March 28, 2014
All We Need is Glove
Aaron Jackson
Less than two months after announcing the addition of women’s softball to the Saint’s athletic program, a new coach has joined the ranks.
Helena native and former Eastern Oregon head coach Aaron Jackson has been hired as Carroll College’s first softball head coach.
“We are very excited to have Aaron on board as the first head coach at Carroll College, he brings a great love of the game, numerous recruiting contacts and a passion for Helena and our institution,” said Carroll College Director of Athletics Bruce Parker.
Jackson, a Helena High native, began coaching his younger sister in a Helena ASA 12U league and has fallen in love with the game ever since with stops at Missoula Sentinel High School (03-07) and MSU-Billings (07-10) as an assistant coach before being named Eastern Oregon’s head coach in 2011.
Faced with starting a program from scratch, Jackson has developed a plan to get the Fighting Saints up and running by the fall season.“First, I need to build relationships on campus, share my values and vision for the program – let everyone know what Carroll College Softball will look like,” Jackson said. “I’m going to hit the recruiting trail and find high-academic kids and kids who want to play softball. We need to begin the scheduling process and create support for the program right away.”
“It’s really special to be back in the place that I always wanted to return to. Coaching a sport I love and in a town I love, I don’t think I could have found a better situation,” Jackson emphasized.
To read the full press release, visit Saints' Athletic News.
A Gathering of Philosophic Minds
As part of the Mountain-Pacific Region of the Society of Christian Philosophers annual conference being held at Carroll College, April 3-4, Dr. Chris Kazcor from Loyola Marymount University will be presenting: "Conscientious Objection and Health Care Professionals." The lecture is April 3 from 7:30-9 p.m. in the lower level of the Campus Center.
This lecture will examine the philosophical topic of health care workers declining to perform medical procedures that act against their consciences. This two-day philosophy conference features speakers and papers developing the theme of Christian ethics and health care. This lecture as well as the rest of the conference is free and open to the public.
For additional information about the conference, please contact Dr. Mark Smillie at msmillie@carroll.edu or Dr. Brian Matz at bmatz@carroll.edu.
Manion Symposium
Carroll College is hosting the James J. Manion Symposium on April 10-11, 2014. This annual symposium provides an opportunity to highlight student research and alumni discussion. Dr. Tim Dernbach, class of 1986, is providing the keynote lecture “Evolution of a Career in Cardiovascular Surgery” following the Manion dinner on Friday, April 11.
The Manion Symposium recognizes the dedication and contributions of Professor James J. Manion, commemorates “Doc” Manion’s academic legacy, and emphasizes discussion of current topical issues in the natural sciences. The symposium is sponsored by the Manion Fund, established by former students.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, April 10:
6-7:30 p.m.: Natural Sciences Poster Session, Fortin Science Center, Wiegand Scola
Friday, April 11:
10 a.m.: Tour of the Natural Sciences Labs, Simperman Hall 5:30 p.m.: Manion Dinner, Campus Center, lower level Keynote Lecture: Evolution of a Career in Cardiovascular Surgery by Dr. Tim Dernbach (’86), Campus Center, lower level
To register, visit www.advancement.carroll.edu/manion or call 406-447-4491. The cost of dinner is $30/person; registration is required by March 31. All other events are free of charge.
Alumni News
A Striking Collection of Saints
The Carroll College Fighting Saints were well represented during a recent team bowling event in Boise, Idaho to support the Leukemia Society of Boise’s efforts in raising funds for cancer research.
Back row (l to r) : Kelcie Dickerson ('12), Alex (Edens) Behrend ('11), Jim Manion ('73), Marcus Atkinson ('04)
Front row (l to r): Rick Goeres (‘96), Casey Glenn ('03)
IN MEMORIAM
Thomas (Tom) B. Durkin (class of 1956) passed away on March 20, 2014, at the Community Hospital of Anaconda. Tom was born September 24, 1927, the oldest of three children, to William and Mary (Mackin) Durkin in Anaconda. He was educated at St. Peter’s Grade School and Anaconda Central. He would have graduated from Anaconda Central with the Class of 1946, but left school to join the Navy. After his discharge in 1948, he graduated, along with his sister Mary, with the class of 1949 from Anaconda Central. Around his military service, he was educated at Western Montana College in Dillon, and then attended Carroll College in Helena. Tom played football at both colleges, cementing a lifelong love of sports. At Carroll College he met his future wife, Monica Clare Lynch (’56). They married on October 27, 1956. Tom and Clare raised four children in Anaconda.
