. Clara was and is a loving parent, spouse, employee, servant leader, friend and faith-filled girl from “Vinegar Hill” who brought life and kind, caring, generous love to all persons. She left her mark on this world and is the personification of the full and happy life, well lived.

Those desiring to make a memorial contribution in Clara’s name might consider the Clara Haffey Cavanaugh Bookstore Scholarship at Carroll College, 16 N. Benton, Helena, MT 59625; or the Kris Warfield Memorial Scholarship at Excelsior Youth Center, 3754 W. Indian Trail Road, Spokane WA, 99208. 

Read more on her life here.

Picturing Paradise: Cuadros from Peruvian Women for Visions of Hope Exhibition, Sept. 1 – Oct. 9, Carroll Art Gallery, St. Charles Hall, Carroll College

Curated by Rebecca Berru Davis, PhD, Picturing Paradise is an exhibition that features embroidered and appliquéd fabric pictures called cuadros, created by the women of Compacto Humano and Manos Anchashinas, two art cooperatives located in Pamplona Alta, a shantytown situated on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. The exhibition places emphasis on the women as artists and the way their art reflects creativity, resilience, and hope despite the harsh conditions of their lives.