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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.
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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 • Normandy Through the Ages • Advanced Spanish Immersion and Internship in Mendoza, Argentina
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.
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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
The Grappone Humanities Institute is so excited to welcome students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the monastic community to our weekly discussions!
Want to join us on Zoom? Use this link to tune in to each Fall 2024 forum: https://anselm.zoom.us/j/96267954042
Zoom Passcode: 173024
Date | Topic | Moderator(s) |
September 13, 2024 | "Does my major matter?" | Dr. Benjamin Horton, Assistant Dean |
September 20, 2024 | "What does science fiction have to teach us?" | Professor Derk Wierda, Chemistry Department |
September 27, 2024 | "Can a book ever really be banned?" | Professor Christian Gregory, Education Department |
October 4, 2024 | "How old is too old to be president?" | Professor Elizabeth Rickenbach, Psychology Department Co-Host: |
October 18, 2024 | "Why is it so much harder to be nice to ourselves than to other people?" | Professor Rong Huang, Economics and Business Department Co-Host: |
October 25, 2024 | "Why are we superstitious?" | Professor Meoghan Cronin, English and Communication Department |
November 1, 2024 | "Should we have hope or should we embrace hopelessness for our world?" | Professor Marc Rugani, Theology Department |
November 8, 2024 | "Do my dreams mean anything?" | Professor Chani Marchiselli, English and Communication Department |
November 15, 2024 | "What can scientific models really tell us about reality?" | Professor David Guerra, Physics Department |
November 22, 2024 | "Is there such a thing as caring too much?" | Professor Christine Gustafson, Politics Department |
Join us for a half-day workshop focused on how to move your board to the next level. We will learn strategies to increase board engagement, how to use limited meeting time effectively, and how to ensure that your board is preparing for what it needs to be in the future.
As organizations face increasing demands, limited resources, and a competitive fundraising landscape, it’s crucial to design intentional governance strategies that maximize board impact. Local New Hampshire nonprofit leaders will share their successful board transformation stories and practical approaches to purpose-driven leadership.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect! Hosted in partnership with the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits.
- 9:00-9:30 a.m: Check-in, networking, continental Breakfast
- 9:30 a.m: Program begins
- Lunch included
About the Presenters:
Kellie Wardman, PCC, ACTC, is a senior consultant and certified coach with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She worked for 10 years at The Granite YMCA in operations and as COO. Kellie also served as a resource director for the YMCA of the USA and the Northern New England YMCA Alliance supporting all Ys in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont. For the last five years, she has worked with DBD Group, supporting non-profits across the country focusing on strategic planning, board development, staff and culture work, executive coaching, fundraising, and more. Kellie lives in Dunbarton.
Diane Fitzpatrick is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Club in Manchester. Her crucial role at the Club is creating, communicating, implementing, and sustaining strategic initiatives. Diane has over 30 years of experience in higher education, marketing, and business-to-business development. Before her position at the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits, Diane was the Dean of Admission at New England College. Diane is a dynamic leader who effectively and successfully managed the demands of a goal-oriented, high-pressure management team while facilitating various business-to-business relationships. Diane was named Excellence in Small Business in Nonprofit and NH 200 Most Influential Business Leaders.
Michael St. Onge, CIMA®️, CPWA®️, is a Senior Vice President and Private Client Relationship Manager at NHTrust, bringing over 25 years of expertise in wealth and investment management. With a strong background in guiding high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and non-profits, Michael specializes in creating tailored financial strategies that align with clients' unique objectives. He currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester and is a Finance Committee member for the Castle Preservation Society (Castle in the Clouds.) His extensive volunteer experience and leadership on these boards have equipped him with unique insights into building focused, purpose-driven boards for non-profits, ensuring strategic growth and financial sustainability.
Event details for Building Purpose-Driven Boards for Today AND Tomorrow
The Grappone Humanities Institute is so excited to welcome students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the monastic community to our weekly discussions!
