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The Easter Story
Art is available in many places while we are confined, and this selection will introduce you to masterpieces from great institutions in the United States and in other countries.
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Can Literature Improve or Corrupt Character? Discussion Recap
The most recent Ethics in Our World public discussion was led by Dr. Meg Cronin of the English Department at Saint Anselm College. The conversation centered around character, whether it is something that can be changed, and literature’s role (or lack thereof) in that process.
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Playing Potus
November 3, 2023
8:30 pm EDT - 11:00 pm EDT
Friday, November 3rd ay 7:30pm
Live on stage at the Dana Center at Saint Anselm College, Friday,
November 3, at 7:30 p.m., award-winning author and TV host Peter Funt
takes an entertaining look at how comedic impressions of U.S. presidents
evolved — and their impact on real-life politics — in Playing POTUS.
Based on his new book by the same name, Peter’s multi-media show
features clips, interviews and revealing insights about the presidency and
the comics who speak shtick to power. A columnist for major newspapers
and host of 250 episodes of TV’s iconic “Candid Camera” — started by his
father, Allen Funt — Peter began his career as a journalist at ABC News.
Beginning with Vaughn Meader’s record album “The First Family” in
1962, mimicry has grown during a dozen administrations. From Meader’s
portrayal of JFK as a debonair leader who cherished his rub-uh swan,
to Alec Baldwin’s depiction of Donald Trump as an orange-tinted buffoon,
Americans at times seem more familiar with the screen versions of chief
executives than the politicians themselves. With Joe Biden, impersonators
have been challenged by a divided nation with a fragile sense of humor.
“In scouring presidential libraries and tracking down people who
worked with the early impressionists, the story grew more fascinating,”
explains Peter. “Now that the nation is so divided politically, we see the
affect on how mimics treat presidents.”
Live on stage at the Dana Center at Saint Anselm College, Friday,
November 3, at 7:30 p.m., award-winning author and TV host Peter Funt
takes an entertaining look at how comedic impressions of U.S. presidents
evolved — and their impact on real-life politics — in Playing POTUS.
Based on his new book by the same name, Peter’s multi-media show
features clips, interviews and revealing insights about the presidency and
the comics who speak shtick to power. A columnist for major newspapers
and host of 250 episodes of TV’s iconic “Candid Camera” — started by his
father, Allen Funt — Peter began his career as a journalist at ABC News.
Beginning with Vaughn Meader’s record album “The First Family” in
1962, mimicry has grown during a dozen administrations. From Meader’s
portrayal of JFK as a debonair leader who cherished his rub-uh swan,
to Alec Baldwin’s depiction of Donald Trump as an orange-tinted buffoon,
Americans at times seem more familiar with the screen versions of chief
executives than the politicians themselves. With Joe Biden, impersonators
have been challenged by a divided nation with a fragile sense of humor.
“In scouring presidential libraries and tracking down people who
worked with the early impressionists, the story grew more fascinating,”
explains Peter. “Now that the nation is so divided politically, we see the
affect on how mimics treat presidents.”
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Samuel Assantha ’26
Story about Samuel Assantha ’26 for the Campaign for the Jean School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Saint Anselm College.
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Lavalliere Franco-American Collections
The Lavalliere Franco-American Collections at Saint Anselm College contain a collection of books and periodicals as well as a collection of manuscripts and archival materials collected by Franco-Americans in New Hampshire and across New England. Our collections include unique items from organizations and personal papers of Franco-Americans documenting the culture, language, and history of the Franco-American communities of New England and the United States. While some materials are in English, the majority of the collections are in the French language.
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Power of art during war in Ukraine: “Our Fire is Stronger Than Your Bombs”
On May 1, 2023, the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College was proud to host “Our Fire is Stronger Than Your Bombs,” an art exhibit showcasing the work of illustrators in Ukraine depicting their experience during the ongoing Russian invasion.
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Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-professional programs offered by Saint Anselm College.
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Leading With Gratitude
When Susan Connelly ’92 speaks about the impact of Saint Anselm College on her life, it comes down to one thing: the people.
