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."

At the completion of this webinar, participants will be able to assess, differentiate, and manage common acute and functional gastrointestinal conditions using evidence-based pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies.

Description: This full-day webinar provides nurses and nurse practitioners with a comprehensive overview of common gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. Participants will gain practical skills in performing thorough abdominal examinations, recognize acute and functional GI disorders, and explore evidence-based treatment strategies. The program will cover conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, chronic constipation, GERD, diverticulitis, pancreatitis, and appendicitis. Emphasis will be placed on integrating both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic management approaches, with interactive case studies to reinforce clinical decision-making.

Target Audience: Registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals who manage patients with gastrointestinal complaints in inpatient, outpatient, or primary care settings. This program is suitable for clinicians seeking to enhance their assessment skills, clinical reasoning, and pharmacologic knowledge in GI care.

Faculty: 

• Wendy Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP
   

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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. 
 

The Center for Ethics invites students to participate in its Learning Liberty Essay “Write-Off,” where students will have up to two and a half hours to write an essay of 1,000 words or less on the following prompt:

Does a liberal arts education in the 21st century prepare students for responsible citizenship in their community, nation, and the world?

Participants will be allowed to bring a single piece of paper with an outline/notes to the write-off, but they must compose their essay without the assistance of artificial intelligence. The write-off will be proctored by a faculty member. Coffee and cookies will be available.

Location: Alumni Hall, Room 5

The first-place winner will receive $500 and two runners-up will receive $200 each. 

A panel of faculty, staff, and outside guests will blind review essays.

Possible avenues of inquiry that relate to the prompt:

• The value of liberty and its connection to the good life
• Your experience/things you have learned during Learning Liberty colloquia and/or your time at Saint Anselm College
• A relevant public issue or public figure
• Creativity is encouraged
   

Apply here by noon on Tuesday, April 7 →