September 21, 2018 Insider: New Academic Hub

 

CARROLL'S NEW ACADEMIC "HUB"
President Cech with Roy and Frances Simperman
Through the tremendous generosity of Roy '62 and Frances Simperman, as well as many others, Carroll College is undergoing a significant transformation and renovation of the Corette Library to a state-of-the art, collaborative, integrated and high tech "academic hub" where faculty and students will work together to advance learning and research.
“In today’s environment, we have to use technology to enhance and more efficiently deliver information, knowledge and learning. I am excited that Carroll has taken up the challenge to create a learning and study environment that is responding to the needs of today’s students,” said Roy Simperman. “The re-visioning of the library provides an excellent opportunity for the college to stand out among its peers and continue to attract the best and brightest to Carroll’s campus. I am pleased to be supporting a project that is enhancing the academic experience of our students.”  
Carroll celebrated this project with a special groundbreaking ceremony and naming of the Simperman Learning Commons on Thursday, September 13. In attendance were library benefactors Roy and Frances Simperman, President John Cech, Msgr. O’Neill and many members of the Carroll community. You can view coverage of the event here:
Helena IR: $7 million renovation aims to make Carroll College library an academic 'hub'
KTVH-TV: Carroll College breaks ground on Simperman Learning Commons
WALKING FOR A CURE
Carroll College was pleased to host the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on a beautiful Saturday on campus last weekend. Hundreds of community members participated representing friends, caregivers, family and those suffering from the disease. The walk is one of 600 nationwide and a major fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association. The 300 attendees collectively raised nearly $30,000.
“These are critical dollars that make possible the work of the Alzheimer’s Association, providing care and support, public policy efforts and vital research into treatments, preventions and a cure,“ said Lynn Mullowney Cabrera, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Association-Montana Chapter. “The Alzheimer’s Association warmly thanks the students, faculty, staff and alum for their generous support as – together – we create a world without Alzheimers.” Read more.
HOT OFF THE PRESSES
Welcome to the 2018 Summer online edition of the Carroll Magazine! Inside you'll find articles and information about:
  • Cuba Beckons: A Study Abroad Trip
  • Walking in Faith: Exploring the Faith Experience at Carroll
  • Opening Doors: Acquiring Real-World Experience Through Internships
  • An Oasis of Learning: The Transformation of the Corette Library
  • Life in the Foreign Service: Sixteen Years and Five Countries
  • Plus, much more!
Student News
GIFT FOR GUATEMALA
To help continue the important work being done by Carroll College’s Engineers Without Borders in Guatemala, the Foundation for the Diocese of Helena recently awarded CC-EWB a grant in the amount of $4,785.27. This grant funding will be used for the continuation of the retrofit structural walls project at the La Asuncion school located in Santo Tomas La Union, Guatemala. To learn more about the Foundation, its grant program and endowments, please contact the parish office or Jeanne Saarinen at the Foundation - 406-389-7051, or jsaarinen@diocesehelena.orgRead more.