For more on his life, read here.
Faculty/Staff News
Haile-O Goodbye
With a desire to spend more time with her family than is possible with a full-time teaching position, Beth Haile has decided to leave her faculty position as Assistant Professor of Moral Theology at the end of this semester.
She has been especially known among her colleagues and her students for her infectious enthusiasm, engagement, and energy in the classroom and the extent to which she truly cares about our students. She is also well-known for being a good colleague, both within the Theology department and in the wider College community.
Beth is thankful to all of the faculty, staff, and administrators who work so hard to make Carroll such a phenomenal institution to work for. She is grateful for her time here, and sad to see it come to such an early end despite her happiness about what the future holds for her.
Scott Haile, who is an adjunct professor in the Theology department, will be accompanying Beth on their future adventures.
Thank you Beth and Scott for your good work at Carroll and we wish you well in your future endeavors.
Gettin' Hitched
Ryan M. Fetherston and Tana M. Hopewell and are proud to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Ryan graduated from the University of Montana in 2012 and is currently the running backs coach for the Fighting Saints football team. The couple are planning a July 19, 2014, wedding in East Helena.
Student News
The Business of Basketball
Photo courtesy of Mark Planck
Carroll College junior forward Nick Williams of Bountiful, Utah was named a 2013-14 Daktronics-NAIA Men’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete for maintaining a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Williams, who is studying business with a concentration in management and marketing, was recognized for his excellence in the classroom.
“A big congratulations to Nick Williams for his award. Only about ten percent of eligible players receive this honor and it’s awesome that he is one of them. Here’s to a lot more award winners in the future for Carroll College Men’s Basketball,” Fighting Saints head coach Carson Cunningham said.
Netting Academic All-Conference
Six Saints basketball team members were recently named Academic All-Conference.
On the men’s team, junior business majors Jake Hollifield and Nick Williams, and sophomore biology/pre-med major Ian Lorang made the men’s Academic All-Conference team. On the women’s side, junior elementary education major Bailey Snelling, and sophomores Katie Estey, health sciences, and Alison Sullivan, nursing, were named to the women’s squad.
To be eligible, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore in standing, maintain a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled at the school the previous two semesters.
Read more in the Helena IR.
What Happens When You Cross a Lamb With a Rabbitt?
Carroll seniors Emily Rabbitt and Will Lamb are engaged. Rabbitt graduated from Steamboat Springs High School in 2010, and will graduate from Carroll College in May. Lamb graduated from Stillwater Christian School in 2003, and will also graduate from Carroll College in May. The wedding will take place July 12 in Steamboat Springs.
Upcoming Events
Merit Badge University, Mar. 28-29, campus-wide, Carroll College
Carroll College will be hosting the 2nd annual Merit Badge University for 285 boy scouts from across the state. Over twenty classes will be held at Carroll and several other locations around town in which boy scouts will be able to earn merit badges in a variety of disciplines. Classes are held from 8 – 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 29. In addition, 140 scouts will be spending the night of Mar. 28 in the lower level of the Campus Center. For more information on the event, visit meritbadgeu.wordpress.com.
Carroll College Jazz Combo Spring Concert Preview, Apr. 1, 4 p.m., Carroll College Campus Center
The Carroll College Jazz Combo will present selections from its upcoming Spring Concert, "Grooves.” Eighteen musicians will perform Sammy Nestico's Switch In Time, the Glenn Miller Orchestra classics In the Mood and Moonlight Serenade, Adele's title song from Skyfall, and popular standards Come Fly With Me and You Stepped Out of a Dream. The group will also play funk tune Attitude Dance, Sonny Rollins' bebop classic, Oleo, and Milt Jackson's blues tune Bags' Groove. Call Dr. Lynn Petersen at (406) 447-4303 for more information. This performance is free and open to the public.
