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August 7, 2026

Registration for all classes starts today

You have had a week to preview the Fall Course Catalog and select your favorite classes. Why wait? You can register today!

 

Still not a member of WISE? Not to worry -- there is plenty of room for new members. And we LOVE new members.

It's easy to join; just click this button to get started:

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WISE Calendar

WISE Forum

 Wed. August 12 at 12 pm (AU Hagan Cafe)

Click here for more info

Fall Classes Start

 Mon. September 14

See the Fall Course Catalog

 
On the Assumption Campus and Beyond

Worcester Restaurant Week

 Happening now, through August 16

Click here to learn more

MASS State Tax-Free Weekend

 Sat./Sun. August 8 & 9

Click here to learn more

 
Committee News
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The Development Committee wants to you to know....

we are excited to welcome members new and familiar to WISE and invite you all to save the date for our first social event of the academic year: 

Third Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser

Broken Creek Winery in Shrewsbury

Tuesday, September 22 at 4:30 pm

Details and registration for this event are coming soon

We are now accepting items to raffle at the event; please contact bobbizcorn@gmail.com if you have items you wish to donate
More to Know

Do you love a good checklist? Here is what you need to do to prepare for a WISE Fall

  • Make sure your WISE membership is active; join or renew here
  • Read through the Fall Course Catalog and make your picks
  • Register for Fall Classes here
  • Save the date for Member Welcome Orientation: Thursday, Sept. 10 (details coming soon)
  • Mark your calendar: Classes start Monday, Sept. 14
  • Coming to campus? Parking passes for the academic year will be available starting in September (details coming soon)

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Assumption University in the News

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Here are some recent articles of interest from around campus:

From the Worcester Telegram & Gazette: Golf stars Sean Magarian ’24 and Caroline Dubrey ’28 competed in the Worcester Amateur and Worcester Women’s Amateur this summer. READ HERE and HERE. 

From NBC10 Boston: Taylor Nunez ’11, who was named Worcester educator of the year, is fighting a courageous battle with ALS. WATCH NOW. 

From the Providence Journal: History Professor Carl Robert Keyes shares his expertise with the Journal for a look into the average lives of people in Rhode Island in 1776. READ NOW. 

WISE Quote of the Week

“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” - Henry Ford

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