CARROLL COLLEGE TH COMMENCEMENT 108SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2018 CARROLL COLLEGE TH COMMENCEMENT 108SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2018 FACULTY FACULTY RESPONSE AND PRESENTATION OF Mr. Brent L. Northup, MARSHALS Professor of Communication Studies and Director of Forensics EMERITUS PROFESSOR AND FACULTY AWARDS Dr. Anne Perkins, Rev. Stephen C. Rowan, Ph.D. Professor of Anthrozoology Dr. Leslie A. Angel, Associate Professor of Psychology STUDENT MARSHALS Ms. Candace A. Cain, Interim Vice President for Advancement PRESENTATION OF Ms. Janet L. Riis, Director of Financial Aid 50- & 60-YEAR JUBILARIANS Rev. Stephen C. Rowan, Ph.D. Mr. Jacob D. Samuelson, Academic Advisor Ms. Catherine D. Day, Ms. Cynthia J. Thornquist, Director of Admission Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management Ms. Rosalie K. Walsh, Director of Career & Testing Services Ms. Annette M. Walstad, Director of Academic Support & Advising CLASS OF 2018 RESPONSE Ms. Rebecca J. Poliquin PROCESSIONAL PRESENTATION OF Rev. Stephen C. Rowan, Ph.D. SPECIAL STUDENT AWARDS Dr. James D. Hardwick, Vice President for Student Life PRESENTATION OF FLAGS OPENING OF THE 108TH PRESENTATION OF COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES Rev. Stephen C. Rowan, Ph.D., Interim President DEGREE CANDIDATES Ms. Catherine D. Day CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Rev. Stephen C. Rowan, Ph.D. NATIONAL ANTHEM Ms. Emily F. Holland, Class of 2018 RECESSIONAL INVOCATION Msgr. Kevin S. O’Neill, Rector/Pastor of the Cathedral of St. Helena, Member of the Carroll College Board of Trustees The names published in this Commencement program include students who earned a baccalaureate degree fall semester 2017 and students who applied for a degree for spring semester 2018, summer semester 2018 or fall semester 2018. Participation in Commencement and inclusion in the Commencement program does not guarantee official granting of a degree. The Registrar’s Office verifies completion of all course work before a degree is conferred. The official document verifying degree completion is the official Carroll College transcript. 2 CARROLL COLLEGE TH COMMENCEMENT 108SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2018 FACULTY FACULTY RESPONSE AND PRESENTATION OF Mr. Brent L. Northup, MARSHALS Professor of Communication Studies and Director of Forensics EMERITUS PROFESSOR AND FACULTY AWARDS Dr. Anne Perkins, Rev. Stephen C. Rowan, Ph.D. Professor of Anthrozoology Dr. Leslie A. Angel, Associate Professor of Psychology STUDENT MARSHALS Ms. Candace A. Cain, Interim Vice President for Advancement PRESENTATION OF Ms. Janet L. Riis, Director of Financial Aid 50- & 60-YEAR JUBILARIANS Rev. Stephen C. Rowan, Ph.D. Mr. Jacob D. Samuelson, Academic Advisor Ms. Catherine D. Day, Ms. Cynthia J. Thornquist, Director of Admission Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management Ms. Rosalie K. Walsh, Director of Career & Testing Services Ms. Annette M. Walstad, Director of Academic Support & Advising CLASS OF 2018 RESPONSE Ms. Rebecca J. Poliquin PROCESSIONAL PRESENTATION OF Rev. Stephen C. Rowan, Ph.D. SPECIAL STUDENT AWARDS Dr. James D. Hardwick, Vice President for Student Life PRESENTATION OF FLAGS OPENING OF THE 108TH PRESENTATION OF COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES Rev. Stephen C. Rowan, Ph.D., Interim President DEGREE CANDIDATES Ms. Catherine D. Day CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Rev. Stephen C. Rowan, Ph.D. NATIONAL ANTHEM Ms. Emily F. Holland, Class of 2018 RECESSIONAL INVOCATION Msgr. Kevin S. O’Neill, Rector/Pastor of the Cathedral of St. Helena, Member of the Carroll College Board of Trustees The names published in this Commencement program include students who earned a baccalaureate degree fall semester 2017 and students who applied for a degree for spring semester 2018, summer semester 2018 or fall semester 2018. Participation in Commencement and inclusion in the Commencement program does not guarantee official granting of a degree. The Registrar’s Office verifies completion of all course work before a degree is conferred. The official document verifying degree completion is the official Carroll College transcript. 