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Saint Anselm College — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:06:20 GMT

Saint Anselm College Poll Finds Gov. Shaheen Leading Sen. Sununu, 49% to 35% in Race for U.S. Senate

Saint Anselm College — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:37:41 GMT

Former New Hampshire Gov. Jeanne Shaheen leads Republican Sen. John Sununu by 14 points in the U.S. Senate race, a poll by the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College shows.

Obama Leads McCain by 12 Points in New Hampshire, According to Saint Anselm College Poll

Saint Anselm College — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:45:47 GMT

A new poll by the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College shows significant movement in the presidential race in swing state New Hampshire, with Sen. Barack Obama ahead of Sen. John McCain by 12 percentage points. When asked whom they plan to vote for in the Nov. 4 general election, 49% of respondents said Obama and 37% answered McCain. Another 11% said they are undecided, but among those who have selected a candidate, 88% say they will not change their mind.

Dale Kuehne to Blog From DNC and RNC Conventions

Saint Anselm College — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:05:52 GMT

Follow Dale Kuehne, Ph.D., NHIOP executive director, as he blogs on location from the Democratic and Republican national conventions. First up are the Democrats in Denver (Aug. 25-28) followed by the Republicans in Minneapolis-St. Paul (Sept. 1-4). Prof. Kuehne will provide a window to all the action at both conventions, from the mundane (like deciding what to wear and eat) to more serious political analysis as he tries to put into context what's happening on the ground. We'll check in with Prof. Kuehne by telephone during both conventions and we'll post the interviews on the Saint Anselm College Blog. Read all of Prof. Kuehne's blog posts >>

Sen. Gregg, Secretary Gardner to Lead New Public Advisory Board at NHIOP

Saint Anselm College — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:54:32 GMT

Father Jonathan DeFelice, O.S.B., president of Saint Anselm College, is pleased to announce that U.S. Sen. Judd Gregg and New Hampshire Secretary of State William Gardner will lead a new advisory board for the college's New Hampshire Institute of Politics. The NHIOP Public Advisory Board comprises leaders in civic life, business, politics and journalism who will help the Institute expand its role in the state and national dialogue about democracy, government and the major issues facing our country. Sen. Gregg will serve as board chair and Secretary Gardner as vice chair. The board will consist of 20 to 25 members serving three-year terms and who will advise Saint Anselm and the NHIOP on a wide range of topics related to programs, development, and the future of the institute. (Please see Web site for list of members.)

2008 NHIOP Student Honoraria is Selected

Saint Anselm College — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:37:28 GMT

The NHIOP's Academic Advisory Board has selected Elissa Rauth (Class of 2008) to receive the 2008 NHIOP Student Research Honoraria. She will present her thesis comparing the treatment of citizen participation in the works of John Locke and Alexis de Tocqueville at the institute on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 1 p.m. in room 4007. All are welcome to attend. She will receive a $500 honorarium, and her thesis will be included among the Working Paper series at the Institute's Research Center.

NHIOP Offers Spring Film Series on Politics, Saints, and Society

Saint Anselm College — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:31:16 GMT

NHIOP Spring Film Series on Politics, Saints, and Society Start Your Weekend With Us - Fridays at 2:15 p.m. in NHIOP Auditorium Free and Open to the Public. February 8 Mother Teresa (2003) Director: Fabrizio Costa Mother Teresa was a simple nun who became one of the most significant personalities of the 20th century. She followed her calling to help the poor, the lepers, the dying and the abandoned children in the slums of Calcutta, challenging many authorities, including the church along the way. February 15 I Confess (1953) Director: Alfred Hitchcock Otto Kellar and his wife Alma work as caretaker and housekeeper at a Catholic church in Quebec. Whilst robbing a house where he sometimes works as a gardener, Otto is caught and kills the owner. March 14 The Song of Bernadette (1943) Jennifer Jones won a Golden Globe and Oscar for her screen debut in this true story. Jones plays young French peasant girl Bernadette Soubirous, who sees a vision of a "beautiful lady" near her home in Lourdes in 1858. March 28 The Mission (1986) Jeremy Irons plays a Spanish Jesuit who goes into the South American wilderness to build a mission in the hope of converting the Indians of the region. Robert DeNiro plays a slave hunter who is converted and joins Irons in his mission. April 11 Francesco (1948) Docudrama about the life of St. Francis of Assisi. April 25 Joan of Arc (1948) Ingrid Bergman gives a sincere and spellbinding performance as Jan of Arc, a 16th century peasant who convinces the cynical French royalty that God has commanded her to drive the British out of France. Place at the head of the French army, Joan leads the forces to daring victory after another, but betrayal lies in wait.

Student Mock Primary Makes Obama, Romney Winners

Saint Anselm College — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:54:44 GMT

If Saint Anselm students were to choose the parties' presidential contenders, the 2008 race would be between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. That was the result of a campus-wide mock primary that drew 562 student ballots Nov. 28. It was the earliest known, large-scale mock primary vote to occur in the state.

View the Education 08 Panel

Saint Anselm College — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:39:06 GMT

View the recent Education-in-08 Panel at the NHIOP, November 2007 http://www.edin08.com/events.aspx?id=544

View the C-Span Video of the NHIOP's Granite State Forum on Public Policy