LET’S GIVE ’EM THE SCHOLAR HOLLER
Today is Carroll Commencement 2012, a joyful day for our 293 new graduates and their thousands of friends and family members in attendance right now at the PE Center. Last week, QNs discussed some of the highlights of today’s ceremony that were public knowledge: the Borromeo Award being presented to the Sisters of St. Joseph Volunteer Corps of Rochester, NY, and our commencement speaker and honorary doctorate recipient the Reverend Charles L. Currie (photo right) of the Society of Jesus, the former president of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. QNs also mentioned that commencement would honor retiring Professor of Biology John Addis as professor emeritus of biology, in recognition of his over quarter century of leadership excellence in natural sciences teaching, research and program/facility expansion.
What we had to save until now were the secret awards, and here they are!
The Michael Murphy Award for Outstanding Collegiate Citizenship is being presented to Benjamin Augustine McIsaac of Orillia, Ontario. A pre-med major and three-year member of the Carroll men’s golf team, McIsaac has served in leadership roles as a Carroll community advisor and as a Kirchen minister. He was involved in summer research with faculty on the West Nile Virus and has worked with youth at Shodair Children’s Hospital.
The college’s Bishop Gilmore Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Scholarship, awarded to seniors who have attained the highest grade-point average after four years at Carroll, are being awarded to 12 graduates: Jeffery Michael Allen of Spokane Valley, Wash.; Matthew Clarence Breeggemann of Red Lodge, Mont.; Jamie Elizabeth Burns of Tacoma, Wash.; Mary Ruth Currin of Helena, Mont.; Kelcie Jean Dickerson of Pocatello, Idaho; Tayt Ellison of Billings, Mont.; Leigh Ann Holmes of Boulder, Mont.; Lucas Pete Markuson of Miles City, Mont.; George Metzger of Helena, Mont.; Kevin Patrick Semmens of Great Falls, Mont.; Maria Julia Sarah West of Billings, Mont.; and Grant Tank Williams of Lakewood, Colo.
Two annual faculty awards are also being conferred at commencement even as this email arrives in your inbox: the Outstanding Teaching Award recipient is Professor of Political Science Erik Pratt (photo left), and the Distinguished Scholar Award is going to Dr. Lynn Petersen (photo right), associate professor of music and a well-published composer and pianist.
SISTERS AND BROTHERS
Receiving the commencement Borromeo Award on behalf of the Sisters of St. Joseph Volunteer Corps were Sister Donna Delsanto and Sister Lorraine Julien, both coming all this way from Rochester, NY. The trip was extra special, with their meeting this week for a lunch with Sister Edna Hunthausen, Campus Ministry Programs Director Colleen Dunne, the Rev. Jack Hunthausen (class of 1948) and Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen, former Carroll president and legendary 1943 alumnus. The luncheon was more a breakfast of Borromeo champions: the Hunthausen family won the Borromeo Award in 1997, and Bishop Hunthausen was our Borromeo Award recipient in 1975. (In photo left: Left to right are Sister Edna, Colleen Dunne, Fr. Jack, the Archbishop, Sister Lorraine and Sister Donna)
THROUGH THE GOALPOSTS, AND INTO THE NEXT COUNTY
Carroll’s Up ’Til Dawn student fundraising club for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital wrapped up its official tally with the glorious announcement that its $25,000 goal for the year had been exceeded by 12 percent. Up ’Til Dawn’s board reports that in donations and fundraisers such as selling 50/50 tickets and hot dogs, a Zumbathon, and the annual rummage sale, a total of $28,038 has come in, and will all go directly to St. Jude to pay for a child’s lifesaving cancer treatment and research to find a cure. Thanks to everyone who supported this cause, and look forward to another goal-breaking year when fall 2012 semester arrives.
SEE THE LIBRARY’S NEXT CHAPTER
Next Wednesday, May 9, the Carroll Corette Library will hold an open house at two times: noon to 2 p.m. and again 5-7 p.m. Everyone is invited to see the big improvements in the library, including the “electronic sandbox” smart classroom, and hear about future installations. Meet library staff, friends and the director, Christian Frazza. Light refreshments will be served.
