Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant negativity in the world? Our event will explore how practicing gratitude can be a life-changing tool to help you escape the sea of pessimism and reclaim your sense of purpose. We'll discuss how gratitude can transform not just your outlook but also your brain chemistry, as explained through recent neuroscience discoveries.

Gratitude goes beyond listing blessings—it's about reconditioning the mind to focus on the positives in life. You'll learn how a daily, five-minute gratitude practice can significantly improve your mental health, relationships, and even physical well-being. We'll also uncover common misconceptions around gratitude, discuss the science behind why it works, and provide a simple, science-backed protocol you can implement easily.

Join us as we explore themes within the book about how gratitude can reshape your life, with real, proven results. Let's explore how a shift in mindset can lead to lasting happiness and fulfillment, and discover why grateful people live happier, healthier lives.

You don’t have to choose between your favorite holiday traditions and your health. Join this webinar with Gina Bates, RD to create a holistic approach to a happy and healthy holiday. Learn about the 4 pillars of health (nutrition, exercise, mental health, and sleep) and how to create the perfect balance, so you can slow down and enjoy all that the season has to offer while still maintaining your health.

Gina Bates is a Registered Dietitian affiliated with Nutrition in Motion based out of Bedford, NH. Gina uses her experience in the field of clinical and community nutrition to help individuals and families achieve their personal nutrition and wellness goals in order to sustain a healthy lifestyle at every stage. Her philosophy focuses on helping individuals improve their relationships with food. The idea of "filling the gaps" with nutrition versus restricting helps others overcome personal health obstacles to make manageable and lasting changes.

Hello, Women in Higher Education!

Let’s kick off the new academic year together. Please join us for a casual networking reception at The Common Man in Concord, NH!

       Thursday, October 24, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

    The Common Man, Concord (directions)

            $10 Includes appetizers and tickets for our wonderful door prize raffle! Cash Bar.

Register by Monday, October 21 to reserve your spot, space is limited!

Join NHWHE for our October book: "Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection" by Haemin Sunim.

"Hearing the words "be good to yourself first, then to others" was like being struck by lightning.

Many of us respond to the pressures of life by turning inward and ignoring problems, sometimes resulting in anxiety or depression. Others react by working harder at the office, at school, or at home, hoping that this will make ourselves and the people we love happier. But what if being yourself is enough? Just as we are advised on airplanes to take our own oxygen first before helping others, we must first be at peace with ourselves before we can be at peace with the world around us.

In this beautiful follow-up to his international bestseller The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down, Zen Buddhist monk Haemin Sunim turns his trademark wisdom to the art of self-care, arguing that only by accepting yourself--and the flaws that make you who you are--can you have compassionate and fulfilling relationships with your partner, your family, and your friends. With more than thirty-five full-color illustrations, Love for Imperfect Things will appeal to both your eyes and your heart, and help you learn to love yourself, your life, and everyone in it.

When you care for yourself first, the world begins to find you worthy of care."

(Amazon)

Coaching for Inspiration: Power of Mentorship with Dr. Loretta Brady, Saint Anslem College.

Expert in employee training, diversity, and organizational psychology, with other specializations including certifications in leadership coaching, conflict mediation, and experience as a licensed clinical psychologist.

Join NHWHE for our September Book Club of "How to Know a Person" by David Brooks.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A practical, heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person in order to foster deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives—from the author of The Road to Character and The Second Mountain

“More than a guide to better conversations, it’s a blueprint for a more connected and humane way of living. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to deepen their relationships and broaden their perspectives.”—Bill Gates, Gates Notes (Summer Reading Pick)

As David Brooks observes, “There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family, school, community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen—to accurately know another person, to let them feel valued, heard, and understood.”

And yet we humans don’t do this well. All around us are people who feel invisible, unseen, misunderstood. In How to Know a Person, Brooks sets out to help us do better, posing questions that are essential for all of us: If you want to know a person, what kind of attention should you cast on them? What kind of conversations should you have? What parts of a person’s story should you pay attention to?

Driven by his trademark sense of curiosity and his determination to grow as a person, Brooks draws from the fields of psychology and neuroscience and from the worlds of theater, philosophy, history, and education to present a welcoming, hopeful, integrated approach to human connection. How to Know a Person helps readers become more understanding and considerate toward others, and to find the joy that comes from being seen. Along the way it offers a possible remedy for a society that is riven by fragmentation, hostility, and misperception.

The act of seeing another person, Brooks argues, is profoundly creative: How can we look somebody in the eye and see something large in them, and in turn, see something larger in ourselves? How to Know a Person is for anyone searching for connection, and yearning to be understood.

-Quoted from Amazon

The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

“Before Owen Michaels disappears, he smuggles a note to his beloved wife of one year: Protect her. Despite her confusion and fear, Hannah Hall knows exactly to whom the note refers—Owen’s sixteen-year-old daughter, Bailey. Bailey, who lost her mother tragically as a child. Bailey, who wants absolutely nothing to do with her new stepmother.

