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Senior Nursing Class Receives Saint Anselm College Nursing Pins

May 1, 2012 By
Nursing students after the ceremony

On April 28, a beautiful spring Saturday in New Hampshire, 69 nursing students of the class of 2012 received their Saint Anselm College nurse’s pins. Joined by family and friends, the students wore their traditional nursing caps and celebrated the completion of a highly respected and rigorous nursing program in the Abbey Church.

Nursing students after the ceremonyThe pin, featuring the college’s official seal and the symbol of a lamp, refer to Psalm 119:105, “Your word is a lamp of my steps and a light for my path.” It symbolizes our nurses’ preparedness to serve as compassionate caregivers. Sharon George, dean of nursing, with the help of Karen Grafton, the program coordinator, pinned each nursing major with the Saint Anselm pin to wear for the entirety of their career.

Following opening remarks by Dean George, student speaker Carly Staab described a particularly significant clinical shift and reminded her nursing class, “Embrace differences, learn from one another, and be kind to one another. Do not underestimate the effect of caring words, a genuine smile, or a reassuring touch.”

During the ceremony, student Kelly Lenehan received the Joanne K. Farley nursing award for best exemplifying the qualities of the nursing program’s former director of nursing. Fr. Augustine Kelly, O.S.B., dean of the college, blessed the pins. Fr. Anselm Smedile, O.S.B., was celebrant and Fr. Benedict Guevin, O.S.B., gave the homily. A reception in Cushing Center followed the mass.

In talking about the ceremony, Staabs says it was beautiful: “It is such an incredible tradition and I feel blessed to have been provided the opportunity to be a part of it.”

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Saint Anselm Athletics Enjoys Winning Weekend

April 2, 2012 By
Saint Anselm Men's Tennis

Saint Anselm athletes kicked off April in winning fashion, with victories recorded by baseball, men's and women's lacrosse, softball and men's and women's tennis. The men's club rugby team also garnered a third-place finish the the Rugby Northeast championship held on campus.

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Baseball

Saint Anselm BaseballJunior Robert Kelly tossed eight shutout innings and drove in a run as the Saint Anselm College baseball team captured victories in a pair of low-scoring contests against Bentley University on Sunday afternoon at DeFelice Field. Saint Anselm earned a 1-0 victory in game one before winning the second game, 3-1.

The Hawks improve to 10-13-1 on the season and remain unbeaten in the Northeast-10 Northeast Division at 2-0-1. The Falcons fall to 13-13, 1-2 NE-10 NE.

Men's Lacrosse

The Saint Anselm College men's lacrosse team posted their sixth-straight victory of the season, a 6-5 win against the Setters of Pace University, setting a program record Saturday afternoon at Grappone Stadium. With the victory, the No. 11-ranked Hawks boast a 6-1 overall record and an unblemished Northeast-10 Conference record (4-0). The Setters fall to 2-4 on the season and drop their second NE-10 contest of the year (1-2).

Women's Lacrosse

Senior Meghan Smith matched her career high with nine points and became the program's all-time leader in goals scored as the 13th-ranked Saint Anselm College women's lacrosse team captured a 19-12 victory against Assumption College on Saturday afternoon at Grappone Stadium.

The Hawks even their record at 5-5 on the season, including 3-3 in Northeast-10 play, while the Greyhounds drop to 2-6, 1-4 NE-10.

Softball

The Saint Anselm College softball team split Sunday afternoon's doubleheader with the Yellow Jackets of American International College, falling in game one by a 2-1 margin in extra innings but salvaging the final game by a 4-1 score. The Hawks exit Sunday's action with a 10-14 overall record and a 4-4 Northeast-10 Conference record while the Yellow Jackets fall to 8-14 overall alongside a 6-8 conference record.

Men's Tennis

Saint Anselm Men's TennisSenior Liam Concannon and juniors Joseph Zucchi, William Condon and Michael Hanna each earned a pair of points as the Saint Anselm College men's tennis team recorded a 7-2 victory against American International College on Saturday afternoon at the Carr Center. The Hawks improve to 2-6, including 1-6 in Northeast-10 play, while the Yellow Jackets fall to 0-5, 0-5 NE-10.

Women's Tennis

Sophomore Katherine Morrissey did not lose a single set all day as the Saint Anselm College women's tennis team earned a 9-0 victory against the University of New Haven on Sunday afternoon at the Yale Tennis Center. The Hawks improve to 5-3 on the season and in Northeast-10 play, while the Chargers fall to 0-10, 0-10 NE-10.

