Students

Carroll group takes on climate change

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:37:52 MDT

By MARTIN J. KIDSTON - IR Features Writer

She may be a 21-year-old freshman at Carroll College, but Crystine Miller has been around long enough to tell stories that sound remarkably similar to those told at the bingo parlor on Friday nights.

“I remember staying home from school for several days in a row because there was so much snow,” said Miller, a Lewistown native. “Now, of course, that doesn’t happen. The winters aren’t quite as harsh or snowy as they used to be.”

Miller is a member of Carroll’s newest student club — Saints for a Healthy Climate. The group is an extension of Montanans for a Healthy Climate and joins two other chapters in the state, at the University of Montana and Montana State.

“Our focus is more concentrated on what we can do at Carroll to reduce our impacts on the local, state and global climate,” Miller said. “We are planning to start with small educational things here at Carroll.”

Growing up on a farm, Miller knows firsthand the consequences that warming temperatures can have on agricultural growers.

While she can’t change the weather, she does hope to create awareness on a local level. That, she believes, will make a difference down the road.

“Having a focused idea is a good place to start,” she said. “On campus, it’s not this broad idea — how do we start? What do we do? We can pick out specific things that will make us more carbon neutral.”

Among them, Miller said, the club wants Carroll to cover its swimming pool. Uncovered, she says, the pool wastes energy used to heat the water.

The school could also consider more energy efficient lighting, she said, or install a biomass heating system.

“Things like that are concrete and you can see tangible results,” she said. “We have a lot of interested people and eager students. I think the students are pretty aware and eager to get the ball rolling. They really want to make those changes.”

Diego Rivas, a member of Montanans for a Healthy Climate, said the group’s campaign for change is gaining strength.

Along with his peers, Rivas is pushing for a federal cap on carbon emissions. He’s also looking to raise awareness on global warming and the impacts it has on the state.

March has warmed from an average of 29 degrees to 33 degrees over the past 40 years, Rivas said. Snowmelt retreats earlier in the season, leaving rivers lower during summer.

Over the long run, that leads to decreased farm production and soil depletion. It also stresses habitat, including Montana’s fisheries — hurting a sport that brings millions of dollars into the state and supports thousands of jobs.

“Montana’s fate over the next century depends on our ability to recognize the problem and take the lead in addressing it,” Rivas said. “Climate change is not only a global problem — it’s a Montana problem.”

Rivas said that while the issue has been brewing for decades, it’s only now hitting home with the general public.

Headlines in Montana newspapers over the past year have given the issue more ink. Environmental advocates like Al Gore have helped raise public awareness.

“Students are the catalyst for change,” Rivas said. “Our goal is to get the younger crowd going. They’re passionate about the issue and they’re keen on finding solutions to the issue.”

Hunthausen Award for Community Service

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 11:13:35 MST

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!

Since 1986 Carroll College has presented the Raymond G. Hunthausen Award for Community Service to deserving students who make outstanding contributions to the college or a community (Helena or other).

The award was named for Archbishop Hunthausen because of his own commitment to peace and justice in his personal life and in his work with the Catholic Church.

Each year, when the selection committee sits down to select the recipients for award, we look for those students who go about quietly serving others with no thought of remuneration, no thought of being singled out for recognition. We seek those individuals who exhibit a sense of commitment to others, for the goal of assisting and giving to others from their own personal sense of unselfish service.

All Carroll students are eligible. The guidelines are: nominations can be by self, peer, faculty/staff, or by someone from the community in which the effort is/was performed; all students with a minimum of 2.0 are eligible. Paid positions are less likely to be considered than volunteer effort.

Nominations forms will be available in Career & Testing Services, the Cube Information Desk, and Student Affairs Office in O'Connell beginning Tuesday, January 16, download it here, or you can request to have one sent to you by email from Rosie Walsh at rwalsh -is-at- carroll -dot- edu.

We want to make sure that every deserving student has a chance to be selected for this award. We are requesting your assistance in identifying students who merit such an award!

Carroll men crush Blue Hawks

Tue, 02 Jan 2007 16:13:44 MST

By the Helena IR - 12/30/06

BILLINGS - The Carroll College men's basketball team won the battle of the boards and crushed Dickinson State 101-59 Friday at the Hampton Inn Classic.

Carroll (10-5) outrebounded the Blue Hawks 42-18. Dickinson had just one offensive rebound in the game.

"We had 29 defensive rebounds and that keyed our break," said Carroll College coach Gary Turcott. "We got a defensive rebound and got on the break and got some high percentage opportunities."

Carroll had five players in double figures, led by Dallas Leslie's 28 points. Leslie was 9-of-16 from the field and hit five 3-point shots.

He had 20 points in the first half, helping Carroll to a 46-31 lead at intermission.

Chad Vaculin and Gage Brumwell each had 11 points. Kellen Hasquet and Eric Henkel chipped in 10.

Every Saint scored in the contest.

Carroll will begin Frontier Conference play at home next Thursday. The Saints will face the University of Great Falls at the P.E. Center.

Carroll College - Eric Henkel 5-8 0-0 10; Chad Vaculin 3-5 4-4 11; Dallas Leslie 9-16 5-5 28; Gage Brumwell 5-8 0-0 0-0 11; Chris Kaschmitter 2-4 0-0 4; Sam Grantham 4-7 0-0 8; Mike Dorr 3-4 0-0 7; Derek Johnson 3-9 2-3 8; Josh Saunders 1-1 0-0 0-0 2; Kellen Hasquet 5-7 0-1 10; Lukasz Turski 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 41-72 11-13 101.

