February 20, 2015
Gifting Education
Carroll received $48,000 in scholarship grants from the Haynes Foundation. This is the second installment from the total 2014-15 gift amount of $96,000. The foundation presents Carroll the grant in two checks, one was awarded this past August and the other this week.
This academic year, 51 fortunate students were recipients of the Haynes Foundation scholarships. Haynes scholars at Carroll College receive a minimum of $2,000 from the fund for tuition expenses.
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.
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.
Carroll and our students are extremely grateful for this long-standing charitable generosity provided by the Haynes Foundation.
Haynes Foundation Trustee Margaret Woo presents the check to Carroll President Dr. Tom Evans
Dr. Doolittle in the House
Dr. Aubrey Fine a.k.a Dr. Doolittle
The Carroll College Department of Anthrozoology is thrilled to be bringing one of the preeminent specialists of animal-assisted therapy to campus on Tuesday, February 24.
Animal lovers, or even just those who are curious about the role animals play in our lives, should come to hear psychologist, professor, animal assisted therapy expert, author, and popular speaker Dr. Aubrey Fine. He will tug at heartstrings with stories of working with companion animals in his practice. His affinity and skill working with children and animals earned him the nickname by the L.A. Times of being the living Dr. Doolittle.
Dr. Fine is considered one of the grandfathers and founders of animal-assisted therapy. He authored the Handbook on Animal Assisted Therapy, Our Faithful Companions, and Afternoons with Puppy: Inspirations from a Therapist and His Animals, among other books and articles.
He has been a guest on Animal Planet, CNN and the Discovery Network. He also wrote a monthly column called “The Loving Bond” in Dog Fancy magazine.
Please make plans to join us on Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Trinity Lounge of Carroll College.
Crimes of the Heart
The Carroll Theatre Department is performing “Crimes of the Heart,” written by Beth Henley and directed by Julia Porter ’03.
“Crimes of the Heart” is a realistic tale of the Magrath sisters who are in search of their individual identities while stumbling upon life’s troubles. Throughout the play, the audience will witness the confrontation of past and present obstacles in the sisters lives. In the end, the play is the story of how they all escape the past to seize the future—but the telling is so true and touching and humorous that it will linger in the mind long after the curtain has descended.
“Crimes of the Heart” will perform February 19-22 and February 26-March 1 at the Carroll College Theatre. Shows will be at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sundays.
Tickets are available for purchase at the door or prior to the event at 406-447-4309. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for students and seniors and free for Carroll students and employees. Learn more here.
Photos courtesy of Ellen Postlewait
Showcasing Technology
Carroll College is hosting the annual Extended Learning Institute (XLi) at the Corette Library on March 12-13.
XLi is an annual conference put on by the Montana University system about technology-enabled learning and teaching in hybrid, asynchronous, and flipped environments. This is the first year Carroll has been selected to host the event, and we are excited to bring this outstanding professional development opportunity to campus.
XLi is typically attended by 100-150 people, mostly technology managers and professors from Montana-based schools.
For more on Xli, visit the conference webpage at: xli.carroll.edu/index.html
Alumni News
Career Moves
Tara Harris '00 – adjunct Carroll professor – read announcement here.
Faculty/Staff News
Happy Birthday Mr. President
Abe Lincoln, a.k.a. Steve Harper, reenacts the time when Lincoln, as a boy, fell into freezing water but did not know how to swim.Photo courtesy of Thom Bridge, IR
If Abraham Lincoln hasn’t been dead for 150 years, it would be easy to mistake Steve Harper, professor of computer science at Carroll, as the 16th president.
Harper, with his vintage top hat and frock coat, creates a striking resemblance to Lincoln. Every year around President's Day – this being his 20th – he makes a trip to the local elementary schools impersonating the president. He visits the classrooms and recounts boyhood stories for the children.
This year, several news stations and the local newspaper covered his visits. Bringing Lincoln to life: Impersonator makes 16th president real for local students - the Helena IR.
Upcoming Events
"Crimes of the Heart" presented by the Carroll College Theatre Department, Feb. 19-22 and Feb. 26 - Mar. 1, Old North Performing Arts Center in St. Charles Hall, Carroll College
Written by Beth Henley and directed by Julia Porter '03.
Shows will be 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. on Sundays.
Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for students and seniors, free for Carroll students and employees. For more information, visit the Carroll Theatre Season webpage.
Saints Athletic Association (SAA) Shindig, Feb. 20, 6 p.m., Campus Center, Carroll College
This is a casual fundraising event for Saints athletics and is open to the public. Come mingle with the coaches in this fun and informal setting. 50/50 drawing, Blackout Bingo and silent auction items will also be available. The theme is "Saints Tailgate" so attend wearing your favorite Carroll College Saints gear!
For questions, contact Associate Athletic Director Bennett MacIntyre, bmacintyre@carroll.edu, 447-4374.
Why We Love Animals: Understanding the Therapeutic Value of Pets, Guest speaker Dr. Aubrey Fine, Ed.D., Feb. 24, 7 p.m., Trinity Lounge, Carroll College
Animal lovers, or even just those who are curious about the role animals play in our lives, should come to hear psychologist, professor, animal assisted therapy expert, author, and popular speaker Dr. Aubrey Fine. He will tug at heartstrings with stories of working with companion animals in his practice. His affinity and skill working with children and animals earned him the nickname by the L.A. Times of being the living Dr. Doolittle.
Dr. Fine is considered one of the grandfathers and founders of animal-assisted therapy. He authored the Handbook on Animal Assisted Therapy, Our Faithful Companions and Afternoon with Puppy: Inspirations from a Therapist and His Animals, among other books and articles.
First Annual Lecture on Faith and Reason: "Science and Religion: The Myth of Conflict," Guest lecturer Dr. Stephen Barr, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Delaware, Mar. 5, 7 p.m., Lower Campus Center, Carroll College
Sponsored by the Carroll College Hunthausen Center for Peace and Justice, the Physics Program, the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Annette Moran Center and Student Activities
Professor Barr will argue that the supposed conflict between science and religion has really been a conflict between "scientific materialism" and religion. He contends that the science-versus-religion myth is based on an outdated view of scientific history and a skewed interpretation of what science has actually discovered. He will begin by telling the story of the relation between Christianity and science, including some dramatic facts that are relatively little known. He will then discuss five great discoveries of the twentieth century, primarily in physics, and argue that they are more consonant with the traditional Jewish and Christian view of the cosmos and of human beings than with materialist philosophy.
Business Dept. Lecture Series - Bringing the 'Cloud' Down to Earth, Mar. 5, 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 Stuart McKee, Chief Technology Officer, U.S. State and Local Government, Microsoft Corporation, who will be discussing "Bringing the 'Cloud' Down to Earth: An interactive discussion exploring the trends, challenges and opportunities of our networked world."
This event is free and open to the public.
Deities - the Sacred of the Hindu and Buddhist Exhibit, Through Mar. 6, Carroll Art Gallery, St. Charles Hall, Carroll College
This exhibit features sacred artworks from Tibet and India. Included are a collection of Tibetan Thangkas plus sculptures of gods and goddesses from India. The Tibetan Children's Education Foundation and their project manager's private collection have generously loaned art for this show.
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.
Shamrock Soiree, Annual Fundraising Event for Carroll's Engineers Without Borders, Mar. 27, 6:30-11:30 p.m., Great Northern Hotel Ballroom, 835 Great Northern Boulevard, Helena
Come join Carroll's EWB and celebrate St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Engineers, as they dance the night away in honor of St. Patrick's Day. The Soiree will feature hors d'oeuvres, live and silent auctions, live music, dancing, and a cash bar.
Proceeds will be used to support the Engineers Without Borders-USA Carroll College Student Chapter and their service projects in Mexico, Guatemala and St. Lucia. Tickets are $25 each and $15 for Carroll students. Contact Morgan Spear at mspear@carroll.edu for more information.
Business Department Lecture Series - Guest Lecture - 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, CEO, Porh - the USA Today Entrepreneur of the Year.
This event is free and open to the public.
Mark your calendars – Upcoming Alumni Events:
Alumni Lunch with President Evans: March 16, 12 p.m., Campus Center, Carroll College
Dr. Evans will be providing a campus update. A lunch buffet will be served. $15 per person. RSVP by March 10 to Kathy Ramirez, kramirez@carroll.edu or 406-447-5185.
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: June 27
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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