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Matthew Pendergast Named Newman Civic Fellow

April 2, 2012 By
Matthew Pendergast

Saint Anselm student, Matthew Pendergast, was recognized by Campus Compact for his inspiring leadership and community service. He was named a 2012 Newman Civic Fellow, along with 161 other students from 32 states. He is a junior majoring in Peace and Justice Studies.

Matthew PendergastCampus Compact is a national coalition of more than 1,000 college and university presidents-representing some six million students who are committed to improving community life and educating students for civic and social responsibility. The Newman Civic Fellow Awards recognize college student leaders who have worked to find solutions for challenges facing their communities.

According to Campus Compact, Pendergast demonstrates the type of civic engagement that sets an example for others. He is the co-coordinator of the Meelia Center's Langdon Mill project, which serves Manchester apartment complex primarily for refugee families. He is a member of the team that equips tenants with skills and tools to monitor for bedbugs, and helps to provide activities for the building's youth.

This post was submitted by Kristen MacNeil '12.

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College Hosts 23 Teams at Regional Mock Trial Tournament

February 20, 2012 By
Alyssa Hatem '12 with fellow teammates

Last weekend, February 17 – 19, Saint Anselm College hosted more than 185 students as part of the American Mock Trial Association’s (AMTA) Qualifying Tournament. Twenty-three teams from colleges and universities all over New England competed in four rounds. Saint Anselm mock trial captain and club co-founder, Alyssa Hatem ’12, received the All Region Attorney award. There were also awards given for All Region Witness and 2012 Spirit of AMTA. [Read more...]

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Student Government Association Elections Underway

February 3, 2012 By
Marissa Serafino

Student Government Association’s annual election for President and Vice President of the student body is here and four students have announced their candidacy and outlined their goals. Elections will be held this spring for the 2012-13 academic year.

After election speeches on Wednesday night current President and Vice President, Marissa Serafino ’12 and Kevin Ward ’12, sent an email to the student body announcing the official candidates for the election.

Juniors, Joe Gill (politics) and Sarah Tebo (business), believe with their combined involvement across campus they have the experience necessary to fulfill the needs of the student body. Gill works as a resident assistant and in the Department of Athletics, and serves as the class of 2013 president. Tebo volunteers as a student coordinator in the Meelia Center and has served in the Student Government Association for three years. The pair hopes to expand the use of Hawk Bucks to off campus locations, improve the “Hawks Nest” at home sporting events, increase the utilization of the Cushing Center as a student center, and reconstruct the Student Government Association into a more transparent and student friendly club.

Sophomores, Lyndsay Robinson (politics) and Shaun O’Halloran (criminal justice), believe with two years left at Saint Anselm they have enough time to make an impact on campus. Robinson has served as the President of the class of 2014 and as the Secretary for Internal Procedures, and was recently named the President of the Kevin Harrington Student Ambassador Program. O’Halloran volunteers at the Youth Development Center and Langdon Mills and serves as a Service & Solidarity Missions leader. Robinson and O’Halloran hope to expand payment options in Davison Hall and the Coffee Shop, push for a new Student Center, begin a pep rally tradition during Homecoming weekend, create a SGA scholarship fund for current students, and organize new events for students on the weekends.

Both pairs bring tough competition to the election. For now, each duo is busy covering the halls and tables with posters hoping to win the vote of their fellow classmates. Stay tuned for the election debates on February 8, followed by voting on February 9 and 10.

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Alumni Judge Student Artwork for Juried '10

April 12, 2010 By

The 10th Juried Fine Arts Student Exhibition opened April 9, with 40 students displaying their work. The exhibited works were selected out of 120 submissions. [Read more...]

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Saint Anselm Freshmen Participate in Day of Service

August 31, 2009 By
Day of Service

Day of Service at Girls, Inc.Saint Anselm freshman continued their transition to becoming true Anselmians as they participated in the Brian McGuire Day of Service on Saturday, August 29. As part of the morning session of orientation 2009, freshmen completed community service at over 20 different sites in the greater Manchester area.

The day of service is a one of the highlight's of Saint Anselm's orientation program. It is named after the late Brian McGuire, a former Saint Anselm student.

