In 1974, Saint Anselm College made the momentous decision to welcome women into all programs at the college, beyond the already well-known nursing program. More than 50 years later, the college celebrates this historical milestone with a year-long commemoration. This anniversary marks the inspiring journeys and countless achievements made by the first 26 admitted women at the college. The decision to reshape Saint Anselm into an institution of equal opportunity and success remains salient today.
Appointed by President Joseph A. Favazza, a special committee plans the anniversary celebration with a series of events and programs, engaging students in the year-long commemoration. Featuring the history and success of Saint Anselm women through the last half century, this tribute connects the past to the present, highlighting those who shaped Saint Anselm to be what it is today with the many accomplishments made by women in the present.
Climbing the Hill: Women at Saint Anselm College
The history of women at Saint Anselm is not widely known. Many of their stories have been obscured by the passage of time—but their presence has had a strong, lasting impact on the college.
Honorary Committee
Saint Anselm College celebrates 50 plus years of women’s academics with a series of events throughout the year. The programs engage students in remembering and honoring the many milestones achieved by women at the college. An honorary committee is appointed to construct the year’s commemoration, The committee is led by Father Benet Phillips, O.S.B., ‘87, Director of Alumni Relations and Advancement Programming, and Christine Gustafson, Professor of Politics and Special Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
The committee members are listed below:
Father Benet Phillips, O.S.B. '87
Christine Gustafson
Ann Holbrook
Carolyn King
Jennifer Kelber '01
Susan Gabert '91
Ann Camann
Jennifer Pace '13
Karlea Brunelle
Laura Lemire '06
Keith Chevalier
Benjamin Horton '12
Caryn Sheehan '94
Partner with the Women’s 50th Celebration Committee
If you have an event that fits with our celebration of 50 years of women’s education at the College, please contact Fr. Benet Phillips (bphillips@anselm.edu), Christine Gustafson(cgustafson@anselm.edu), or Laura Lemire (llemire@anselm.edu), so that we can include it in our calendar. We can also give you access to our logo to help with marketing your event. We welcome your collaboration!
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Upcoming Events
Join us for this 2 day in-person event that brings together experts, practitioners, policymakers, and advocates to explore critical issues impacting community well-being and equity. The conference features insightful sessions on pressing topics such as loneliness, infectious diseases, drinking water inequities, cannabis, cultural humility, and the role of community health workers, homelessness, H1N1 influenza, and supporting individuals with disabilities.
Target Audience- This conference is ideal for nurses and other healthcare professionals who practice in a variety of public health settings.
Learner Outcomes
Participants will:
- Gain insights into multifaceted public health challenges and innovative solutions across diverse populations and settings.
- Acquire evidence-based strategies, best practices, and policy recommendations to address key public health issues and promote health equity.
- Enhance skills in cultural humility, community engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and crisis response for effective public health practice.
- Foster networking opportunities, collaborations, and partnerships to strengthen public health initiatives, resilience, and community well-being.
Up to 11.75 Nursing Contact Hours
Washington DC area alums, we'd love to see you! Join us on May 15th for an alumni reception with special guests Dr. Joseph A. Favazza and Dean Diane Uzarski!
Class of 2024, enjoy the last hoorah before Commencement! Enjoy a champagne brunch in Davison Hall with your classmates as you're inducted into the Saint Anselm College Alumni Association.
Event details for Senior Send Off Brunch and Induction into the Alumni Association
The college community, friends, and family are invited to attend the Senior Honors Convocation on Friday, May 17, 2024, that recognizes the academic achievement of individual members of the undergraduate graduating class of 2024.
Immediately following the Honors Convocation, Abbot Mark and the Benedictine monks will concelebrate the Baccalaureate Mass to thank God for his many blessings during your student’s time at Saint Anselm College.
For more information, please visit https://www.anselm.edu/about/information/parents-families/commencement
Event details for Baccalaureate and Senior Honors Convocation
The entire college community, friends, and family are invited to attend the 131st Commencement on Saturday, May 18, 2024. This event will take place outside on the College Quadrangle.
For additional information, please visit https://www.anselm.edu/about/information/parents-families/commencement