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Studying the liberal arts at Saint Anselm, you will gain valuable insight into how the world works and how you could make it work better.
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Experiences in the arts and Humanities are designed to be transformative—stimulating a passion for discovery, sharpening perspectives and values, and gaining valuable insight into what it means to be human in our shared world.
Studying the Humanities at Saint Anselm College is special because you learn measurable skills you can apply directly to work after graduation, like writing, research, and analyzing texts, while also learning how to think and tackle some of life’s biggest questions.
Internships
Get hands-on, real-world experience and bolster your resume with a paid or for-credit internship. Recent internships include Disney College Program, Entertainment 2 Affect Change, New Hampshire Historical Society, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, and Putnam Investments.
Careers in Secondary Education
If you’re interested in a teaching career, you may double major in English, Spanish, French, History, Studio Art, or Music and in Secondary Education while completing requirements to earn a license.
Study Abroad Opportunities
Spend a semester abroad or take a course with a week-long international component - courses that travel abroad include:
• The Cold War in Cuba • Music and Culture in Vienna, Austria • Medieval Philosophy in the Netherlands • Advanced Spanish Immersion and Internship in Mendoza, Argentina • Advanced Spanish Immersion and Internship in Granada, Spain
Saint Anselm in Tuscania
Experience a semester of cultural immersion and community engagement in the small town of Tuscania, Italy. You can leave a lasting impact through meaningful service projects and mission-based activities as part of our signature study abroad program.
A Faculty Advisor in your corner
Strong academic advising can be critical to your success. So, our faculty, the people who know the curriculum best, advise you on which courses to take and when. Every student is assigned a faculty advisor in their declared major. Your advisor will become your best champion, the one who helps you find research opportunities or internships, teaches your favorite course, and writes your recommendations long after you’ve graduated.
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Arts & Humanities Events
L.A. Dance presents “Colors in Motion”. Colors bring life, joy, and meaning to the world around us—they brighten our days, reflect our emotions, and give us a beautiful way to express who we are. This year, we were inspired by the magic of colors and how each shade tells its own unique story, just like each of our dancers. Through every step, twirl, and smile, our students have brought these colors to life in class and on stage. It has truly been a wonderful and fun year filled with growth, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Thank you to all of our amazing dancers and families for making this year so special. We are so grateful to share this colorful journey with you!
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The Granite State Tap Festival features some of the greatest tap dancers in the industry. Classes are taught with care and joy, and our show features you! Dancers will submit their pieces with a chance to be picked to perform in the show with our faculty and special guests. Come celebrate tap dance with us!
$35 per class
Purchase the 4 class package for $140 and recieve a 5th class free.
Schedule will be announced March 21st.
The Granite State Tap Festival features some of the greatest tap dancers in the industry. Classes are taught with care and joy, and our show features you! Dancers will submit their pieces with a chance to be picked to perform in the show with our faculty and special guests. Come celebrate tap dance with us!
$35 per class
Purchase the 4 class package for $140 and recieve a 5th class free.
Schedule will be announced March 21st.
The 3rd annual Granite State Tap Festival features some of the greatest tap dancers in the industry. Classes are taught with care and joy, and our show features you! Dancers will submit their pieces with a chance to be picked to perform in the show with our faculty and special guests. Come celebrate tap dance with us!
To submit your piece, please send a link or video to ATIOD@anselm.edu
Purchase tickets to see the festival winners!
Powerful writing has the ability to shape perspectives and drive change. In this dynamic six-week workshop, you will engage in both group and one-on-one sessions in order to immerse yourself in the art of persuasive op-ed and opinion writing. You’ll have an opportunity to learn from nationally recognized experts in writing and editing, including being able to ask questions about your work. Fifteen participants will work directly with Trent Spiner, an editor-in-chief and former national political reporter, in one-on-one sessions designed to help you craft and publish an op-ed on a topic of your choice. This class will be a journey to craft impactful narratives that inspire meaningful action in your community. All classes will be conducted via Zoom. A majority of previous participants of this workshop were successfully published in local and statewide news outlets.
What You'll Gain:
- Develop, write, and pitch at least one compelling op-ed.
- Group classes focused on brainstorming, drafting, and pitching op-eds.
- Facilitated conversations and Q&A sessions with op-ed experts.
Participants will also receive individualized coaching sessions for hands-on writing, editing, and pitching to media outlets. Those include:
- Two one-hour coaching sessions with Trent Spiner, drawing from his extensive experience as an editor-in-chief and presidential campaign reporter.
- Concrete results: a draft op-ed, pitch letter, and actionable leads for publication.
Dates:
May 29, 2026 (group session)
Noon - 4 p.m.
Held via Zoom
June 26, 2024 (group session)
Noon - 4 p.m.
Held via Zoom
One-on-one coaching sessions will be individually scheduled.
Audience: Open to all New Hampshire residents, with a special emphasis on those engaged in advocacy or working at mission-based non-profits.
Apply here by midnight on May 15, 2026: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkzcyNfHbIslRonjJpnQ2g2k-gp8dRDF4M98yrPnBYQuKPRA/viewform?usp=publish-editor
The registration fee for accepted applicants is $299. This fee covers two four-hour workshops and two hours of one-on-one coaching. All classes will be conducted via Zoom.
Questions? Email Hannah Deignan, hdeignan@anselm.edu
About the Facilitator:
Trent Spiner is a nationally recognized expert in writing and editing who served as a presidential campaign reporter at POLITICO, executive editor of the New Hampshire Union Leader, and president of the New Hampshire Press Association.
Support for this program comes from a $2 million endowment created by the N.H. Secretary of State's Office and the Center for Public Responsibility and Corporate Citizenship awarded to Saint Anselm College in 2013. The Endowment was created from a settlement reached between the New Hampshire Securities Bureau and Tyco International, LTD in 2002 and is administered by the University of New Hampshire Foundation.
Event details for The Power of Storytelling: An Op-Ed Workshop
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Join us for the 14th Annual East-West All-Star Football Game benefitting Dartmouth Health Children's and the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (CHaD).
The game brings New Hampshire's best graduating high school football players together for one incredible competition and to raise critical awareness and funds for Dartmouth Health Children's. Join us for this exciting, family friendly event as the most talented players and coaches from across the state battle it out for field and fundraising glory! The All-Star Cheer Team will also be performing during half-time once again!
Returning this year: Be sure to bring your kids to our Kids Zone Tailgate!
Kids 5 and under- FREE ADMISSION
$15 per ticket presale
Tickets will increase to $20 on Game Day
GATES OPEN AT 5pm