"This day is named after Brian because he wanted to give back to the community," said Erica Mawbe '10, Assistant Director of the Meelia Center. According to Mawbe, Brian's parents, along with Dan Forbes in the Meelia Center for Community Service, came up with the idea for the day of service to not only honor their son, but in hopes of promoting community involvement with the incoming class.

During the day of service, freshmen volunteered their time at sites all around Manchester and Goffstown, participating in a variety of projects. At Saint Raphael Parish in Manchester, students cleaned stained glass windows, hung flags, and more, all while learning about the history of the first Benedictine parish in New England.

Right outside the boundaries of campus, at Girls Inc., students helped in the renovation and organization of playrooms to prepare the site for the upcoming school year.

Meanwhile, at the Villa Augustina School in Goffstown, students wrote letters to pre-k and kindergarten children, relating to them about the concerns about starting school for the first time.

"I feel like this is a really good bonding activity", said orientation leader Marina Alberti '12. "They now have things they can relate to, which helps them get closer to each other. I also think this part of orientation really shows what Saint Anselm is all about."

The orientation leaders look fondly on this part of orientation, for many reasons. For some, it is an opportunity to teach their group members about the value of service. For others, it's a time to remember Brian and his family.

"This day is in homage to the person and family who has lost so much and sacrificed so much to keep us mindful of the value of life" said Orientation Leader Scott Campbell '10.

For photos of the Brian McGuire Day of Service and other Orientation events, check out our Flickr page at   http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=day+of+service&w=91351997%40N00&z=m.

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Saint Anselm Athletes Return for Preseason 2009

August 27, 2009 By
Men's soccer during preseason practice

Cross Country TeamSummer vacation has come to a close for many Saint Anselm college athletes. All of our fall teams have moved into their dorms and apartments, as preseason 2009 has begun.

Starting in the beginning of August, each one of the fall teams moved in for their preseason activities. The first team, Cross Country, began their training at One Hundred Acres-a property owned by Saint Anselm in New Boston, N.H. The team spent their week  running through paths in the woods, on the beach, and through the back roads of New Hampshire.

"One Hundred Acres is all about building the culture of the team and establishing a running base," said Assistant Coach Michelle Massmann said. The team has now moved preseason back to Saint Anselm, and can be seen running and stretching all over campus.

The football team followed close behind–their preseason also began in early August. Nearly 50 freshmen showed up for tryouts this year, bringing the team roster to a total of 74 players. The early start was prompted by the August 29th home opener against Kutztown; the team has been training hard, and like all of our athletes, braving the sweltering heat.

The field hockey and soccer teams moved in just as the only heat wave of the summer overtook N.H. In addition to sweating through sprint workouts and drills, the teams were able to participate in fun activities outside the practice field. The women's soccer team enjoyed a few morning yoga sessions, while the field hockey team had a scavenger hunt and then made a trip to "Blake's" for ice cream.

Men's soccer during preseason practiceMen's soccer has also been practicing hard this preseason. Their first game is August 29th against Dominican and like their fellow athletes have been working through the heat to hopefully bring a win home for the Hawks.

Although they have to suffer through grueling workouts and climbing temperatures, the athletes understand the importance of the preseason preparation.

Field hockey captain, Sara Griffin, cites the ability to focus solely on field hockey as one of the highlights. "I'm excited to be back on campus for preseason. I think it helps ease into the year better and I am able to build relationships with my teammates without any distractions."

To see photos of each of the fall teams at preseason, check out the Saint Anselm College Flickr photostream.

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Orientation Leaders Take Training to New Heights

August 26, 2009 By
Orientation Leader Training in Sullivan Arena

Orientation Leader TrainingWhen new students move to campus on Thursday, the first upperclassmen they will meet are orientation leaders. OLs, as they are called, will unpack the cars driven by anxious parents, answer the questions of nervous students, and tirelessly offer directions. To prepare for the incoming students, the orientation leaders spent Tuesday afternoon at a local ropes course. [Read more...]

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Ten Years Later, Annual Road for Hope Looks to Top $200,000

August 21, 2009 By
Road for Hope walkers 2008

Road for Hope walkers 2008Thirty seven Saint Anselm College students are taking the scenic route back to campus this fall — and with very good reason. Starting in Lewiston, Maine, on Saturday morning, August 22, and finishing outside Saint Anselm’s stone face a week later, they are walking the 10th annual, 130-mile Road for Hope. [Read more...]

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