Carroll is now home to the largest on-campus solar photovoltaic array in Montana. Installed on the south-facing roof of the Campus Center last week, the 38 kW solar array will generate nearly $6,000 worth of electricity annually. Learn more.
“Our students know that the world faces environmental problems. B ut those issues can seem so big, so broad, that we don't know where to start. Having a large solar array on campus helps bring the issues home. We can have more specific debates about pollution, technology, and the social consequences of our energy choices. Pope Francis recently wrote that we need 'educators capable of developing an ethics of ecology, and helping people, through effective pedagogy, to grow in solidarity, responsibility and compassionate care' (Laudato si', 210). Working with my students to raise funds for solar panels on campus and to educate about the wider effects of renewable energy was a way for me to answer this call." – Alex Street, PhD, Associate Professor, Political Science
 “Working on the solar panel project was a great opportunity for me to learn about how making a large organization like a school more efficient works from start to finish. It was a great experience to interact with local businesses and environmental partners to make the solar panel installation happen. I'll take the knowledge and skills I gained from this project with me into my career working in the environmental sciences to hopefully help more people be more environmentally conscious and to make the world a better place.” – Katie Richter, sophomore biology major, Grand Rapids, Minnesota |
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Carroll College was well represented at the Helena Education Foundation’s Great Conversations event held last week. The annual event brings in leading experts in a number of different fields to help guide table discussions on a particular topic. This year 329 people discussed 38 topics over dinner. Carroll representatives included professors, Dr. Chris Fuller, Dr. Dean Pavlakis and Dr. Alex Street, current student Emily Larson and Carroll alum Mike Shields ’74, all serving as discussion leaders.
Larson, a senior political science major and gender studies minor from Portland, Oregon, led a discussion titled “Hello? This is the Future Speaking,” which addressed the resurgence of youth involvement in politics and activism.
“It was an honor to be invited to participate in such a wonderful event for an incredible cause. It was also rather intimidating to be amongst some of the most well-rounded and intelligent individuals in the Helena community, but the payoff of being in the company of these people was immense. Hosting a table afforded me an opportunity to share with some community members what it is like to be involved in politics and youth activism at my age, and in the world I've grown up knowing. It's so important to reach across generations, and to engage in discussion that is designed to test and expand your own worldview. The type of experience that was offered to me through this event, and that I'm hoping I also delivered to the individuals at my table, was one that allowed us to connect with people that we might not otherwise, and to come to a common ground through in-depth exploration and conversation on a particular subject. My opinion is that we did accomplish this.” – Emily Larson
In addition, 10 Carroll students received complimentary registration to attend the event.
“The evening was a genial experience meeting many new faces from around the community. It was fun to converse with many diverse professionals of the Helena area, as well as to hear of the great works and progress of the Helena Education Foundation. I’m extremely grateful I was able to attend.” – Carter Anderson, senior, Great Falls, MT |
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After the dust settles on Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday, and Cyber Monday, there’s one more holiday that invites us to step into the spirit of generosity and goodwill that makes this time of year so special: Giving Tuesday.
This year, all funds donated during Giving Tuesday will benefit Carroll’s Adventure and Mountaineering Program, or CAMP. This program provides students with inexpensive equipment rentals, skills workshops, and guided adventures – accessible to all regardless of experience level. Donations will be used to purchase new gear, provide maintenance and upkeep of existing equipment, and fund scholarships for students to attend backpacking trips and rafting expeditions. Visit here to support CAMP! |
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The Talking Saints took October by storm by winning 30 awards at three tournaments, over the past three weeks. The debaters led the way with five British parliamentary teams winning awards in Denver, Colorado, two in Calgary, Alberta, and three more in Casper, Wyoming. At the Rocky Mountain Championships in Colorado, featuring more than 70 teams from 12 states, Carroll advanced five teams to quarterfinals and two to semifinals. In Calgary, two Carroll first-year teams advanced to the semifinals. Two weeks later in Casper, a first-year team won the tournament.
“It was so encouraging to see the first-year students begin to gain traction and shine,” said coach Brent Northup. “Most of these students have limited backgrounds in speech and debate, who through hard work are now strong enough to make the old guard nervous. But the best news from the Casper weekend, was the classy way the juniors and seniors celebrated those frosh victories. There was no jealousy, only joy.” |
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