As Hannah’s increasingly desperate calls to Owen go unanswered, as the FBI arrests Owen’s boss, as a US marshal and federal agents arrive at her Sausalito home unannounced, Hannah quickly realizes her husband isn’t who he said he was. And that Bailey just may hold the key to figuring out Owen’s true identity—and why he really disappeared.

Hannah and Bailey set out to discover the truth. But as they start putting together the pieces of Owen’s past, they soon realize they’re also building a new future—one neither of them could have anticipated.” (from Amazon)

Join us for our July Book Club!

The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore

“Books have a way of bringing even the loneliest of souls together... A young librarian and an old curmudgeon forge the unlikeliest of friendships in this charming, feel-good novel about one misfit book club and the lives (and loves) it changed along the way.

Sloane Parker lives a small, contained life as a librarian in her small, contained town. She never thinks of herself as lonely…but still she looks forward to that time every day when old curmudgeon Arthur McLachlan comes to browse the shelves and cheerfully insult her. Their sparring is such a highlight of Sloane's day that when Arthur doesn't show up one morning, she's instantly concerned. And then another day passes, and another.

Anxious, Sloane tracks the old man down only to discover him all but bedridden...and desperately struggling to hide how happy he is to see her. Wanting to bring more cheer into Arthur's gloomy life, Sloane creates an impromptu book club. Slowly, the lonely misfits of their sleepy town begin to find each other, and in their book club, find the joy of unlikely friendship. Because as it turns out, everyone has a special book in their heart―and a reason to get lost (and eventually found) within the pages.” (from Amazon)

The Savvy Ally by Jeannie Gainsburg

“Bursting with passion and humor, The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate is a treasure trove for allies to the LGBTQ+ communities. This fully revised second edition includes:

• The most current information on identities and LGBTQ+ language

• Tips for respectfully sharing, gathering, and using pronouns

• LGBTQ+ etiquette, including common language bloopers toavoid

• Tools for navigating difficult conversations

• Best practices for creating LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces

• Appropriate actions to take after messing up

• Techniques for self-care and sustainable allyship”

(from Amazon)

Permission to Screw Up by Kristen Hadeed

“The inspiring, unlikely, laugh-out-loud story of how one woman learned to lead–and how she ultimately succeeded, not despite her many mistakes, but because of them. This is the story of how Kristen Hadeed built Student Maid, a cleaning company where people are happy, loyal, productive, and empowered, even while they’re mopping floors and scrubbing toilets. It’s the story of how she went from being an almost comically inept leader to a sought-after CEO who teaches others how to lead.” (from Amazon)

Join NHWHE for our April book club discussion of “The Girl with the Louding Voice” by Abi Daré, a story of achieving your goal despite facing impossible barriers.

Join NHWHE for our March book club discussion of Angela Duckworth’s “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance”. Learn from the author’s research and personal experience about what it takes to achieve success wherever you seek it.

Join NHWHE for our February book club discussion, "Remarkably Bright Creatures". Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.

"Unlock the Power of LinkedIn" is an introductory workshop designed to empower professionals with the skills needed to leverage LinkedIn for career advancement. Participants will learn how to create an impactful LinkedIn profile, optimize it for maximum visibility, garner endorsements, and strategically manage their online presence. Time dependent, we’ll also explore and experiment with some of the newer LinkedIn tools - such as “creator mode,” skills assessments, interactive portfolios, and AI-profile suggestions. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career journey, this workshop promises to demystify the nuts and bolts of LinkedIn, equipping you with the tools to enhance your professional brand and navigate a dynamic online professional landscape.

From amazon: Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean - and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no," and be assertive without offending others?

Licensed counselor, sought-after relationship expert, and one of the most influential therapists on Instagram Nedra Glover Tawwab demystifies this complex topic for today's world. In a relatable and inclusive tone, Set Boundaries, Find Peace presents simple-yet-powerful ways to establish healthy boundaries in all aspects of life. Rooted in the latest research and best practices used in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), these techniques help us identify and express our needs clearly and without apology - and unravel a root problem behind codependency, power struggles, anxiety, depression, burnout, and more.

This is a free event presented by New Hampshire Women in Higher Education (NHWHE)

It's common in higher education to turn towards our intellectual wellness to cope with life's challenges and stressors. But sometimes we can't think our way out of a situation and what we need instead is to bring ourselves to the present moment. Present moment awareness provides space for being in our experience with clarity so that we can respond to life skillfully. Utilizing the whole body (physical/mental/emotional/intellectual), participants will be guided through a mindfulness meditation and chair yoga practice. Opportunities for self-reflection and community sharing will be provided. No yoga or meditation experience is required. A chair without wheels is recommended. You can do this session from your remote or in-person desk.

Facilitated by Dawn Zitney, M.Ed., NBC-HWC, RYT

Well-Being Educator/Counselor, Health & Wellness, University of New Hampshire

Adjunct Faculty for the course Yoga and Meditation offered through the College of Health & Human Services, University of New Hampshire

About New Hampshire Women in Higher Education (NHWHE)

NHWHE is a network for women working in higher education in the Granite State. We’re so glad you’ve found us.

