
Humanity: Everyone’s a Member
At the Gregory J. Grappone Humanities Institute, we are developing innovative ways to integrate humanistic thought and understanding into people’s lives. We know that humanity is one title we can all share in common and we believe that we are all called to be engaged students seeking to understand the world and our place in it.

At their essence, the Humanities cultivate human wisdom by engaging us in the ageless conversation about the meaning of our lives.

Discover humanitas, an interdisciplinary humanities journal of expressive student work and scholarship, sponsored by the Gregory J. Grappone Humanities Institute.
humanitas aims to feature the best student writing and artwork across disciplines in the humanities, including but not limited to academic analysis, narrative features, translations, exegetical reflective work, poetry, fiction, and illustration. The journal seeks to cultivate and showcase the distinction of Saint Anselm College through excellent student work.
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.

Humanities Institute News

Saint Anselm Offers Two New Sports-Focused Undergraduate Programs
Saint Anselm students can now choose to complete two new sports…

Robert and Beverly Grappone Make Historic $40M Gift to Saint Anselm College
Robert and Beverly Grappone have made a $40M commitment to Saint…

Architecture Honors Awarded to Anselm Humanities Center
Saint Anselm’s Grappone Institute receives honors for its architecture,…

Norah Smith ’26 Awarded 2025 Whipple Scholarship for 18th Century Studies
Norah Smith ’26 has been named the 2025 recipient of the John S.…

Annual MLK Jr. Dinner Kicks Off Month-Long Celebration of “Infinite Hope”
The annual MLK Jr. Celebration Dinner kicked off the yearly month-long…

College Celebrates Holidays to End the Semester
Saint Anselm College celebrates the holidays with festive events and…