AUGUST 30, 2012
GET OUT YOUR HANKERCHIEFS
Longtime and much-beloved Carroll English professor and coach of our Smoker boxing team, Hank Burgess, died on August 28, 2012, after a courageous struggle with health problems (and persevering like the champion he was). A story on his leadership of the Smokers and the life-changing experiences he presented our students was featured in the Summer 2011 edition of Carroll Magazine (see it online, starting on page 4, at: http://www.carroll.edu/alumni/magazine/summer2011/movie.swf?pageNumber=)
Just last March, the college joined Hank and his family in celebrating completion of the Henry (Hank) Burgess Professorship in English, funded by Dr. Jerry Berberet, class of 1963, in honor of Hank’s legacy at the college.
The vigil will be Monday, September 3, at 7 p.m. and the funeral the following day at noon—both at the Cathedral of St Helena. There will be a reception immediately following the funeral downstairs in the Cathedral’s Brondel Center.
FRESHMEN MAKE THEIR MOVE
New student move-in day was fun-filled as always, with the media on hand to capture the moment. Check out the Helena Independent Record coverage at: http://helenair.com/news/local/education/carroll-college-freshmen-get-warm-welcome-to-campus/article_9a7e2c0a-edb2-11e1-a4c6-0019bb2963f4.html?comment_form=true
FRANGELASTIC!
Tonight, August 30, comedy duo Frangela will give Carroll a free performance in the upper Campus Center at 9 p.m. With their start as part of The Second City troupe, Frangela features two best friends who have appeared on TV nationwide spinning their comedy stylings—you may have caught them on their show, BET’s Hey Monie, and guest appearances on Oprah (on the "Best Stand-ups in America" episode), Disney’s Hanna Montana and the Suite Life of Zack and Cody, the WB’s Tyra, CNN, Fox, NBC’s Today Show and the movie He’s Just Not That Into You, among many other gigs. Check out their “Idiot of the Week” installment and more at: http://www.frangela.com/
HEALTHCARE REDUX
Anyone who missed last week’s healthcare forum at Carroll can see the whole panel discussion rebroadcast on Helena Civic TV, channel 11, on Saturday, September 1, at 1 p.m., and again at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 2, and on Monday, September 3, at 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 4, at 9 p.m. and Wednesday, September 5, at 9:30 p.m.
WELL-OILED HANDS
On Wednesday, August 29, Carroll’s Nursing Department held its first-ever Blessing of the Hands ceremony for its new and returning nursing students, with 40 nursing majors and their professors joined by Carroll President Tom Evans and Dean Paula McNutt for the ceremony and reception. Nursing Chair Dr. Jennifer Elison gave the welcome and emceed the event, while Professor Kathy McGuire offerred a brief reflection; Carroll Chaplain Fr. Marc Lenneman blessed the oil.
To keep our future and current nurses mindful of their healing mission, their palms were anointed with oil and they received blessings. Afterwards, the group recited “A Nurse’s Prayer,” then the group witnessed Fr. Marc bless the nursing tree behind St. Albert’s Hall–this elm was planted last fall in honor of the Nursing Program’s successful 10-year accreditation visit (the program is currently accredited through 2022 with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Montana Board of Nursing).
STUDENT NEWS
In the News
A spiritual journey encompassing Florida and football was recounted in a recent Helena Independent Record feature on Carroll Saint Rhakeem Harris. Check out his transformation from a Lakeland, Fla., new kid without a coat to a star of our champion football squad at: http://helenair.com/sports/college/carroll-college/football/finding-his-place-carroll-de-harris-ready-for-leading-role/article_ac056822-edac-11e1-9d41-0019bb2963f4.html
Events
Tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 31) is Carroll slip-n-slide and barbecue on Guad Hill from 4 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 4, is Carroll College night at the Brewers baseball field (east of campus and near Memorial Park), with the game starting at 7:05 pm. Show your student I.D. and get into the game for free.
For all student news on events, club activities, retreats and much more, go to www.carroll.edu/students.
ALUMNI NEWS
Game Days
This Labor Day weekend, join us in Portland for the Carroll Saints at Portland State—the first time ever these two teams have met on the field of glory. The game will be played at Jeld-Wen Field in Portland on Saturday, September 1, with kick-off scheduled for 5:05 p.m. PDT. Believe it or not, at least 1,000 Carroll fans and alums are trekking to the game and have pre-purchased game tickets—Portland has never seen this many Saints at one time!
Everyone in and around Portland tomorrow (Friday, August 31) is invited to join the Saints Gathering at Rock Bottom Brewery (206 SW Morrison St.) starting at 7:30 p.m. No host food and drinks.
