SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
ON TOP . . . AGAIN!
In U.S.News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2013 rankings (from the Best Colleges 2013 guidebook), Carroll College is ranked as the top Regional College in the West. The 370 Regional Colleges listed by the 2013 edition of U.S.News Best Colleges rankings include 95 public institutions, 259 privates, and 16 for-profits focused on undergraduate education and offering a broad array of liberal arts programs and fields such as business, nursing and education. Colleges in the regional rankings are divided into four location categories: North, South, Midwest and West.
In producing its rankings, U.S.News relies on indicators used to measure academic quality that include peer assessment; retention and graduation of students; faculty resources; student selectivity; financial resources; and alumni giving. The full rankings are at: http://www.usnews.com/education
Carroll’s U.S.News profile is at: http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/carroll-college-2526
CARDINAL RULES
On Tuesday, September 18, Carroll College’s Theology Department and the Sister Annette Moran Center will inaugurate a new lecture series “Be(com)ing Church Between Past and Future,” celebrating the 50th anniversary of the opening for Vatican II, with Carroll Associate Professor of Philosophy Elvira Roncalli (photo right) presenting “Aggiornamento: Opening the Windows of the Church: John XXIII Announces and Initiates the Second Vatican Council.” It begins at 7 p.m. in the Carroll Campus Center and is free and open to the public.
Roncalli’s lecture and a discussion with the audience afterward will focus on Pope John XXIII’s background, leading to the surprising decision in 1959 to call an ecumenical council to transform the Church. Exploring the state of Catholicism and the modern world leading up to the 1962 start of the Second Vatican Council, Roncalli will examine the pope’s hope for the council and his vision of “church” through his experience in remote parts of the world. All of this will provide the context for understanding what the pope saw as a needed aggiornamento, Italian for “bringing up to date.”
CROCS STOMP CANCER
For this Saturday’s (September 15) home football game opener versus Rocky Mountain College, Carroll invites the public to support our second-annual Go for the GOLD fundraiser to fight childhood cancer. A silent auction, raffle tickets and the sale of fun Crocs shoes will all support Helena-area children diagnosed with cancer and their families. Crocs sales will continue to help the cause during Homecoming weekend and the October 20 home game versus the MSU Northern Lights.
John McCarvel (photo right), the CEO and president of Crocs and a Carroll class of 1979 alum, has donated 2,200 purple Crocs for the cause, and they’ll be priced to sell at only $10 a pair. Adult, junior and children’s sizes will be available.
KINNIKINNICK AND SAGEBRUSH
Today (Friday, Sept. 14), Carroll’s Green Team invites everyone to enjoy the warm sun as they peruse the college’s new Native Plant Garden, featuring Big Sky floral wonders like kinnikinnick, sagebrush, milkweed and more, outside the front entrance of the Carroll Corette Library, with an “open garden” from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Tour the garden, feast your eyes on Montana’s native flora in full bloom, and ask questions of the Carroll Green Team members who made it all possible. Green Team and Carroll’s Grounds crew planted the garden in July, with generous support from the Kelsey Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society and the Last Chance Audubon Society.
THE CYCLE CONTINUES
This weekend, from Friday through Monday, the SAVE Foundation and its community partners will hold the next of their highly popular Helena-area plastics recycling drives. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with the big bins set up at the customary location: 1100 N. Last Chance Gulch (near the YMCA parking lot east of Carroll’s campus). Type 1 beverage containers and clamshell trays and type 2 containers will be accepted, as will aluminum cans. For more information or to volunteer, visit www.savemobile.org or call 406-449-6008.
CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS
On Monday, Sept. 17, in celebration of Constitution Day, Carroll College will present a public reading of the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution, followed by a panel discussion entitled: “Does the Declaration of Independence matter anymore?” The event will take place in the upper level of the Carroll Campus Center starting at noon. Lieutenant Governor John Bohlinger will begin the readings.
At noon, Carroll’s ROTC color guard will present the flags, followed by a reading of the Declaration of Independence and then the Constitution. In addition to Bohlinger, speakers will include Carroll Honors Scholars students, ROTC cadets and other guest speakers.
