Join your peers and enjoy free pizza and conversation about current political news in an informal setting. 

The special guest on 10/4/23 is presidential candidate Marianne Williamson. Free and open to Saint Anselm students. Please RSVP by emailing nhiop@anselm.edu.

About the speaker:

Marianne Williamson is a bestselling author, political activist, and spiritual thought leader.
For over three decades, she has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive circles. She is the author of 15 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers.

She has also worked throughout her career on poverty, anti-hunger and racial reconciliation issues. In 2004, she co-founded The Peace Alliance and supports the creation of a U.S. Department of Peace. Williamson ran for the Democratic nomination for president in 2020.

Join your peers and enjoy free pizza and conversation about current political news in an informal setting. 

The special guest on 10/12/23 is conservative political commentator Larry Elder. Free and open to Saint Anselm students. Please RSVP by emailing nhiop@anselm.edu.

About the speaker:

Larry Elder is a New York Times best-selling author, award-winning documentary filmmaker, and one of the best-known media figures in America today. His flagship daily radio program, “The Larry Elder Show,” was heard every weekday in all 50 states and on more than 300 stations. 

Larry was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, and his family’s story represents every bit of the American Dream. 

After running for Governor of California in 2021 and securing millions of votes, Larry is now ready for the next step in his journey: running for President of the United States.

Join us for a night of network with local Accounting and Finance Firms. Students will have the opportunity to meet professionals working in Accounting & Financial Services and discuss potential internship and job opportunities. Food and light refreshments will be served, with complimentary headshots taken from 5:30PM-6:30PM in NHIOP 4007 by NH photographer, Danielle Sheerin. This event is co-sponsored by the Professional Development Initiative.

We invite you to join Dr. Stefan Reynolds as he explores the tenets of the Irish Monastic tradition and of contemplative prayer to show how we can create a balance of self-discipline and inter-connection with others in our spiritual practice. One of the treasures of Irish monastic life is its witness to contemplation in the ordinary, by finding God by living a simple and balanced life and by being open to the needs of others in hospitality and service.

Additionally, Dr. Reynolds will discuss the applications of Benedictine wisdom to marriage and friendships. Attentiveness, the monastic tradition tells us, is the purest form of love. Through these works we discover dignity and purpose, and through relationships we discover that we are lovable and able to love.

This event will take place in the NHIOP Auditorium at Saint Anselm College. Hosted by the Center for Ethics in Society.

Please join the Center for Ethics in Society on October 3rd, as Dr. Annabel Beerel examines the role of courage in both institutional and personal life. 

We begin with a discussion of the escalation of corporate crime over the past five years, the scale of employee involvement and the consequences to both individuals and society. This follows with an exploration into how courage is commonly understood, and why so many people were and are complicit in blatantly unethical behavior. What inhibits or detracts them from taking the courageous path of not engaging in ethical misdemeanors and/or whistleblowing? Through discussions and case studies we examine why we struggle to be courageous and wherein lie the major inhibitors.
 
The event will conclude with a discourse on a normative framework for defining courage and with examples of how we can strengthen our own capacities for courage. 

We invite you to participate in this time of courageous self-reflection. (Please note, dinner is included with this event.)

Register today for an engaging and inspiring seminar Wednesday, September 27, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Saint Anselm College. Co-Hosted by Brigid’s House of Hope and the Community Resilience & Social Equity Lab, workshop participants will identify strengths and connections they have that can support their personal and professional goals.

Brigid’s House of Hope, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, provides safe housing for victims of Human Trafficking and Exploitation, encouraging hope, healing, empowerment, security, and long-term aftercare and support.

Shine the Light is an inaugural event, bringing together concerned and engaged community members for an inspiring and engaging presentation, conversation, and networking, while raising funds for Brigid’s House of Hope.

Light refreshments will be served. Continuing education units are available for eligible attendees.

