August 26, 2013
They're Here!
The class of 2017 arrived last Thursday and this year's orientation crew helped move them into their rooms in the blink of an eye. Upperclassmen were on hand with plenty of advice, information, fun, and most importantly, muscle. The coming week will be filled with plenty of opportunities to get to know classmates, the college, and the city of Helena. See what's in store here. Also, be sure to check our Carroll Facebook page for all the photo highlights.
Thanks to everyone who helped welcome our new students and their families to Carroll College!
Restoring Souls... through historic preservation in Cuba
Magda Resik Aguirre, Director of Communications for Havana’s City Historian and a key figure in the pioneering effort to restore Old Havana, will visit Carroll College August 28-29. During her visit she will give a presentation about her work at a public forum this Wednesday.
Old Havana was founded in 1519 and remains the heart of Cuba's capital city. Old Havana is a designated World Heritage site and has been undergoing extensive historic restoration since 1993. This restoration goes beyond basic building rehabilitation to effect the social, cultural, and economic life of Old Havana.
While in Helena, Ms. Resik Aguirre will visit the Montana Historical Society and receive a tour of historic downtown Helena before traveling to the University of Montana for additional presentations. Ms. Resik Aguirre's visit is co-hosted by Carroll College, the Montana Historical Society, Artemis Common Ground, and the University of Montana's Global Leadership Initiative. Wednesday's presentation at Carroll is open to the public and will be held in the lower Campus Center at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni News
Mark Your Calendars
Spend Labor Day weekend with the Fighting Saints Cheer on our football team as they play on the red turf of Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Join alumni, parents and friends at the Steam Plant in Spokane Friday night, and watch the game Saturday as the Fighting Saints take on the Menlo College Oaks from Menlo Park, Calif. To get special Carroll discount rates at the Davenport in Spokane, call 509-455-8888. Reservations must be made by August 9. Special rates are also available at the Red Lion Inn at the Park by calling 1-509-326-8000.
Homecoming 2013 is September 13-15Return to Carroll this fall to visit with classmates, cheer the Saints to victory, and see all the new changes on campus. Highlights include: a "Fridays @ 4"-style welcome reception, Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet, alumni gathering with music by Professor Jack Oberweiser’s band Triple Cross, specialty pork chop sandwiches at our alumni tailgate (sponsored by Wingate by Wyndham), and of course, the big game. See the complete schedule and register today!
Tour the Walla Walla Wine Country with Carroll, October 11-14, 2013This spectacular weekend with family and friends includes exceptional food with wine pairings and small group limousine rides to wineries--not to mention great accommodations at the historic Marcus Whitman Hotel.Learn more and register.
Join us in Bethlehem for Christmas, December 20-30, 2013Tour the Holy Land this Christmas with Carroll history professor Dr. Jeanette Fregulia. Highlights include the Sea of Galilee, Mount of Olives, Jericho, Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Church of the Nativity. Plus lodging will be in Bethlehem on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Registration deadline is August 30.
Contact Kathy Ramirez in the Alumni Office at alumni@carroll.edu for more information on any of these events.
ALUMNI UPDATES
Former Carroll College quarterback Tyler Emmert, class of 2005, will join 11 other individuals inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame during the 2013-14 academic year.
This distinction recognizes an individual's service to intercollegiate athletics, to the NAIA, and to their respective sport.
Emmert (seen in photo at right) guided the Saints to four successive national championships, from 2002 to 2005. While with the Saints, he was a four-time All-American, a three-time NAIA championship game MVP, two-time NAIA Player of the Year and the NAIA Player of the Decade.
Emmert, a Capital High alum and current member of the Saints’ coaching staff, established three NAIA passing records, including the highest career pass completion percentage (70.4 percent) recorded at any college level.
The full story can be found online here.
IN MEMORIAM
Former Carroll professor, Thomas C. Block, of Cedar Creek, Ariz., died peacefully on July 10, 2013, in Show Low, Ariz. A proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Tom is survived by a wife and four adult children. A complete obituary and further information can be found here.
Faculty / Staff News
Jingdezhen: The Porcelain City
This exhibit features work from art professor Ralph Esposito’s sabbatical in China last fall. It will include ceramics he made in China as well as more recent work made here that shows the influence of his Chinese experiences. Also included are photos, commercially manufactured ceramics and other items from his travels in Jingdezhen, Shanghai, Xi’an and Beijing.
