Join the Institute on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, as we welcome Dr. Charles Wheelan, former Congressional candidate and founder of Unite America, who will speak about political innovation in the American election process. He contends that while the individuals we elect are clearly important, the methods we use to elect them are equally, if not more, significant. Wheelan maintains that the current electoral mechanisms—especially gerrymandering combined with partisan primaries—result in electing representatives who are more radical than the general populace and less inclined to engage in the compromises essential for governing a diverse nation.

Wheelan will delve into Alaska's pioneering 2020 referendum, where voters abolished party primaries in favor of a single, open primary system and introduced ranked-choice voting for the general election. Similar electoral reforms are being considered in several states for the 2024 elections.

Free and open to the public.

Join Campus Ministers for Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent. 

We will begin at 12:30 at the Saint Benedict statue in the Visitor’s Parking Lot. In case of inclement weather, we will do indoor stations. 

Join Campus Ministers for Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent. 

We will begin at 12:30 at the Saint Benedict statue in the Visitor’s Parking Lot. In case of inclement weather, we will do indoor stations. 

Join Campus Ministers for Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent. 

We will begin at 12:30 at the Saint Benedict statue in the Visitor’s Parking Lot. In case of inclement weather, we will do indoor stations. 

Join Campus Ministers for Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent. 

We will begin at 12:30 at the Saint Benedict statue in the Visitor’s Parking Lot. In case of inclement weather, we will do indoor stations. 

Join us for an insightful evening as Nathaniel Rakich, Ariel Edwards-Levy, and Simone Pathe dive into the 2024 election landscape. They'll discuss the art of interpreting polls with a healthy dose of skepticism and what it means for the upcoming election. Moderated by the Institute’s executive director, Neil Levesque, this is a conversation you won't want to miss!

About the panelists:

Ariel Edwards-Levy is the polling and analytics editor at CNN, covering the intersection of politics and public opinion.  Before joining CNN, Ariel was a senior reporter and polling editor at HuffPost. She is a member of the American Association for Public Opinion Research and the winner of the 2019 APSA Carey McWilliams Award for major journalistic contributions to the understanding of politics. Edwards-Levy is a Los Angeles native and a graduate of the University of Southern California.

Nathaniel Rakich is a senior editor and senior elections analyst at 538. Before joining 538 in 2018, he wrote about politics for Inside Elections, The New Yorker, POLITICO, Roll Call, The Atlantic, The New Republic, and the Boston Globe. In a previous life, he also blogged about baseball and worked as an editor for Let's Go Travel Guides. He graduated from Harvard University in 2010.

Simone Pathe is the senior Washington editor for CNN Politics, which she joined in early 2020. She writes CNN’s regular rankings of the 10 Senate seats most likely to flip and contributes other campaign stories. Prior to joining CNN, Pathe was a senior political reporter at Roll Call, where she covered US Senate and House races around the country. Before that, she was a reporter/producer for the PBS NewsHour, where she edited the economics blog. She got her first taste of covering campaigns at The Hotline during the 2012 election. Pathe graduated from Bates College with degrees in politics and French. Originally from New Jersey, Pathe lives and works in Washington, DC.

Free and open to the public.  

This year-long series of lectures, panels and discussions will help us all to consider the origin, nature, and consequences of our individual and shared beliefs from religious faith to superstitions to conspiracy theories.  Why and how do we believe the things we do? Where do those beliefs come from and what experiences in our lives inform, strengthen, challenge, or change them? How dependent are our individual lives and our lives as citizens upon a set of shared beliefs? And how do we reconcile our beliefs with those whose beliefs contradict our own, especially when those other believers are our fellow citizens, our colleagues and friends, or members of our family?

Location Information
Melucci Theater at the Roger and Francine Jean Student Center

Contact Information
Humanities@Anselm.edu

Additional Information
Facilitated by Dr. Jay Parini, Axinn Professor of English and Creative Writing at Middlebury College

As the aging population continues to grow, healthcare professionals must adapt to evolving policies, emerging technologies, and the unique needs of diverse older adult communities. This full-day Geriatric Nursing Conference will provide cutting-edge insights into age-friendly care models, virtual nursing and AI applications, hearing loss innovations, healthcare disparities, and inclusive practices for LGBTQIA+ older adults. Through expert-led discussions, interactive case studies, and evidence-based strategies, attendees will gain the knowledge and tools to enhance the quality of care for older adults in a variety of healthcare settings.

Learning Outcome:   At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be able to identify emerging best practices, technological innovations, and inclusive care strategies to improve health outcomes, reduce disparities, and enhance the quality of life for older adults in diverse healthcare settings.

Target Audience:  This conference is ideal for nurses, nurse educators, healthcare administrators, social workers, allied health professionals, and anyone dedicated to improving geriatric care.

Contact Hours: 6

Multiple Speakers: Mary Eweka, Emily Anderson, Cecilia Hardacker, Ben Bradley, Kris Haring, Chantal LeFrancois
 

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This virtual webinar provides an in-depth, evidence-based exploration of wound care for nursing professionals. This full-day program offers a step-by-step approach to understanding the science of wound healing, effective assessment techniques, and innovative treatment options. Participants will explore various wound etiologies, prevention strategies, and practical demonstrations of advanced wound care products and techniques. Legal considerations in wound management will also be addressed to ensure compliance and optimal patient outcomes.

Target Audience:

This program is designed for nurses and healthcare professionals involved in wound management across a variety of clinical settings. It is ideal for those seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in wound assessment, treatment, prevention, and care planning.

Learning Outcome:

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to apply evidence-based practices to assess, treat, and prevent wounds effectively, leveraging advanced wound care techniques and products while addressing the unique needs of patients and upholding legal and ethical standards in wound management.

Faculty: Stephani Hunt, MSN, RN, WCC, OMS, ONC, CFCN

Earns 5 Nursing Contact Hours

Cost: $119

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Please join us to recognize 50 years of Women’s Education at Saint Anselm College as we welcome Jasmine Grace Marino from the Jasmine Grace Outreach program on Monday, April 8th, from 12:30-1:15 p.m. in room 105 of Gadbois Hall.  She will give a brief talk about the incidence of human trafficking in New Hampshire. The Jasmine Grace Outreach Program is dedicated to empowering women to move beyond exploitation.

We are also collecting feminine hygiene products to donate to this organization, and we welcome your donations. Donations can consist of: women's socks, feminine hygiene products, deodorant, tooth paste, tooth brushes, bars of soap, 12 oz of shampoo or conditioner, baby wipes, hair brushes, winter gear, chapstick, bags of trial mix, $25 gift cards (to: Walmart, Target, Market Basket, Shaws, Walgreens, Amazon, CVS, or gas cards), or notes of encouragement.

Feel free to bring your donation to the meeting on Monday April 8th or drop it into the laundry basket in Gadbois lobby.