Rivier Institute for Senior Education

05/30/2026

Join your RISE friends as we celebrate the end of another successful year!
We’ll gather on Friday, June 5, 2026, at noon in the Dion Center Reception Room (16 Clement Street, Nashua, NH). Register to attend: https://shorturl.at/PlxaP

Bring a brown bag lunch—RISE will provide beverages and dessert.
You’re also invited to bring up to five books to swap and stock up on some “new‑to‑you” summer reads!

Plus, don’t miss our fun “guess how many jelly beans” contest! 🍬

05/29/2026

Styrofoam Collection Day is around the corner! Please review the flyer below and prepare any Styrofoam items you'd like to have collected!

04/16/2026

We are very excited to announce that our brand-new MEMBER HANDBOOK has been released and is available here. Written by the Executive Committee, and sanctioned by Rivier University, this document is an interactive resource covering every aspect of the RISE program. It is designed to meet the overdue need for a practical guidebook as well as to officially document RISE policies, protocols and structure, all in one easy to access handbook. It was approved on April 7, 2026, by a unanimous vote of the RISE Council. Check it out now and refer to it often!
https://www.rivier.edu/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2026/04/20260413_RISE-Member-Handbook.pdf

04/10/2026

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FACILITOR(S)
Do you or someone you know speak fluently in a secondary language (i.e. Spanish, Italian, German...)? Would you consider facilitating for RISE and sharing your knowledge with our members? If so, please email the office at [email protected].

03/30/2026

We’re offering new courses every semester - and we want to know, what skills are You most interested in learning? Checkout our current course offerings here:https://www.rivier.edu/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2026/01/20260108_RISE-Spring-2026-Course-Descriptions.pdf

03/20/2026

Checkout RISE’s updated suggestion box!

Your voice matters in the RISE program. We welcome your ideas, suggestions, and feedback to help improve your experience and support your success. Responses are anonymous unless otherwise requested, and all feedback will be reviewed thoughtfully and respectfully. Thank you helping us grow and improve the RISE community.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

02/08/2026

Classes begin tomorrow, and we’re so excited to welcome everyone!

01/07/2026

Don't forget this Friday, January 9 from 1 - 3 p.m. is RISE's Information Session. There's no need to be a member to attend. All are welcome.

12/18/2025

Mark your calendars for the Spring Information session.
Friday, January 9, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm Dion Center, Rivier University 16 Clement Street, Nashua, NH
Snow Date: Friday, January 16, 2026.

08/29/2025

RISE FALL 2025 SEMESTER
The Fall semester begins on Monday, September 8 and ends on Friday, November 14.

Registration ends on Tuesday, September 2 at 5 p.m.

Course Schedule, Course Descriptions, and Facilitator Biographies are now available on the RISE Registration Website. This information will allow you to plan your Fall schedule before registration opens on Friday. https://rise-rivier.wildapricot.org/
Log into or create your RISE Account prior to the opening of registration this Friday. Creating your RISE account in advance will ensure you are ready to register this Friday. Here are step-by-step instructions for becoming a RISE member, logging in to your Membership Portal Account, and registering for RISE classes.
https://www.rivier.edu/.../20250806_RISE...