October 9, 2015
Finding Our Niche
Carroll once again finds itself at the top of the college rankings for Montana. This time it was Niche.com that rated Carroll College as the #1 Best College in Montana for 2016 in a national ranking of colleges. In addition, Carroll was #34 overall in Best Catholic Colleges in the nation.
Rankings were determined by assessing over 1,100 public and private four-year colleges and universities across the U.S. Ten different factors were evaluated using statistical data and student surveys such as strength of the academic program, the aptitude of professors, the quality of campus amenities, and the general character of student life. Niche’s methodology can be found here.
Some other Montana rankings where Carroll came out on top: Best Colleges for Student Athletes in Montana, Safest College Campus in Montana, Hardest to Get In in Montana, and Best Small Colleges in Montana.
Romeo & Juliet
In her Carroll College directorial debut, Carroll's new Theater Director Kimberly Shire presents “Romeo & Juliet” by William Shakespeare. Watch as Carroll students re-enact the epic tale of two star-crossed lovers who suffer the fate of their family's ugly feud. With romance, stage combat, and a timeless story, there is something for everyone in this two hour production.
“Romeo & Juliet” will perform October 16-18 and 23-25. Shows will be 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. on Sundays in the Old North Performing Arts Center in St. Charles Hall.
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.
Student News
Talking Saints Off to Promising Start
The Talking Saints are off to a fast start as the freshmen won nine awards at two early season tournaments. Carroll sent three frosh to Vancouver B.C. and all three won awards.
Haley Meredith of Jerome, Idaho, who partnered with a student from Northwest University in Seattle, reached finals of World Debate at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Novice Tournament in Vancouver, B.C, on October 3-4. UBC won the championship, with the University of Victoria second and Carroll third.
Katie McNichol of Vancouver, Washington, and her partner Amber Griffin of Idaho Falls, Idaho, reached the semi-finals at UBC. Meredith was named sixth best speaker and Griffin was eighth.
Carroll’s freshmen also won four awards at the Carroll tournament held on September 18-20.
Freshmen Frank Stumbo of Shelley, Idaho, and Alex Thielman of Spokane, Washington, reached the finals, losing a split decision to a senior team from Northwest University of Seattle. Thielman was named third best speaker and Stumbo was ninth.
Carroll travels to Edmonton on October 23-25 to compete in the University of Alberta Novice Open. Carroll’s upper class teams open competition this weekend in Portland at the Lewis & Clark tournament.
“We’re just getting started,” said Carroll professor and long-time Talking Saints coach Brent Northup. “But spirits are good and the frosh are working hard. The heart of our fall season is from now until November 15 with five events ranging from Wyoming to Oregon to Vermont to Alberta, so we’ve been holding two and three hour practice sessions regularly. We’ll be ready.”
Learn more and read first-person accounts from the students about their experience in Vancouver here.
The freshmen winners with their hardware (pictured left to right) Amber Griffin, Haley Meredith, Frank Stumbo, Katie McNichol, Alex Thielman
Carroll Student Leaders
Meet our Carroll College 2015-16 Associated Students of Carroll College (ASCC) Executive Council.
The ASCC Executive Council is the executive branch of the ASCC. The ASCC Executive Council’s primary responsibility is to gather student concerns and to present viable solutions to the Senate in the form of Bills of Legislature. In addition, the ASCC Executive Council is charged with maintaining the communicational bridge between students and administrators of Carroll College.
Pictured left to right: Treasurer Lauren Scofield, President Chase Farrell, Secretary Nicole Muñoz, and Vice President Pierce Peasley.
Alumni News
Career Moves
Julie Maloney, '96, Account Manager, Morrison-Maierle Systems, Missoula, MT
IN MEMORIAM
Aaron Keith Haggin, '93 - read more about his life here.
Upcoming Events
Fall Break, Oct. 9-13
Carroll College students will be on fall break from Friday October 9 through Tuesday, October 13. Classes will resume Wednesday, October 14. Administrative offices will be closed Monday, October 12.
Robert Schwieger: The Dakotah Series, Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, Carroll Art Gallery, St. Charles Hall, Carroll College
FINAL WEEK: 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.
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:
University of Portland, Oct. 15
From The Bells of St Mary's to Sister Act: Humor, Faith, and the Legacy of Nuns on Catholic Culture, Oct. 15, 7:15 p.m., Franz Hall 120, University of Portland, Portland, Oregon
Presented by Dr. Katherine Greiner, a member of the Carroll College Theology Department. This lecture is part of the Beckman Humor Project at the University of Portland. Learn more about the lecture here.
This is not a Carroll Alumni Affairs sponsored event but we wanted to share the information with any interested members of the Carroll community living in the Portland-area.
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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