September 30, 2013
Calling all alumni... to make an IMPACT
This year’s IMPACT fall phonothon starts Sunday, September 22nd. Students will be calling alumni to update their information, let them know what is happening on campus, and asking them to support our IMPACT Annual fund for student scholarships or other areas on campus that they are passionate about.
You can learn more about how IMPACT makes a difference in the lives of our students or meet our student callers. Student supervisors Jessica Perry, Ashley Smith, and Kiana Howerton are show at right.
Carroll Ranked #1
In their yearly rankings, US News and World Report has named Carroll College as the #1 Regional College in the West. The 2014 rankings offer data on nearly 1,800 schools, including tuition and graduation rates. Once again, Carroll College came out on top in its region. In addition to the #1 ranking for Best Regional College-West, Carroll is ranked #3 for Best Value College-West, and #1 Regional College-West in the Freshman Retention Rate category, with an 82% retention rate.
Student News
The Prospector strikes gold
The first issue of The Prospector went out across campus last week and is also available online. Carroll's school newspaper, staffed by student writers and designers and led by co-editors Ashley Smith and Nate Kavanagh, is sporting a new look this year.
Stories about current events, new faces on campus, enduring traditions, campus updates, lectures, sports, and the latest on the social front fill the pages.
Social media fans can follow The Prospector on Facebook to get the latest scoop in between issues.
Alumni News
ALUMNI UPDATES
Ed Jasmin (‘56) was recently appointed to the Historical Society Board of Trustees by Governor Steve Bullock. Jasmin is a former Carroll Trustee and Board Chair. He resides in Helena with his wife Bobbi.
Samantha Howell (’10) and Chris Ahern were married Saturday, September 28th at St. Cyril & Methodius in East Helena by Fr. Tom O’Donnell (’57).
IN MEMORIAM
James (Jimmy) Frederick Finton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 24 at 5 p.m. He passed away peacefully (with a bit of an Irish smile on his face) at his home in Covina, Calif. His wife of 24 years, Marion, was with him. He was born in Springfield, Mass., on Dec. 8, 1931. Jimmy attended Anaconda High School, and went on to Carroll College. At the time he was to be a sophomore at Carroll, Jimmy joined the Marines and spent two years in Korea. Upon his return from service, Jimmy returned to Carroll and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in education. Read more.
Edward Winter, age 92, Ret. Captain United States Navy, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2013, with his wife of 70 years, Nancy Jane Winter, by his side. "Captain Ed" was born in Medicine Lake, Montana, on July 26, 1921. While attending Carroll College on a football scholarship, Edward received his pilot's license in 1939. In May 1941, Edward joined the Naval Aviation cadet program and received his wings of gold. Captain Winter served over 31 years and in three wars. Read more.
Legendary Butte Physician, Emmett Murphy, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at his home in Butte. Emmett was born in Butte on Jan. 7, 1925, to Jerry Murphy and Margaret (Sullivan) Murphy. Emmett attended St. Mary’s grade school and graduated from Boys Central High School in 1942. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Carroll College. Prior to beginning his medical career, he taught school in Lima, where he taught science and math and coached football and basketball. Read more.
Marilyn Scott passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, at Village Health Care Center. Marilyn was born Oct. 21, 1934, in Billings and attended schools in Idaho and Montana graduating from Billings Central Catholic High School in 1951. She continued her education at Carroll College in Helena, graduating in 1954 and 1958 with a degree in nursing education. Read more. Faculty & Staff News Campus Ministry Associate Directors Katie Murray ('08) and Dan Thies ('07) were featured in the September 20, 2013 issue of The Montana Catholic. The article highlights the many opportunities for Carroll students to explore their faith through Campus Ministry. Murray and Thies took over the responsibilities of Colleen Dunne who left Carroll this summer to join the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. In addition to their print edition, The Montana Catholic highlighted Murray and Thies in a video version of the interview. Watch the video or read the story here. Kelly Parsley, faculty member in the health sciences department, was recently selected to serve as the Chair of the Lewis and Clark County Board of Health. This is a one-year term leading Board of Health decisions for both the city and county. The work of the Board of Health ranges from establishing soil and water regulations in the county, to promoting the development of safe and walkable communities, to helping set local policy on communicable diseases like H1N1 and pertussis. She was also invited to serve on the St. Peter’s Hospital Board for a term of three years.
Business department faculty member, Dr. Douglas MacKenzie, recently published the following article: Are Profits the only Business of Business? a comment on Friedman's Social Responsibility Hypothesis; The Freeman Foundation for Economic Education, Sept. 13, 2013.
Nine professors joined the faculty ranks at Carroll this fall. At left is philosophy and theology professor, Eric Hall. See all the new faculty and learn a little bit about them in the recent issue of The Prospector, page four.
Upcoming Events
Border Journey: Walls and Bridges, Oct 2, 6 p.m., 102/202 Simperman Hall Carroll College
Scott Nicholson who lives and works at the Home of Hope and Peace (HEPAC) community center in Nogales, Mexico will feature his photos to describe the reality of life in Nogales, the perilous journey that migrants take to enter the U.S., and the community work of HEPAC. Sponsored by Department of Languages and Literature and the Student Activities Office.
Catholic Teaching on the Environment - Melting Ice, Mending Creation: A Catholic Approach to Climate Change – Oct 3, 7 p.m., Lower Campus Center
Learn about the dramatic evidence of climate change and explore Catholic teaching on climate change. Before the event, read the Pontifical Academy of Science's paper, "Fate of Mountain Glaciers in the Anthropocene" and watch the TED Talk by James Balog, the science photographer behind the documentary film Chasing Ice, who documented some of the most vivid evidence yet of climate change.
Blessing of the Animals on the Feast of St. Francis, Oct 4, 12:30 p.m., in front of Borromeo Hall.
Dr. Perkins' students will be bringing Icelandic ponies to campus for the event, and there will be lots of ANZ program dogs waiting to receive Father Marc's blessing.
SAVE THE DATE: Founder's Day and Parents Weekend, Nov 1-4Highlights and schedule can be found online here.
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