Greater Nashua
Perreault Commons honors memory of Rivier’s ninth president
NASHUA - Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, president of Rivier University, recently cut the ribbon to formally dedicate Perreault Commons in memory of Sister Jeanne Perreault, p.m., who led Rivier from 1980 to 1997. “This Commons represents Sister Jeanne’s commitment to building connections, engaging in conversations and experiencing life through the beauty of nature,” Sister Paula said during the Sept. 18 dedication. During her 17 years at the helm, Sister Jeanne worked tirelessly to grow the university and allowed it to become coeducational in 1991. The Commons features a gazebo, open green space and connects the four apartment-style residence halls on South Main Street known as Rivier Village. “The completion of Rivier Village marks a significant investment here at Rivier, but also an important step forward for Nashua’s future,” said Mayor James Donchess. “It ...