The keynote presenter, Dr. Brady, is Professor of psychology at Saint Anselm College and director of the Community Resilience & Social Equity Lab. In addition to research on risk and resilience, Dr. Brady has developed a specialty in technology, employee training, diversity, and organizational psychology. During the workshop, Dr. Brady will present lessons from her work “Bad Ass & Bold: Planning With Your Loves, Dreams, and Realities In Mind” and provide a reflective and engaging space for attendees to explore ways to practically master the juggling act of navigating one’s life and career while supporting others.

The New Hampshire Institute of Politics & Political Library at Saint Anselm College will host the Lesser-Known Candidate Forum. The forum will begin promptly at 4 p.m. with the Democratic candidates taking the stage first, followed by the GOP candidates at 5:30 p.m.  

The Lesser-Known Candidate Forum has taken place since 1972, providing an opportunity for each candidate to present his or her position and gain valuable voter-recognition before the January 23, 2024 primary election date.

Join us on November 29th, as we welcome author Leah Kral to campus to discuss her new book "Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results." 

We can thank philanthropy and nonprofits for breakthroughs like hospice care, public libraries, and the discovery of insulin to treat diabetes. Yet finding solutions to social problems and measuring impact are often very difficult. Good intentions don’t automatically translate to impact. Why do some nonprofits punch above their weight while others misfire? 

The most successful nonprofits are innovative, which is, in short, about finding new, surprising ways to get results and value. It involves creativity, originality, and some risk-taking. It involves building innovative practices into our workplace DNA, such as pilots and small experiments. Through stories of social entrepreneurs and nonprofit powerhouses like Mayo Clinic, the American civil rights movement, Fred Rogers’ nonprofit production company, Rhinos Without Borders, and many others, there are practical lessons that can be applied at any nonprofit. At the same time, we won’t shy away from cautionary tales of what not to do.

After the book presentation, there will be a Q&A session with the audience. This event will take place in the NHIOP Auditorium and is hosted by the Center for Ethics in Society.

Invitation Only: If you would like to receive an invitation, please email ethics@anselm.edu

For years now N.H. has been suffering from an affordable housing crisis. Are there signs of hope? Join us as we discuss progress at both the state and local level, celebrate individuals and communities that are making a difference, get an update on the NH Zoning Atlas, and discuss priorities for 2024. 

The forum will feature a live interview by Laura Knoy of Dr. Jim O’Connell (subject of Tracey Kidder’s "Rough Sleepers"), inspiring stories of local momentum, a facilitated roundtable discussion of obstacles and solutions, Home Matters Leadership Awards, and more.

Breakfast and lunch with be provided. If you have questions, please email: ethics@anselm.edu

Schedule:

8:30 am: Participant Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 am: Welcome

9:15 am: Signs of Hope

• Housing-Friendly Zoning: an unveiling of the 2023 Atlas and inspirational models of change in NH Communities (20 minutes)
• Legislative Progress: an update on pro-housing legislation in the 2023 and 2024 state legislative sessions (10 minutes)
• Rapid Fire Housing Success Stories: hopeful housing stories from the NH community (45 minutes)

10:30 am: Break

10:45 am: Facilitated Roundtable Discussion

12:00 pm: Lunch and Moderated Interview with Dr. Jim O’Connell: Laura Knoy interviews Dr. Jim O’Connell, the subject of Tracey Kidder's Rough Sleepers.

1:15 pm: Home Matters in New Hampshire Awards from Housing Action NH

1:30 pm: Closing Remarks

The New Hampshire Institute of Politics will host "The Future of America Debate" featuring Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on November 1, 2023. James Pindell will serve as moderator.

Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for general seating.

Free and open to the public with advance registration.

About the moderator:

James Pindell is a reporter at The Boston Globe and an NBC/MSNBC on-air political contributor. He has covered New Hampshire politics for over 20 years, including at the Union Leader, WMUR, New Hampshire Magazine, a statewide syndicated column, and three different news start-ups. He also covered the Iowa Caucuses at the Des Moines Register.

About the speakers: