Author: Dale Devries


New book by Andrew Limouris ’94 focuses on building a resilient company culture

Culture through Crisis, by Andrew Limouris ’94, recently was released with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes. Limouris is the founder, president and CEO of Medix, an international staffing organization specializing in recruiting skilled personnel in the healthcare, science and IT fields. “When the pandemic hit the world in early 2020, […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.


Review of exhibit featuring work of Rafael Francisco Salas published

A review of Professor of Art Rafael Francisco Salas’ recent exhibit was published May 9 on Shepard Express, a Milwaukee publication. “Cruces|Crossroads” was on view at Portrait Society Gallery of Contemporary Art through May 13. The exhibition, the reviewer writes, “places us on the verge of several intersections: of two unique artists crossing paths in […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts.


Ripon College forms new chapter of Iota, Iota, Iota honor society

Ripon College has formed a new chapter of Iota Iota Iota (Triota), the national women’s and gender studies honor society. Initiation of the inaugural 17 members of the Zeta Gamma chapter was held April 25. Triota has more than 140 chapters nationwide. The Greek letter iota was selected for the name to represent the three […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Student.


New Ripon College graduates urged to seek joy in life and in careers

The Ripon College Class of 2023 celebrated the 157th Commencement ceremony at Ripon College Sunday afternoon. The theme was “Strategic Thinkers who Ignite Change.” A full video of the Commencement ceremony can be viewed at ripon.edu/live. Nearly 150 members of the class heard perspectives from three special honorees: Zachary S. Morris ’02, an associate professor […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Commencement.


Peter E. Stone to receive Ripon College’s Founders’ Day Award

Peter E. Stone of Fond du Lac, chairman of the board of National Exchange Bank and Trust (NEBAT) as well as the private Stone Family Foundation, will receive Ripon College’s 2023 Founders’ Day Award at the College’s Commencement ceremony Sunday, May 14. The award is presented annually to an individual or organization in Ripon and […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Commencement, Office of the President.


Zachary Morris ’02 will be honorary degree recipient, speaker at Sunday’s Commencement

Dr. Zachary Morris ’02 will be the honorary degree recipient at Ripon College’s Commencement May 14. Morris is a tenured associate professor and vice chair of the Department of Human Oncology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Originally from Rockford, Illinois, he completed his undergraduate studies at Ripon, majoring in chemistry and biology with a minor […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Commencement.


Ripon High School Spanish teacher will receive Ripon College’s Distinguished Educator Award

Marta Ruiz Yedinak, a Spanish teacher at Ripon High School, will be presented with Ripon College’s Distinguished Educator Award at the 2023 Commencement ceremony May 14. Each year, the College celebrates an outstanding elementary, middle or high school teacher or a school administrator who has greatly impacted students and is admired by fellow teachers for […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Uncategorized.


Farewell and thank you to our 2022-23 retirees

CINDY VIERTEL, 39 years Cindy Viertel will retire May 12, 2023. She came to Ripon in 1984 and was the hall director for Johnson Hall until the end of the 1987-88 academic year. She returned to Ripon in February 1991 and assumed the role of college counselor. “In retirement, I’m looking forward to spending time […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Staff.


Support for the College comes in strongly during Ripon Rally Days giving experience

Ripon Rally Days, a spring online giving experience, was held April 20-23 during Inauguration Week. Donors could choose from 14 ways to support Ripon College in honor of President Victoria N. Folse, the institution’s 14th and newly inaugurated president. The 14 ways included the Ripon Fund, Franzen Science Center, Hopp Stadium, residence halls, Friends of […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Uncategorized.


Lillian Brown will perform ‘The OREO Complex’ in Washington, D.C.

Assistant Professor of Theatre Lillian Brown will take her solo performance of “The OREO Complex” to Washington, D.C., in May and June for 10 performances. Written and performed by Brown, the show tells the story of OREO Girl, a black woman navigating predominantly white institutions. For her, it is a voyage to be seen as […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts.


Lawn concert with jazz, band performances will be presented May 3

The Spring Lawn Concert will be presented Wednesday, May 3, on the lawn in front of Harwood Memorial Union. Music will be presented by Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo, directed by Paul Dietrich, adjunct instructor of music; and Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Rally Band, directed by Tobin Shucha, assistant professor of music. The concert will […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance.


Peter Loewenstein ’24 brings family guitar legacy to performance on Thursday

When brass and guitar students present a recital Thursday, one of the guitarists brings a long family legacy of the instrument to his performance. Peter Loewenstein ’24 of Oshkosh will perform both in the guitar ensemble and as a soloist. The concert will begin at 4:30 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.


Erin Bryan will be soloist at chorale concert in Fond du Lac April 29 and 30

Assistant Professor of Music Erin Bryan will join the South Shore Chorale as soprano soloist for Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony (4th Movement) April 29 and 30. The South Shore Chorale will conclude their Golden Anniversary Concert Season with an epic collaboration of nearly 400 musicians. Joining the 158-voice Chorale will be the entire Fond du Lac […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts.


Ripon College launches $75 million campaign — largest in school history

On Saturday, during the inauguration of Dr. Victoria N. Folse as Ripon College’s 14th president, the College announced the public launch of the Forever Ripon campaign, a $75 million comprehensive campaign for access and impact — the most ambitious campaign in Ripon College’s history. During the quiet phase of the campaign, which began July 1, […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Administration, Office of the President.


Ripon College installs Victoria N. Folse as its 14th and first female president

On Saturday, Ripon College inaugurated Victoria N. Folse as its 14th president and the first woman to be formally installed as president in the College’s 172-year history. She outlined institutional fundraising goals as well as introducing a comprehensive and inclusive strategic planning process. The initiative aims to empower Ripon to adapt to an evolving higher […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Administration, Office of the President.


Mary Unger appointed ACM Mellon Academic Leadership fellow

Mary Unger, associate professor of English, chair of the Department of English and coordinator of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program, has been designated as an ACM Mellon Academic Leadership Fellow, funded by a $1.5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation. She is one of 10 faculty at eight ACM colleges to be appointed for […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty.


Brass, guitar students will present joint recital April 27

A student brass and guitar recital will be presented at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, at Ripon College. Admission will be free and open to the public. The brass ensemble will perform several movements from “Pictures at an Exhibition,” by Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881), arranged by […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.


Combined Ripon choirs, orchestra will present concert Sunday

The Ripon College choirs and orchestra will perform at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, April 23, in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. The orchestra will open the concert, directed by Yukiko Grine, adjunct instructor of music. The combined orchestra and choirs will perform under the […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.


Ripon College personnel featured in South Woods documentary

A new documentary celebrating the community of Ripon’s South Woods Park, features several Ripon College personnel. “Woodland of Wonder, Wisconsin’s First Preserve: The Story of South Woods Park Association, Ripon” is featured on the South Woods Park Association’s website. Among the quoted individuals in the documentary are Ric Damm, director of creative and social media; […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Staff, Student, Sustainability.


Hailey Makuski ’23, Nathalia Zamora ’23 to show work in senior art exhibit

“Immersive Tribulations,” a senior art exhibit, will open April 28 and run through May 13 in the Foyer Gallery, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. The exhibit will be on view any time the building is open. An opening reception will be held in the lobby at 7 p.m. April 28. The artists featured in […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.