We will host a book discussion of "The Vanishing Half" by Britt Bennett.

"The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it's not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adults, it's everything: their families, their communities, their racial identities. Many years later, one sister lives with her black daughter in the same southern town she once tried to escape. The other passes for white, and her white husband knows nothing of her past. Still, even separated by so many miles and just as many lies, the fates of the twins remain intertwined. What will happen to the next generation, when their own daughters' storylines intersect" (GoodReads.com)?

Copies of "The Vanishing Half" will available at the Circulation Desk for SAC Students, Faculty, Staff, and Monks to borrow 4 weeks prior to the meeting date. 

We hope to see you there.

Students and faculty at Saint Anselm College are invited to join a respectful conversation touching all sides of a challenging issue -- specially selected by Saint Anselm students themselves.

Debate Topic: Is Climate Change an Individual Responsibility or Government Action?

Braver Angels debates are not competitive, but a collective exercise in civil discourse. Conducted in a light parliamentary format, they teach students to engage respectfully around difficult and divisive issues. Students think together, listen carefully to one another, and allow themselves to be touched and even changed by each other’s ideas. Participants walk out with greater empathy, courage to express their own views, and appreciation for diversity of thought.

Sponsored by the New Hampshire Institute of Politics and the National Governors Association, this collegiate debate is free and brought to you with the support of a partnership of Braver Angels, BridgeUSA, and the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA), non-profit organizations that believe in the power of free expression and respectful exchange of ideas on America's college campuses.

Registration Details:

Registration for this debate will be closed just prior to the scheduled starting time of 4:30 PM on Tuesday, September 12.

Pizza will be provided!

Questions? Contact David Trumble -- DTrumble@Anselm.edu

To learn more about Braver Angels collegiate debates, please visit https://braverangels.org/.

Join us on Monday, September 18th, as we kick-off Civic Engagement Week with "Cake & Constitution!" 

Swing by the Jean Center and celebrate democracy with a piece of cake and a free pocket copy of the Constitution! Stay tuned for more information about additional activities and games.

Constitution Day is a vital component of the heritage of the United States. This federally recognized holiday is officially observed each year to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.

Planned and hosted by the Kevin B. Harrington Ambassadors.

Join us on Monday, September 19th, as we continue to celebrate Civic Engagement Week with "National Voter Registration Day!" Stop by Joseph Hall and grab a free ice cream cone from Ben & Jerry's. The NHIOP will have Student Ambassadors available to help the campus community with voter registration.

Learn more here: https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/

Planned and hosted by the Kevin B. Harrington Ambassadors.

Register today for an engaging and inspiring seminar Wednesday, September 27, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Saint Anselm College. Co-Hosted by Brigid’s House of Hope and the Community Resilience & Social Equity Lab, workshop participants will identify strengths and connections they have that can support their personal and professional goals.

Brigid’s House of Hope, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, provides safe housing for victims of Human Trafficking and Exploitation, encouraging hope, healing, empowerment, security, and long-term aftercare and support.

Shine the Light is an inaugural event, bringing together concerned and engaged community members for an inspiring and engaging presentation, conversation, and networking, while raising funds for Brigid’s House of Hope.

Light refreshments will be served. Continuing education units are available for eligible attendees.

The keynote presenter, Dr. Brady, is Professor of psychology at Saint Anselm College and director of the Community Resilience & Social Equity Lab. In addition to research on risk and resilience, Dr. Brady has developed a specialty in technology, employee training, diversity, and organizational psychology. During the workshop, Dr. Brady will present lessons from her work “Bad Ass & Bold: Planning With Your Loves, Dreams, and Realities In Mind” and provide a reflective and engaging space for attendees to explore ways to practically master the juggling act of navigating one’s life and career while supporting others.

Please join us on Thursday, September 21st for the next Ethics in Our World Student-Faculty dinner discussion featuring Professor Bob Anderson of the Philosophy Department. Sign up today!

Topic: Thinking About Affirmative Action
 
Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm in the President’s Dining Room and the discussion will conclude at 6:30 pm.

This concert features faculty who teach in the Music Performance Program as a part of the Fine Arts Department. Come hear our talented St. A's faculty play a variety of classical music!