At approximately 12:55, the hour-long panel discussion focused on the Declaration of Independence will feature Carroll professors Dr. Bill Parsons (political science), Dr. Bob Swartout (history), and Dr. Elvira Roncalli (philosophy), with political science professor Dr. Jeremy Johnson as moderator. This event is free and open to the public.
BIPOLAR LIVING
Also on Monday, Sept. 17, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Helena and Carroll College will present a free, public talk by Dr. Suzanne Vogel-Scibilia, a Pennsylvania psychiatrist who lives successfully with bipolar disorder. Her talk is in the Campus Center at 7 p.m. Vogel-Scibilia will share her story of living successfully with bipolar disorder, her recovery and the stigma and discrimination associated with serious mental illness.
Vogel-Scibilia has been president of NAMI as well as president of NAMI Pennsylvania. She has been an assistant clinical professor at the University of Pittsburgh, a board member of the American Academy of Community Psychiatrists and a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
In other NAMI news, the annual NAMI-Montana Walk will occur Sunday, Sept. 23, starting at Memorial Park in Helena. Carroll College's Saints for Hope team is always well represented at this event, with one of the largest groups of walkers enrolled at any NAMI Walk anywhere. Registration is at 11 a.m., with the walk starting at 12:30 p.m. This event is intended to draw awareness and support for those struggling with mental illness. If you bring a $10 donation on walk day, you will get a pair of Carroll aviator sunglasses.
TROUBLE AND TRANSITION
Next Wednesday, Sept. 19, The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation and the Korea Economic Institute of America present “U.S.-Korea Relations During a Time of Political Transition,” a public discussion of priorities and challenges for the US and Republic of Korea after the 2012 elections in both nations. The free event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Carroll Campus Center’s lower level.
The discussion will focus on the new leadership in North Korea and the potential for crisis. The panel will also delve into the Korean economy and the Republic of Korea-US Free Trade Agreement. Experts on the panel include Joonkook Hwang, deputy chief of mission and minister for political affairs at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea; Abraham Kim, interim-president/vice president of The Korea Economic Institute of America; and L. Gordon Flake, the executive director of The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation and previously a senior fellow and associate director of the Program on Conflict Resolution at The Atlantic Council of the United States.
WAVY GRAVITY
Also next Wednesday, Sept. 19, our own math and astronomy professorial superstar, Dr. Kelly Cline begins his annual popular free lecture series with "LIGO: Searching for Gravity Waves," at 7 p.m. in Simperman Hall’s Wiegand Amphitheatre. The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) is a National Science Foundation-funded installation of two widely separated observatories on Earth, which together are dedicated to detecting cosmic gravitational waves. These waves are ripples in cosmic space and time, produced by violent events like the collision of massive black holes and supernova explosions. In his 1916 general theory of relativity, Albert Einstein predicted gravitational waves; only now is the technology available, through LIGO, to uncover them.
DOGMA DEBUNKED
The process of biological speciation, how organisms become reproductively isolated, has been the topic of investigation for Carroll’s James J. Manion Endowed Chair of Biology Gerald Shields (photo right) throughout his 44 years of scientific research. In their seminal publication, Speciation, Jerry Coyne and Allan Orr state “It is far from clear whether chromosomal speciation is common in animals generally. Indeed, we know of no compelling evidence for chromosomal speciation in animals.” Shields and his 16 Carroll undergraduate research students beg to differ. Shields recently summarized 12 years of research he and his Carroll students have been conducting on black flies, two-winged insects, in a monograph that will appear in the science journal, < strong>Western North American Naturalist this fall.
In the publication, Carroll scientists summarize their study of more than 15,000 individuals from 231 collections from 60 sites in western Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington state. The obvious conclusion based on these observations is that chromosome change occurs early in the diversification of the flies, and it is an important component to their reproductive isolation. Shields is quick to point out that this mode of reproductive isolation has not been demonstrated in other groups of organisms. Shields’ students have gone on to careers in medicine, veterinary medicine, biochemistry and zoology.
The article, The Significance of Chromosome Change in the Speciation Process in Black Flies (Diptera: Simuliidae), by Dr. Gerald F. Shields et al., in the Western North American Naturalist is not only significant as a long-term study published in monographic form, but also of note because it debunks almost universally accepted scientific dogma on the speciation process, Shields says. “The fact that Carroll undergraduate students were part of this breakthrough observation is really remarkable,” he says.
