2026 RISE Symposium Awards Reception and Ceremony

Celebrate the scholarly achievements across all areas of study as we recognize students for their extraordinary research and creative work! Join us on April 30, 2026, from 5:00 – 6:30 PM for the RISE Symposium Awards Reception and Ceremony. RISE (Research, Internship, and ArtS Experiential Learning) Symposium invites all undergraduates, graduates and Converse II students to share their ideas, discoveries and artistic work with our campus and local community within a professional setting. The 2026 symposium will run from April 13-17, 2026, with all student projects displayed throughout campus; the music performance competition will take place on April 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM in Daniel Recital Hall. This event is open to the entire Converse community. Questions can be directed to research@converse.edu