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An Anselmian is not simply a student at our college. It’s more than that. It’s a lens that we use to experience the world around us. It means being part of a community that values values, is supportive yet challenging, and is always welcoming.
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June 20, 2024
9:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT
On Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., we will be meeting via Zoom to discuss "The Fraud" by Zadie Smith.
Zadie Smith makes 1860s London feel alive, and recognizable. Her new novel, “The Fraud,” is based on a celebrated 19th-century criminal trial, but it keeps one eye focused clearly on today’s political populism" (New York Times, 2023).
Learn more about our book group by visiting our group webpage.
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All members of the SAC Community are invited to attend a book group discussion of "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride. We will be meeting in the Library Classroom (upper level of Geisel) at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2024.
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All members of the SAC Community are invited to attend a book group discussion of "The Age of Miracles" by Karen Thompson Walker.
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July 25, 2024
9:30 am EDT
On Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., we will be meeting via Zoom to discuss "Yellowface" by R. F. Kuang.
"Her novel became a best seller. The trouble: she didn’t write it. In “Yellowface,” R.F. Kuang satirizes the publishing industry with a tale of a struggling writer who passes off her recently deceased friend’s book as her own" (New York Times, 2023). Goodreads Choice Award Winner for Best Fiction in 2023.
Learn more about our book group by visiting our group webpage.
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August 29, 2024
9:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT
On Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., we will be meeting in the Library Classroom, upper level of Geisel, to discuss "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride.
"James McBride’s latest is a murder mystery inside a great American novel. 'The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store' opens with the discovery of a skeleton in a well, and then flashes back to explore its connection to a town’s Black, Jewish and immigrant history" (New York Times, 2023). Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Best Historical Fiction.
Learn more about our book group by visiting our group webpage.
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Brother Isaac Murphy, O.S.B., has been elected the sixth abbot of Saint Anselm Abbey. This historic moment marks Abbot Isaac as the first non-ordained abbot in the United States. The abbatial election was concluded on Monday, June 17, after permission from the Holy See, the supreme body of government of the Catholic Church, was received.
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November 21, 2024
5:30 pm EST - 6:30 pm EST
Join the Center for Ethics in Society on November 21st as we welcome Dartmouth professor Dr. Katie Hixon to discuss medical ethics and bioengineering. Dr. Hixon will explore cutting-edge work in tissue engineering and scaffold development aimed at enhancing musculoskeletal health and orthopedic treatments. She will examine the real-world implications of this research for patients and the public, highlighting how recent advances in bioengineering present both opportunities and challenges for accessing new therapies. Additionally, Dr. Hixon will address the bioethical questions that arise in this field and share insights on navigating responsible innovation in healthcare.
Location: Spotlight Room at the Palace Theater, 96 Hanover St, Manchester, NH 03101
Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be provided.
About the speaker:
Katie Hixon, PhD. is an accomplished researcher and educator at Dartmouth Engineering, where she serves as both an Assistant Professor of Engineering and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics. She is the principal investigator at The Hixon Lab which is focused on developing innovative treatments to support healing in patients where tissue repair is challenging, particularly large and complex injuries from disease or traumatic injury.
With a focus on developing innovative therapies, such as using Manuka honey, which has natural antibacterial properties, Dr. Hixon's research utilizes orthopedic and craniofacial models to drive breakthroughs in musculoskeletal health. Her work seeks to enhance healing processes and improve the quality of life for patients facing these complex challenges. Through her commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge research, Dr. Hixon is making significant contributions to the fields of engineering and orthopaedics.
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The Building a Better New Hampshire Roundtable Series offers discussions on matters of ethical interest to the business, nonprofit, and policy communities. Programs cover current statewide and local issues, innovative models for community growth and development, and ethical decision-making in business and governance.
