October 16, 2015
What's On Tap
With it having been Fall Break, it has been a little quiet on campus this week. However, we do have a busy weekend and week ahead, so for those near Helena, here is a rundown of activities and opportunities to watch our Saints in action from the fields, to the court, to the stage, to the lecture hall:
SOCCER
Last home games of the season.
Friday, Oct. 16:
Women’s soccer vs. Evergreen State College – 1:30 p.m., Nelson Stadium
Men’s soccer vs. Evergreen State College – 3:30 p.m., Nelson Stadium
Saturday, Oct. 17: SENIOR DAY
Women’s soccer vs. Northwest Christian University – 1:30 p.m., Nelson Stadium
Men’s soccer vs. Northwest Christian University – 3:30 p.m., Nelson Stadium
VOLLEYBALL
Saturday, Oct. 17:
Carroll vs. Rocky Mountain – 2 p.m., Carroll P.E. Center
Carroll is undefeated in conference play and Rocky is ranked #6. Big match!
CARROLL THEATRE: Romeo & Juliet
Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m., Old North Theatre
Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m., Old North Theatre
Sunday, Oct. 18 at 3 p.m., Old North Theatre
Learn more here.
FACULTY LECTURE: King Henry V and the Battle of Agincourt
Oct. 19, 7 p.m, 101/202 Simperman/Wiegand Amphitheatre, Carroll College
See Upcoming Events below for details.
PARENTS WEEKEND on October 23 & 24
For details and to register, visit www.carroll.edu/parents.
Saints Nearing Record
Carroll is one week away from tying the all-time record for consecutive top 25 rankings in the NAIA Football Coaches’ Top 25 Poll. The Saints have the longest active streak at 186 consecutive rankings. Saint Francis (Ind.) owns the record for the longest consecutive appearances in the poll with 187.
Carroll College currently sits at No. 11 in the rankings having fallen from No. 4 after their loss to Eastern Oregon last Saturday. Southern Oregon is the highest ranked Frontier Conference team at No. 2. Montana Tech moved up from No. 17 to No. 13 and Montana Western from No. 16 to No. 22.
The Saints take on SOU Saturday in Ashland. The game is slated for 2 p.m. MST at Raider Stadium. Carroll handed the Raiders’ their lone loss of the season – a 26-20 season opening Carroll win at Nelson Stadium on Sept. 5.
Student News
A Visit to Ol' Faithful
Carroll's Adventure and Mountaineering Program (CAMP) made good use of the fall break and traveled to Yellowstone National Park for four days with 18 students in tow.
They saw most of the famous natural attractions: Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, Boiling River, Artist Paint Pots, Fountain Paint Pots, Grand Prismatic Spring, and Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls. Each day they took in one or two main attractions and then also hiked off-the-beaten-path to some farther destinations up to 8 miles in length: Black Canyon of the Yellowstone, Crevice Lake, Cascade Lake, and Fan Creek Basin.
Trip participants had fun, were introduced to camping and the outdoors, learned about the natural geology and ecology of Yellowstone, while also working on teamwork, leadership, and environmental awareness.
Grateful Saints
The Grateful Saints, Carroll’s student philanthropy education program, will hold TAG (Thanks to All who Give) Week October 19-23. This is an opportunity for all Carroll students to thank donors who have positively impacted their Carroll experience.
Students: There are thank you postcards and drop boxes in your residence hall lobby. We will also be in the Cube on Wednesday from 10:30-2:30 collecting thank you notes. Throughout the week take notice of the giant TAGs on our buildings and structures around campus that have been contributed by generous donors.
Philanthropy is all around us here at Carroll… and we are Grateful Saints!
Alumni News
Gettin' Hitched
Emily Jones '12 and Ryan Orth '11 – read the announcement here.
Faculty/Staff News
Saints in the News
Michael “Mokey” McNeilly, a popular adjunct professor in the theatre department at Carroll, was recently featured in the Helena IR discussing his varied career in theatre.
“He’s not only a great actor and improv artist, ‘he’s a good soul,’ said Grandstreet Theatre’s Marianne Adams. “He’s a good person. He’s got so much talent -- and he’s a fine fishing guide.”
Read the full article here:
Helena over Hollywood: The many talents of ‘Mokey’ McNeilly
Photos courtesy of Thom Bridge & Eliza Wiley, Helena IR
Upcoming Events
"Romeo & Juliet" presented by the Carroll College Theatre Department, Oct. 16-18 and 23-25, Old North Performing Arts Center in St. Charles Hall, Carroll College
Join us for “Romeo & Juliet” by William Shakespeare. Directed by Carroll Theater Director Kimberly Shire in her Carroll College debut.
Shows will be 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. on Sundays.
Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for students and seniors, free for Carroll students and employees. For more information, visit the Carroll Theatre Season webpage.
King Henry V and the Battle of Agincourt, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., 101/202 Simperman/Wiegand Amphitheatre, Carroll College
The Classical Studies Advisory Board is sponsoring a panel of Carroll College faculty who will discuss King Henry V and the Battle of Agincourt in honor the 600th anniversary of the famous battle. Dr. Jeanette Fregulia will discuss the world in the year 1415, Dr. Jeremy Johnson will discuss the king and the battle, and Dr. Jeff Morris will discuss Shakespeare’s play Henry V.
