Upcoming Events

Student panel by the Father Jonathan, O.S.B. Center for Intercultural Learning and Inclusion as part of the 2025-2026 Big Thought Series on the topic of "The Pursuit of Happiness."
Event details for Big Thought Series: The Female Happiness Paradox

Each Friday, during the college common hour, the Humanities Institute hosts an open, informal discussion led by a member of the Saint Anselm faculty, staff or monastic community. This forum invites people from all parts of campus to come together with others who are willing to open their lunch bag and their mind to a question about our humanity. A Zoom Link will be provided weekly for those wishing to take part remotely. This week’s event will be hosted by Professor Kevin Doran, Sociology and Social Work Department and Michael Connors, BA '25, MA Student.

Event details for Come Friday Forum: How Does Collective Memory Influence National Identity?

Event led by Dr. Jay Parini, D.E. Axinn Professor of English and Creative Writing at Middlebury College, as part of the 2025-2026 Big Thought Series on the topic of "The Pursuit of Happiness."
Event details for Big Thought Series: Borges and Me: The Pursuit of Meaning

Each Friday, during the college common hour, the Humanities Institute hosts an open, informal discussion led by a member of the Saint Anselm faculty, staff or monastic community. This forum invites people from all parts of campus to come together with others who are willing to open their lunch bag and their mind to a question about our humanity. A Zoom Link will be provided weekly for those wishing to take part remotely. This week’s event will be hosted by Professor Marc Rugani, Theology Department.

Event details for Come Friday Forum: Can We Have Faith Without Doubt?

Each Friday, during the college common hour, the Humanities Institute hosts an open, informal discussion led by a member of the Saint Anselm faculty, staff or monastic community. This forum invites people from all parts of campus to come together with others who are willing to open their lunch bag and their mind to a question about our humanity. A Zoom Link will be provided weekly for those wishing to take part remotely. This week’s event will be hosted by Professor Laura Shea, Fine Arts Department

Event details for Come Friday Forum: What Kind of Art Get Censored?

Each Friday, during the college common hour, the Humanities Institute hosts an open, informal discussion led by a member of the Saint Anselm faculty, staff or monastic community. This forum invites people from all parts of campus to come together with others who are willing to open their lunch bag and their mind to a question about our humanity. A Zoom Link will be provided weekly for those wishing to take part remotely. This week’s event is the 2000th Come Friday Forum, and will be hosted by Professor Tauna Sisco, Sociology and Social Work Department.


Each Friday, during the college common hour, the Humanities Institute hosts an open, informal discussion led by a member of the Saint Anselm faculty, staff or monastic community. This forum invites people from all parts of campus to come together with others who are willing to open their lunch bag and their mind to a question about our humanity. A Zoom Link will be provided weekly for those wishing to take part remotely. This week’s event will be hosted by Professor Amy Rohlfing, Biological Sciences Department and Owen Bland, '26.

Event details for Come Friday Forum: Where Is Knowing Going?