The Carroll College Founder's Day celebration will occur on Thursday and Friday, November 3rd and 4th.
On November 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Sage Room, Mark Johnson (’98) will deliver this year's Founder's Day Lecture entitled entitled, "Becoming Chinese in Montana: Political Activism amongst Montana’s Historic Chinese Communities." Johnson is also the 2016 Alumni Academic Achievement Awardee. This event is free and open to the public.
On Friday, November 4th at 5:30 p.m. outside the Campus Center, Carroll will hold a tree planting dedication in honor/memory of:
- Dr. Jeffrey D. Baker, a man who ignited imagination about what education could be and then led us in achieving the dream.
- Fr. William Greytak, a man who shared his faith and taught that history is relevant to our lives.
- Mr. Jack Oberweiser, who provided a living example of what Jesus would have us do.
- Fr. Daniel Shea, who, through his faith and teaching, shared the warmth of God’s acceptance with each of us.
- Dr. Robert Swartout, an international man who made history meaningful for every student.
- Mrs. Kim Kelley and Dr. Shirley Baker, who honored our world of international students
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Then starting at 6:00 p.m., Carroll will be holding the Founder’s Day Dinner at the Campus Center. The social gathering begins at 6:00 p.m. and dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. Dinner is $35 per person.
2016 Alumni Awards will be presented to:
- Alumni Academic Achievement - Mark Johnson '98
- Alumni Hall of Fame - Dr. Con Lacey '60
- Young Alumni Award - Dr. Bart Roach '06
- Alumni Luminary Award - Mr. Peter Sullivan '57
Register online or contact alumni@carroll.edu to RSVP by November 1st.
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