Author: Dale Devries
Iberian prehistoric past focus of archaeology talk at Ripon College
Professor Katina Lillios of the University of Iowa, will present an archaeology talk Friday, Oct. 30, at Ripon College. The talk will run from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Kresge Little Theatre, East Hall, on the campus. Lillios’ talk is titled “Getting to Know You: Individuals and Social Difference in the Iberian Prehistoric Past.” She […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Special Event.
Rose Ensemble explores roots of bluegrass music Oct. 30
The internationally acclaimed Rose Ensemble will perform at Ripon College Oct. 30 as part of the Chamber Music & Jazz at Ripon Series. Now in its 20th performance season, The Rose Ensemble performs collections of lesser-known historical songs to retell different parts of history. “Each performance illuminates centuries of rarely heard repertoire, bringing to modern […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Special Event.
Communication professor to address persuasive power of sports in politics
Bonnie Sierlecki ’01, an assistant professor in communication studies at Edgewood College in Madison, will be a guest speaker for the Ripon College Department of Communication Wednesday, Oct. 28. Her talk will be presented from 7 to 8 p.m. in Kresge Little Theatre, East Hall, on the campus. “Baller-in-Chief: Barack Obama and the Rhetoric of […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Special Event.
Jon Wilcox ’58: Still giving back while kicking back
Jon P. Wilcox ’58 of Wautoma, Wisconsin, has seen the world as a first lieutenant of the U.S. Army, had his own law firm, served in the Wisconsin Assembly for three terms, was the Circuit Court Judge in Waushara County for 13 years and then served as a justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court for […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Public notification of opportunity to comment
Ripon College is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission. On December 7-8, 2015, the College will host a visit by a team representing the commission. Ripon College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1913. The […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Uncategorized.
Life at Ripon — Chuchen Tan ’16
Chapter 2: Fall Festivities [Editor’s Note: Chuchen Tan ’16, Sara Driebel ’16, and Jacob Sahr ’16 are writing rotating monthly entries for the Ripon College Newsletter chronicling their senior year experiences. We hope you enjoy their perspectives on Life At Ripon!] Dear Ripon College Alumni and Friends, How time flies! The leaves are starting to […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Student.
Life After Ripon — Raymond Allen ’15
Chapter 2: Past, Present, and Future Adventures [Editor’s Note: Raymond Allen ’15, Karena Schroeder ’15, and Madeline Poullette ’15 are writing rotating monthly entries for the Ripon College Newsletter chronicling their post-graduation experiences. We hope you enjoy their perspectives on Life After Ripon!] As I sit in one of the lounges of my apartment complex […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Student.
Anthropology professor publishes book
“Street Life under a Roof: Youth Homelessness in South Africa,” by Assistant Professor of Anthropology Emily “Molly” Margaretten, was published by the University of Illinois Press Sept. 8. Point Place stands near the city center of Durban, South Africa. Condemned and off the grid, the five-story apartment building is nonetheless home to 100+ teenagers and […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty.
President Messitte and Dean Wingenbach host Telephone Town Hall
President Zach Messitte and Vice President and Dean of Faculty Ed Wingenbach simultaneously called about 8,000 alumni and friends Oct. 13 to share updates on the state of Ripon College, the curriculum review process currently underway, and the campaign to renovate and expand the College’s health and wellness facilities. The pair took calls from numerous […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Faculty, Special Event.
Two Ripon College alumni collaborate on social work thesis
Two Ripon College alumni — 30 years apart — shared knowledge for a master’s of social work thesis. Erin Maguire ’08 of Rocky Mount, Virginia, recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with her master’s degree. Her thesis, “Social Work in the NICU,” was completed in collaboration with Jonathan Muraskas ’78, chief professor of pediatrics and […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Panel to address gay and lesbian marriage issues Tuesday
“LGBT Rights and Religious Freedom,” a panel discussion about ethical, legal and religious dimensions related to gay and lesbian marriage, will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 13, in Kresge Little Theatre, East Hall, on the Ripon College campus. All are welcome to attend. The recent Supreme Court decision, Obergefell vs. Hodges, has […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Special Event.
UW-Madison poet will read from his work Wednesday
Poet Amaud Jamaul Johnson will read from his work from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. The reading will take place in the North Reading Room of Lane Library. All are welcome to attend. Johnson teaches in the MFA Program in Creative Writing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and directs the Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing. […]
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Rebecca Matzke, history, interviewed on Nebraska Public Radio
Rebecca Matzke, associate professor of history and co-director of the Center for Politics and the People, was interviewed recently on NER Radio (Nebraska Public Radio). The topic was her research about Cold War missiles in Nebraska. Matzke is a native of Nebraska. An audio and transcript of the interview can be accessed here.
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty.
Jacqueline Clark, sociology, publishes blog about fat shaming
Jacqueline Clark, associate professor of sociology and chair of the department, wrote a guest blog for Sociological Images, published Oct. 7, 2015. In “Fat shaming. It’s a thing,” Clark cites Nicole Arbout’s youtube video, “Dear Fat People,” which mocks obese people, says they deserve to be ridiculed and treated poorly, and claims that “fat shaming” […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty.
Ripon College celebrates historic $67 million Imagine Tomorrow campaign
On Saturday, Oct. 3, alumni and friends who supported Ripon College’s five-year Imagine Tomorrow comprehensive campaign gathered at the College to celebrate the campaign’s successful conclusion. More than $67.3 million was committed over the five years to be directed toward building up the College’s endowment, scholarships, faculty and student research and travel, capital projects, new […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Special Event.
Acclaimed pianist to perform on campus Friday
Pianist Sally Pinkas will perform at Ripon College, Friday, Oct. 9, as part of the Chamber Music & Jazz at Ripon series. The recital will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Her program will include “Estampes,” by Claude Debussy; “Music from Romantic Manila,” s set of pieces […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Special Event.
‘That Girl,’ Cat Wilson ’93, has a voice that speaks to crowds
Cat Wilson ’93 is known to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, locals as “That Girl,” a radio personality on Cape Country 104. From 6 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday, That Girl can be heard. Wilson’s love of radio began at an early age, when the Cape Cod native worked for her high school’s radio station. She […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Alumni win awards for senior seminar papers
For the fourth year in a row, students from Ripon College have won student paper awards from the Wisconsin Sociological Association. Holly Kortemeier ’15 of Whitewater, Wisconsin, won first place for her senior seminar paper from last semester, “Pupils to Peers: Socializing Graduate Students into the Counseling Profession.” Kyle Novack ’15 of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Student.
Rafael Francisco Salas showing work at Edgewood College in Madison
Rafael Francisco Salas, associate professor of art, will have an exhibit of his work shown Oct. 9 through Nov. 6 at Edgewood College, Madison, Wisconsin. “World Without End” includes large-scale drawings, paintings and sculptures that reflect upon identity and tension, conflict and confusion, beauty and devotion played out on the vast rural Wisconsin landscape and […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty.
Diverse activities celebrate diversity during LGBT month
LGBT History Month is being held at Ripon College to promote diversity on campus. Highlights include: Diversity poster campaign, identifying racial, disability, gender, historical and celebrity figures in the LGBT community. Oct. 6: Safe zone training, 5 p.m. in Great Hall. Introductory workshop for people who care about diversity, equality and inclusion to learn how […]
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