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April 10, 2026

Do you know someone who would like WISE? 

Many of our members took advantage of our "Earn $20" referral program this year, and as a result WISE welcomed a dozen new members. Word-of-mouth continues to be the best path to membership growth! 

You already talk about WISE, why not get some credit for doing so? When a friend joins and mentions your name, you will earn $20 towards a future membership or paid event.

See details here: Member Referral Incentive Program

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WISE Calendar

WISE Forum

 

Wed. April 15 at 12 pm (AU Pierre's Pub)

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Life Legacy Project Reception

Thurs. April 23 at 5 pm (AU Tsotsis Ballroom)

Scroll down in this newsletter for details on this special event

Movie Club

Sat. April 25 at 1 pm (AU Fuller Auditorium)

Movie: Nuremberg

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Brown Bag Lecture: Worcester's Three Deckers

Tues. April 28 at 11:30 am (AU La Maison Hall)

Click here to register/learn more

On the Assumption Campus and Beyond

Hanover Theatre: Silent Movie

Fri. April 10 at 7 pm (Hanover Theater)

Free for WISE members; refer to your email or call the WISE office for the promo code

Click here to learn more

Worcester Chamber Music Society: La Fete Francaise

Fri. April 10 at 7:30 pm (Fitchburg)

Sun. April 12 at 4 pm (Worcester)

WISE members are eligible for the discounted student rate with your WISE Assumption ID

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Shrewsbury Library: Author Talk

Sy Montgomery, bestselling author 

Tues. April 14 at 7 pm (Oak Hill Middle School, Shrewsbury)

Free and open to the public

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AU Lecture: Curating Dialogue: The Poster Exhibition as a Catalyst for Social Change Discourse

Wed. April 15 at 7 pm (AU La Maison Salon)

Free and open to the public; with Elizabeth Resnick, Professor Emerita

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Friends of Hope Cemetery Lecture: Rocket Man: 100 Years of Robert Goddard

Sun. April 19 at 2 pm (Hope Cemetery, Worcester)

Fee is $5 cash for WISE members at the door

RSVP to janparent249@gmail.com 

AU Duck Day

Tues. April 21 at 11:45 am (AU duck pond)

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Webster Library: Author Talk

R.F. Kuang, One Book One Community

Wed. April 29 at 6 pm (Bartlett High School, Webster)

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Committee News
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The Development Committee extends a sincere thank you to all of our dedicated WISE members and friends for their contributions to this year's Annual Fund. With your help, we exceeded our goal and raised over $8,000. 

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 If you missed the campaign, but still want to give, WISE can take your donations at any time. Thank you again for supporting WISE!

More to Know

Life Legacy Project featuring WISE

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The Department of Health and Human Services and WISE at Assumption University warmly invite members of the Assumption University community to attend the Life Legacy Project Reception on Thursday, April 23 at 5:00 pm in the Tsotsis Ballroom.

This special event celebrates a meaningful collaboration between Dr. Cinzia Pica’s students in HUS 230 Applied Interviewing Skills course and participants in the WISE program. Over the course of the semester, students have conducted in-depth life story interviews with WISE community members, documenting personal histories, reflections, and lessons learned across their lifespan.

The reception will honor these intergenerational partnerships and celebrate the wisdom, resilience, and lived experiences shared through the Life Legacy Project. 

Students will present highlights from their interviews and reflect on the meaningful connections formed throughout the semester.

All are welcome; light refreshments will be served.

 

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In Memoriam

WISE sadly shares the passing of former WISE member Lila Levy, on Tuesday, April 7, 20026.

More information here:

Lila Levy Obituary

WISE Quote of the Week

"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better."  - Albert Einstein

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