January 2013 - Rocky Now

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SMALL RECEIVES GOVERNOR’S AWARD Dr. Lawrence Small, former president of Rocky Mountain College and professor emeritus, is a 2013 recipient of the Governor’s Humanities Awards, which will be presented February 21 at the Montana Historical Society, Helena. Newly-elected Governor Steve Bullock will officiate. Dr. Small has been a higher education leader in Billings Dr. Lawrence F. Small, RMC pro- for over 50 years. He served as RMC fessor emeritus, former president, president for 10 years, and a founder of the Institute for Peace Studies will be honored with taught history at a Governor’s Humanities Award. RMC for 30 years, and founded the Institute for Peace Studies in 1990. He is the co-author of “Religion in Montana”, the definitive account of this important strand in Montana’s cultural life. He also authored a two-volume history of RMC, “Courageous Journey,” and “Pathway to the Present.” “This is a wonderful acknowledgement for a man who epitomizes leadership in education and public service. The Institute for Peace Studies on our campus would not exist without his endeavor to establish it as an answer to those who tried to inflame prejudice and hatred in our city. His stalwart support for justice and peace sets a standard for all of us,” said Robert Wilmouth, M.D., RMC interim president.

RECOGNIZED FOR PHILANTHROPY Dr. William Ballard and his wife, Merilyn, were recognized for their philanthropy by both the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the YMCA. In November, the AFP, Montana Chapter, saluted the Ballards for generously donating to improve Continued on back page

NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNING A frigid January day was thawed by a warming reception in the festively-decorated Great Room to jump start a new year and a new semester. Hosted by the president and vice presidents, the reception was well attended by board members, faculty, staff and students. Robert Wilmouth, M.D., (above), who was named RMC Interim President in December, delivered a brief message that focused on the need to work with a positive attitude and renewed dedication to the central mission of RMC, to create the best possible place for faculty and students for learning. Dr. Wilmouth praised the faculty and staff for their good work, but asked them to “continue to work hard, be patient, and good things will come.” Right, Scott Neuman, equestrian professor, Jennifer Bratz, music professor, Jacqueline Dundas, English professor, and Matthew O’Gara, political science professor, enjoy visiting during the New Year reception welcoming back faculty and staff for 2013.


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