The New Hampshire Institute of Politics will host Carlos Lozada, The Washington Post’s Pulitzer Prize–winning book critic and author of “What Were We Thinking: A Brief Intellectual History of the Trump Era” on April 26 at 7 p.m. via ZOOM.

All members of the SAC Community are invited to attend a book group discussion of "Year of Wonders" by Geraldine Brooks. We will be meeting in the Library Classroom (upper level of Geisel) at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2024. 

Description

"When an infected bolt of cloth carries plague from London to an isolated village, a housemaid named Anna Frith emerges as an unlikely heroine and healer. Through Anna's eyes we follow the story of the fateful year of 1666, as she and her fellow villagers confront the spread of disease and superstition" (GoodReads.com).

Copies of the book are available for you to borrow at the Circulation Desk.

For more information, visit our Book Group webpage.

A Celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Poetry

At Saint Anselm College, we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in April. Join us April 14th for Read Between the Lines as we honor the creativity and poetic talent of Asian American and Pacific Islander poets. 

Come enjoy an hour filled with inspiring poetry, cozy drinks, and wonderful company!

Hosted by Geisel Library and the Center for Intercultural Learning and Inclusion.

Monday, April 14 at 4:30pm in the Geisel Library Reading Room.

Read Between the Lines is sponsored by the Diversity Inclusion Innovation Fund (DIIF).

Dear Friends,

As we celebrate Easter, Paddy and I want to wish you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful holiday. Easter reminds us of the power of hope, renewal, and new beginnings – a message that speaks deeply to who we are as a community rooted in faith and the Catholic and Benedictine tradition.

This season invites us to reflect, to reconnect with what matters most, and to support one another with compassion and grace. It also is a time to recommit to be a light for others and a force for empathy wherever in the world you make your home. Whether you’re here on the Hilltop or elsewhere, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Happy Easter, and may the joy of the season be with you always.

Warmly,

Joseph A. Favazza, Ph.D.
President

Lincoln and the Fight for Peace: A Bookmark Discussion with Political Analyst John Avlon

Stop by Geisel Library to view two book displays, available through February 28, 2025. 

You are also welcome to borrow any materials that are on display.

Infinite Hope

This year Saint Anselm College’s annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., takes inspiration from a quote from Dr. King’s February 1968 sermon “Shattered Dreams,” in which he states: “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”  In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, and the College’s 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebratory Program, Geisel Library is highlighting items from our collection that focus on Dr. King’s life and reflect his message of hope for social change and vision of an equal society.  Check out the display on the main floor across from the IT Help Desk.

Celebrating Black Photographers

In celebration of Black History Month, this display pays tribute to photographers who have shaped (and continue to shape) history. The artists featured here represent just a small portion of the countless Black photographers who have played an essential role in documenting human life.

Pope Benedict XVI

An intellectual giant of our era, Pope Benedict XVI wrote prolifically both before and during his Pontificate. At Geisel Library, we are fortunate to possess numerous works written both by and about him.  We hope you enjoy our display honoring this teacher and pastor.

On February 16th, Student Ambassadors Maeve McAllister ’23 and Katie Monahan ’22 were joined by Kate Anderson Brower, author of Team of Five: The President’s Club in the Age of Trump, for a virtual webinar.

Carrie E. MacLeod ‘83 Ph.D., APRN-BC, has been appointed as the next Director of Undergraduate Nursing at the Jean School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Saint Anselm College’s 130th Commencement was held on Saturday, May 20, celebrating 470 students who earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

Work on Grappone Hall, the future home of the Jean School, made excellent progress in 2024.