Saint Anselm Sports
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Field Hockey Team Coach

Head coach Carolyn King-Robitaille

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Whose birthday do we celebrate with an entire day of sonnet reading?

Shakespeare’s birthday

100

How many clubs and organizations does Saint A's have? 

Over 80

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What year was Saint Anselm founded?

1889

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What is the name of the Abbot for Saint Anselm Abbey?

Abbot Isaac Murphy

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Which sport had the first-ever outright NE10 Regular Season Championship 

 Lacrosse

200
What is the most popular holiday tradition? 

Gingerbread house decorating

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What percentage of students are involved in at least one club, organization, or committee? 

84%

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What year did the collee welcome women into all programs?

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.  

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What order do Saint Anselm monks belong to? 

Benedictine order 
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How many varsity teams at Saint Anselm?

23

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What is the senior sendoff

Watch the sunrise on the morning of your commencement ceremony, surrounded by your best friends.  

300

What percentage of undergraduates live on campus? 

91%

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What year was the Alva de Mars Megan Chapel Art Center founded? 

1967

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How many monks live at Saint Anselm Abbey? 

25 to 27

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How many intramural clubs for sports?

More than 15
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How many gingerbread houses were made? 

100

400

Approximatley how many students attend Saint Anselm?

2000

400

In what decade did Saint Anselm open its doors to women students in a newly created Nursing program?  

1950's

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What is the first stage of formation? 

Observership--fter several visits and periodic stays at the Abbey as a guest, a prospective candidate may spend a month in the monastery in the "observership" program in order to familiarize himself with the daily life of the monastery. Though this one-month program is not necessarily a candidate program, anyone who is seriously considering a monastic vocation is sure to find this practical experience of living monastic life valuable in arriving at a decision. All participants have found it to be a valuable experience of spiritual growth and guidance. 

500

Approx how many student athletes? 

600+

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How much money was raised for cancer research through Relay for Life?

$ 1million

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What is the percentage of identified graduates of the class of 2024 are either employed, pursuing further education, serving in the military, or volunteering?

99%

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Who painted the Chapel Art Center's ceiling? 

 It was painted by Father Raphael Pfisterer, O.S.B.  

500

What time is Vespers from Monday-Friday? 

7:05