SO MUCH IS OUT THERE FOR YOU. Want to know what we see?
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ential. Finding success can take real work.
It takes a mind that’s challenged and a passion that’s ignited. It relies on a community that supports you and opportunities to make it happen. More than anything, it takes a place with enough room for your potential.
YOU WILL FIND THAT PLACE AT CARTHAGE COLLEGE.
the view from here is truly great. Not Good. Not Okay. Not Nice. great. It’s a word that gets tossed around a lot, but rarely delivers. Not here. At Carthage, you will find we have a real claim to great—in our work ethic, our ideas, our accomplishments, and yes, our view. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, our backyard is the shoreline of great Lake Michigan. So whether you’re taking in a dorm room sunrise, attending class on the rocks, or just listening to the waves crash, you will understand why our students view college life a little differently.
a fresh look Even though we’re nestled in a setting that hasn’t changed much since the last ice age — and we have 167 years under our belt as an institution — our facilities and resources look sparkling new. That’s because they are. Our athletic and recreation center, student union, computer labs, audiovisual production suite, and numerous residence halls have all been constructed or newly renovated in the last 10 years. And our soon-to-be-finished science center caps it off.
work on water.
If you’re passionate about chemistry, environmental science, geography, or biology, just look out our windows. Lake Michigan provides 1,180 cubic miles of petri dish potential, and the Pike River offers countless other research opportunities in and around our 80-acre campus. Combined with our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, this freshwater ecosystem is the ideal environment to roll up your pant legs, get to work, and make some striking discoveries.
Work in the big leagues. With Milwaukee and Chicago nearby, internships are just 15 minutes up the road. Abbott Laboratories Kraft Foods Uline Johnson Controls, Accenture Consulting The Milwaukee Brewers The Chicago Cubs The Chicago Bears The Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin SC Johnson
Not to be outdone, our hometown of Kenosha is the world headquarters of Jockey International and Snap-on Incorporated.
work with your head in the clouds. For seven years running, our students have been selected to conduct research with NASA at the Johnson Space Center and other facilities — one of which soars about 35,000 feet off the ground. If you’re chosen to board its microgravity aircraft, you will hover, experiment, and take one giant leap toward a future in mathematics, physics, engineering, chemistry, or computer science.
no matter which way you look, you will see opportunity. North. South. On campus. In the water. Among the stars. Opportunities for real work are everywhere, bursting with potential and waiting to be realized. You just need to look (and then work really, really hard).
Look deeper. no, deeper. You have questions. Questions about your future,
your career, or maybe just how things work (and can work better). You’re passionate about uncovering the answers, and you know they don’t rest on the surface. In fact, they don’t exist at all. Not yet. We’ll help you discover the answers. It won’t be easy. Our professors will push you to dive deep. To research. And to reflect on what you’ve learned. In the end, you will find that the answers are really just the beginning. take a close (like cellular level close) look at healthcare. Test. Observe. Diagnose. You will do all three while shadowing real professionals in general care, pediatrics, radiology, nursing, physical therapy, pharmaceuticals, and orthopedics at Aurora Healthcare. This six-week insider’s look at the industry is vital to help future doctors, nurses, and all-around life savers choose the right path.
It doesn’t get much deeper than Plato, Shakespeare, and Aristotle. Western Heritage is a series of seminar courses that will expose you to literature from the greatest thinkers, authors, artists, and leaders of all time. Not so you can “ooh” and “ahh” at their genius, but so you can build upon it. You will imagine what could be possible. Learn to think independently. And discover what you’re capable of achieving through a combination of intense discussions and complex writing assignments.
Uncover A New Perspective. Then Another. and another. Sound exhausting? Good. Mastering the liberal arts should. Because at Carthage, you won’t just memorize facts and figures, you will become a lifelong learner. You will theorize solutions and critically analyze ideas across multiple subjects. Not so you can punch a clock, but so you can pioneer a movement, lead a team, think critically, and communicate your findings on the world stage (or in the case of our students, the national conference stage). So when your brain starts to hurt, don’t worry — that just means you’re doing it right.
Start digging.
