March 14, 2014
Saints on the Run
Center: Rhianna Grossman
Easton Padden
Carroll College wrapped up an impressive showing at the NAIA Indoor Track & Field Championships, highlighted with two NAIA national champions.
By shaving a remarkable 15 seconds off her best time, junior Rhianna Grossman became Carroll College's first-ever women’s national champion in indoor track by winning the 3,000 meters in 9:48.26.
Senior Easton Padden successfully defended his pole vault national title making him the first Carroll College track athlete with back-to-back national championships. This was also Easton’s third individual title.
Both teams had a top 10 finish. The women’s team finished eighth overall and the men were one place back at ninth.
In addition to Grossman and Padden, Carroll had 13 other athletes earn All-American designations. On the women’s side All-Americans included: Terah Cundith (Pole Vault), Leah Esposito (1 Mile), Rhianna Grossman (3,000), Kathleen Mulligan (Triple-Jump), Latecia Howell (DMR Relay), Sandy Torres (DMR Relay), and Mallery Knoll (DMR Relay). The All-Americans for the men were: Troy Solly (800 M), David Thor (800 M), Beaugh Meyer (Shot put), Austin Stuchell (DMR), Jack Dunley (DMR), Ben Cutler (DMR), Lyle Pocha (DMR) and Easton Padden (Pole Vault).
Read more about the team’s individual performances in the Helena IR.
Carroll is so proud of this young and growing program - good going Saints!
Photos courtesy of Jess Padden
A Mighty Fine Lass Indeed
Nursing professor Donna Greenwood was recently recognized as a “Top 15 Outstanding Custom Program Faculty Leader” by Carroll’s affiliate International Studies Abroad (ISA) .
In honor of ISA Custom Programs' 15th anniversary, ISA selected 15 of their outstanding faculty leaders, highlighting the recipients’ research, leadership, and programs. This is what they noted about Professor Greenwood:
Professor Donna Greenwood specializes in community and public health nursing, clinical decision-making, nursing ethics, and holistic care with emphasis on prevention and health promotion. In 2013, Donna took her expertise abroad with a group of Carroll College students to tour throughout Ireland and attend the 3rd Annual International Public Health Nursing Conference in Galway.
Congratulations Donna – we’ve always known you were outstanding!
Also, if you’re in Helena, be sure not to miss Donna’s presentation as part of Carroll’s Distinguished Scholar Lecture Series – You are Only a Blarney Stone Kiss Away from All the World’s DNA: Strategies to Bring the World into the Classroom and the Classroom into the World on March 27 in Trinity Lounge at Carroll College.
See the Upcoming Events below for more details.
Donna Greenwood (center) in Ireland with her nursing students
Stamp of Approval
In December 2013, the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) granted first-time accreditation to the Carroll College business programs.
The following degrees are fully compliant in IACBE’s accreditation principles:
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration—Economics, International Business, Management & Marketing Bachelor of Arts in Finance
In order to be accredited, the Department of Business has undertaken a rigorous self-evaluation, completed a comprehensive, independent peer review and has demonstrated compliance with the accreditation principles of the IACBE. In addition, the Department of Business has demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement, excellence in business education, and advancing academic quality.
The IACBE is the leader in mission-driven and outcomes-based programmatic accreditation in business and management education for student-centered colleges and universities throughout the world.
Alumni News
Maybe it was Something in the Water?
Mike Flinn (class of 1956), Jim Grenier (class of 1955) and Ed Jasmin (class of 1956) recently enjoyed a reunion at a Carroll alumni gathering in Phoenix, AZ.
The three Carroll alumni share a unique bond by virtue of their similar history. The childhood friends were born within nine days of each other eighty years ago (Dec. 1933) in Helena’s old St. John’s Hospital and, before Carroll, attended Helena’s St. Helena Grade School and Cathedral High School together. They each also served as trustees of Carroll College. (And another shared coincidence – 2 of the 3 have wives named Doris!)
J. Michael (Mike) Flinn serves as President of Flinn Investments and spends time between Seattle, WA and Scottsdale, AZ. Ed Jasmin (class of 1956), former President of Norwest Bank, is now retired in Helena. Jim Grenier (class of 1955) is retired in Scottsdale, AZ and was formerly VP of Intel.
Happy 80th to three fine lads from Helena!
Pictured above Ed Jasmin, Jim Grenier and J. Michael Flinn
IN MEMORIAM
Richard Roland Joseph Dean (’58), 82, of Lakewood, Wash., was born in Sheridan, Wyo., on Jan. 17, 1932, to Edward Dean and Dorothy Dorman. He passed away on March 8, 2014.