2 AWARDS THE ACADEMIC PROFESSOR EMERITUS The academic dress worn by scholars in the Commencement procession Professor emeritus is an honorary status conveyed on retired faculty who have PROCESSION originated in the Middle Ages. When European universities began to take form served the college long and with distinction. Emeritus in its Latin root means having in the 12th and 13th centuries, the scholars often served as clerics as well, and served well—the connotation being a worthiness of recognition and honor to the they adopted garb similar to that of their monastic orders. Buildings were cold professor’s contributions in educating generations of students and one’s enduring and drafty, so caps and warm, floor length capes with hoods were necessities. legacy of enriching the college’s intellectual, social and spiritual community. In this As the control of education passed from the churches, the garb was modified in year of 2018, Carroll College is proud to award the title emerita to the following various ways, and there sprang a great diversity of color and style with the cap, professors in recognition of their legacy at Carroll. The year they joined the faculty gown and hood worn at different institutions. The custom of wearing academic is noted in parentheses, followed by their highest academic degree attained and the dress was brought to America in Colonial times, but it was not until 1895 that institution from which it was awarded: a standardized code of academic dress was established and followed by most Professor of French NATHALIE C. CAULLIEZ (1983), M.A., University of Montana— colleges and universities across the United States. for inspiring students to travel, explore, engage and learn about other people and Today the black robe, hood, and cap are standard, although some schools have places and for her tireless advocacy for faculty, the humanities, and our liberal arts more colorful regalia. Both cap and gown are symbols. According to legend, tradition. the privilege of wearing a cap was the initial right of a freed Roman slave. Professor of Business BETHALEE J. SCHOYEN (1987), M.B.A., University of The academic cap, therefore, has become a sign of the freedom of scholarship. Montana—for her high standards in the classroom, leadership in the faculty-led The flowing gown has become symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, for it study abroad program, and commitment to a dynamic and responsive business covers clothing that might otherwise indicate social rank or strata. curriculum. At Carroll College, the faculty wear garb unique to the institution from which Professor of Education LYNETTE E. ZUROFF (1981), Ed.D., Montana State each received his or her highest degree. All students receiving degrees today University—for her enthusiastic and skilled mentoring of teacher education wear the traditional black cap and gown. In addition, each person receiving a students and for her clear, keen vision for teacher education programs both at Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree has a hood that is lined in purple Carroll and in Montana. and gold, the official colors of Carroll College; the color of the velvet binding represents the various majors at Carroll. OUTSTANDING TEACHING AWARD The Outstanding Teaching Award is presented by Carroll College faculty, staff and MAJOR COLORS Apricot Nursing students to recognize an exemplary educator. Dark Blue Philosophy, Political Science, Public Relations Light Blue Education Brown Fine Arts DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR AWARD Maroon Communication Studies The Distinguished Scholar Award is presented by Carroll College faculty, staff and Drab Accounting, Business Administration, Finance students in recognition of significant scholarly contribution to a discipline. Science Gold Anthrozoology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, BISHOP GILMORE MEMORIAL AWARD Mathematics, Psychology Orange Engineering FOR OUTSTANDING SCHOLARSHIP Seniors who have attained the highest grade point average at Carroll College are Peacock International Relations honored with the Bishop Gilmore Memorial Award. The award is named in memory Sage Health Sciences of the Most Reverend Joseph M. Gilmore, fifth Bishop of Helena. Salmon Pink Public Health Scarlet Theology White Classical Studies, English, French, History, Sociology, Spanish MICHAEL MURPHY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING COLLEGIATE CITIZENSHIP The Michael Murphy Award is presented to a graduating senior who, through personal achievement, generosity and leadership, has excelled in promoting the true spirit and ideals of Carroll College. The recipient is selected on the basis of his or her contributions to the collegiate community at Carroll. This honor is bestowed in memory of Michael W. Murphy, a deceased student of the college, who himself 3 served as a model for this award. AWARDS THE ACADEMIC PROFESSOR EMERITUS The academic dress worn by scholars in the Commencement procession Professor emeritus is an honorary status conveyed on retired faculty who have PROCESSION originated in the Middle Ages. When European universities began to take form served the college long and with distinction. Emeritus in its Latin root means having in the 12th and 13th centuries, the scholars often served as clerics as well, and served well—the connotation being a worthiness of recognition and honor to the they adopted garb similar to that of their monastic orders. Buildings were cold professor’s contributions in educating generations of students and one’s enduring and drafty, so caps and warm, floor length capes with