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Studying the liberal arts at Saint Anselm, you will gain valuable insight into how the world works and how you could make it work better.
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Experiences in the arts and Humanities are designed to be transformative—stimulating a passion for discovery, sharpening perspectives and values, and gaining valuable insight into what it means to be human in our shared world.
Studying the Humanities at Saint Anselm College is special because you learn measurable skills you can apply directly to work after graduation, like writing, research, and analyzing texts, while also learning how to think and tackle some of life’s biggest questions.
Internships
Get hands-on, real-world experience and bolster your resume with a paid or for-credit internship. Recent internships include Disney College Program, Entertainment 2 Affect Change, New Hampshire Historical Society, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, and Putnam Investments.
Careers in Secondary Education
If you’re interested in a teaching career, you may double major in English, Spanish, French, History, Studio Art, or Music and in Secondary Education while completing requirements to earn a license.
Study Abroad Opportunities
Spend a semester abroad or take a course with a week-long international component - courses that travel abroad include:
• The Cold War in Cuba • Music and Culture in Vienna, Austria • Medieval Philosophy in the Netherlands • Normandy Through the Ages • Advanced Spanish Immersion and Internship in Mendoza, Argentina
Saint Anselm in Tuscania
Experience a semester of cultural immersion and community engagement in the small town of Tuscania, Italy. You can leave a lasting impact through meaningful service projects and mission-based activities as part of our signature study abroad program.
A Faculty Advisor in your corner
Strong academic advising can be critical to your success. So, our faculty, the people who know the curriculum best, advise you on which courses to take and when. Every student is assigned a faculty advisor in their declared major. Your advisor will become your best champion, the one who helps you find research opportunities or internships, teaches your favorite course, and writes your recommendations long after you’ve graduated.
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Arts & Humanities Events
Presenter: Dr Vincent Colapietro '73
Vincent Colapietro is a 1973 graduate of Saint Anselm College and a Liberal Arts Research Professor Emeritus at Pennsylvania State University in the Departments of Philosophy and African American Studies. Through the Center for the Humanities at the University of Rhode Island, he has a teaching appointment in the departments of English, Writing & Rhetoric, and Philosophy.
In the course of his career he has authored several books and over two hundred articles. In 2004 he was honored by the Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy with the Herbert W. Schneider Award for lifetime achievement.
Since 2020 Frigg has peppered the globe with its distinctively indigenous blend of Western Folk music and Bluegrass enshrouded in Nordic roots, resulting in its own term Nordgrass, conceived by music media. This tightly synchronized septet, consists of mandolin, cittern, bagpipe, fiddles, piano, double bass and vocals and delivers delicate Scandinavian tones fine-tuned to perfection and spiked with humor and virtuosity. With ten albums, a thousand gigs in thirty countries and collaborations with symphony orchestras under their belt, Frigg continues to create inventive
sonic paths!
Enhance your experience by adding the official 30TH Anniversary Commemorative Package. This add on will include a commemorative poster, VIP lanyard, and pre-show party for only $50.00! Add this package to your show ticket for the ultimate experience!
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On March 24, 1995, three high school kids took the stage at Goffstown High School to perform a 4-minute drumming routine at a talent show. Little did anyone know that it would become a worldwide sensation over the next 30 years. With over 8,000 performances in over 40 countries, Recycled Percussion has become a household name and created the best live show experiences for families worldwide. We wanted to celebrate our 30th anniversary show in the very town where it all started. So, we are pulling out all the stops and can’t wait to share this experience with you.
Regular Tickets are $50.00 + fees
Or, enhance your experience by adding the official 30TH Anniversary VIP Commemorative Package. This add-on will include a commemorative poster, VIP lanyard, and pre-show party for an additional $50.00 per person! Add this package to your show ticket for the ultimate experience!
VIP Tickets are $100.00 + fees
All Sales are Final
No Refunds or Exchanges
On March 24, 1995, three high school kids took the stage at Goffstown High School to perform a 4-minute drumming routine at a talent show. Little did anyone know that it would become a worldwide sensation over the next 30 years. With over 8,000 performances in over 40 countries, Recycled Percussion has become a household name and created the best live show experiences for families worldwide. We wanted to celebrate our 30th anniversary show in the very town where it all started. So, we are pulling out all the stops and can’t wait to share this experience with you.
Regular Tickets are $50.00 + fees
Or, enhance your experience by adding the official 30TH Anniversary VIP Commemorative Package. This add-on will include a commemorative poster, VIP lanyard, and pre-show party for an additional $50.00 per person! Add this package to your show ticket for the ultimate experience!
VIP Tickets are $100.00 + fees
All Sales are Final
No Refunds or Exchanges