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
Beyond Blood Pressure: Challenges that Face Parish Nurses Today
Event details for Parish Nursing and Health Ministry Conference
Saturday, June 15, 2024 - 10:30 AM
Join the students of Dance Visions Network as they take the stage in their Annual End of Year Performance. You’ll be entertained with their productions of Barbie & The Wizard of Oz. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Please print and bring your "print@home" tickets or order confirmation with you. Be sure to select the correct showtime.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
Event details for Dance Visions 34th Annual End of Year Performance- Barbie And The Wizard Of Oz
Saturday, June 15, 2024 - 1:30 PM
Join the students of Dance Visions Network as they take the stage in their Annual End of Year Performance. You’ll be entertained with their productions of Frozen, Barbie & The Wizard of Oz. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Please print and bring your "print@home" tickets or order confirmation with you. Be sure to select the correct showtime.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
Saturday, June 15, 2024 - 6:00pm
Join the students of Dance Visions Network as they take the stage in their Annual End of Year Performance. You’ll be entertained with their productions of Anastasia, Broadway, and Grease. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Please print and bring your "print@home" tickets or order confirmation with you. Be sure to select the correct showtime.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
Event details for Dance Visions 34th Annual End of Year Performance- Anastasia, Broadway, and Grease
On Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., we will be meeting via Zoom to discuss "The Fraud" by Zadie Smith.
Description
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).
All are welcome to attend.
Learn more about our book group by visiting our group webpage.