MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Saint Anselm College baseball team hosts American International College in a non-conference doubleheader on Friday, May 6 to conclude the regular season.

At the fourth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner, Professor Loretta Brady ‘99 of the Psychology Department was awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice award along with student Donald Stokes ‘17. This year's student-led Martin Luther King, Jr. Dinner in Davison Hall welcomed a record number of 300 attendees to hear poems and speeches from student-leaders. In addition, Donna Brazile, interim Chairperson of the Democratic National Committee, served as the keynote speaker and shared about King's legacy and her experience continuing his life's work. Stokes and Brady were nominated by the Saint Anselm community based on their ability to inspire and lead others to compassion and courage and because their actions reflect Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s overarching message of eliminating discrimination, oppression, and injustice. Both Professor Brady and Donald Stokes truly embody what it means to be an Anselmian. Professor Brady was a member of the Saint Anselm College Class of 1999 and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She received her Masters in Clinical Psychology at Fordham University in 2001. Professor Brady continued at Fordham University and completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2006. At the 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner, Professor Brady was the keynote speaker and delivered an impactful message about continuing Dr. King’s work and progress in the United States. As a tenured professor, Professor Brady has used her knowledge and skills to dedicate her time to areas both inside and outside of the classroom. She has designed and implemented events and taught courses focused on diversity. She also works with organizations which help the homeless, specifically those affected by trauma and addiction. As a professor, she challenges students with assignments that can link psychological theory to real world situations, making for enlightening and engaging classes. Professor Brady chooses class assignments, course projects, and research papers that have to do with real issues in the community to better equip her students to have the skills and knowledge necessary to work in the community after leaving Saint Anselm College. Professor Brady’s research and work in and out of the classroom has worked on issues of social justice. As a psychologist, Professor Brady examines relationships between justice and psychological phenomenon such as the social psychological research on in-grouping and out-grouping. An in-group is a group (such as race or social class) to which a person psychologically identifies as being a member, while the out-group is a social group with which an individual does not identify as. In-grouping and out-grouping can lead to stigmatization, stereotyping, and discrimination. Professor Brady’s work focuses on highlighting the shared aspects across groups, such as values, interests, and language, as a way to reduce the negative effects of in-grouping and out-grouping. She is passionate about helping people thrive despite adversity and recognizes that resilience and having a full life is important for every individual. “There are some paths I can influence, obviously it would be difficult to alleviate poverty by myself, but what I can do is start to bring groups together and  highlight some of those values and interest areas that are shared.” As part of this work, Professor Brady is passionate about building a community for underrepresented populations. For example, every year, Professor Brady helps with a community event called “Women in Tech.” Those who participate are women who are in the tech industry, women who are curious about tech, and women who have been in the industry for many years but want to connect with the up-and-coming generation  and share what they’ve learned over the years. For on campus work, Brady likes to invite women of color entrepreneurs on campus to speak. She picks this demographic based on the fact that women of color are often underrepresented. “I think it is important that students hear from a variety of voices.” The Social Justice Award also reflects Professor Brady’s current work - capacity building translational research projects where she connects the evidence-based research with specific populations’ needs within the community. For example, she is working with two youth service organizations to help them apply for grant-funding and develop a training program to address staffing needs. Within the Psychology Department, at Saint Anselm College, in New Hampshire, and within the areas of Psychology and Social Justice, Professor Brady has devoted a lifetime to working towards social inclusion and bringing different perspectives of those unrepresented to help build and grow communities. Her work is deeply valued and necessary for the progress of social justice. We are fortunate to have her in our department and in our classrooms and look forward to see what she will do next!

On October 2nd, faculty joined with both new and returning students to enjoy some apple cider and cookies for the Psychology Department Open House. Some of the littlest offsprings of the faculty even enjoyed some cider. Welcome to Saint Anselm College, freshman Psychology majors!

General Information of Psi Chi:  Psi Chi is the International Honor Society in Psychology. Since its founding in 1929, Psi Chi’s mission has been to encourage excellence in scholarship and advance the scientific field of psychology. Members receive several benefits, including grants, scholarships, stipends, opportunities for publication and research, and graduate resources. Psi Chi is an invaluable resource that seeks to further advance those striving for a successful professional career in the field of psychology. Requirements for membership include 1) enrollment as a Psychology major or minor, 2) 3 semesters of full-time coursework, 3) 3 Psychology courses, 4) a cumulative GPA in the top 35% of classmates, and 5) a minimum of 3.0 GPA average in Psychology courses. So, I invite you to not only read the following blog post, but to view it as a gateway into Psi Chi and all of the resources the society has to offer you in the pursuit of your career in psychology. Your Foundation: Research

Research is where it all begins in psychology. Working on research is a great opportunity to explore your interests and curiosity in psychology as well as further develop your writing, speaking, and problem solving skills. Psi Chi exists to help you pursue your interests in psychology, so chat with a faculty member about your research goals and get started!