STUDENT NEWS
Study Abroad
Carroll’s Study Abroad office is pleased to announce that, thanks to leadership from President Tom Evans, tuition for faculty-led education abroad programs offered during the academic year is now included in regular tuition. For example, if a student takes 15 credits or less and wants to participate in a faculty-led program abroad, they can do so with no additional tuition charges. Dr. Evans has also authorized a reduction in program fees for faculty-led summer programs.
Carroll’s 2013 faculty led programs include spring break in the Amazon with Professor Beth Wilson (March 2-10), with an informational session on this journey on September 25 and again on October 16. Both are at 12:30 p.m. in Borromeo Hall room 114.
In summer 2013, Dr. Jeanette Fregulia will lead a trip to the Middle East (May 28-June 17); Drs. Doreen Kutufam and Gillian Glaes will lead study abroad to Ghana, Professor Belle Marie will shepherd students to India, and Nursing Professor Donna Greenwood will spearhead a voyage to Ireland. For more information on all of these offerings, contact Shannon Ackeret at sackeret@carroll.edu or 406-447-4469.
Special Events
This Sunday, September 16 is the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit for the entire campus community at the Cathedral of St. Helena starting at 7 p.m.
Beyond Graduation
Carroll Career Services presents the Graduate School Fair on September 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Campus Center lobby. To prep for the fair, where grad school reps and tons of info will be available, attend one of the Strategies to Gain Admission to Competitive Graduate Programs workshops. The workshops are September 25 and September 26—both at 4 p.m. in O’Connell Hall room 107. The workshops will help you gain insight on how to research the best school or program for you in your chosen field, writing personal statements, planning the financial aspect of grad school, and meeting key timetables and deadlines for applying. Register in advance for the workshop of your choice by emailing careers@carroll.edu (provide your name, major and workshop date).
For all student news on events, club activities, retreats and much more, go to www.carroll.edu/students.
ALUMNI NEWS
Homecoming 2012
Carroll’s annual Hall of Fame Banquet is Friday, September 21, in the Campus Center, where the college will honor our 2012 Hall of Fame inductees. Tickets are $35 per person—this event is expected to sell out, so tickets must be pre-purchased online at www.carroll.edu/alumni or by contacting Alumni Director Kathy Ramirez at 406-461-3214.
Our 2012 Hall of Fame inductees include Professor Jack Oberweiser, class of ‘71 (Alumni Hall of Fame). Inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame will be JD Emmert (2002), Don Diggins (attended 1976-79), Casey Fitzsimmons (2004), Dan Avansino (1997), Drew Peterson (1994), Maire Brennan Montanaro (2003), and the 2002 Football Team.
The Warren Nelson Award will be conferred on Jack Collishaw.
The Young Alumni Award will be presented to Carrie Anne Platt (2002) and Annie Hanshew (2003).
More Homecoming 2012—Food and Fun
Put on your western wear and welcome new president Dr. Tom Evans and his family at the Pitch Fork Fondue following the football game. Enjoy steak, chicken, jojos, salads and desserts prepared by local ranchers in inimitable Montana style—with actual pitch forks slinging the grub. Tickets are $25 adults, $15 for children 4-10.
For a complete Homecoming schedule, visit www.carroll.edu/alumni.
In the News
St. Peter’s Clinical Nurse Educator Heather O’Hara, class of 1994, was recently promoted to the hospital’s manager of staff development. She has worked as a registered nurse in several positions at both St. Peter’s and Benefis in Great Falls since 1994. She also taught at Carroll as an assistant professor of nursing in 2003-2007. After graduating from Carroll, she earned her master’s from Gonzaga University. She also serves as president of the Montana Board of Nursing. According to Carroll Nursing Chair Jennifer Elison, O'Hara's work as St. Pete's clinical nurse educator has assured nurses stay current in all their competencies; in addition, she serves a vital role as the liaison for Carroll nursing students in their clinicals and special internships. "She is a door-opener, critical for Carroll nursing students' success, plus she is so nice and optimistic all the time," Elison says.
