To RSVP for this event, please email Professor Kevin Doran (kdoran@anselm.edu)

The Sociology and Social Work Department (with sponsorship from the Criminal Justice and Psychology departments) are excited to offer two event on April 10 offered by Joe Silcox (Sociology ’17). Joe is currently a PhD candidate at UMass Boston and a Research Associate II in The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University where he works in the Opioid Policy Research Collaborative. Prior to his work in The Heller School, Joe was a project manager for the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative, an organization that provides training and support to law enforcement to encourage pathways to recovery that do not involve the arrest of those suffering from addition. He also worked as a research assistant for the UMASS Boston Metro Mayor Coalition as a Local Action Research Partner.

The first event is an information session with Joe for students who are interested in careers in either applied social science research, addiction services policy, or public health policy in general. This event will be held in President’s Dining Room in Davison Hall from 12:30-1:20. Joe will use his years of experience as an applied qualitative researcher and his work directly with public health programs to provide insights and advice to students who are interested in careers in these fields. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. 

At 4:30pm in the Student Center Melucci Theater Joe will present his research in a talk titled “The Bridge to Recovery: The Dispute over Access to Housing & Substance Use Treatment Services on Boston Harbor’s Long Island.” See Joe’s brief description of the talk below. We are excited to have Joe back on campus and looking forward to what promises to be a very interesting research presentation. We hope that you will be able to join us to welcome him back to The Hilltop.

Description of talk: “In 2014, the closure of the Long Island Bridge in Boston Harbor cut off access to substance use treatment and housing resources for Boston residents. The closure's impact was worsened by the increasing prevalence of fentanyl in Massachusetts and the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Closing the bridge contributed to the development of what is now known as the 'Mass and Cass' neighborhood - an area in Boston well known for open-air drug use and a high visibility of homelessness. Tensions persisted around the closure, notably in Quincy, a neighboring city, where the rebuilding of the bridge and restoration of services on Long Island lacked support, often viewed as a problem solely for Boston. This presentation will delve into the sociological and public health implications of the bridge closure, governmental responses, and ongoing discussions regarding the potential reopening of the bridge and the treatment facility.”

Dr. Timothy P. O'Malley, Ph.D., Director of Education for the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, will present a lecture addressing the many challenges to dating in contemporary digital culture. 

Join housing experts from The Pew Charitable Trusts to discuss their latest research on policy changes that are improving housing supply and affordability.

The discussion will examine how policymakers across the country are effectively addressing housing shortages, soaring costs, and limited access to financing. In particular, the event will cover multiple topics at the heart of current housing policy debates, including rents and effects on housing costs, public opinion, homelessness, parking, accessory dwelling units and manufactured housing. 

Join the Center for Ethics in Society, in partnership with NH Housing and the NH Office of Planning and Development, on May 9 as we launch the New Hampshire Zoning Atlas, the result of a 16-month effort to research, catalog, digitize, and graphically display all of New Hampshire’s zoning regulations, community-by-community, district-by-district.

 
The NH Zoning Atlas has the potential to be a valuable tool for researchers, policymakers, planners, community leaders, builders and developers, advocates, and others to understand NH’s zoning, as well as to stimulate a statewide discourse about the ways in which zoning in our communities - both individually & collectively - affects housing supply & affordability.
 
The launch will include a presentation of the atlas, a panel discussion, and remarks from special guests, including Sara Bronin (U.S. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and founder of the National Zoning Atlas).

We hope you will join us for this exciting event. Breakfast is included.
 

On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., we will be meeting in the Library Classroom (upper level of Geisel) to discuss "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. 

Description

"After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She’s not sure what she will find...[and] mesmerized by the terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may soon find it impossible to ever leave this enigmatic house behind" (GoodReads.com).

All are welcome to attend.

Learn more about our book group by visiting our group webpage. 

Location: Bradley House Lounge (1st Floor)

Come and chat about the recent abbatial election and blessing over some snacks and beverages while we plan for the year. Bring a friend!

An Off Broadway Solo Show featuring Robert Galinsky.   A homeless love story inspired by real people and true stories.  

