October 2, 2015
Farewell Fr. Greytak
We are saddened to share the news that Fr. William Greytak, former student, professor and Board of Trustees member of Carroll College, passed away on Saturday, September 26, in Helena.
Fr. Greytak graduated from Carroll College with a degree in history and philosophy in 1952. Although initially planning to study law, during his time at Carroll, Sister Eugenia, a sister of the Dominicans of Germany, suggested he consider the priesthood. Following her advice, Fr. Greytak was ordained at the American College in Louvain, Belgium.
His first assignment upon ordination was teaching Spanish at Carroll College. This began his long and popular career as a professor, first in Spanish and French, and then upon earning his master’s and doctorate in European History from the University of Colorado–Boulder, teaching modern European History.
“Fr. Greytak humanized and brought historical figures to life–warts and all–making each class an eagerly anticipated event,” shared former student Jerry Berberet ’63. “He taught his students to analyze the significance of our historical past, in part to better understand issues of the present. In teaching students to think, he earned our highest respect. When asked about their major, rather than respond, ‘History,’ history majors would often reply, ‘I majored in Fr. Greytak.’”
In addition to his time in the classroom, Fr. Greytak also served as a parish priest in the Diocese of Helena. He served the Sacred Heart Parish at Wolf Creek, moved to St. Jude Mission in Lincoln, then St. Thomas the Apostle in Helmville, and finally, St. Catherine Parish in Boulder, where he served through December 2014.
Fr. Greytak was also respected by many across the U.S. and in Europe from when he was rector of the American College (1978-83) at the Katholiek Universiteit Leuven in Belgium.
Fr. Greytak was a treasured presence on campus–beloved by faculty, students and staff alike. Carroll College was blessed to have had him and he will be missed by all those who had the great pleasure of knowing him.
A vigil service is scheduled for 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2015, at the Cathedral of St. Helena with rosary prayers to follow. A funeral Mass is set for 12 p.m., Saturday, October 3, 2015, at the Cathedral of St. Helena with Bishop Thomas presiding. A burial will follow the Mass at the St. John of the Valley Cemetery outside of Boulder. A reception will immediately follow the burial at St. Catherine’s Catholic Parish in the Greytak Social Center in Boulder, Montana.
Our deepest condolences go out to his family, dear friends and parishioners. The Carroll community has lost a true and cherished Saint.
Read more about his life here: Father William Joseph Greytak.
Fr. William Joseph Greytak Fr. Greytak with Fr. Shea
Student News
Thank You Carroll Custodians!
This afternoon, a contingent of Carroll students gathered together in the new St. Charles kitchen to show their appreciation and thank members of the Carroll custodial staff for their hard work and dedication.
Senior Daniela Rosales handed out quesadillas crafted from homemade tortillas and junior Indebir Bains dished out bowls of his chicken curry soup alongside other students who helped serve the staff.
Our custodians do a fantastic job keeping our campus facilities beautiful! Thank you for all you do!
Fraudulent Field Trip
Business Professor Belle Marie and 10 senior accounting students attended the annual Fraud Conference sponsored by the Montana Society of CPAs and the Helena Chapter of Certified Fraud Examiners held in September. Students had the opportunity to network with accounting professionals and learn more about careers in forensic accounting.
A variety of fraud and forensic accounting topics were presented including fraud investigations from the files of the FBI and IRS. Excerpts from students’ reflections on the conference included the following comments: “At first I thought the conference was going to be super boring…. The conference turned out to be quite different!” “The fraud conference was very interesting….I am very glad the class had the opportunity to attend the conference.” “It gives me the ambition to look outside of the traditional jobs one might find in accounting.”
Pictured from left to right are (back row) Peter Kuzmack, Tyler Thayer, Travis Mahoney, JT Linder, Ryan McCauley (front row) Mark Stiffler, Kara Fuhringer, Carlee Norbeck, Greer Davis, Dr. Belle Marie, and Holly Galen.
Saints in the News
Junior Chase Farrell, Associated Students of Carroll College president, was recently featured in the Helena IR discussing his choice of Carroll and what he hopes to accomplish as president of the ASCC this year.
Read it here: Finding a home representing Carroll CollegePhoto courtesy of Tom Kuglin, Helena IR
Alumni News
Saints in the News
Diana Dowling ’60, married to Tom Dowling ’58, was recently one of 20 members of the State Bar of Montana to receive her 50-year pin. The Montana Lawyer newsletter (Sept. ed., pg. 14) shares the following:
Diana Dowling was one of Montana’s trail-blazing female lawyers. She worked for the Montana Legislative Council for 20 years, including serving as drector of legal services, code commissioner and executive director from 1978 to 1986. She was the executive director of the Montana Bar Association from 1972 to 1974. Other highlights include being the first director of the Montana Lottery, a commissioner on the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, a member of the Montana Board of Bar Examiners and serving as counsel to the Style and Drafting Committee for the 1972 Constitutional Convention. She was the first secretary-treasurer of the unified State Bar of Montana.
Career Moves
Joshua Nickerson, MD, '01, Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program Director and Vice Chair of Education, University of Vermont - read more here.
IN MEMORIAM
Peggy Jo Erickson Baraby, '72 - read more about her life here.
Liz Bowers, class of 1964 - read more about her life here.
Robert J. Wilks, '73 - read more about his life here.
Faculty/Staff News
Campus Campaign
The Carroll College IMPACT Campus Campaign kicked off yesterday with a volunteer luncheon. Employee volunteers will be inviting their colleagues on campus to give to IMPACT, their department and the Mind Body Spirit capital campaign.