For the game, pick up your tickets at Gate 5 on the SW 20th St. side of Jeld-Wen Stadium beginning at 3 p.m. General admission tickets can still be purchased at the main gate at 4 p.m. on game day. Remember: kick off is 5:05 p.m.
Homecoming 2012
Saddle up for Carroll’s September 21-23 Homecoming 2012 weekend. Highlights will include the Hall of Fame Banquet, a pitchfork fondue, and epic football action as the Saints take on Eastern Oregon. For complete schedule and details, visit www.carroll.edu/alumni.
In the News
Correction: In the last edition of QNs, we reported that 2012 alumna Jeanna Van Hoey will be studying veterinary medicine at the University of Washington. The actual institution where she will be earning her veterinary doctorate is Washington State University.
This September, Jim Olson, class of 1963, of Spokane, Wash., will be riding his bike 200 miles to raise money for L’Arche Spokane Community, serving people with developmental handicaps. He started teaching this population in 1968 in Spokane and today continues as a substitute in special education for Spokane’s School Dist. #81. As chair of fundraising and development for L’Arche Spokane Community, his ride fundraising goal is $20,000.
Connie Vergine, class of 1978, a registered dental hygienist, recently celebrated 23 years with South Hills Dental in Helena. Vergine joined the dental practice of Dr. Joel Maes in 1989. She has played active roles in the Montana Dental Hygiene Association.
Sarah Wear, class of 2007, was accepted into the professional MBA program at George Washington University. Her emphasis is in strategic management and public policy, which aligns with her full-time career as a strategic analyst working for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC. She is expected to graduate in 2015.
This summer, Ashtin Jeney, class of 2012, spent four weeks in an internship in the Medical University of Graz’s Ear, Nose, and Throat Department in Graz, Austria. She observed the physicians, listened to and examined patients, watched surgeries, and practiced her German. She tells QNs that, upon her September return to the States, she will move to Washington, DC, to work for the Senate Finance Committee as an intern on its Health Team. She has applied to medical school and hopes to be studying to become a doctor by the fall of 2013.
In Memoriam
Marion Asher Condie, a student in Carroll’s WWII Navy V-12 program, died in Reno, Nev., on August 8, 2012. He would eventually earn an electrical engineering master's degree from Cal Tech. Years later at Stanford University, he was involved in developmental laser research. For more on his life, read: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rgj/obituary.aspx?n=marion-condie&pid=159049762#fbLoggedOut
FACULTY AND STAFF NEWS
In the News
Dr. Jennifer Lowell, assistant Professor of Health Sciences, and Kelly Parsley, chair of Carroll’s Health Sciences Program, have both been invited to join the Lewis and Clark County (Mont.) City County Board of Health. Their terms run from July 2012 through July 2015. Lowell will function as the representative of the board to the Water Quality Protection District for the first year while Parsley will function as the board’s representative to the Cooperative Health Center in Helena.
Carroll International Programs Director Michelle Lewis served as an invited panel member during a session of EducationUSA in Washington, DC, this past June. Her topic was forming state consortia to promote bringing international students to higher ed campuses. She also served as chair at The Overseas Association of College Admissions Counselors (OACAC) held in Denver, Colo., this past July, when she presented “What to do when you can’t do it all: working in a one person international admissions office.” This session gathered colleagues from Calvin, Knox and Eckerd Colleges along with a representative from IIE/EducationUSA to talk about strategies that one person and minimally staffed international admissions offices use to make the best with limited funding and staffing. Finally, a new organization called Study Montana has been formed with Lewis elected its first chair. The 30th state consortium formed, Study Montana is an association of universities, colleges, high schools and language institutes dedicated to promoting Montana as a world-class educational destination for international students who wish to study in the USA. Study Montana also serves to connect Montanans to the world by bringing cultural diversity to their communities and enhancing Montana’s position in the global economy.
Farewells and Greetings
Carroll’s Accounts Payable Manager Kari Weber (formerly also our endowment/restricted funds accountant) has been with the Business Office for over 7 years and her final day at the college was today, as she has accepted a position with the Montana Department of Transportation.
Levi Smith, class of 2001, has been hired as Carroll’s senior accountant in the Carroll Business Office. Prior to joining Carroll, Levi spent most of his career at Heritage Propane as a regional accountant.
Zach Day, class of 2012, has been hired in Carroll’s Information Technology Department as a full-time technology support coordinator, a post vacated when Tanya Kent recently took the position of colleague system administrator. As Technology Support Coordinator, Zach will be responsible for coordinating user technology support needs as well as first-line support of students, faculty and staff through the Help Desk. He has work experience in GIS technology and in the banking industry. As a student, he worked for Carroll Information Technology and Conferencing Services.