This event is free and open to the public.
Parents Weekend: Oct. 23 & 24
This is a great opportunity for students to bring their parents to campus, enjoy time with them, explore Helena's coffee shops or just relax. The weekend is $25 per parent, which covers the parent reception, parent brunch, entertainment, and tickets to athletic events. For details and to register, visit www.carroll.edu/parents.
Finding Focus: The Story of Evelyn Cameron by Lorna Milne, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Sage Room, Corette Library, Carroll College
Carroll adjunct professor Lorna Milne will read from and discuss her upcoming YA (young adult) biography on Evelyn Cameron, Finding Focus: The Story of Evelyn Cameron, that will be published by Missoula publisher Mountain Press Publishing Co. Cameron was an intrepid Englishwoman who ranched in Eastern Montana and became a very accomplished photographer. Thirty-five years of Evelyn's diaries are at the Montana Historical Society's Research Center, which has been Milne’s main body of research. Having grown up in Eastern Montana many of the places and family names are familiar to Milne. This event is free and open to the public.
American Muslim: Islam in America, Oct. 29, 7 p.m., Carroll College Campus Center
Join Islamic Studies professor Samir Bitar from the University of Montana and Carroll philosophy professor, Dr. Barry Ferst, for a presentation on the history of Islam in America and the experiences of contemporary Muslims in Montana. Mr. Bitar will share his personal history along with reflections on his treatment by fellow Montanans. Dr. Ferst will provide a presentation on the history of Islam in America followed by a Q& A with the audience for both presenters.
In addition, following the presentation, a photography exhibit reception with Middle Eastern hors d'oeuvres will take place in the Carroll College Art Gallery. The exhibit is "Muslim/America, American/Muslim" by photographer Robert Gerhardt.
This event is free and open to the public.
“Muslim American, American Muslim”, Oct. 29 – Dec. 4, Carroll Art Gallery, St. Charles Hall, Carroll College
This exhibit is a collection of black and white photographs by Robert E. Gerhardt Jr.
 of New York City. He states that his goal for this project is to try to understand and document the intersection between “Muslim” and “American,” since the latter part of this community’s identity is often forgotten. He began photographing for this project on the first night of Ramadan in 2010, and continues to make photographs through the present day. His hope is that this photo series can encourage a dialogue between Muslims and non-Muslims in America that attempts to erase the boundaries that engender a sense of “them” and begin to foster a sense of “us.”
The gallery will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and is closed weekends and college holidays. For more information, visit the Visual Arts Current Gallery webpage or call 447-4302.
Carroll College Literary Festival “People and the Planet,” Nov. 11-12, Carroll College
The annual Carroll Literary Festival, themed "People and the Planet," will be taking place on campus November 11-12.
The theme is in connection to the environmental nature of our visiting writer Ann Pancake’s award-winning works: "Strange As This Weather Has Been" and "Me And My Daddy Listen To Bob Marley."
Third Annual Oxfam Hunger Banquet, Nov. 17, 5-6:30 p.m., Student Campus Center Dining Hall, Carroll College
The Hunthausen Center for Peace and Justice and Sodexo are hosting Carroll College’s third annual Oxfam Hunger Banquet. Special guest will be Carroll alumna and First Lady of Montana, Lisa Bullock. It is a memorable, interactive event that brings hunger and poverty issues to life. The place where you sit, and the meal that you eat, are determined by the luck of the draw—just as in real life some of us are born into relative prosperity and others into poverty.
For questions, contact hunthausencenter@carroll.edu.
Astronomy Lecture Series: Dr. Kelly Cline presents “Searching for Dark Energy,” Nov. 19, 7 p.m., 101/202 Simperman/Wiegand Amphitheatre, Carroll College
Dark energy is one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of modern science. Current measurements tell us that stars, planets, gas, and dust only make up about 5% of the stuff in our universe. Dark energy accounts for 68% of the stuff in our universe, but no one knows exactly what it is. Dark energy was discovered in 1998, when it was found that our universe is expanding faster and faster. Observations of the afterglow of the big bang tell us that dark energy has been around for a very long time. Now, a laboratory experiment has reported some intriguing new results that may help us pin down what dark energy is at an atomic scale. Join us for a discussion of the exciting new discoveries in the search for dark energy!
This event is free and the Helena community is invited to attend.
Mark your calendars – Upcoming Alumni Events:
Carroll Weekend in Billings, Nov. 6-7
Friday, Nov. 6, 6-8 p.m.: Canyon Creek Brewing
Join us for light hors d’oeuvres & no host beverages 

Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.: Football Tailgate – Fighting Saints vs. Rocky Mountain College
Bring a salad or dessert to share. Football kickoff is at noon. Volleyball game starts at 7 p.m.

Senior Etiquette Dinner, Nov. 10
If you are interested in supporting Carroll seniors by being a sponsor for this event, please contact
 Renee Wall at 405-447-5169, rwall@carroll.edu or Nisan Burbridge at 406-447-5465, nburbridge@carroll.edu
Carroll in Boise, Nov. 14, 10 a.m., College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID
Join us for the football tailgate – Fighting Saints vs. College of Idaho. 
Bring a salad or dessert to share. Kickoff is at noon.
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