HOUSE PARTY
On Friday, May 11, Carroll’s Admission Office will host an Open House for pre-seniors. This is a perfect opportunity to learn more about Carroll, the college search process, hear from Carroll students and tour the campus. Professor Jack Oberweiser will share his perspective on Carroll’s students, the learning experience and support of each student’s academic, social and spiritual growth. To get in on the house party, and a world-class Carroll education, contact Jamie Jones or Cynthia Thornquist in the Admission Office at 406-447-4384.
ARBORING FUGITIVES
A spirited gang of green-thumbed students at Broadwater Elementary in Helena descended upon Carroll College last Friday for Arbor Day. The kids presented the results of their research into Montana’s native trees before performing an Arbor Day rap song. Carroll was honored then as Montana’s only Tree Campus USA College, and to wrap up the event just the right way everyone went outside in blustery weather to plant a new tree on Trinity Hall lawn. Yielding golden shovels, the kids packed in soil, while Carroll Grounds Director Gerald Landby smilingly supervised.
SAINTS REALLY DO GO MARCHING IN
Carroll’s Department of Military Science/Army ROTC held its spring 2012 Commissioning Ceremony yesterday, May 4, at Fort Harrison, where seven Carroll class of 2012 graduates accepted commissions as US Army second lieutenants. Those honored in the spring 2012 commissioning class were Cadets Dominique Anduaga-Arias: Montana National Guard Medical Services; Becky Case: USA Nurse Corps; Mary Fantazia: USA Nurse Corps; Jon Hamm: Montana National Guard Chemical Corps; Tom Murgel: USA Nurse Corps; Jake Orrino: USA Nurse Corps; and Heather Senesac: USA Transportation Corps.
In other military news, Carroll College now has a webpage dedicated to both current and perspective veteran students at: www.carroll.edu/veteran.
STUDENT NEWS
Carroll sophomore anthrozoology major Leslie Grant (photo left) of Fremont, Calif., has received a $1,000 Reverend Frank Lawrence Harrington (ANAVICUS) Scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year. The award is in recognition of academic achievement, leadership potential and spiritual conduct in keeping with the best traditions of The American Legion and Carroll College. The Reverend Frank L. Harrington Scholarship was established in 1987 by the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, United States Unit, to honor Father Harrington, National Chaplain of The American Legion in 1947-48. Father Harrington was a spiritual leader, teacher and patriot, as shown by his service to Mount St. Charles College (later renamed Carroll College) as dean of men and professor of mathematics. His spiritual leadership and close liaison with Canadian veterans, as members of the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, helped develop a close relationship which led to the awarding of honorary life membership in the Canadian group’s United States Unit to members of The American Legion, a unit which flourishes today.
For the latest student news and activities, go to www.carroll.edu/students
ALUMNI NEWS
In the News
In a recent story commemorating the passage of landmark Title IX legislation promoting women’s and girls’ athletics, Carroll alum Ann (Lehman) Seifert, class of 1979, was interviewed for her experiences as a member of Carroll’s first official volleyball squad. Seifert said she joined the team simply so she could do something to stay in shape. “I would have loved it if they had track or cross country then,” she said. “It was more a matter of getting started that year … everyone kind of learned together.” Seifert later became a volleyball official in her 20s and 30s. The story notes that, “[w]hile she’s thankful that Title IX has opened doors for many young women to make a career in sports, Seifert wishes it hadn’t taken a law for women to be recognized as equals.” The full story is served at: http://helenair.com/sports/years-of-title-ix-locals-reflect-on-landmark-law/article_6f8c4de8-941a-11e1-be71-001a4bcf887a.html
Brian Kavanagh (tallest person in photo right, with his wife LeAnne and sons), class of 1982, the former head coach of the Cut Bank (Mont.) Wolves boys’ basketball team for 21 years, recently accepted the Cut Bank Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2012 Citizen of the Year award. In March, he received the honor with a standing ovation by the more than 350 people who attended the 65th annual chamber banquet. For more, read: http://cutbankpioneerpress.com/articles/2012/03/15/cut_bank_pioneer_press/news/doc4f5fc19552f5b497944967.txt
Tim Kelly (photo left), class of 1983, a longtime Capital High (Helena, Mont.) teacher and coach, has been named as head coach of the Capital Bruins golf program, according to the Helena School District. Kelly has served as the team’s assistant coach for the past six years. His coaching resume at CHS consists of head girls basketball coach for five years, boys’ basketball assistant coach, girls assistant track coach, and assistant volleyball coach. Kelly recently started coaching the boys vault, as well.
