Yearly Archives: 2023
Free conference will promote diversity and inclusion in higher education
The 2023 HEDIT Conference, aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in higher education, will be held Thursday, Oct. 26, in the conference center on the campus of Moraine Park Technical College, 235 N. National Ave., in Fond du Lac. All are welcome to attend. The sponsor is the Higher Education Diversity and Inclusion Team (HEDIT) […]
Megan Gannon completes ultramarathon
In July, Associate Professor of English Megan Gannon participated in High Lonesome, a challenging100-mile ultramarathon race. “The High Lonesome 100 is a high-flying Colorado mountain race transecting the southern end of the expansive Sawatch Range,” organizers state. “Starting and ending at the base of Mount Princeton, the loop course takes runners along soaring ridges, through […]
Auditions for two fall theatre productions to be held Aug. 29 and 30
The Ripon College Department of Theatre will hold open auditions and crew call Aug. 29 and 30 for plays scheduled for the fall semester. The event will be held from 7-9 p.m. both days in Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. No acting or crew experience is necessary. Anyone with an interest in […]
Julia Manor’s research focuses on empathy in dogs, humans
A research path for Julia Manor, associate professor of psychology, evolved during a light-hearted playtime. Manor had been playing with her children, who buried her in a pile of pillows. Manor called her husband for help, but the only one who came was her trusty collie. That sparked the idea of a way to test […]
Sophomore/Junior Preview Day
High School sophomores and juniors are invited to campus to learn more about applying, financial aid, scholarships, campus life, etc.
Reading by Award Winning Fiction Writer Amina Gautier
Award-winning fiction writer Amina Gautier will read from her work at Ripon College Wednesday, Feb. 21, as part of the Ripon College Visiting Writers Series and the Schang Family Visiting Writer Fund. The presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Room 147 of C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. It is free and open to […]
National Wisconsin Day and Chili Cook Off
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Career Workshop (via Zoom): Graduate School – The How’s and Why’s of Grad School
Career Workshop on Graduate School via Zoom at: http://ripon.zoom.us/j/93535931820 If graduate school is in your future, this workshop is for you. Learn how to navigate grad school, receive tons of online resources, and learn what grad schools look for in applicants.
Starling Shakespeare Company returns Aug. 31 for free performance of ‘As You Like It’
Starling Shakespeare Company, which held a summer residency at Ripon College, returns to campus Aug. 31 for a performance of William Shakespeare’s comedy “As You Like It.” The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. It will be free and open to the public. The company was […]
Matthew Knoester publishes book examining multicultural and bilingual schools
Associate Professor of Educational Studies Matthew Knoester is the co-author of a new book. “Learning to Cross Divides: Examining Critical Multicultural and Bilingual Schools” was published by Routledge in July. “Education for bilingualism and intercultural competence is valuable in multicultural societies like the U.S. and Israel/Palestine,” Knoester says. “This book looks closely at schools carrying […]
Laboratory work at Ripon leads to career position for Zachary Wieland ’13
The laboratory work Zachary Wieland ’13 did at Ripon College influenced his career path. Wieland, of Appleton, Wisconsin, says, “The projects that the professors in Farr Hall allowed us to work on always gave us some freedom to explore a topic that interested us. Having that freedom to explore our curiosity helped provide real-life experience […]
Kurt Dietrich releases biography of Al Jarreau ’62
An authorized biography of jazz/pop vocalist Al Jarreau ’62 will be released today by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. The author of Never Givin’ Up: The Life and Music of Al Jarreau is Kurt Dietrich, professor emeritus of music. Dietrich will read from the book and discuss his research in a public presentation at 7:30 […]
Ripon College’s Forever Ripon campaign surpasses $61 million of $75 million goal
Ripon College celebrated its second largest fundraising year ever in fiscal year 2023 with almost $19 million in new gifts and commitments. This contributed to Ripon’s Forever Ripon campaign reaching more than $61 million — 82% of its $75 million goal — by the end of the fiscal year on June 30, with two years […]
Madigan named Midwest Conference Student-Athlete of the Year
RIPON, Wisconsin – Another major accolade has been awarded to Cormac Madigan, Ripon College Class of 2023, to add to his lengthy collegiate resume. Monday, he was named the 2023 Midwest Conference Student-Athlete of the Year for Men’s Sports. This represents the top male student-athlete in all sports from throughout the Midwest Conference in terms […]
Cornhole and Careers Challenge
Back by popular demand! Take the Cornhole and Careers Challenge! Make the leaderboard and a chance to win fabulous prizes!
Craft Your Future Workshop
Bring your goals, aspirations, and creativity to create a vision board for your future. Supplies and snacks provided! Hosted by Meredith Thiessen, Career Ambassador.
Ripon College to offer first master’s degree, in exercise science
Ripon College will launch its first master’s degree program, in exercise science, in the summer of 2024. “We will begin offering courses for the 15-month graduate program in the summer of 2024,” says John Sisko, vice president and dean of faculty. “The interest in a master’s degree in exercise science has been growing at Ripon. […]