Richard graduated from Boys’ Central High in 1949 and served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. As a goal-oriented man, he obtained a BA in biochemistry from Carroll College in 1958, and earned his DDS from Marquette University in 1963.
Richard will always be remembered as a kind and caring man, who was quick to give a silver dollar as a token of appreciation or affection. He made charitable contributions to numerous organizations to include the Dean Family Scholarship at Carroll College and a generous donation to Butte Central.
For more on his life, read here.
James D. (Jim) Stephens (class of 1941), a longtime Salt Lake businessman active in civic affairs, died on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2014 in Salt Lake City of cause's incident to age. He was 93.
Jim was born on August 18, 1920, in Butte, Mont., to William and Margaret Rodgers Stephens. He attended Carroll College in Helena, Mont., and graduated from Montana State University in electrical engineering, with post-graduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh.
Part of the "Greatest Generation", in World War II he served in the U.S. Army Air Force as a flight engineer, attaining the rank of captain and assigned to numerous dangerous bombing missions over Italy and North Africa. For more on his life, read here.
Faculty/Staff News
A Glaes Goodbye
After careful reflection and much consideration, professor Gillian Glaes has decided to leave her position as the modern European historian at Carroll at the end of the spring semester. She will move to Missoula in May to join her husband and to pursue new opportunities.
She has treasured her eight years at Carroll, where she worked together with her colleagues to globalize the history department's curriculum, to create the faculty accomplishments brochure through the Faculty Development Committee, to bring in internationally-known guest speakers, and, together with Charlotte Jones, to continue Sister Annette Moran's vision for the faculty colloquium.
She also maintained an active scholarly agenda, publishing several peer-reviewed articles and presenting at conferences nationally and internationally. In 2011, she became a Fulbright scholar.
Most importantly, though, she worked hard every day to provide the best possible education for Carroll's students in and beyond the classroom. Teaching highlights included working on two interdisciplinary learning courses (ILCs) with her colleagues, Dr. Chris Fuller (theology) and Dr. Elvira Roncalli (philosophy), which covered the history and theology of the Holocaust and twentieth-century ideologies, respectively.
Please join the Carroll family in thanking Gillian for her good work at Carroll and in wishing her well in her future adventures. You will be missed!
Scholarly Summer
Professor Doreen Kutufam - Jerry Berberet Grant Recipient
Three faculty members have recently been selected as recipients of the Jerry Berberet Summer Research and Writing Grants.
Doreen Kutufam, Communication Studies, for work on a research paper and documentary on Dipo, a female puberty rite practiced by the Dangbe tribes in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
Erik Pratt, Political Science, to help support research at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA, work on a paper on the Reagan administration’s flirtations with abrogating the Anti-Ballistic Missile Systems treaty, and work on a book manuscript.
Brandon Sheafor, Biology, for work on a project relating to the decline in population of the Pika in Montana in relation to low and high elevations.
The Faculty Development Committee administers the Jerry Berberet Summer Research and Writing Grants, named for and supported by Carroll alumnus, historian, and former Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Jerry Berberet. Three grants of $1,500 are awarded on a competitive basis each spring semester to faculty members who submit high quality proposals outlining their project and funding needs.
Hall Pass
In order to maintain and improve the level of faculty scholarship, Carroll College allows faculty to apply for a one-class reduction in their teaching schedule for one semester. This course-release program is designed to help faculty members pursue scholarship such as research, writing, and/or creative work.
The Faculty Development Committee recently selected Eric Hall in the Theology department as the recipient of a course release for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Eric will use the time to work on two projects. One project is a revision of his dissertation on the concept of authenticity into a book manuscript and the second is to work on a book manuscript on Harry G. Frankfurt.
Student News
Connecting with Campus
The latest issue of Carroll’s school newspaper, The Prospector is now available.
Check out the latest issue to learn more about the proposals for the new student activity center, read a profile on Professor Chelsia Rice and peruse other articles and opinion pieces from Carroll students.
Nothing But Net
The Frontier Conference Basketball season has concluded and five Fighting Saints were recognized for their exceptional play during the 2013-14 season.
From the men’s team, seniors Chris McGrath and Dennis Mikelonis along with Freshman of the Year winner Zach Taylor received All-Conference Honorable Mention recognition.
On the women’s team, junior Bailey Snelling was named All-Conference 2nd team and fellow junior guard, Kalee Junkermier, was an Honorable Mention selection.
