Become a RISE Member
Courses are offered in fall and spring semesters. Access the RISE Membership Portal to create your RISE membership and register for courses.
Rivier Institute for Senior Education (RISE)
The Rivier Institute for Senior Education (RISE) offers a vibrant and collaborative learning environment for older adults who share a belief that curiosity never retires. Are you at least 55 years of age and love to learn? If so, we invite you to join our community of lifelong learners.
Fall 2024 Semester
September 9 – November 15
TERM 1: September 9 – October 11
TERM 2: October 14 – November 15
RISE classes will meet on Columbus Day, Monday, October 14,
Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, and Veterans Day, Monday, November 11.
The RISE course schedule, detailed information about courses, and facilitator
biographies were posted on Tuesday, August 13.
The Fall Information Session will be held on Friday, August 16
from 1 -3 p.m. in the Dion Center Reception Room.
Fall 2024 course registration will begin on Friday, August 16
and conclude on Tuesday, September 3 at 5 p.m.
The course schedule, course descriptions and facilitator biographies can be found here.
Here are step-by-step instructions for becoming a RISE member,
logging in to your Membership Portal Account, and registering for RISE classes.
RISE Membership Portal – Home to the Fall 2024 schedule,
course descriptions and facilitator biographies. Register to
become a RISE member, renew your RISE membership
and register for courses.
Active Participation and Fellowship
The Rivier Institute for Senior Education incorporates active participation and fellowship for older adults both online and in-person at Rivier University and other locations in Nashua. An affiliate of the Road Scholar Institute Network, RISE offers a diverse curriculum with courses in history, literature, writing, music, religion, current events, art history, technology, physical fitness, and much more. There are no grades, no tests, and no credit. Our members thrive in an environment with no pressure and lots of encouragement, social interaction, and engagement.
Meet Our Facilitators / Become a Facilitator
Our courses are led by experts and enthusiasts. RISE relies on volunteers to serve on committees and perform other tasks.
RISE Events
RISE hosts special events for both members and volunteers.
RISE Leadership
Learn more about RISE's founder, Rose H. Arthur, Th.D., and meet the current Executive Committee and Council.
Make a Difference
Support Rivier students with a gift to the RISE Memorial Scholarship or the Rose Arthur Scholarship.
RISE is aptly named. It gets me up in the morning to savor the day.
Contact
Rivier Institute for Senior Education
- Telephone (603) 897-8623
- Email rise@rivier.edu
- Location Memorial Hall, Room 126