The show runs from August 26 to October 11, 2013. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and is closed weekends and college holidays. There will be a free lecture on Wednesday, September 11 at 7 p.m.
Geiger Selected to Join 40 STEM Leaders
Dr. Jennifer Geiger just returned from a Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL) Summer Leadership Institute (SLI), which focused on providing leadership development for faculty engaged in transforming STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) undergraduate education. PKAL's five-day intensive institute is designed for both early- and mid-career STEM faculty engaged in leading projects aimed at transforming undergraduate STEM education in their classrooms, departments, and institutions. At the institute, STEM faculty are exposed to the theory and practice required to act as agents of change in their home institutions or professional societies.
3rd Annual ASCE Student Chapter Golf Tournament
The Third Annual Carroll College ASCE Student Chapter Golf Tournament is happening this year on Friday, September 13. The tournament is hosted by the Carroll College Student Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) who invite you and your friends to come out and have some fun! This is their major fundraiser in support of their community service activities and technical projects. This year the tournament will be held on Homecoming Friday, so this can be a great start to the weekend festivities!
About the Tournament
When: Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at 1 p.m. Where: Bill Roberts Golf Course in Helena Why: To fund Carroll ASCE Student Chapter activities and to win great prizes! Cost: $80 per person (includes cart) or $320 per 4-person team Sponsorship: Sponsor a hole for $150
Information and how to register can be found here.
New Faces in Community Living
Freshmen are just a few of our newest Saints this fall. Maureen Ward is the new Director of Community Living, taking over for Ben MacIntyre. Jake Hanley is our new Associate Director of Community Living in St. Charles Hall. Tammie Hilton is the new Administrative Assistant for Student Life and is quickly becoming an expert on all things related to Community Living. Welcome all! You can learn more about our great Community Living staff online.
Athletics
Men's Basketball Tip-Off Dinner & Auction: Oct 11
Legendary Hall of Fame Coach Gene Keady comes to Carroll College to help us support the Carroll Men's Basketball program. This memorable evening includes cocktails, dinner, great auction items, and an opportunity to meet new Saints Head Coach Carson Cunningham.
When: Friday, October 11, 2013 Times: 6 p.m. cocktails & auction preview, 7 p.m. dinner & presentation Where: Upper Carroll Campus Center Cost: $45 per person IF PURCHASED BEFORE October 1 and $50 per person after October 1
Fighting Saints Online
Check out the Fighting Saints web pages for all of the exciting action and sports scores. Go Saints!
Upcoming Events
Student Club Fair
Join us August 28 from 6-8:00 p.m. in the Upper Campus Center and learn about all of the clubs and organizations available for students at Carroll College!
Sign up for Intramurals, Student Program Board, Student Government Senator Positions, Leadership Certificate Program, Study Abroad, Pep Band, Campus Ministry, Choir, Bible Study, CAMP, Dance Team, and any one of our 32 clubs. There will be information and representatives available to answer questions. There will also be vendors from all around Helena who will be offering Carroll Students deals, and much more. You will not want to miss this night and opportunity to see all that is available to you.
Campus Ministry Retreats
The Freshman and Sophomore Retreats are sponsored by Carroll College Campus Ministry. These retreats are a chance to spend a weekend away from campus at Legendary Lodge on Salmon Lake! Take advantage of this opportunity for fellowship, faith and fun with your classmates. Highlights include celebrating Mass on top of a mountain, swimming, canoeing, small group activities, prayer, and a chance to meet and be served by upper class students. Students of all faiths are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Cost for either event is $40, but financial assistance is available. Cost should not be a factor in your decision to come. Contact Katie at kmurray@carroll.edu if you have any questions, including inquiries about financial assistance.
Register for Freshman Retreat - September 6-8 Register for Sophomore Retreat - September 20-22
Parents Weekend
Parents Weekend is November 1-2, 2013. This is a great opportunity for you to bring your parents on campus, enjoy time with them, explore Helena’s coffee shops or just relax!
Parents Weekend is sponsored by the Associated Students of Carroll College (ASCC). The weekend is $20 per parent and covers The Parent Reception, Parent Brunch, Entertainment, and tickets to athletic events. One fee covers all costs. Athletic tickets can be picked up at the Parent Meet and Greet at the Scola or at the brunch. Get more information.
Other Events
For a list of all campus events, view our campus calendar here.
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