That cause you’re passionate about. That topic you can’t learn enough about. By senior year, it will be clear. And it will become the basis for your senior thesis. Carthage is one of the few schools in the nation to require a thesis, and it’s your chance to apply everything you’ve learned over the previous three years. It can take the form of a research project, art exhibit, music recital, portfolio, or better yet, something no one’s ever seen before — including you.
in case senior year feels too far off, here’s a list of past thesis examples to get your thoughts bubbling selling a public health menace; insight for the junk food industry (business) the development of a facile approach for monitoring flash chromatography via fluorescence (chemistry) three-grams are company too: a context-based english checker (computer science)
evaluating the effectiveness of police narcotics detection dogs in deterring adolescent drug use in public schools (criminal justice) an examination of the determinants of salary for nfl quarterbacks and linebackers using quantile regression analysis (economics) managing grassland biofuel cropping systems for plant diversity and productivity (environmental science)
the impact of kilauea volcano on nearby populations (geography) the menace of the machine: robert la follette & the wisconsin idea (history) the role of the justices and popular opinion in the united states supreme court (political science) to perceive god: immanence & transcendence (religion) the effects of media images on body dissatisfaction (sociology)
24 NCAA Division III Sports men’s sports
baseball basketball cross country football golf soccer swimming tennis track and field (indoor & outdoor) volleyball lacrosse
women’s sports basketball cross country golf lacrosse soccer softball swimming tennis track and field (indoor & outdoor) volleyball water polo
club sports
Bowling (Men’s and Women’s) Ice Hockey (Coed) Intramural and recreational activities are available.
keep your eye on the prize
(AND THE OTHER ONE ON SPORTSMANSHIP). We work hard. We play hard. And in 24 NCAA Division III varsity sports, we do both — on the field, above the rim, and under center. Our passion to win is surpassed only by our commitment to each other. So lose your voice. Gain a few lifelong teammates. And remember that class isn’t exclusive to academics.
A sight to behold. Our athletes rack up some impressive stats. So does our fitness center. The N. E. Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center, better known as the TARC, is home to a 16-lane swimming pool, 200-meter indoor track, two racquetball courts, an indoor rock-climbing wall, and a 5,000-square-foot fitness center.
trevor james ’14
Accounting Men’s Track and Field National Champion, Indoor and Outdoor High Jump NCAA Division III
stephanie kuzmanic ’14
Exercise and Sport Science Women’s Basketball Capital One Academic All-American Player of the Year NCAA Division III
Show us what you’re made of. Our varsity teams play in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin — regularly taking home hardware from one of the nation’s toughest Division III conferences. But you don’t have to be 6’6” or run the 40 in 4.3 seconds to stay competitive at Carthage. A third of our student body participates in intramural and club sports, and just about everybody gives their vocal cords a workout on game day.
yuri maltsev
Sure, Professor Yuri Maltsev has a Ph.D. in labor economics. But that’s not why you’ll want to learn from him. He’s lived at the epicenter of economic policy-making. Before defecting to the United States in 1989, he worked on Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev’s “perestroika” economic reform package. Later, he briefed U.S. Congress members on national security and foreign economic issues. Millions have seen Prof. Maltsev on CNN, Fox News, or PBS. Carthage students do one better, traveling through southern Africa with him during J-Term to study developing economies and soak in the natural beauty.
laura huaracha
Communicators shouldn’t fear science; they should embrace it. Professor Laura Huaracha is adamant about that. Having grown up surrounded by 10 acres of maple trees, she believes design can connect people to the beauty of nature. An established photographer and graphic artist, Prof. Huaracha frequently team-teaches courses with science professors. Graphic design and biology students alike learn to join forces. Compelling visuals and text can educate the public about complex research topics better than mountains of data. Whether snapping photos in Arizona or working with a client from the community, students praise her “ability to bring what we learn into the practical world.”
We take summer school to a whole new level. You, your professor, and 10 weeks of one-on-one mentoring. That’s what makes up the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE). SURE pairs selected students with faculty members for paid summer research positions, including a research budget to help you get the job done right. It’s work that will not only pay, but pay off as well.
kevin crosby
Under the guidance of Professor Kevin Crosby, space science students lose weight. All of it. For seven straight years, the Carthage Microgravity Team has been selected to fly experiments in zero gravity conditions aboard NASA aircraft. The research is real, with the latest fuel gauging study holding long-term significance for the design of spacecraft and satellite systems. Rather stay on the ground? Prof. Crosby also advises the RockSat team, which designs and builds flight experiments that are launched aboard a NASA sounding rocket, and leads research in computational physics.
what passion looks like. kimberly greene
Yes, her biography is correct. Professor Kimberly Greene earned her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Then how did she end up teaching art? Well, after 11 years at IBM and other firms in the computer industry left her unfulfilled, she “retired” and went back to school to pursue her passion. Now she works to inflame that same passion in her students. She says creative ideas come easily to liberal arts students, because they’re always thinking in different ways. Specializing in ceramics, Prof. Greene continues to be a prolific artist. A few times each year, her work is featured in exhibitions from Pennsylvania to Texas.