AIDS Outreach, a Bozeman, Mont., based HIV prevention, testing and support organization, has announced that D. Gregory Smith, class of 1987, will be its new executive director. A mental health therapist, Smith has been involved in HIV/AIDS awareness work since 1994, and was an original member of the Montana Governor’s AIDS Advisory Council in 2000. He continues to serve on the Montana State Community Planning Group for HIV Prevention, and has written articles and abstracts for national publications and organizations and given numerous presentations on HIV/AIDS, especially HIV in rural communities. “Despite popular belief, HIV is in Montana,” Smith says. “There is a tremendous need to inform people at risk, help them protect themselves and to get people tested to give them that crucial information about their health. There is also a need to support persons living with HIV here. I believe as a community we have a duty to assist those in need, and people with HIV are often economically disadvantaged. It’s about human dignity, and I want AIDS Outreach to be at the forefront in Montana’s Gallatin, Park and Madison counties.”
In Memoriam
Robert George Dickinson, a member of Carroll’s Navy V-5/V-12 program during World War II, died on April 20, 2012, in Salem, Ore. After his military discharge, Bob attended OSU and Eugene Business College. In Eugene, Ore., Bob started his lifelong career in forest products. Bob's lumber sales career moved him around Oregon, from Springfield to Medford to Portland to Mill City. For more on his life, read: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesmanjournal/obituary.aspx?n=robert-dickinson&pid=157296365
FACULTY AND STAFF NEWS
Carroll artist in residence Sallyann Mulcahy (photo right) and her Ballet Montana company in residence at Carroll were recently featured in Dance Magazine/Dance Teacher for the innovative summer professional retreat and performances they have brought to Helena for 17 years. Ballet Montana’s president is Carroll 2008 alum Megan (Warn) Wrigg, a former dancer for Ballet Montana’s predecessor Artisan Dance. This summer’s performances occur at the Myrna Loy Center on July 25-27 (see Coming Events listings below).
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Campus Ministry volunteers beautified Carroll’s Grotto last week in anticipation of graduation. Don’t hesitate to stop by, give thanks, and pray for all things good during this weekend’s festivities.
For all Campus Ministry news, Mass and sacraments schedules, homilies and much more, go to: http://www.carroll.edu/ministry/
ATHLETICS
In the News
Senior Jim Mee (photo left) has been named the final NAIA National Men’s Golfer of the Week for the 2012 season. Mee was selected because of his record-breaking performance at last week’s Frontier Conference Golf Championships, where Carroll bagged its first-ever trophy. Trap more details at: http://helenair.com/sports/college/carroll-college/golf/mee-named-naia-s-player-of-the-week/article_80862c2a-94e4-11e1-8ea9-0019bb2963f4.html
The Montana Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame has announced the 2012 winners of its scholar-athlete awards, with one recipient from each college football team in the state. Carroll’s winner is senior Dane Broadhead (photo right), chosen for his football prowess, leadership and academic success.
For all Athletics news and game schedules, visit www.carroll.edu/athletics
COMING EVENTS
May 8: Carroll’s Health Care Task Force presents “Demystifying Food Labels” with guest speaker Cynthia Overturf, a nutritionist at St. Peter’s Hospital. 1 p.m. in the lower level of the Campus Center.
May 9: Summer Sessions I and II begin.
May 9: Corette Library open house, noon to 2 p.m. and again 5-7 p.m. Everyone is invited to see the big improvements in the library, including the “electronic sandbox” smart classroom, and hear about future installations. Meet library staff, friends and the director. Light refreshments will be served.
May 19: St. James School of Nursing annual banquet, Quality Inn and Suites (formally the War Bonnet), Butte, Mont. The class of 1962 will be honored. For further information, contact Deanna Thomas at 406-782-4435.
June 4: Summer Sessions III and IV begin.
July 25-27: Ballet Montana, in residence at Carroll College, presents its 17th summer season performances of “Voices in Hand” at the Myrna Loy Center, 8 p.m. Professional dancers from around the nation will present the original choreography of Ballet Montana Director Sallyann Mulcahy and troupe veteran Nathan Powell.