February 27, 2015
Carroll & Nike Team Up
The Saints have joined forces with Nike to outfit all 15 athletic teams with the iconic “swoosh” come this fall. The college has entered into an exclusive three-year contract with Nike and BSN SPORTS to be the official apparel and equipment provider for Carroll.
"We are honored to partner with such a powerful brand and know that our student-athletes, coaches, fans and future recruits will share in this excitement," said Carroll Director of Athletics Curt Apsey.
The new partnership also includes an online Nike Fan Gear store where Saints supporters can directly buy Saints athletic apparel starting this summer.
"Carroll College athletics has a proven history of excellence and by partnering with the world's most well-respected athletic brand in Nike, we are reinforcing that excellence in both appearance and performance," said Apsey.
Monetary Spice
Irrigation work in Santa Maria, Mexico
Seismic work in Santo Tomas la Union, Guatemala
Carroll’s Engineers Without Borders program is pleased to have received a $5,000 grant for their “Spices to College” project at the Santa Maria Orphanage in Mexico. Carroll EWB was one of two schools nationwide to receive a grant as part of the ITT Corporation’s ongoing initiative to expand its partnership with EWB-USA.
Carroll EWB has been doing infrastructure work at Santa Maria since the fall of 2006. They first completed a wastewater and sanitation system for Santa Maria, and now they are wrapping up the irrigation project.
“We are very much honored by ITT Corporation’s recognition of how EWB uses infrastructure projects, like Carroll’s “Spices to College,” as a ‘force for good,’” said Dr. John Scharf, professor of engineering and faculty advisor for CC-EWB. “While our work at Santa Maria has focused on sanitation and irrigation projects, we have allied these efforts toward broader community development focusing on education, health, and business in addition to infrastructure."
Carroll EWB is also using infrastructure as a “force for good” at La Asuncion School in Santo Tomas la Union, Guatemala, where they are doing a structural seismic retrofit, and at the Marian Home for the Elderly in Castries, St. Lucia, where they are making improvements to the Home’s domestic water system.
Read more about the grant and the "Spices to College" project at: ITT Expands Partnership with Engineers Without Borders for 2015.
At the Corner of Faith & Reason
Carroll is hosting its first annual lecture on Faith and Reason, “Science and Religion: the Myth of Conflict,” this coming Thursday, March 5, 7 p.m., in the lower Campus Center.
The guest lecturer will be Dr. Stephen Barr, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware. Dr. Barr obtained his Ph.D. in physics from Princeton University in 1978 and he writes and lectures frequently on the relation of science and religion.
Professor Barr will argue that the supposed conflict between science and religion has really been a conflict between “scientific materialism” and religion. 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.
The lecture is 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.
All are welcome to join us for what promises to be an enlightening conversation.
Dr. Stephen Barr
Tech Trends
Stuart McKee, Microsoft Corporation
Concerned about the cloud and cyber security? Microsoft executive,Stuart McKee, will present an interactive discussion – Bringing the ‘Cloud’ Down to Earth – as part of the Business Department Lecture Series, March 5, at 6 p.m. in 101/202 Simperman Hall/Wiegand Amphitheatre at Carroll College.
Sponsored by the Fiehrer Endowed Lectureship in Business, the Business Department is hosting guest lecturer Stuart McKee from Microsoft, who will be leading an interactive discussion exploring the trends, challenges and opportunities of our networked world. The presentation will include remarks from Stuart followed by an opportunity for audience questions.
Stuart McKee is the U.S. National Technology Officer for Microsoft responsible for shaping and articulating Microsoft's technology vision and strategy. In his tenure Stuart has helped create effective solutions from cyber security to public records. He currently engages with governments across the country and around the world developing effective technology policy and strategy. Prior to joining Microsoft, Stuart served as the CIO for the Washington State - the original ‘Digital State’. Under his leadership, the State of Washington was nationally recognized and internationally admired for outstanding technology leadership and infrastructure delivery. In addition, Stuart has worked as a VP for the Walt Disney Company and numerous internet startups including Starwave, Infoseek and GO.com.
Relay'ing Hope
Carroll is proud to be hosting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraising event on June 26. Participants will walk around the football field in Nelson Stadium from 6 p.m.–12 midnight to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much.
RLF is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and those interested in forming teams and participating in the event are encouraged to sign up on the Relay for Life of Helena webpage.
Last week's home basketball games served as the kick-off for the RFL event with the women's and men's teams showing their support.
Alumni News
Career Moves
Ben McIsaac '12 – new Uganda Program Director, Global Emergency Care Collaborative –read announcement here.
Alumni in the News
Eddy Birrer '66 loves basketball. It's that simple. Age is irrelevant to the 70-year-old Gonzaga University accounting professor who has shot hoops since about age 7, when he got a sports set that included a rubber football, baseball and basketball. Read more about Birrer in this profile in the Spokesman Review: Seniors take love for competitive basketball into golden years.
IN MEMORIAM
Catherine McGuire Dodge, class of 1966 - read more on her life here.
Faculty/Staff News
Suthers as Keynote
Dr. Marie Suthers, professor of anthrozoology at Carroll, will be the keynote speaker at The Human-Animal Bond Symposium to be held on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Virginia next week. From 1999 and 2006, Suthers served as the founding director of the Center for Human-Animal Relationships (CENTAUR) at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech.
“The focus of my research, education, and service was on human well-being as it relates to interaction with companion animals and the well-being of animals employed in animal-assisted therapy. I am honored to return to my “baby”, CENTAUR, as a keynote speaker.”
Read more about Dr. Suthers and the upcoming symposium in the Roanoke Times: Virginia Tech veterinary college symposium explores bond between people, animals.
Student News
Zumba for St. Jude
The Carroll College student group Up ‘til Dawn is hosting a Zumbathon® Saturday, February 28, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Carroll Campus Center. Cost of attendance is $10 for adults and $5 for students and children, with all proceeds being donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Zumba® Rocks Montana instructors will be leading the exercise-based event. People of all ages are welcome and no Zumba® experience is required.
“This is one of our favorite events of the year,” said Paige Collick, a senior Carroll student and executive director of the school’s Up ‘til Dawn chapter. “The Zumbathon® is a great way for us to engage the Helena community in our efforts to raise money for the kids at St. Jude.”
Up ‘til Dawn is a national student-led organization whose main objectives are to raise awareness and funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Carroll chapter has raised nearly $15,000 this year and hopes to reach its goal of $25,000 before May.
Last year's Zumbathon brought upwards of 50 people to the Carroll College PE Center
Upcoming Events
"Crimes of the Heart" presented by the Carroll College Theatre Department, Feb. 27 - Mar. 1, Old North Performing Arts Center in St. Charles Hall, Carroll College
Written by Beth Henley and directed by Julia Porter '03. This 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 hilarious that it will linger in the mind long after the curtain has descended.
Shows will be 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
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.
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.
Montana Extended Learning Institute (XLi), Mar. 12-13, Corette Library, Carroll College
XLi is an annual conference sponsored by the Montana University system abou ttechnolog-enabled learning and teaching in hybrid, asynchronous, and flipped environments. XLi is a chance for innovative educators and administrators to come together and share what they know about applied educational technology. Carroll is hosting the event for the first time and is excited to bring this outstanding professional development opportunity to Helena.
For more on XLi and to register, visit the conference webpage at: http://xli.carroll.edu/index.html.
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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