Our professors have credentials. In fact, 90 percent of them hold the highest degrees possible in their field. They have countless years of on-the-job experience. They have an average class size of just 17. And most importantly, they have passion. We can’t quantify it (our math professors have tried), but you will know it once you see it. Like when class ends and they refuse to leave until you get it. When their lunch break becomes your mock interview. Or when you skip class and find a concerned email waiting in your inbox. Passion is in their job description. It’s contagious.
And it’s why our professors will encourage you as often as they challenge you.
You will never look at january the same again. One month. 31 days. It doesn’t sound like much. But at Carthage, you will come to expect great things from January Term (better known as J-Term). It’s one page of the calendar devoted entirely to whatever you’re wild about. And it’s full of potential. So travel. Volunteer. Perform. Inspire. And do something you may never do again.
January doesn’t get all the mileage. Study abroad experiences can last for a semester or even a whole year. Hone your foreign language skills and change how you view the people, places, and issues of our world. When it’s all over, you will find that the experience never really ends.
Start your J-Term at the A-term (that’s airport terminal).
Study the effects of the Cuban embargo firsthand. Treat medical needs and address water quality in Nicaragua. Observe the ecology of a Caribbean coral reef ecosystem. That’s what real-world learning means at Carthage. And every year during J-Term, you will have plenty of study abroad opportunities to travel, explore, and see what the real world is all about.
t he j stands for just about anything you want. There are over 60 courses you can take during J-Term, and countless dreams worth pursuing. Assemble a telescope from scratch. Stage an opera. Pursue acting in Hollywood. Build a house through Habitat for Humanity. Whatever you choose, don’t limit your imagination.
Future destinations january 2015 chicago costa rica france ghana guatemala honduras india nicaragua spain southern africa sweden
june 2015 california israel japan montana namibia nicaragua
Carthage ranks sixth in the country among baccalaureate institutions for student participation in short-term study abroad.
the caf: Short for cafeteria, the Caf dishes out more than just tasty cuisine. Numerous charity fundraisers and roundtable discussions are held here. And to top things off, our outdoor patio serves up breathtaking views of Lake Michigan all day long. kissing rock: A campus landmark that’s hard to miss, Kissing Rock is exactly what it sounds like: a two-and-a-half-ton piece of stone that has seen countless lips locked, and that doubles as a canvas for artists looking to leave their mark.
the tarc: The N. E. Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center has 156,000 square feet of workout space and an equally large name. So around campus, we just call it The TARC.
torchie:
The school’s mascot, Torchie, is literally our big man on campus. You will recognize him by his square jaw, massive muscles, and hair made of fire.
the stu: Considered by students to be our “campus living room,” the Student Union offers food, coffee, a theatre, a bookstore, foosball, pool, and a place to escape when your roommate’s band practice breaks into an encore.
You’ve got some big shoes to fill. Before you can officially carry on the Carthage torch, you will need to learn how to talk like a real Carthaginian. Here are a few terms to get you started — the rest of your legacy is up to you.
Big screens. Big names. And the big stage.
Within 25 miles of Carthage, there are 27 art galleries, 12 museums, 9 theatres, and 1 awesome pier to explore. Our own Tarble Arena has hosted some big numbers as well. Fans of the Dave Matthews Band, the Script, the Fray, and Bob Dylan have all packed in to hear their favorite artists play. And if you’re willing to travel a little farther, nearby Milwaukee is home to Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival.
the bigger picture.
What’s big? Windsurfing the world’s fifth-largest lake is big. Sharing your first kiss atop a 2,500-pound rock is big. A list of our 120 student organizations (and counting) is big. Searching for answers about the creation of our universe is definitely big. So even though we’re known for our small-town values, student life at Carthage College will be a monumental part of your experience. Learn more at carthage.edu/studentlife.
A larger than life perspective. At Carthage, our Lutheran values will prepare you for a calling much bigger than yourself — challenging you to ask the heavy questions and shaping how you form opinions. Because a college education should do more than just get you a job. It should help you discover who you are, what you were created to do, and how you can work for the greater good. And since finding your purpose is no small task, we surround you with a few thousand Carthaginians eager to help. Although many of our students are Lutherans or Roman Catholics, you will find that we share and welcome opinions, experiences, and stories of faith from religions around the world. You can attend chapel on Wednesdays and Sundays, use Fridays for quiet reflection, and join several student groups to engage in small-group studies, dialogue, and personal support.
we’ll help you focus on the value of college. Not the cost. College takes guts, drive, and yes, money. We’re here to help with all of it, even the money part. Especially the money part. More than 90% of our students receive financial aid, a hefty chunk of which is scholarships and grants — including $1.25 million annually from the Presidential Scholarship Competition and numerous Merit Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to full tuition. And that’s just the beginning.
