December 19, 2014
Happy Holidays
Smile, You're on Camera
Carroll is very fortunate to have a cadre of excellent photographers that capture many of our special functions, sporting contests and hallmark events.
As a reminder, there are opportunities to purchase photos including from this fall’s homecoming banquet and reunions.
Please visit, www.photosbygrant.com/Carroll-College-Extras for details or contact Alumni Coordinator Renee Wall at rwall@carroll.edu, (406) 447-5169.
Student News
Partners in Health
Carroll nursing students recently held a reception thanking their Partners in Health participants. The program partners sophomore students in their first year in the nursing program with active seniors in the community in order to form therapeutic relationships.
The program, which as been a component of the first year/first semester nursing curriculum for five years, provides the opportunity for students to visit their senior clients four to five times during the semester where they conduct a four dimensional assessment. The students develop their interviewing and basic health assessment skills while also forming bonds with their senior patients.
Carroll wishes to thank our seniors in the community who volunteer to participate in this invaluable program for our nursing students.
For more information on the Partners in Health program, please contact Terri John at 406-447-5491, tjohn@carroll.edu.
Global Mission - Local Action
The 2014-15 Carroll Enactus Team
Following a successful year of local partnership projects, Enactus, one of the fastest growing clubs on the Carroll campus, has once again received multiple grants in order to pursue a variety of projects around Helena. The $4,000 in grants include the AB InBev Better World recycling grant, Uncap Opportunities for Women–Supported by The Coca-Cola Foundation, Walmart Women’s Economic Empowerment, and the Sam's Club Step Up for Small Business.
“I am confident that our team would be able to make a positive impact even without these grants, but getting significant funding from these Enactus partners allows us to make changes of an unimaginable magnitude in the Helena community,” said club president, Justine Songey ‘15. The businesses the students will be using these funds to support include Louie’s Casa Diego, SAVE Recycling, and the Florence Crittenton home, among others.
Though the club has secured grants for these projects, students are currently fundraising to generate money for the spring trip. The club will be selling a limited edition, signature print featuring an opening game shot from the 2013 Carroll Homecoming game against Tech, generously donated by Grant Hanson. The print will be on a 24x32 stretch canvas for $200, available beginning in January. Please contact Jenessa McElrath, fundraising chair, for any questions on canvas orders, project information, or to donate at jmcelrath@carroll.edu.
Read the full release on the Enactus grants here.
Tallying the Results
On November 4, students in Assistant Professor of Political Science, Dr. Alex Street’s class on “Elections, Political Parties, and Public Opinion” conducted an exit poll in Lewis and Clark County.
The 14 students designed a survey of 11 questions, and collected responses from 957 helpful citizens on Election Day. Most of the responses were gathered in Helena, but students also traveled to East Helena, Lincoln and the Helena Valley.
The students wrote research papers on the results from the exit poll, which are summarized by topic here.
Hannah Hafner conducts polling ouside the Helena Civic Center, Nov. 4, 2014. (Photo courtesy of the Helena IR)
All-American Saints
Dustin Rinker '15
Additional high-level honors have been awarded to members of our Frontier Conference champion Saints football team. Leading the list, senior linebacker Sean Blomquist was named a NAIA First Team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association for the second consecutive season.
The Saints landed three players on the AFCA-NAIA All-America Second Team as well. Senior running back Dustin Rinker was named to the offensive second team, junior defensive back James Dowgin was named to the defensive second team and senior punter Rhys Felton was named to the specialists second team.
Read more on their accomplishments here.
Alumni News
Baby News
Autumn (Clausen) Lineweaver ’05 and Curt Lineweaver ‘06
Faculty/Staff News
Hitting His Stride
Carroll Computer Science professor and Chair of the Faculty Assembly, Steve Harper, set a single-age (64) American Record on Sunday, December 14 in the 50 Kilometer Racewalking Championships in Santee, California.
Steve racewalked over 31 milesin 5:50:40, an average pace of 11:18 per mile. The previous record was held by Charles Deuser of Ohio, who walked a time of 6:05:46 on October 30, 1994.
Congratulations Steve!
Faculty Sabbaticals 2015-2016
The following faculty have had their sabbatical applications approved for the 2015-2016 academic year:
Loren Graham, Associate Professor of English, will continued work on his poetry publication and begin a new poetry project.
Brian Matz,Ph.D., Associate Professor of the History of Christianity and Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen Professor of Peace and Justice, will complete work on projects related to research and teaching interests within the field of theological studies.
Anne Perkins, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Director of the Anthrozoology Program, plans to establish a vibrant and robust research program in the Anthrozoology department.
Mark Smillie, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy, will focus on a translation project of two early dialogues of St. Augustine including a dialogue-focused essay on Augustine as a philosopher along with issues of faith and reason.
Willis Weight, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Engineering, will engage in a hydrogeology international teaching experience and work on series of e-books on hydrogeology.
Congratulations to our Carroll faculty. We are excited to learn the outcomes of your sabbaticals.
Upcoming Events
Winter Break, Dec. 19 - Jan. 19
Carroll College will be on Winter break from Friday, December 19 through Monday, January 19. Classes will resume Tuesday, January 20. Administrative offices will be closed December 24 - January 2. QuickNotes will resume on January 9. Happy Holidays!
Stay up-to-date on all that's happening at Carroll.
Find a complete list of campus activities and events online.
Email Preferences Privacy Policy Email Us
© Carroll College 1601 North Benton Ave, Helena MT 59625 (406) 447-4300 // (800) 992-3648