“Conscientious Objection and Health Care Professionals" lecture by Dr. Christopher Kazcor, Loyola Marymount University, Apr. 3, 7:30-9 p.m., Lower level, Campus Center, Carroll College
For additional information about the conference, please contact Dr. Mark Smillie at msmillie@carroll.edu or Dr. Brian Matz at bmatz@carroll.edu.
“Chasing Charming” presented by the Carroll College Theatre Department, April 4 & 5 and 11 & 12, Carroll Theatre in St. Charles Hall, Carroll College
Chasing Charming is Carroll’s annual theatre for children performance. Prince Charming has been kidnapped by the evil witch, Hagragard, and he needs help! It is up to one loony fairy godmother, one narrator trying to prove herself, one Goldilocks and four of your favorite fairy tale princesses to save him from marital doom. Along the way we will encounter some evil minions, a ferocious dragon, Snow Whites lil’ sis, Rose Red, and many more on this whirlwind adventure.
Shows will be at 7:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. Four special matinees for schools will be offered April 3 & 4 and 10 & 11 at 1:00 p.m. each day. 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.
Nursing Reunion, Apr. 4–5, Carroll College
The 40th anniversary reunion of the baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Carroll is fast approaching. All Carroll nursing graduates are invited to attend the reunion on April 4–5, 2014. If you plan to attend, please be sure to register by March 28th on the Nursing Reunion webpage.
Schedule of Events
Friday, April 4:
6–8:30 p.m., Dinner with a multimedia presentation, followed by Pippa White’s one-woman show, “Love in Action” - an exciting look at leaders in public health nursing, Campus Center, upper level.
Saturday, April 5:
9:30 a.m.: Light breakfast, Fortin Science Center Scola 10:30 a.m.: Tour of nursing labs, Simperman Hall, 4th floor Noon: Hand-blessing ceremony, Borromeo Hall chapel 1:00 p.m.: High tea, Trinity Hall lounge
“From Chilean Coal Miners to Henry A. Wallace: Progressive Visions for the Postwar Era” Lecture by Jody Pavilack, Associate Professor of History, The University of Montana, Apr. 7, 7 p.m., 101/202 Simperman Hall/Wiegand Amphitheatre, Carroll College
Sponsored by the Carroll College History Department, Professor Pavilack will trace the Communist-led coal miners’ struggles to deepen Chilean democracy in the mid-1940s and will highlight their ideological affinities with Henry Wallace, as both developed visions of a postwar peace built on socio-economic justice.
Business Department Lecture Series The Successful Freedom-franchise Model presented by Great Harvest Franchising, Inc., April 7, 6-7:30 p.m., Campus Center, lower level, Carroll College
As part of the Fiehrer Endowed Lectureship series, the Carroll College Business Department is hosting a presentation by Great Harvest Franchising, Inc. on the successful freedom-franchise model. Kathy Peterson, Agreement & Mapping Specialist, Heidi Melendez, Director of Development, and Melissa Seith, Registered Dietician will be discussing the unique freedom-franchise model and the successful business processes at Great Harvest Franchising, Inc. The presenters will describe their roles at Great Harvest followed by a question and answer session. (This lecture was originally scheduled for February but was rescheduled due to weather.)
“Mend It, Don’t End It” – The Repair of Thought and Action Amidst Technology Lecture by Bryan Kibbe, PhD candidate at Loyola University Chicago, Apr. 10, 5 p.m., Sage Room, Corette Library, Carroll College
Sponsored by the Carroll College Philosophy Department, Bryan Kibbe’s lecture will examine questions such as “What kinds of thinking creatures are we? How might different understandings of human thought inform our ethical responses to other persons?” Bryan Kibbe is completing his PhD in philosophy with specialties in ethics, bioethics, the philosophy of technology, and situated cognition.
Carroll College James J. Manion Symposium, Apr. 10-11, Carroll College
To register, visit www.advancement.carroll.edu/manion or call 406-447-4491. The cost of dinner is $30/person; registration is required by March 31. All other events are free of charge.
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