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Kurt R. Dietrich taught in the Department of Music for 39 years (1980-2019). He directed the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble, taught brass instruments and a variety of courses, and coordinated performances for the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon Series. An active trombonist to this day, he performed…

Mary Williams-Norton taught physics at Ripon College for 37 years (1975-2012). She was passionate about her subject and science in general, and it was her mission to make the subject matter engaging and fun not only to college students, but to children as well. Read more about Williams-Norton's impacts and…

Natasha Torry ’98 is a circuit court judge for Wisconsin's Sheboygan County. She says that even in her youth, she knew she wanted to pursue a career where she could help people, particularly children. Natasha says it was then Professor of Chemistry Dean Katahira who, after talking to her about…

As we recognize the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate Ripon College’s long and proud tradition of supporting young women in the sciences. Since our founding, Ripon has been a coeducational institution committed to providing equal opportunities for women to pursue their passions in science, technology,…