January 17, 2014
In Honor of Peace
“Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.”– Martin Luther King, Jr.
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Carroll is hosting an evening lecture, “The United Nations: Diplomacy and Action over Weapons and Factions,” on Monday, January 20 featuring Sister Kathleen Ries, an UNANIMA International Board member and representative to the United Nations. Governor Steve Bullock will provide opening remarks.
Sister Kathleen will be speaking about the importance of the United Nations and its role in the promotion and protection of human rights for all. The lecture will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Campus Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Sister Kathleen will be sharing her knowledge of the United Nations and her experience working in conjunction with the UN as a member of UNANIMA International. UNANIMA International is a non-governmental organization (NGO) advocating on behalf of women and children (particularly those living in poverty), immigrants and refugees, and the environment. Their work takes place primarily at the United Nations headquarters in New York, where they strive to educate and influence policymakers at the global level.
For further information, click here.
The Time is Right
To honor Dr. King and his legacy of respecting, protecting and providing for his fellow man, Carroll is hosting a day of service on Monday, Jan. 20. Fr. Jerry Lowney, sociology professor emeritus and MLK Day event organizer, will celebrate a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Mass at 11 a.m. in Borromeo Hall chapel with Professors Anne Perkins and Jack Oberweiser providing music. Fr. Jerry will then lead student, faculty and staff volunteers on an afternoon of service work from 1 to 4 p.m. at God’s Love homeless shelter.
If you want to participate and have not yet signed up, contact Fr. Jerry at jlowney@carroll.edu.
"The time is always right to do what is right." Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" –Martin Luther King, Jr.
Alumni News
Emmert Enters Hall of Fame
Photo courtesy of Michael & Susan Bennett
Congratulations to former Carroll College quarterback Tyler Emmert ('06) who was officially inducted into the NAIA Football Hall of Fame last Sunday at the American Football Coaches Association convention in Indianapolis.
Emmert, who started under center for the Saints from 2002-05, led Carroll to four straight NAIA national championships. He was a four-time All-American, three-time Frontier Conference Offensive MVP and two-time NAIA national player of the year during his college career. He also received the NAIA’s A.O. Duer Award as the country’s top student-athlete in 2004 and in 2005 he was recognized as a Scholar Athlete Award-winner by the National Football Foundation. The Draddy Award is given to just 16 athletes across all levels.
Read more about Tyler and this exceptional honor, which Carroll coach Mike Van Diest describes as “the pinnacle” in the Helena IR here.
Shake, Rattle & Roll
We have received a lot of great stories from this infamous day but we'd love to hear from more of you!
February 2, 2014 marks the 25th Anniversary of the infamous train explosion of 1989. Forty-eight freight cars broke away and rolled 9 miles back into Helena causing serious damage to Carroll facilities.
Do you remember? We want to hear about your memories. Were you a student or part of the Helena community? Do you remember the shake and the boom… and how cold it was?
We’ll feature the best anecdotes in some of our upcoming publications. Email us your stories at news@carroll.edu.
IN MEMORIAM
Jeanne Cannon (’97) went to heaven with her family by her side on Jan. 13, 2014, after a short yet courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jeanne was born April 18, 1958, in Butte to Anne and Thomas Joseph “Joe” Mooney.
In 1990, Jeanne decided to go back to school to earn her college degree. While caring for her young family and working as a licensed pharmacy technician, Jeanne graduated with honors from Carroll College’s class of 1997 with one bachelor’s degree in community health and another in health information management. Jeanne held several professional positions in Helena over the years and she most recently was the program manager for the Montana Asthma Control Program at the state of Montana’s Department of Public Health and Human Services. Read more in the Helena IR here.
Michael Thomas “Tom” Tanna, 62, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at Community Hospital in Missoula following a brief illness.
Tom, as he was known, was born March 13, 1951, in Denver to Henry and Edith (Orro) Tanna, recent immigrants from Estonia. The family moved to Helena in 1955. There Tom progressed through the school system, graduating from Helena High School in 1969. He attended Carroll College and the University of Montana, earning his degree from there in 1974. Read more in the Helena IR here.
Student News
Service Savants
Do you know a student who is a stellar citizen and has made considerable contributions in terms of service? If so, please consider nominating them for the Hunthausen Outstanding Citizenship Award.
We’re seeking to acknowledge students who exhibit a commitment to community. Many Carroll College students donate volunteer time for a multitude of projects, social service and social justice causes, and we want to hear about them!
This prestigious award for Community Service to deserving students who make outstanding contributions to the college or a community (Helena or other) has been a Carroll tradition since 1986. The award was named for Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen because of his own commitment to peace and justice in his personal life and in his work with the Catholic Church.
All students are eligible. Nominations forms are available online or hard copies are available at the Career Services office.
Deadline to submit nominations is 5:00 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28, 2014.
Recipients will be acknowledged at the Honors Convocation in April.
Travel for Credit
Want to travel internationally and earn credits for it at the same time? Check out the following faculty-led study abroad programs that are currently accepting applications:
SPRING Break 2014
BA395 The Business of Eco Tourism in the Amazon led by Professor Beth Schoyen
March 1 - 9, 2014 Focus: business and global diversity
Program fee: $3,780
Tuition for 3 credits are included in spring semester/overload fees apply
Total = $3,780
Deadline for application: January 20, 2014
SUMMER 2014
ILC289: Ghana 'Tracing the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade' led by Dr. Doreen Kutufam & Dr. Gillian Glaes
May 20 - June 10, 2014
Focus: history, communication, and global diversity
Program fee: $4,956
Tuition for 3 credits: $1,878
Total = $6,834
Deadline for application: March 1, 2014
"Spanning the Ages" led by Dr. John Scharf & Margaret Perryman, CC Alum Italy - Greece - Turkey!