Kevin Hadduck has been hired as Carroll’s new director of academic success and disability services (formerly the ARC), now being housed in Borromeo Hall. He comes to Carroll from Tabor College (Kan.), where he served as director of the Office of Student Success and Career Services, and prior to that McPherson College (Kan.), where he was director of the Royer Center for Academic Development.
On August 26, 2012, Carroll Nursing Professor Meredith Krutar and her husband Eric became the proud parents of two boys and a girl: Owen, Connor and Cecelia (Cece). All the children arrived weighing in around 4 pounds apiece and are thriving.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Campus Ministry is back with the highly popular Sunday Mass in the Campus Center’s upper level, 8 p.m.
This semester, Father Jerry Lowney will usually be offering Mass on weekdays at 12:05 p.m. in Borromeo chapel, but due to other obligations will not be celebrating Carroll Mass on campus until September 17.
For all Campus Ministry news, Mass and sacraments schedules, homilies and much more, go to: http://www.carroll.edu/ministry/
ATHLETICS
Kaelynn Olsen, class of 2011, has been hired as Carroll interim Saints Athletic Association executive director. She says that becoming a member of the SAA is easier now than ever before—with the very affordable Saint Level (at $150) to the extremely generous Patron Saint Level (at $5,000). This year, SAA is offering monthly, quarterly, or one-time payment options. (Carroll employees can opt for a monthly payroll deduction.) Make your membership in the name of your favorite student-athlete! Every member will receive invites to the Hospitality Room during basketball games, window decals, Web site recognition, and a discount card for area restaurants and retail stores. If you are interested in signing up for a membership, go to: http://www.carroll.edu/athletics/saa/registration.cc.
The Rick Blessinger Memorial SAA Golf Tournament takes place Friday, September 14, at 12:30 p.m., at the Green Meadow Country Club in Helena. The event will raise money for SAA and Carroll men’s and women’s golf teams. The Grand Prize is a family season pass to Carroll athletic events. The cost is $500 per five-person team. Registration is due by September 7—contact Kaelynn to sign up for the fun at: KOlsen@carroll.edu and 406-447-5409.
For all Athletics news and game schedules, visit www.carroll.edu/athletics
COMING EVENTS
September 16: Mass of the Holy Spirit, Cathedral of St. Helena, 7 p.m. For the entire campus community.
September 19: Dr. Kelly Cline begins this year’s popular astronomy lecture series with "LIGO: Searching for Gravity Waves," at 7 p.m. in Simperman Hall’s Wiegand Amphitheatre.
October 4: Catholic Coalition on Climate Change and Carroll College’s Hunthausen Center for Peace and Justice present a free screening of Academy Award-nominated documentary Sun Come Up, 7 p.m. in the Rice Room (lower level of the Campus Center.
October 12: Carroll Theatre’s world premiere of a new play, George and the Dragon, in the Carroll Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27. Sunday 3 p.m. matinees are on Oct. 14, 21 and 28. Written by award winning Hollywood writer/actor/director Doug Sheehan and directed by Carroll College Director of Improv Michael McNeilly, this musical takes a unique look at aging, set in the present and the long ago land of fantastic dragons, knights-errant, and rip-roaring princesses—with gymnasts and Celtic dancers, too.
October 24: Dr. Kelly Cline continues his popular astronomy lecture series with "Cryptography: The Secret Science of Codes," at 7 p.m. in Simperman Hall’s Wiegand Amphitheatre.
November 3-10: Inauguration activities of Dr. Tom Evans as 16th Carroll president. Inauguration events include: a November 5 Academic Symposium from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Campus Center, followed by the 2 p.m. Inaugural Ceremony in the PE Center, with a reception afterward in the Campus Center, all open to the public. On Saturday, November 10, a 9 a.m. Community Mass at the Grotto, open to the public, will be followed by the Fighting Saints Tailgate outside Nelson Stadium. For all event details, go to: www.carroll.edu/inauguration
November 8: Carroll Literary Festival, part of the Carroll inauguration celebration, will feature keynote speaker Paula Marks, PhD, historian of the American West, in the Campus Center. Free and open to the public.
November 28: Dr. Kelly Cline presents, “The Kepler Mission: Discovering 2,000 Planets" at 7 p.m. in Simperman Hall’s Wiegand Amphitheatre.
November 30: Carroll Theatre premieres A Christmas Pudding, created, edited and adapted by David Birney and directed by Carroll College Theatre Director Chuck Driscoll. A holiday confection of songs, stories, poems and tales of the season by Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Frank McCourt, Emily Dickinson, Alfred Lord Tennyson, A. J. Carothers, and many others spiced with a host of traditional carols and holiday songs. This piece provides a perfect evening to warm hearts, stir memories and give laughter during the holiday season. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays Nov. 30-Dec. 1 and Dec. 8.; Sunday 3 p.m. matinees are Dec. 2 and 9. All in the Carroll Theatre.