Melissa Hibbard, class of 2007, is a doctoral candidate in the history department at the University of Illinois at Chicago and recently was awarded a Fulbright IIE grant. She will be using her time as a Fulbright to conduct research for a dissertation on child health and welfare in Poland from 1914 to 1950. She just arrived in Poland this week for Fulbright orientation, and the official research experience will run from October 1 to June 30, 2013. Over these nine months, she expects to conduct her research in archives and libraries located in Warsaw. She will be affiliated with the Institute of History at the Polish Academy of Sciences and the Jewish Historical Institute, where she worked as an intern in summer 2008. Hibbard first gained interest in Poland and Polish history through a Carroll College study abroad trip to Poland hosted by former Carroll history Professor Dr. David Messenger in 2006.
In spring 2012, Jim Mee (photo left) was receiving his degree in civil engineering from Carroll, and last Sunday, he marched off the par-72 Larchmont Golf Course as a champion in his debut tournament as a professional. He was the youngest professional competing. For more on Mee, read: http://missoulian.com/sports/catch-all/youth-served-at-montana-open/article_692caad6-fb0a-11e1-916a-0019bb2963f4.html
FACULTY AND STAFF NEWS
Carroll History Department Chair Bob Swartout (photo right) is an invited panelist for the biennial Honorable James R. Browning Symposium on Election Law, hosted by the University Montana School of Law’s Law Review, being held September 27-28 in Missoula. The September 28 panel he will speak on is titled, "Montana's Republican Form of Government," with his presentation focused on the 1972 Montana Constitution. His panel will occur in the University Center Ballroom at 4 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Next month, Swartout will serve as a commentator for a panel on Korean history at the Western Conference for the Association of Asian Studies.
FAITH AND SERVICE
The staff of the Hunthausen Center for Peace and Justice now includes three student workers: Logan McLean (civic engagement intern), Kelly Meros (Catholic Relief Services student ambassador) and Ali Dowling (community relations liaison). Logan will serve as a resource to students or student groups who are planning large one-time-only community service events, while Kelly will be working to bring the resources of Catholic Relief Services to Carroll. Ali will be the liaison between Carroll and Helena-area community service agencies.
Campus Ministry is back with the highly popular Sunday Mass in the Campus Center’s upper level, 8 p.m.
Starting September 19, Father Jerry Lowney will be offering daily Mass on weekdays at 12:05 p.m. in Borromeo chapel.
For all Campus Ministry news, Mass and sacraments schedules, homilies and much more, go to: http://www.carroll.edu/ministry/
ATHLETICS
Special Events
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.
Home Competitions
Volleyball is at home tonight versus Dickinson State in the PE Center, 7 p.m.
For all Athletics news and game schedules, visit www.carroll.edu/athletics
COMING EVENTS
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 < strong>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, < strong>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 16: Carroll’s Theology Dept. and the Sister Annette Moran Center present the next in its Be(com)ing Church Between Past and Future, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the opening for Vatican II, with Dr. Mathijs Lamberigts of the Centre for the Study of Vatican II—Katholieke Universiteit Leuven-Belgium presenting “Vatican II and its Legacy: Preparing a Future for the Past.”7 p.m. in the Carroll Campus Center. Free.
October 17: Holocaust survivor Irving Roth speaks about his experiences in Nazi death camps and his miraculous reunion with the American serviceman who saved him from Buchenwald. At 7 p.m., lower level of the Campus Center. Free. For a sneak preview, check out: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/05/irving-roth-holocaust-survivor-rick-carrier-soldier-liberator-reunion_n_1129673.html
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.
October 27: The Carroll Nursing Department presents national performer Pippa White at 2 p.m. in the Campus Center. For a preview of her unique show, see http://www.pippawhite1co.com/perf_possession.htm
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 15: Carroll Theology Dept. and the Sister Annette Moran Center present the next in its Be(com)ing Church Between Past and Future, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Vatican II, withCarroll Theology Department Chair and Professor John Ries presenting “Coming to Be Church in and through the World:< strong> Lumen Gentium and Gaudium et Spes.” 7 p.m. in the Carroll Campus Center. Free.
November 30: 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 < strong>A Christmas Pudding, created, edited and adapted by David Birney and directed by Carroll 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.