Page 6 of Saint Anselm College 2002 - 2003 Catalog by Saint Anselm College Manchester New Hampshire

7 Bradley House, named in honor of Bishop Denis M. Bradley, the first bishop of Manchester, contains faculty offices. The Carr Activities Center, named in honor of John Maurus Carr, a longtime friend and generous benefactor of the College, is a multipurpose complex housing intramural and recreational sports facilities, including basketball, volleyball, tennis, racquetball courts, and a fitness center. The fitness center provides a variety of strength and cardiovascular training options. The center also houses athletic offices and is used for concerts and social events. The Alva deMars Megan Chapel Art Center is the Colleges gallery for the exhibition of fine art. Founded in 1963, this facility is a gracious setting for specially curated exhibitions and also houses a small permanent collection. Formerly the Colleges chapel, the gallery has maintained a beautifully decorated vaulted ceiling with allegorical lunettes, and magnificent stained glass windows. Its uniquely serene ambiance and rich historical significance make for the perfect cultural setting. As a center for the promotion of the fine arts, exhibitions coincide with lectures, tours, concerts, and recitals. The Coffee Shop and Pub offers dining and snack services to students, faculty and staff. The Comiskey Center, named in honor of Professor Edward J. Comiskey, Jr., who for 35 years was director of the Abbey Players, features classroom space, fine arts studios and a small theater. The Cushing Center, named in honor of Richard Cardinal Cushing, a generous benefactor of the College, contains the College post office, Academic Resource Center, offices for the Student Government and student activities, the Center for Volunteers, Campus Ministry outreach offices, Career and Employment Services, Office of Academic Advisement, and recreational and meeting rooms. The Charles A. Dana Humanities Center includes the 660-seat Ann and Joseph Koonz Theatre, seminar rooms, the offices of the Humanities Program, and of Campus Events. Davison Hall, named in honor of Robert C. and Lucille E. Davison, contains the College dining facilities and the offices of Dining Services. Gadbois Hall, named in honor of Edgar L. Gadbois, contains facilities for the Department of Nursing, including classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and lounges. The Geisel Library was first constructed in 1960 as a result of a large gift from the Hon. Joseph H. Geisel of Manchester. It houses more than 220,000 volumes as well as some 4,000 periodical titles, 1,200 video recordings, 18,000 microforms, 1,600 musical compact discs, and 600 audio tapes. It also contains several special collections including rare books pertaining to New England history and culture and the Institute for Saint Anselm Studies, a research center containing books, articles and other materials pertaining to the life of Saint Anselm of Canterbury.

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