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Check out our calendar for upcoming Ripon events near you
Oct
8
2026
Family Weekend & Homecoming
Let’s Go, Hawks! We look forward each year to welcoming our alumni, parents and families to campus for a truly memorable Family Weekend and Homecoming celebration. Save the dates of October 8-11, 2026, and plan to join us. Register for this event here.
Oct
29
2026
Madison Fall Rally Hour
In celebration of Ripon College’s 175th anniversary year, please join us for Fall Rally Hour in Madison on October 29. All Ripon alumni, parents, and friends all are welcome to join the fun! Thursday, OCTOBER 29 from 5:30-7:30 PM at The Vintage Brewing Co. Capitol East, 803 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI Complimentary appetizers, and […]
Dec
1
2026
Regional Holiday Celebrations
Details TBA! Event questions can be directed to [email protected].
Wear the Legacy
Available only on campus
Show your Ripon pride with our limited edition 175th anniversary gear! Get your new crew neck sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats only at these locations, while supplies last.
Willmore Kiosk Hours
Mon – Fri: 5 am – 10 pm
Sat – Sun: 6 am – 8 pm
Campus Apartments Store Hours
Monday: 9 am – 11:30 am and 1 pm – 3:30 pm
Tuesday: 9 am – 11:30 am and 1 pm – 3:30 pm
Wednesday: 9 am – 11:30 am and 1 pm – 3:30 pm
Thursday: 1 pm – 3:30 pm
Friday: 9 am – 11:30 am and 1 pm – 3:30 pm
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For 35 years, Cheryl Rofer ’63 worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. After retiring in 2001, Rofer became involved in documenting nuclear history, including the Manhattan Project, the top-secret U.S. government research and development program that successfully produced the world’s first nuclear weapons. She now is an…
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For more than a decade, Jennifer White ’03 has held high-profile positions supporting the space industry. Currently a senior systems engineer at Reliant Space, she is working with Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 2 to deliver science and technology to the lunar far side as part of the agency’s Commercial…
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Robert Needham ’86 served as a diplomat with the U.S. State Department for more than 30 years, including postings in Afghanistan, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, England, Italy, Oman, Poland and Ukraine. Read more about Needham and others at the Celebrate 175 link in our bio. #RiponCollege175
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Bill Schang taught English at Ripon College for 41 years and filled the role of VP and dean of faculty from 2002-06. His teaching earned him numerous awards, including the May Bumby Severy Award for Excellence in Teaching (x4); Senior Class Award for Teaching (x4); and James Underkofler Award for…
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