Last year an amazing 84% of Carroll employees gave back financially to the college! The goal this year is 86% and to have employees continue their annual gifts as well as support the Mind Body Spirit capital campaign.
Thank you for all you do to support our students!
Well Done in Wellness
Kyrie Russ, Associate Director of Counseling Services, received notification that she has obtained her counseling licensure in Montana.
Kyrie completed her supervision hours for her licensure at Carroll College working with Dr. Jim Rogers, Megan Patrick-Thompson and Dr. Mike Franklin.
Congratulations, Kyrie, on receiving your state licensure!
Upcoming Events
Robert Schwieger: The Dakotah Series, Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, Carroll Art Gallery, St. Charles Hall, Carroll College
This exhibit features prints by Robert Schwieger inspired by over 20 years of life experience in North Dakota while a professor at Minot State University. "The constructed print evolves through quiet introspection and a sustained search for a personal heritage," said Schwieger.
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.
Hope 4 Haiti 5K Color Run, Oct. 3, 9:30 a.m., Batch Fields parking lot, 2201 N. Benton Ave., Helena
Support the Dental Outreach Team efforts in Jeremie, Haiti! The Hope for Haiti 5K is a place for runners of all abilities to race to the finish line while supporting a fantastic cause. Proceeds go directly to dental and medical team equipment and expenditures for annual outreach trips to Haiti and other third world countries, as well as areas in need in the Helena community including God's Love and others.
Registration fee is $20 and includes prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, and a free t-shirt for all participants. Register online or the morning of at the Carroll College Athletic Center.
The Helena community is encouraged to participate. For questions or more information about the Carroll Outreach Team or the Hope for Haiti run, contact mvert@carroll.edu.
St. Francis of Assisi Blessing of the Animals, Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m., Northside of Borromeo Hall, Carroll College
In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis, bring your pet for a blessing by Fr. Marc. Open to members of the Helena community.
Astronomy Lecture Series: Dr. Kelly Cline presents “Discovering the Birth of a Galaxy,” Oct. 15, 7 p.m., 101/202 Simperman/Wiegand Amphitheatre, Carroll College
A team of astronomers at Caltech have recently announced the discovery of a galaxy being born, with strange and surprising results. Until now, astronomers had lots of theories, computer simulations, ideas, and guesses about how new galaxies form. With this new discovery, for the first time, we can see for ourselves how a new galaxy is really born. So, what did they find? What’s so exciting about the birth of a galaxy? What’s the surprise that they discovered? What is a galaxy, anyway? Join us to learn about this new discovery of galaxy formation.
This event is free and the Helena community is invited to attend.
"Romeo & Juliet" presented by the Carroll College Theatre Department, Oct. 16-18 and 23-25, Old North Performing Arts Center in St. Charles Hall, Carroll College
Join us for “Romeo & Juliet” by William Shakespeare. Directed by Carroll Theater Director Kimberly Shire in her Carroll College debut.
Shows will be 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. on Sundays.
Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for students and seniors, free for Carroll students and employees. For more information, visit the Carroll Theatre Season webpage.
King Henry V and the Battle of Agincourt, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., 101/202 Simperman/Wiegand Amphitheatre, Carroll College
The Classical Studies Advisory Board is sponsoring a panel of Carroll College faculty who will discuss King Henry V and the Battle of Agincourt in honor the 600th anniversary of the famous battle. Dr. Jeanette Fregulia will discuss the world in the year 1415, Dr. Jeremy Johnson will discuss the king and the battle, and Dr. Jeff Morris will discuss Shakespeare’s play Henry V.
This event is free and open to the public.
Parents Weekend: Oct. 23 & 24
This is a great opportunity for students to bring their parents to campus, enjoy time with them, explore Helena's coffee shops or just relax. The weekend is $25 per parent, which covers the parent reception, parent brunch, entertainment, and tickets to athletic events. For details and to register, visit www.carroll.edu/parents.
Finding Focus: The Story of Evelyn Cameron by Lorna Milne, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Sage Room, Corette Library, Carroll College
Carroll adjunct professor Lorna Milne will read from and discuss her upcoming YA (young adult) biography on Evelyn Cameron, Finding Focus: The Story of Evelyn Cameron, that will be published by Missoula publisher Mountain Press Publishing Co. Cameron was an intrepid Englishwoman who ranched in Eastern Montana and became a very accomplished photographer. Thirty-five years of Evelyn's diaries are at the Montana Historical Society's Research Center, which has been Milne’s main body of research. Having grown up in Eastern Montana many of the places and family names are familiar to Milne. This event is free and open to the public.
Mark your calendars – Upcoming Alumni Events:
Carroll Weekend in Billings, Nov. 6-7
Friday, Nov. 6, 6-8 p.m.: Canyon Creek Brewing
Join us for light hors d’oeuvres & no host beverages 

Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.: Football Tailgate – Fighting Saints vs. Rocky Mountain College
Bring a salad or dessert to share. Football kickoff is at noon. Volleyball game starts at 7 p.m.
Senior Etiquette Dinner, Nov. 10
If you are interested in supporting Carroll seniors by being a sponsor for this event, please contact
 Renee Wall at 405-447-5169, rwall@carroll.edu or Nisan Burbridge at 406-447-5465, nburbridge@carroll.edu
Carroll in Boise, Nov. 14, 10 a.m., College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID
Join us for the football tailgate – Fighting Saints vs. College of Idaho. 
Bring a salad or dessert to share. Kickoff is at noon.
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