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LIFE ON THE HILLTOP
What’s it like to live at Saint Anselm? Here you can lead, sing, play, volunteer—do whatever it is that you love to do. There’s great food, nature to explore, the city of Manchester, unique people to get to know, and more than 80 clubs and organizations to join!
80 +
clubs and organizations
84 %
of students are involved in at least one club, organization, or committee
94 %
of undergraduate students live on campus
Discover Campus Life at Saint Anselm
Explore our campus from the comfort of your own home with our virtual tour! See what it's like to be Anselmian.
There is something here for everyone… You will meet many amazing people, including peers with similar interests and faculty members who will become your biggest cheerleaders and supporters.
Anselmian Events
Join us for a two-day, 3/19 & 3/20, in-person conference exploring the latest advances and enduring challenges in psychiatric and mental health nursing.
Day 1 focuses on psychopharmacology, offering 6.5 contact hours applicable toward pharmacology credit for nurse practitioners. Expert presenters will discuss emerging treatments for personality disorders, managing complex medication interactions, the impact of GLP-1 medications on mental health, enhancing therapeutic outcomes through medication optimization, and the interplay between antidepressants, pain management, and sleep disorders.
Day 2 shifts the focus to the broader dimensions of mental health practice, offering 5.5 nursing contact hours. Sessions will explore secondary trauma in first responders, case-based learning around complex psychiatric presentations, harm reduction strategies for cannabis use, and nuanced discussions differentiating narcissistic and borderline personality disorders. Through clinical updates, case studies, and compassionate discussion, participants will gain practical insights and renewed inspiration to provide empathetic, evidence-based care to those living with mental illness.
Learning Outcome: At the conclusion of this two-day conference, participants will have increased knowledge of current evidence-based approaches in psychopharmacology and mental health nursing to enhance compassionate, effective care for individuals across diverse behavioral health settings.
Target Audience: This program is designed for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and other behavioral health, professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of current psychopharmacologic treatments, therapeutic interventions, and strategies to support both patient and provider mental well-being. It is especially relevant for clinicians working in psychiatric, primary care, emergency, and community mental health settings.
Faculty:
- Samantha Swetter, MD
- Jeffrey C. Fetter, MD
- Josh Dion DNP, ACNP-BC, RN-BC
- Joe Holshoe BS, BSN, MA, MSN, PMHNP-BC
- Christa Tinnari, MA
- Mertie Potter DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC
- Lauren Schiffenhaus, NP
- Yifat Pe’er Ph.D., RN
- Sheena McAroy APRN
- Joseph V. Petrick NP
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Event details for 29th Annual Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Conference
Step into an unforgettable evening of swing-era elegance at the Dana Center at Saint Anselm College, as the New Hampshire Jazz Orchestra joins forces with the acclaimed Vintage Vocal Quartet, alongside featured solo vocalist Laura Poole, for a dazzling celebration of harmony, rhythm, and timeless style.
This year’s gala pays tribute to the golden age of big band and vocal jazz, featuring vibrant arrangements inspired by the legendary vocal groups that defined the era. Blending the powerful, full-bodied sound of the orchestra with the lush, close harmonies of the quartet and the expressive, captivating vocals of Laura Poole, Swing Into Spring delivers a richly layered musical journey through beloved songs that continue to charm audiences across generations.
Set within the beautiful acoustics and refined setting of the Dana Center, the evening promises sophistication, excitement, and exceptional artistry. From toe-tapping swing to smooth, romantic ballads, these outstanding performers bring the spirit of the swing era vividly to life, making this concert a perfect night out for seasoned jazz fans and first-time listeners alike.
Net proceeds from this concert will directly benefit the Bedford High School Music Department, supporting student musicians and vital music education programs throughout the year. Your attendance not only ensures a night of world-class live music but also helps nurture the next generation of musical talent right here in New Hampshire.
Event details for Swing Into Spring Gala featuring the NH Jazz Orchestra
The most significant investment a nonprofit makes is in its Executive Director. A thoughtful, well-planned, and transparent performance review of the organization's leader not only protects that investment, but strengthens the partnership between the board and the Executive Director. Annual evaluation of the Executive Director is one of the board’s most important responsibilities and a critical strategy for retaining talented leaders.
When done well, the evaluation process builds trust, clarifies expectations, aligns goals, and supports the leader’s growth and capacity. This interactive webinar demystifies the executive performance evaluation process through discussion of the evaluation cycle and components, data collection methods, board roles, and frameworks for assessing and communicating results. Participants will leave with tools and insights to conduct evaluations that are constructive, collaborative, and mission-focused.