Scholarships
Here are some of our competitive scholarships. For additional listings, visit www.carthage.edu/scholarships.
So if you view college as a means to an end, forget about it. But if you envision a future full of potential and ignited with passion, come and take a closer look at Carthage.
presidential scholarship program— Up to 30 renewable awards Several tiers of scholarships will be awarded at the scholarship competitions. The awards range from 75 percent of tuition up to full tuition, room and board. business— one renewable award covering full tuition, two renewable awards of $22,000 french— t wo renewable awards of $22,000 german—two renewable awards of $22,000 chinese— one renewable award of $22,000 japanese— one renewable award of $22,000 math and science— one renewable award covering full tuition, two renewable awards of $22,000 fine arts— renewable awards ranging from $500 to $10,000 per year are available to students with talents in vocal and instrumental music, theatre, art, and digital media—open to both majors and non-majors debate— renewable awards ranging from $1,000 to full tuition per year are available to students with talents in debate transfer scholarships—fall and spring competitions award up to full tuition tarble scholarships— renewable awards of up to $20,000 per year for California residents Call 800-351-4058 or send an email to admissions@carthage.edu for scholarship information and specific fees for tuition and room and board. Carthage participates in federal and state education assistance programs and offers student employment opportunities.
student snapshot Average High School G.P.A.:
3.31
on a 4.0 scale
2013 Freshman Class
Average ACT composite score:
More than
Middle 50% between 21-27
of entering students are in the top 20% of their class
24.34
1/3
Enrollment Full-time: 2,500
Student Body 52% female 48% male
Housing 68% residential 32% commuter
Faculty Student to faculty ratio: 12:1 90 percent have highest degrees in their fields Average class size: 17
Campus 80-acre arboretum situated on the shore of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, midway between Milwaukee and Chicago
Athletics 24 NCAA Division III sports
Men’s Sports Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field (indoor & outdoor) Volleyball
Women’s Sports Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field (indoor & outdoor) Volleyball Water Polo
Club Sports Bowling (Men’s & Women’s) Ice Hockey (Co-ed) Many intramural and recreational sports are available.
carthage overview
Majors
more than 50 majors and areas of study lead to a bachelor of arts degree. accounting art (studio) art history asian studies athletic training biology chemistry chinese classical archaeology classical foundations classical studies communication computer science criminal justice economics elementary/middle education (1-8)* english environmental science finance french geography and earth science german graphic design great ideas: intellectual foundations of the west history international political economy japanese management marketing mathematics middle/secondary education (6-12)* music music theatre neuroscience philosophy physical education (k-12)* physical education, sport and fitness instruction physics political science psychology public relations religion secondary education* (see middle/secondary education) self-designed major social science social work sociology spanish special education (k-12)* technical theatre production and design theatre theatre performance * to review the carthage report submitted in compliance with section 207 of title ii of the higher education act, visit www.carthage.edu/education/ certification.
Special Academic Programs
actuarial science air force rotc army rotc astrophysics astronomy chiropractic program (dual degree) church music climatology and meteorology coaching conservation and ecology costume design creative writing dance earth science engineering (dual degree) environmental data analysis environmental policy analysis geographic information science greek (ancient) health education heritage studies history of the arts honors program latin leadership development music education music performance occupational therapy (dual degree) paleontology pharmacy (dual degree) piano pedagogy pre-professional programs dentistry law medicine ministry optometry physical therapy veterinary scenic design scienceworks (entrepreneurial studies in the natural sciences) stage management study abroad smeds executive internship summer undergraduate research experience water and life women’s and gender studies ____________________________________________ accredited by the higher learning commission and a member of the north central association www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org 800-621-7440
ACT Code: 4571 • SAT Code: 1103
www.carthage.edu/admissions
A SHARED VISION. Seeking truth, building strength, inspiring service—together. That’s the Carthage mission. It’s not a stodgy old saying recited at alumni banquets and presidential dinners. It’s a challenge. One that we put forth anew every single day. To our students. To our faculty and staff. And to you. To make this world a better place for all of us.
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