10 Key Ways For Enhancing Your Professional Style

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:30:15 MDT

Monday, November 5, 2006 at 6:00 - 8:00pmLower CUBE- All Saints Hall

Recent studies indicate that recent college graduates are coming to the workplace with good knowledge skills, but are very weak in terms of "soft skills," or "subtle job skills." Ann Marie Sabath is an expert on these issues. Come and learn how to be a successful professional.

10 Key Ways For Enhancing Your Professional Style Program. Ann Marie Sabath, author, nationally acclaimed speaker and founder of At Ease, Incorporated will be our speaker. The topics that will be addressed include:

Business Courtesy: A Dollar And Cents Evaluation
The Art Of Making A Positive First Impression Through The Rule Of 12
Professional Presence: What Does Your Attire Say About You?
Body Language: Five Places Not To Put Your Hands In Business
The Most Commonly-Asked Questions About Greetings And Introductions
Avoiding The Most Commonly-Made E-Mail Faux Pas
Voice-Mail Etiquette: What Message Are You Emitting?
Business Etiquette In Correspondence: The Four Most Important Parts Of A Letter
The Importance Of Follow-Up And Follow-Through
Mixing And Mingling In Style: How To Work A Room

Lots of great door prizes will be given away!

2006 Graduation Schedule

Mon, 01 May 2006 09:35:10 MDT

May 3-4
10am to 3pm - Graduating seniors pick up caps, gowns and tickets for graduation in St. Albert's Hall.

May 5
10am - Graduation rehearsal in the PE Center.

Noon - 2pm
Graduation barbeque at St. Albert's Hall lawn from noon to 2 p.m. Event will include the unveiling of bricks on Alumni Walk and filling the time capsule. Open to graduates and their guests.

May 6
10am - Mass for graduates in the Cathedral of St. Helena, open to ticket holders only due to limited space. Graduation brunch follows Mass and takes place in the Campus Center, open to graduates, their families, faculty and staff (free to graduates, faculty and staff only).

2pm - Commencement begins in the PE Center. At this year's ceremony, Fr. Tom Flynn of Emory University will receive an honorary doctorate and Fr. Gene Peoples will posthumously receive the Borromeo Award.

Nominate a Teacher

Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:07:12 MST

Carroll College Outstanding Teaching and Distinguished Scholar Awards 2005-06

The Carroll College Faculty Development Committee is soliciting nominations for two faculty awards. These two awards, the Carroll College Outstanding Teaching Award and the Carroll College Distinguished Scholar Award, are designed to honor and give public recognition to Carroll College faculty members. The two awards, to be given annually, are described below:

The Carroll College Outstanding Teaching Award is given to a member of the faculty who is recognized as an exemplary teacher. The Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education will serve as guidelines for this award.
The principles are:

1. Good Practice Encourages Student-Faculty Contact
2. Good Practice Encourages Cooperation Among Students
3. Good Practice Encourages Active Learning
4. Good Practice Gives prompt Feedback
5. Good Practice Emphasizes Time on Task
6. Good Practice Communicates High Expectations
7. Good Practice Respects Diverse Talents and Way of Learning

The Carroll College Distinguished Scholar Award is given to a member of the faculty who is recognized for their significant scholarly activities. These activities include, but are not limited to:

1. Participation at conferences, seminars and workshops
2. Scholarly publications
3. Research
4. Contribution to their discipline
5. Professional awards and honors

All faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to nominate faculty members for the awards. Letters of nomination should be sent to Brent Northup, Chair, Faculty Development Committee. The letter should include the name of the nominee, the award for which the person is being nominated, and a statement with supporting evidence for the nomination. The statement of supporting information should address as many of the criteria as are relevant. For consideration for the 2005-06 academic year, nominations must be submitted by April 7, 2006. The award winners will be announced at commencement.

NOMINATION DEADLINE: APRIL 18, 2006

Spring 2006 Orientation Schedule Released

Mon, 05 Dec 2005 14:05:37 MST

Dear New Students,

We are very excited that you have decided to join our college community. We strongly encourage all new students to attend our Spring Orientation Program on Friday, January 6th, 2006. The program is designed to acquaint you with the Carroll campus, staff, and services that are available to you as a student. You will have the opportunity to tour the campus, get your student ID card, finalize your financial aid, pay your fees, obtain a parking permit, and buy your textbooks. By attending orientation you will be able to avoid the lines that typically come with the first day of classes. We look forward to seeing you on campus!

If you plan to attend Spring Orientation, please RSVP to Mike Brown, Assistant Director of Admission, at (406) 447-5482. Classes Begin Monday, January 9, 2006.

New Job Search Publication Available

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 09:48:59 MST

Seniors.. Hear Ye, hear ye! A new job search publication is available... FREE!

Compliments of Carroll College Career Services and the Great Falls Tribune, a new, weekly job search publication is available free to every senior who is beginning the transitional process from college students to new professional. The Tribune, in collaboration with careerbuilder.com, an online job search site, has published the first of a new weekly paper dedicated to the job search process. The publication contains articles on various aspects of the job search, along with a multitude of current job openings around the State of Montana. To receive your FREE copy, stop by Career Services in the KTVH building, or the CUBE Lobby desk.

While youre at it, if you havent yet picked up your copy of the Job Choices magazine published by NACE, the National Association for Colleges and Employers, be sure to get one of them as well. NACE Job Choices is the definitive source of information for college seniors beginning their job search, and is packed with helpful articles on the marketing oneself effectively as a candidate for employment as well as making the graduate school decision. Job Choices comes in two versions, one for business and liberal arts students, and the second which targets science, engineering and technology students. Both versions are available free at Career Services.