All of the events from now through May 2010 to mark Carroll's Centennial Celebration have now been officially released. Start your Carroll Centennial Year planning by checking the details at: http://www.carroll.edu/forms/about/history/calendar.pdf

Alumni get-togethers scheduled for the coming months include:

The Alumni Reunion at the July 18 Symphony Under the Stars on campus-a preview article is available at the Helena Independent Record website here: http://www.helenair.com/

The July 26 world premiere of an original song cycle and ballet honoring the life, spirit and poetry of our late and beloved Theology Department Chair Sr. Annette Moran at the Myrna Loy Center in Helena

And Homecoming 2009 on September 25-27-our biggest Homecoming EVER!

Also for alums: reserve your seat for Carroll's October 2009 alumni journey to Ireland, led by veteran Irish trip leader, Carroll's Prof. Murphy Fox. Spots are still open for Ireland. Meanwhile, the May 2010 Italy alumni trip with Fr. Dan Shea is already full and has a wait list available. Get on board for Ireland by enrolling online at:  http://www.carroll.edu/alumni/.

Deaths

Helena's Rick Blessinger, a longtime supporter of Carroll Athletics and the 2007 winner of the college's Warren Nelson award, died of cancer on April 29, 2009. He was involved with Carroll Athletics for over 25 years and served as a member of the Century Club (today known as the Saints Athletic Association) for 10 years, including two terms as its president (1991-92, 1992-93). More on his life is in his obituary at: http://www.helenair.com/

In the News

Helena, Mont., Mayor Jim Smith, class of 1970, says he enjoys the office too much to quit, and he recently filed for this year's election as he seeks a third term at the helm of the Helena City Commission. For more on the mayor, read: http://www.helenair.com/.

Ben Matelich, chemistry class of 2006, has begun medical school at the American University of the Caribbean.