Honoring Service, Stewardship, and Community
On December 6, the Carroll College community gathered to celebrate an extraordinary milestone: the dedication and ribbon cutting of the Biskupiak Facilities Building, a fully donor-funded project that honors decades of service and strengthens the foundation on which Carroll’s mission thrives every day.
Faculty, staff, students, trustees, donors, business leaders, and members of the Biskupiak family came together for the ceremony, which Co-President Dr. Jennifer Glowienka described as “a celebration of service, of commitment, and of community.”
Carroll’s 63-acre campus and one million square feet of facilities require exceptional commitment and care, and the college’s Facilities Team has long exemplified that excellence. Their work supports buildings ranging from more than 115 years old to just a few years old, creating spaces where students learn, live, compete, and grow.
Yet for years, the team operated without adequate space, tools, or a unified work environment needed to support the institution’s evolving needs. The new Biskupiak Facilities Building changes that.
In her remarks, Dr. Glowienka offered heartfelt gratitude to the McHugh Family, whose generosity has shaped Carroll for generations. The late Mary McHugh, a former trustee whose leadership was instrumental in advancing the project, championed the effort as one of her final commitments to Carroll. Her legacy continues to shine through this new building and the lives it supports.
Dr. Glowienka also highlighted the deep significance of the building’s name, which honors the Biskupiak Family, whose 75-year legacy is woven into the history of Carroll’s campus.
The building is named for Butch Biskupiak, who served Carroll for nearly 47 years in roles ranging from custodian to Director of Facilities, and for his father, Walt Biskupiak, who also devoted many years of service to the college.
“Butch’s devotion, humility, and work ethic exemplify what it means to be a Carroll Saint,” Dr. Glowienka said. “To have a building named for a member of our Facilities team is deeply symbolic. It says that at Carroll, we value not only the education we provide, but also the hands and hearts that sustain it.”
The new 3,800-square-foot facility brings together Carroll’s Grounds, Maintenance, and Custodial teams under one roof. This aligns with goals outlined in the 2022 to 2027 Strategic Plan and Campus Master Plan. The building offers:
- Dedicated bays for each trade with secure tool and material storage
- Indoor workspace protected from the elements
- Space to repair equipment without disrupting operations
- Room to house vehicles and large equipment during harsh weather
- A shared base that strengthens communication, safety, and efficiency
True to Carroll’s commitment to the region, 100 percent of subcontractors were from Montana, and 88 percent were based in Helena, making this a community-built project for a community-serving institution.
In the words of one Facilities team member, shared by Dr. Glowienka, “This space means the world to my team because it shows that the work we do matters to the campus, and when we do it well, we are celebrated.”
Dr. Glowienka expressed profound gratitude to the donors, leaders, and families who made the building possible, including Dr. Joyce Stewart, Trustee Mike Dalton, Dick Anderson, and former Trustee Garry Brayko. She offered special thanks to the late Mary McHugh for her unwavering commitment.
“This is more than an investment in infrastructure,” Dr. Glowienka said. “It is an investment in people.”
As the ribbon was cut, the moment signified far more than the opening of a building. It honored generations of staff members whose unseen labor shapes the daily student experience. It celebrated families like the McHughs and Biskupiaks, whose care has strengthened Carroll for decades. It also affirmed the college’s ongoing commitment to the individuals who keep its mission moving forward.
“As we dedicate this building,” Dr. Glowienka concluded, “we honor what makes Carroll College special. It is the people who give of themselves, day after day, to make this place a home.”
With the opening of the Biskupiak Facilities Building, their work and their legacy now have a home worthy of the service they represent.