May 13 - 27, 2014
Focus: engineering and history
Program fee: $4,422
Tuition for 3 credits: $1,878
Total = $6,300
Deadline for application: February 1, 2014
For more information, visit the Study Abroad page of the Carroll website.
If you would like to apply for financial aid (regarding these programs only) please visit with Keith Carparelli in the Financial Aid Office.
Internet Privacy - Is There Such a Thing?
Join the ACLU’s Nikki Zupanic and State Representative Daniel Zolnikov from Billings as they discuss Internet privacy and how it pertains to Montanans.
The “Crossing Party Lines with Internet Privacy” panel discussion will be held Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Campus Center.
Following the panel discussion there will be time allotted for audience questions. This event is sponsored by the College Republicans of Carroll College and is free and open to the public.
Upcoming Events
Joel Soiseth Art Exhibition, Jan. 13 – Feb. 28, Carroll Art Gallery, St. Charles Hall, Carroll College
A new gallery exhibit "Edgy" started Jan. 13 featuring the paintings of Joel Soiseth. Soiseth has been an art professor at MSU-Northern for 26 years. He says some of his art has been directly influenced by historical works, especially Jan Van Eyck, the early “surrealist” Hieronymus Bosch, the later Surrealist movement and the “dark manner” of artists like Leonardo Da Vinci and Caravaggio.
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.
Native American Round Dance, Jan. 18, 7 p.m., Lower Cube, Campus Center, Carroll College
Sponsored by the Hunthausen Center for Peace and Justice, the Helena Indian Alliance, the All Nations Youth Council, and the Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program. It is a traditional social dance that takes place indoors and often lasts through the night. These dances are intended to garner support and positive energy for the organization. Filled with humor and good feelings, most songs that accompany a round dance feature soaring vocals and the steady rhythmic pulse of the hand drum. However there are some honor songs at certain points through the evening (opening and before give-away) that are more serious in nature.The event is free and all are welcome.
Martin Luther King Day Service Day & Lecture, Jan. 20, 7 p.m., Campus Center, Lower level, Carroll College
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Carroll College will be hosting an evening lecture, “The United Nations: Diplomacy and Action over Weapons and Factions,” featuring Sister Kathleen Ries, an UNANIMA International Board member and representative to the United Nations. Governor Steve Bullock will provide opening remarks. The event is free and open to the public.
Other MLK Day events include Fr. Jerry Lowney, professor emeritus of sociology, celebrating a Martin Luther King Day Mass at 11 a.m. in Borromeo Hall chapel. In the afternoon, students, faculty and staff will be serving at God's Love.
Crossing Party Lines with Internet Privacy, Jan. 21, 7 p.m., Campus Center, Lower level, Carroll College
Join the ACLU’s Nikki Zupanic and State Representative Daniel Zolnikov from Billings as they discuss internet privacy and how it pertains to Montanans. Following their panel discussion there will be time allotted for audience q&a. This event is sponsored by the College Republicans of Carroll College and is free and open to the public.
Crimson Winter Presentation by Bryan Ferriter, Jan. 23, Campus Center, Lower level, Carroll College
Bryan will talk about the process, work, and effort it takes to follow a dream and achieve it. Crimson Winter started as a movie at the Charlie’s Film Festival and now is a full length feature film presented by Interwoven Studios. Carroll alumni who are in the film include, Bryan Ferriter, Ryan Pfeiffer, Nick Milodragovich, Kailey Portsmouth, Jordyn Ayvil, Julia Porter, Brandon Day, Isaac Marble and Martin Rogers. View the official trailer here.
Carroll Gathering in Washington, DC, Friday, Jan. 31, 7 p.m., Ris Restaurant, 
2275 L Street NW,
Washington, DC
Join President Dr. Tom Evans and Director of Development Candie Cain (’82) for
 dinner, networking, and great conversations. $35 per person (no-host bar).
 RSVP by Jan. 24 by
registering on-line or contact Kathy Ramirez alumni@carroll.edu, 406-447-5185.
Salt Lake City Pre-Game Gathering, Saturday, Feb. 8, 3 – 5 p.m., Salt Lake City Pizza & Pasta,
1063 East 2100 South
Join Carroll alumni, parents and friends for a no-host, pre-game gathering then go cheer on both the men and women Saints basketball teams at Westminster. Women tip-off at 5:30 p.m. and men at 7:30 p.m.

Forum on Public Policy & Leadership: The Effects of Leadership Excellence, Feb. 20, 4:00 – 8:30 p.m., Simperman Hall Wiegand Amphitheatre, Carroll College
Join Carroll College for their 2nd annual Forum on Public Policy and Leadership featuring presentations from Carroll faculty and administration members as well as guest speakers. This event is free and open to the public. Watch QuickNotes for more details.
Mark your Calendars
Nursing Reunion: April 4–5, 2014
Return to campus this spring to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Carroll. All nursing alumni are invited to join us in April as we salute the founders of our program and explore the innovative education of today’s nursing students. Check out your Jan. 10 QuickNotes for more details.
Homecoming 2014: October 3-5, 2014
The Carroll Fighting Saints Football Team will be playing UM Western. Stay tuned for more details.
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