In addition, Taylor was selected to join Athletes in Action in Puerto Rico this summer. The Christian-based program provides international outreach that impacts lives through the platform of sports. For 2 ½ weeks, Taylor will be coaching basketball clinics for local children and his team, which consists of college athletes from across the country, will be playing games against other local squads.
Congratulation Saints on a season well-played.
To learn more about their individual accomplishments, read it here in the Helena IR.
Photo courtesy of Gary Marshall, Blackfoot Media Group
Zach Taylor
Upcoming Events
Annual Student Art Show, Carroll Art Gallery, St. Charles Hall, Carroll College
The annual Student Art Show, at the Carroll Art Gallery, features drawings, paintings and ceramics from 31 Carroll students in recent classes. This exhibit runs until May 1. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and is closed weekends and college holidays. For more information, call 447-4302. The gallery is open to the public and admission is free.
S.A.V.E. Community Aluminum/Plastic Drive, Mar. 14-17, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily, 1100 N Last Chance Gulch (YMCA parking lot), Helena
In addition to plastics, SAVE will also collect aluminum cans during this time. This will be S.A.V.E.'s final drive, as the City of Helena will begin taking type 1 & 2 plastics at the Transfer Station with a similar program prior to when the next drive would otherwise be scheduled. For more information or to volunteer, visit Savemobile.org or call 406.449.6008.
Arizona Alumni Gatherings - Phoenix Area Events, Mar. 16
Join your fellow Carroll alumni at several Phoenix Area gatherings. Come network with Carroll alumni and friends
 in the Phoenix area, and hear about the wonderful accomplishments of the past year and the exciting plans on the horizon.
Join us for one or both of these Phoenix Area events on Sunday, March 16:
 1:00 p.m., Spring Training Baseball Seattle Mariners vs. LA Angels,
Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Dr., Tempe,
 $20 per person


4:30 p.m., dinner at Top of the Rock Restaurant,
 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe,
 $25 per person (no host drinks).

RSVP via email to Kathy Ramirez at alumni@carroll.edu.
Carroll College Choirs Concert with a guest conductor from China Mr. Jun Wang, Mar. 17, 6 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Helena
The Carroll College Choirs is performing a joint concert with Capital High School Choirs. Guest conductor is Mr. Jun Wang, an internationally award-winning choral conductor from China. He is the former conductor of the China National Choir, and currently serves as Artistic Director of the Zhongshan Choir, the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra Choir, and guest conducting professor at the Xinhai Conservatory of Music. The Carroll Choirs will be performing two selections; one is Sicut Cervus by Palestrina and the other is “Song of Triumph” by Dale Grotenhuis, which will be conducted by Jun Wang and performed with the Capital High School Choirs. Tickets are $5 at the door and the performance is open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Robert Psurny at 447-4807.
Carroll College Ethics and Integrity Lecture Series - Crossing the Line: Ordinary People Committing Extraordinary Crimes, Mar. 24, 7-9 p.m., 101/202 Simperman Hall/Wiegand Amphitheatre, Carroll College
As part of the Carroll College Ethics and Integrity Lecture Series, the Business Department will be screening a fraud documentary with (virtual) commentary by filmmaker and professor, Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope, of DePaul University. Sponsored through generous support from the Fiehrer Endowed Lectureship in Business and the Mandeville Professorship in Accounting. This presentation is free and open to the public.
Distinguished Scholar Lecture Series – You are Only a Blarney Stone Kiss Away from All the World’s DNA: Strategies to Bring the World into the Classroom and the Classroom into the World, Mar. 27, 7-9:15 p.m., Trinity Lounge, Carroll College
At this year’s Distinguished Scholar lecture series, Carroll College nursing professor Donna Greenwood will share the lessons learned from Carroll’s international student nurse collaboration utilizing video technology, and the experiences of students and faculty who attended last summer’s 3rd International Public Health Nursing Conference in Galway, Ireland. Professor Greenwood will also discuss future plans for international nursing collaboration through video conferencing and world travel. This lecture is free and open to the public.
Tibetan Children’s Education Fund Presentation, Mar. 27, 7-8:30 p.m., 101/202 Simperman Hall/Wiegand Amphitheatre, Carroll College
Carroll professor Jeff Van Tine will be hosting a presentation on the Helena non-profit Tibetan Children’s Education Fund (TCEF). Van Tine will be participating in a TCEF service trip to the Zanskar region of Northern India in the summer of 2014. The presentation is open to both students and the local community.TCEF has been funding the education of a Tibetan International student here at Carroll who will also be speaking during the presentation.
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