Your Framework: Grants, Scholarships, Stipends

Sometimes, research requires funding. If so, Psi Chi offers over $400,000 in awards, grants, stipends, and scholarships every year. Examples of potential funding include research grants, travel grants, and undergraduate scholarships. Also, because programs are only open to members, there is a smaller pool of competitors, so what are you waiting for? Apply now! To learn more, click here. Your Stuff: Publications

When your research is completed, make a poster and present it at a conference. Show the world what you’ve accomplished! Psi Chi has wonderful opportunities to submit and potentially publish scholarly work for the Psi Chi Journal and various conferences (e.g. NEPA) and feature articles for the Psi Chi Magazine.

Your Blueprints for the Next Project: Graduate Resources Once you have completed your research

and published your work, you have the “blueprints” necessary to further pursue a psychological career. For some, that pathway might involve graduate school for advanced training in psychology. As you go through the process, remember that Psi Chi is here to assist you, from helping you organize your personal statement to preparing you to ace your graduate school interview. To learn more, click here or contact the Faculty Advisors for Psi Chi at Saint Anselm College, Professor Ossoff and Professor Finn.

Psychology majors studying abroad this semester share their experiences (Part 1 of a 3 part series)

Grace Wirein: Semester Abroad in Orvieto

My name is Grace Wirein and I am a sophomore/rising junior psychology major at Saint Anselm College, and I am from Dublin, New Hampshire. I’m studying for the semester in Orvieto, Italy through the Saint Anselm College Orvieto program. From the start of my time at college I knew I wanted to study abroad, but my country of choice remained undecided. After attending an info session for the Orvieto program and hearing about all the opportunities and great classes being offered, I knew I had to sign up. Italy had always been a country on my bucket list of destinations, and I was so happy to be given the chance to study and live in a different part of the world. The courses are Saint Anselm classes taught by Saint Anselm professors, and students live with peers from the college in apartments located in the city. One of the best things about living in Orvieto is the community and the friendly locals. Everything is in walking distance, and the streets and parks are beautiful. Every Thursday morning I go to the Farmer’s

Market in the Market Square right outside my apartment and buy fresh fruit and even clothes! And, the people are so friendly and welcoming, and are very patient with me even with the language barrier. I love going into my favorite café, getting one (sometimes two) espresso and just sitting/relaxing. This semester I am enrolled in Chiavi, Christian Spirituality, War and Culture in the Ancient World, and Italian Food Wine and Culture. Chiavi is a required course for everyone in the program where we participate in seminar on Mondays and then have field trip days on Wednesdays and Fridays. Chiavi also requires daily journal entries, so that ended up being a great way to document my travels and memories :). The field trips also correspond with what we’re learning in the classroom so it makes the lessons more engaging. One of my absolute favorite trips has been the pasta workshop where we got to spend the day at a local farm/restaurant, play with the cutest dogs, learn how to make pasta from scratch and prepare a spaghetti lunch.    

Psychology majors studying abroad this semester share their experiences (Part 3 of a 3 part series)

Michelle Bui: Semester Abroad in Sevilla

Hola desde España!  I currently live in Sevilla, Spain where there’s always something to do, from the market in Triana to visiting the Cathedral which is the third largest church in the world. While in Spain, I have visited many different cities including Madrid, Toledo, Rhonda, Alicante, and many more to come! The weather is beautiful (70 degrees), the people are so welcoming, and the culture is so fascinating. I live with a Spanish host family and my host mom makes the best food! Some of my favorites are paella (yellow rice dish with chicken or pork and vegetables), patatas bravas (potatoes with a red or aioli sauce), and tortilla Española (egg omelet with pieces of potatoes incorporated throughout). We eat dinner at 10pm

On Friday, October 18th the Psychology department hosted a field trip to the Dartmouth Hitchcock Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. For the past few months, the center has hosted an art exhibit called 99 Faces which focused on the stigma of mental illness. This exhibit, by artist Lynda Cutrell, contained 33 pictures of people living on the bipolar spectrum, 33 people living on the schizophrenia spectrum, and 33 people who love these individuals. Our group explored the stories of some of these people and engaged in meaningful conversation about why stigma towards mental illness occurs. This unique exhibit will be traveling to multiple locations throughout the United States next, such as Tufts University and Gordon College.

http://www.99facesproject.com/