We care about career, community, confidence, creativity, growth, knowledge, learning, and well-being. We imagine you do too.

Our Mission

NH Women in Higher Education (formerly NH Women in Higher Education Leadership) empowers women to advance their careers in higher education.

Our Vision

We’re a network that fosters the professional growth and career advancement of women in all segments and levels of higher education. We seek to increase the diversity of women in key positions in higher education by identifying, supporting, mentoring and recognizing their contributions to the field.

A haunting novel spanning several generations, The Seed Keeper follows a Dakota family’s struggle to preserve their way of life, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most.

Winner of the 2022 Minnesota Book Award in Fiction

Longlisted for the 2022 VCU Cabell First Novelist Award

A BuzzFeed “Best Book of Spring 2021”

A Literary Hub “Most Anticipated Book of 2021”

A Bustle “Most Anticipated Debut Novel of 2021”

A Book Riot “Best Book of 2021”

A Bon Appetit “Best Summer 2021 Read”

A Thrillist “Best New Book of 2021”

An Observer “Can't-Miss Book of Spring 2021”

A Ms. Magazine “Best Book of 2021”

A Daily Beast “Best Summer 2021 Read”

An Alma “Best New Book of Spring 2021”

A Books Are Magic “Most Anticipated Book of 2021”

Named a “Most Anticipated Book of 2021” by The Millions

A Minneapolis Star Tribune “Book to Look Forward to in 2021”

Rosalie Iron Wing has grown up in the woods with her father, Ray, a former science teacher who tells her stories of plants, of the stars, of the origins of the Dakota people. Until, one morning, Ray doesn’t return from checking his traps. Told she has no family, Rosalie is sent to live with a foster family in nearby Mankato—where the reserved, bookish teenager meets rebellious Gaby Makes peace, in a friendship that transcends the damaged legacies they’ve inherited.

On a winter’s day many years later, Rosalie returns to her childhood home. A widow and mother, she has spent the previous two decades on her white husband’s farm, finding solace in her garden even as the farm is threatened first by drought and then by a predatory chemical company. Now, grieving, Rosalie begins to confront the past, on a search for family, identity, and a community where she can finally belong. In the process, she learns what it means to be descended from women with souls of iron—women who have protected their families, their traditions, and a precious cache of seeds through generations of hardship and loss, through war and the insidious trauma of boarding schools.

Weaving together the voices of four indelible women, The Seed Keeper is a beautifully told story of reawakening, of remembering our original relationship to the seeds and, through them, to our ancestors.

Join us for our annual in-person networking reception at The Common Man in Concord, NH! Capacity is limited, register today to guarantee your spot.

$10.00

The registration fee cover snacks for all sorts of dietary needs and preferences. Cash bar.

Registration closes one week in advance (October 11). No refunds available for cancellation after that date.

We are dealing with a massive plastic addiction in our society fueled largely by our non-stop lifestyle that requires convenience and efficiency. Why take the time to make your own coffee when you can go through a drive thru and grab your perfect latte, drink it in the car and then throw it away- no harm, no fuss! Except, as we all are aware, millions of people doing this is causing harm and fuss. So, what to do in a society where we are always on the go and our choices are limited to plastic and other plastic products that are plentiful, cheap, and convenient? How do we go about breaking free of plastic in our everyday life and in so doing begin to help heal our ailing planet? We begin with understanding how we got here and then demanding better choices and refusing to use plastic as much as possible.

Gabriela Bradt, Ph.D.

Gabriela is an Associate Fisheries State Specialist for New Hampshire Sea Grant and the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. Her programming is mainly focused on seafood marketing, market creation, and consumer education and awareness about New Hampshire’s fisheries and local seafood accessibility. She also works in the marine debris and plastic pollution arena and how it affects coastal and estuarine ecosystems and the sustainability and health of our seafood industry.

Gabriela received a Ph.D. in Zoology from The University of New Hampshire in 2005, and an M.A. in Biology from Bryn Mawr College in 2000. Since 2011 she has been involved in marine biology and fisheries research and outreach.

In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist Sy Montgomery has practiced true immersion journalism. From New England aquarium tanks to the reefs of French Polynesia and the Gulf of Mexico, she has befriended octopuses with strikingly different personalities—gentle Athena, assertive Octavia, curious Kali, and joyful Karma. Each creature shows her cleverness in myriad ways: escaping enclosures like an orangutan; jetting water to bounce balls; and endlessly tricking companions with multiple “sleights of hand” to get food.

Scientists have only recently accepted the intelligence of dogs, birds, and chimpanzees but now are watching octopuses solve problems and are trying to decipher the meaning of the animal’s color-changing techniques. With her “joyful passion for these intelligent and fascinating creatures” (Library Journal Editors’ Spring Pick), Montgomery chronicles the growing appreciation of this mollusk as she tells a unique love story. By turns funny, entertaining, touching, and profound, The Soul of an Octopus reveals what octopuses can teach us about the meeting of two very different minds.

This panel discussion will highlight the journeys of five New Hampshire women of African descent working and thriving within higher education settings.