March 6, 2015
Presidential Honors
On February 27, Carroll College held its President’sDinner, celebrating Carroll’s donors and benefactors who have given so generously of their time, talent and treasure to the college. The evening was highlighted by the conferral of an honorary degree on James A. Grenier and the presentation of the college’s Insignis Award to Dr. Earl J. Heller.Carroll conferred upon James A. Grenier a Bachelor of Business Administration, Honoris Causa. Jim Grenier was born and raised in Helena and attended St. Helena Grade School, Cathedral High School, Carroll College and Helena High Trade School. He joined the U.S. Navy and then spent his professional career working and serving in management and executive positions for numerous computer-related companies such as IBM, COMMA, TELEX and INTEL. In his retirement, Jim has remained active serving with several Catholic service organizations as well as on several Catholic organization boards including the Carroll Board of Trustees. Carroll College’s 2015 Insignis Award honored Dr. Earl J. Heller, class of 1958, in recognition of his generous and steadfast support of Carroll’s Catholic identity and mission.Born and raised in Helena, Dr. Heller attendedCathedral High School, graduated from Carroll, and then earned his medical degree at the University of Kansas. After his orthopedic surgery residency, he practiced orthopedic surgery in South Bend, Indiana, from 1971 to 2012.Dr. Heller has generously supported Carroll Collegeand in 2012 gave $1 million in support of a new chapel on campus. The chapel will be a center of the college’s faith life and home for religious services.
Dr. Heller is deeply committed to Carroll’s Catholic heritage and feels that a new chapel, “will honor those who have worked so hard to make Carroll such agreat place of learning.”
James A. GrenierDr. Earl J. Heller
Hot Off the Presses
The winter issue of the Carroll Magazine will be arriving in your mailboxes this week.
We hope you enjoy reading stories about some of our outstanding student-athletes, encounters during last summer’s pilgrimage to Italy, the Walsh family and the new Hunthausen Activity Center, as well as the story behind Carroll’s mission statement, fun highlights from around campus and a tribute to Dr. Frank Kerins.
A big thank you goes out to all our contributing writers: Jay Bouchard ‘15, Nick Dietzen, Dr. Tom Evans, Dr. Chris Fuller, Kathy Ramirez, Dr. Bob Swartout and Jerek Wolcott.
You can also view the magazine online: www.carroll.edu/alumni/resources/magazine.
Happy reading!
Alumni News
Dine with the President
Join your fellow alumni and Carroll President Dr. Tom Evans for a Helena area Alumni Lunch on March 16 from 12-1 p.m. in the lower level of the Carroll College Campus Center. Learn about all the exciting new initiatives happening on campus.
Cost for lunch is $15/person. RSVP online by March 10 or contact Kathy Ramirez, kramirez@carroll.edu, 406-447-5185.
We hope to see you there!
Career Moves
Thomas Hoffman, M.D., '98 - read announcement here.
Susan K. Williams '93 - read announcement here.
Gettin' Hitched
Amanda Obert '13 - read the announcement here.
Student News
Vegas-Bound
Two students from the sociology program at Carroll have had papers accepted to the National Social Science Association conference to be held in Las Vegas in late-March.
Senior Hugh Pratt, a sociology major in the honors program, is presenting a research paper titled "The Methodical Loss of Environmental Importance: A Case Study of the Nez Perce." MaKenzie Johnson ‘15, a sociology/biology major who graduated this past December, is presenting her paper, "Access to Healthcare: An Analysis of Helena, Montana's Homeless Population."
Both students will be traveling to the conference to present their research.
Saints in the News
Sophomore Victoria Kong has made quick work of her first year and a half at Carroll. She has been working with chemistry professor Dr. John Rowley in the new integrated chemistry lab and has both received a grant award from the Montana Space Grant Consortium and developed a screen printing process to make oxide plates in order to test the process of splitting water for hydrogen fuel.
For her work, Kong was recognized as this week's Beartooth NBC Class Act: Carroll College Student Wins ARES Award. Congratulations Victoria!
Faculty/Staff News
Saints Through and Through
Former Saints broadcaster John Lagerquist and Carroll College Director of Athletics Facilities Steve Jones have combined for more than half a century of service to Carroll College and the Frontier Conference.
Their contributions were recognized last Saturday during halftime of the men's basketball game when Frontier Commissioner Kent Paulson awarded Jones and Lagerquist with the Frontier Conference Service Award.
Read more about their loyal and lengthy history at Carroll in the full press release here.
Pictured left to right: Rocky Mountain AD Bruce Parker, John Lagerquist, Carroll AD Curt Apsey, Steve Jones, Frontier Commissioner Kent Paulson
Upcoming Events
Carroll College Spring Break, Mar. 9-13
Carroll College will be on spring break Mar. 9-13. Classes will resume on Mon., Mar. 16. Administrative offices will be open Mon.-Thurs. but closed on Fri., Mar. 13. Carroll QuickNotes will resume on Fri., Mar. 20.
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.
Ed Noonan Poetry Reading, Mar. 19, 7 p.m., O'Connell, Room 107, Carroll College
Ed Noonan, adjunct professor in the Carroll Theatre Department, will do a reading "Carroll College and Its Environs," which will cover over 30 years of poems about Carroll and related subjects. This evening will highlight Ed's life as a Catholic artist and his love for the place and people of Carroll College.
This event is free and open to the public.
Astronomy Lecture Series: Dr. Kelly Cline presents "The Mystery of the Martian Plumes," Mar. 19, 7 p.m., 101/202 Simperman/Wiegand Amphitheatre, Carroll College
In March 2012, an amateur astronomer spotted strange plumes erupting out of Mars and streaking through the Martian atmosphere. These plumes were enormous, 150 miles high and hundreds of miles long. Three years of study have confirmed that these plumes are real, and they have appeared several times over the past 20 years. They've even been confirmed in an old Hubble Space Telescope image. What are they? Where did they come from? They seem to be too high in altitude for normal clouds. Are they auroras, like the northern lights? Astronomers are baffled and excited to try and solve the mystery of the Martian plumes. Join Dr. Kelly Cline as he discusses the mysteries surrounding these plumes.
This event is free and the Helena community is invited to attend.
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.
Astronomy Lecture Series: Dr. Kelly Cline presents "Rosetta: Landing on a Comet," Apr. 16, 7 p.m., 101/202 Simperman/Wiegand Amphitheatre, Carroll College
On November 12, 2014, the world watched in amazement as a probe from the Rosetta spacecraft successfully landed on a comet. What did Rosetta discover? What did we learn from this unprecedented landing? What is a comet anyway and why do we care? Join Dr. Kelly Cline for an introduction to the exciting new science of comets!
This event is free and the Helena community is invited to attend.
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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