About the Presenter
Nancy Fournier Ph.D., Relish Your Role
Nancy is a nonprofit leadership coach specializing in individual coaching and conducting executive director performance reviews. She has led nonprofit, legislative, and local government organizations. She is a trainer on nonprofit leadership for the University of Richmond, a proud member of the Helia Collective and several National Council on Nonprofit state affiliates in Louisiana, Vermont, Virginia, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
Her clients include nonprofits across the country in the fields of early childhood education, housing, substance abuse treatment, environmental justice, economic development, higher education, research and policy, advocacy, cultural arts, and youth development.
Zoom link will be sent a day or two before the session and a session recording with be shared with registrants.
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Event details for Evaluating Your Executive Director: An Opportunity for Expanded Partnership
Join us for a keynote address by Dr. Alan Curtis, President of the Eisenhower Foundation, on Creating Justice in a Multiracial Democracy, the Foundation’s update of the landmark 1968 Kerner Commission Report. Drawing on contributions from leading scholars and policymakers, the report offers an evidence-based roadmap to address economic inequality, poverty, and racial injustice.
Dr. Curtis will examine how the Commission’s call for “new will” remains urgent today, outlining practical policy solutions across education, economic opportunity, housing, criminal justice, and democratic participation. He will also explore how this Kerner-grounded vision calls for renewed commitment to truth, civil discourse, and moral fusion across communities—echoing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other champions of multiracial democracy.
The keynote will be followed by a moderated discussion with Scott Spradling of The Spradling Group, inviting audience reflection on how evidence-based policymaking, civic leadership, and a shared commitment to democratic values can help advance justice and opportunity for all.
Reception - 6:00 p.m.
. Program - 6:30 p.m.
Location - New Hampshire Institute of Politics Auditorium
Alan Curtis, Ph.D., is President and CEO of the Eisenhower Foundation and a longtime leader in national urban policy and democratic reform. He has held senior roles in the Carter and Johnson administrations, including Executive Director of President Carter’s Interagency Urban and Regional Policy Group and co-director of President Johnson’s Crimes of Violence Task Force. Dr. Curtis is the author, co-author, or editor of 11 books and holds degrees from Harvard University, the University of London, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Scott Spradling is the president of the strategic communications firm, The Spradling Group. He is an Emmy award winning former political reporter and anchor for WMUR-TV.
This event is free and open to the public. No advance registration required.
Presented in partnership with Saint Anselm College’s 4+1 Master of Public Policy Program and the Center for Intercultural Learning and Inclusion
Event details for "Creating Justice in A Multiracial Democracy" - Dr. Alan Curtis
Come learn more about the Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Innovation (MSN) Graduate Program in a virtual information session led by Diane Uzarski who will answer any questions, as well as share information about the program.
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Bag Lunch Book Group
"The Poet X" by Elizabeth Acevedo
All members of the Saint Anselm College community are invited to attend a book discussion of "The Poet X."
"Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion onto the pages of a leather notebook...With Mami’s determination to force her daughter to obey the laws of the church, Xiomara understands that her thoughts are best kept to herself. So when she is invited to join her school’s slam poetry club, she doesn’t know how she could ever attend without her mami finding out. But she still can’t stop thinking about performing her poems. Because in the face of a world that may not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to be silent" (Goodreads.com).
Copies of the book will be available to borrow at the Circulation Desk by February 26, 2026.
Attendees are welcome to bring their lunches to the book group meeting.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Library Classroom, upper level of Geisel.
Make yourself at home
More than 90% of the student body resides on the Hilltop, which makes sense because campus is where all the best stuff happens.
Some of our favorite traditions
With over 130 years of history, time-honored traditions are a part of everyday life on the Hilltop.
• Your class banner will hang in Davison until commencement week
• Enter the annual Gingerbread House Competition
• Help raise over $100,000 annually by participating in Relay for Life
• Spread holiday cheer by dining with friends during the Christmas Feast
• Honor the bard with a day of sonnet reading on Shakespeare’s Birthday
Out and About in the Queen City
Less than 3 miles away, downtown Manchester offers students all kinds of fun from concerts and baseball games to taco tours and coffee shops.
Facing Mental Health
Moving out of a pandemic and into a post-pandemic world, where uncertainty is often the only constant, a group of dedicated students and their advisor help peers recognize, navigate, and discuss the many layers of mental health.