Want to join us on Zoom? Use this link to tune in to each Fall 2024 forum: https://anselm.zoom.us/j/96267954042
Zoom Passcode: 173024
Date | Topic | Moderator(s) |
September 13, 2024 | "Does my major matter?" | Dr. Benjamin Horton, Assistant Dean |
September 20, 2024 | "What does science fiction have to teach us?" | Professor Derk Wierda, Chemistry Department |
September 27, 2024 | "Can a book ever really be banned?" | Professor Christian Gregory, Education Department |
October 4, 2024 | "How old is too old to be president?" | Professor Elizabeth Rickenbach, Psychology Department Co-Host: |
October 18, 2024 | "Why is it so much harder to be nice to ourselves than to other people?" | Professor Rong Huang, Economics and Business Department Co-Host: |
October 25, 2024 | "Why are we superstitious?" | Professor Meoghan Cronin, English and Communication Department |
November 1, 2024 | "Should we have hope or should we embrace hopelessness for our world?" | Professor Marc Rugani, Theology Department |
November 8, 2024 | "Do my dreams mean anything?" | Professor Chani Marchiselli, English and Communication Department |
November 15, 2024 | "What can scientific models really tell us about reality?" | Professor David Guerra, Physics Department |
November 22, 2024 | "Is there such a thing as caring too much?" | Professor Christine Gustafson, Politics Department |
The Grappone Humanities Institute is so excited to welcome students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the monastic community to our weekly discussions!
Want to join us on Zoom? Use this link to tune in to each Fall 2024 forum: https://anselm.zoom.us/j/96267954042
Zoom Passcode: 173024
Date | Topic | Moderator(s) |
September 13, 2024 | "Does my major matter?" | Dr. Benjamin Horton, Assistant Dean |
September 20, 2024 | "What does science fiction have to teach us?" | Professor Derk Wierda, Chemistry Department |
September 27, 2024 | "Can a book ever really be banned?" | Professor Christian Gregory, Education Department |
October 4, 2024 | "How old is too old to be president?" | Professor Elizabeth Rickenbach, Psychology Department Co-Host: |
October 18, 2024 | "Why is it so much harder to be nice to ourselves than to other people?" | Professor Rong Huang, Economics and Business Department Co-Host: |
October 25, 2024 | "Why are we superstitious?" | Professor Meoghan Cronin, English and Communication Department |
November 1, 2024 | "Should we have hope or should we embrace hopelessness for our world?" | Professor Marc Rugani, Theology Department |
November 8, 2024 | "Do my dreams mean anything?" | Professor Chani Marchiselli, English and Communication Department |
November 15, 2024 | "What can scientific models really tell us about reality?" | Professor David Guerra, Physics Department |
November 22, 2024 | "Is there such a thing as caring too much?" | Professor Christine Gustafson, Politics Department |
We invite you to participate in the upcoming Frederick Douglass Colloquium, hosted by the Center for Ethics in Society and facilitated by Philosophy Professor Tom Larson and Br. Thomas Lacourse. This event promises a weekend of thoughtful study, reflection, and engaging conversations about Douglass’s pivotal works on the abolitionist movement. Students will read nearly 100 pages of The Essential Douglass in preparation for this colloquium.
- November 8th: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dinner and Discussion
- November 9th: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Session 1: Lessons from Slavery |
Session 2: Justifications for the Use of Force |
Session 3: Constitution of the United States and Patriotism |
Session 4: The Good Life |
Students will enjoy dinner on Friday night, lunch on Saturday, a free copy of The Essential Douglass, and a $150 stipend. The colloquium will extend beyond traditional classroom discussions, featuring interactive conversations with peers from different majors and class years.
We hope to see you there!
Apply here (Deadline: 11:59pm on Sunday, October 20)
Set in a single jury room, this tense and powerful play examines the moral dilemmas and personal biases of twelve individuals tasked with determining a young defendant's fate. As tempers flare and arguments intensify, the jurors' assumptions are challenged, and the stakes reach a boiling point.
A story that is perhaps even more relevant today than it was when it was first presented, 12 Angry Jurors is a thought-provoking look at the challenges of persuasion and the complexities of human nature. Don’t miss this riveting performance!
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