One performance only - Free event

The Bench is the crucial next chapter for younger generations to understand the roots of our societal ills and our collective history centered on housing, pharmacy, family, finance, and the future. We are sparking a long-overdue conversation about how we treat one another, just as Hamilton started a conversation about our democracy, The Bench helps people understand and speak with compassion about the most vulnerable in our society. I was fortunate to have success in NY and LA and I am excited to bring The Bench to colleges across the country.

Playwright & Performer, Robert Galinsky

Join us for a conversation about the future of AI with Dr. John Basl on March 26, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. As organizations and individuals work to navigate the social and ethical complexities of AI, missteps and failures are still all too common.

In this discussion, we’ll explore the key challenges of unlocking AI’s potential while minimizing ethical risks, highlighting prominent examples and current approaches to AI ethics. We’ll also explore what it takes to build an ethics ecosystem to manage these challenges and what we can do to help build such an ecosystem.

About the speaker: Dr. John Basl is a philosophy professor at Northeastern University. He researched, teaches, and otherwise works in moral philosophy and applied of practical ethics, especially in the area of AI and data ethics. He is also the Associate Director of Northeastern's AI and Data Ethics Initiatives.

Free and open to the public with registration. There will be a cash bar and light hors d'oeuvres will be provided.

The Rex Theater
23 Amherst St., Manchester, NH 03101

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Join us for a half-day workshop focused on how to move your board to the next level. We will learn strategies to increase board engagement, how to use limited meeting time effectively, and how to ensure that your board is preparing for what it needs to be in the future.

As organizations face increasing demands, limited resources, and a competitive fundraising landscape, it’s crucial to design intentional governance strategies that maximize board impact. Local New Hampshire nonprofit leaders will share their successful board transformation stories and practical approaches to purpose-driven leadership.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect! Hosted in partnership with the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits.

• 9:00-9:30 a.m: Check-in, networking, continental Breakfast
• 9:30 a.m: Program begins
• Lunch included

About the Presenters:

Kellie Wardman, PCC, ACTC, is a senior consultant and certified coach with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She worked for 10 years at The Granite YMCA in operations and as COO. Kellie also served as a resource director for the YMCA of the USA and the Northern New England YMCA Alliance supporting all Ys in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont. For the last five years, she has worked with DBD Group, supporting non-profits across the country focusing on strategic planning, board development, staff and culture work, executive coaching, fundraising, and more. Kellie lives in Dunbarton.

Diane Fitzpatrick is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Club in Manchester. Her crucial role at the Club is creating, communicating, implementing, and sustaining strategic initiatives. Diane has over 30 years of experience in higher education, marketing, and business-to-business development. Before her position at the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits, Diane was the Dean of Admission at New England College. Diane is a dynamic leader who effectively and successfully managed the demands of a goal-oriented, high-pressure management team while facilitating various business-to-business relationships. Diane was named Excellence in Small Business in Nonprofit and NH 200 Most Influential Business Leaders.

Michael St. Onge, CIMA®️, CPWA®️, is a Senior Vice President and Private Client Relationship Manager at NHTrust, bringing over 25 years of expertise in wealth and investment management. With a strong background in guiding high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and non-profits, Michael specializes in creating tailored financial strategies that align with clients' unique objectives. He currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester and is a Finance Committee member for the Castle Preservation Society (Castle in the Clouds.) His extensive volunteer experience and leadership on these boards have equipped him with unique insights into building focused, purpose-driven boards for non-profits, ensuring strategic growth and financial sustainability.

This full day, in person conference will offer a variety of topics from multiple speakers pertaining to the care of the geriatric patient.  We will look to the past in our session on Florence Nightingale: Lessor Saint, Social Activist, Political Reformer and Accidental Nurse.  We will discuss the challenges of providing long term care in an acute setting, take a look at the latest in Alzheimer's and dementia research and consider the ethical dilemmas most relevant to today's current practice.  As we plan for the future of geriatric care we will examine how to protect our most vulnerable elders from abuse and discover the systemic changes and policy needed to improve healthy aging. 

Cost: $219 (includes breakfast and lunch)

6.75 Nursing Contact Hours will be earned