Author: Dale Devries
Attorney general candidate at Ripon College Oct. 15
Brad Schimel, the Republican candidate for Attorney General of Wisconsin, will speak at Ripon College at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15. The program is sponsored by the College’s Center for Politics and the People. It will be held in Great Hall, Harwood Memorial Union. A reception will follow. Schimel has served as Waukesha County District Attorney […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Uncategorized.
Scott to attend elite mission consultation in South Africa
This month, David William Scott, assistant professor of religion and Pieper Chair of Servant Leadership at Ripon College, will participate in a consultation of the World Council of Churches, the largest ecumenical body for Protestants and Orthodox Christians in the world. He will be one of only 29 scholars and church leaders from around the […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty.
Phonathon SuperCaller may be calling you soon!
Don’t be too surprised if Ripon College gives you a call in the next few weeks. With Phonathon back in session, its dedicated team of 28 student callers are dialing alumni and parents’ numbers. Queriontae Price ’16, a global studies major and national securities studies minor from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, found a Phonathon job a good […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Faculty, Student.
Chamber-jazz quintet performs at Ripon College Oct. 11
Douglas Detrick’s AnyWhen Ensemble will perform Saturday, Oct. 11, as part of the Chamber Music & Jazz at Ripon series presented by Ripon College. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, on the campus. Tickets may be purchased by calling 920-748-8126. This chamber-jazz quintet performs […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts.
Kraaz Examines Connections between Music and Art
A semester as a visiting affiliated scholar in Florence, Italy, has led to a new research subject for Sarah Kraaz, professor of music, chair of the department, and College organist. She will present results from that research with “Music for the Queen of Heaven in 15th Century Italian Paintings” at the Southeast College Art Conference […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty.
Politics Center Announces Two Student Contests
The Center for Politics and the People at Ripon College has announced two contests for current students to earn cash and/or a Bookstore gift card. Logo Design Contest Prize: $100 cash prize Deadline: 11:59 PM on Friday, 17 October 2014 Contest Details: Ripon College students are invited to submit their proposed designs for a logo […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra returns for free concert, Oct. 5
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra returns to Ripon College Sunday, Oct. 5, for its 42nd annual appearance on campus. Presented each year as part of the College’s Caestecker Fine Arts Series, admission to this year’s performance will be free as a thank-you to the greater Ripon community for its continued support of the College’s musical programming. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Special Event.
Department of Communication Recognized as Best in the U.S.
The Ripon College Department of Communication received the prestigious 2014 Rex Mix Program of Excellence Award from the National Communication Association (NCA) at the NCA’s annual convention in Chicago, Illinois, Nov. 22. Each year, the Program of Excellence Award recognizes one undergraduate department of communication for overall excellence above all others in curriculum, program quality, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty.
Schatzinger Published in New Civic Literacy Journal
Henrik Schatzinger, assistant professor of politics and government at Ripon College, co-published an article in the inaugural edition of the Journal of Civic Literacy with Aaron Dusso, assistant professor of political science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. The article, “Bridging Versus Bonding Social Capital: Explaining the Content of Anti-Patriot Resolutions”, explores the ways in which […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty.
Alumnus to address ethics, communication
Contemporary moral argument will be addressed in a talk Oct. 7 by 1985 Ripon College graduate Trevor Parry-Giles. “The Rhetorical Lives and Times of The Manchurian Candidate: Tracing a Cold War Political Trope in Contemporary Moral Argument” will begin at 4:15 p.m. in the North Reading Room of Lane Library on the Ripon College campus. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Special Event.
Ripon to host diversity conference with area higher ed institutions
“Understanding Socioeconomic Inequality,” a free conference, will be held Oct. 16 by the four higher education institutions of Fond du Lac County — Ripon College, Marian University, Moraine Park Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac. The institutions collaborate on events supporting diversity and inclusion. The October conference will feature keynote speaker Terie […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Special Event, Uncategorized.
Congressional candidate Mark Harris to speak Oct. 1 at Ripon College
Mark Harris of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the Democratic nominee for Congress for the sixth congressional district, will speak at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1 on the Ripon College campus. The talk will be in Great Hall, Harwood Memorial Union, and is presented through the Center for Politics and the People. The center seeks to promote constructive political […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Special Event, Uncategorized.
Ripon College Receives $1 Million Gift to Endow Professorship in Economics
A $1 million dollar gift has been made to Ripon College by Robert and Joan Murray to establish a new endowed professorship in economics. The gift is a tribute “to honor my father, a long-time trustee of the College, and my mother with a gift to the institution of higher learning that meant so much […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Faculty.
The 13th-and-a-half president of Ripon College? The 13th President II?
On Wednesday, as part of the College’s Homecoming Week festivities, Sara Driebel ’16 of New Berlin, Wisconsin, will attempt to fill some big shoes as she trades places with President Zach Messitte for the day. She will be acting as Messitte in meetings with Administrative Council and the Board of Trustees, and conduct College business. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Athletics News, Special Event, Student, Uncategorized.
Assembly candidate Joe Kallas on Ripon College campus Wednesday
Joe Kallas, Democratic candidate for the Wisconsin Assembly in District 41, will meet residents of the district between 4 and 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, in the East Hall Lounge on the Ripon College campus. All members of the community may come in at any time during the visit and share their questions and concerns […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Uncategorized.
Ripon College presents ‘Proof,’ a contemporary play of ideas
“Proof,” by David Auburn, which has been described as “a smart and compassionate play of ideas,” will be presented Oct. 1-4 at Ripon College. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, on the campus. Tickets are free, but reservations are recommended by calling 920-748-8791; or emailing [email protected] […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Rourke ’07 is front and center at POW-MIA national ceremonies
When National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed on Friday, Sept. 19, Lacy Rourke ’07 will be a strong voice among the ceremonies. Rourke, who lives in Washington, D.C., and received Ripon College’s Outstanding Young Alumni award earlier this year, is a special consultant for the Vietnam War 50th Commemoration. “The commemoration was chartered by the […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Uncategorized.
Life After Ripon – Ariana Myers ’14
Chapter 1: Change Can Be Scary…and Liberating [Editor’s Note: Ariana Myers ’14, Nathan Held ’14, and Sophia Kaounas ’14 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!] Here I am, more than three months post-graduation, and so much has […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Life At Ripon – Clarence Sanon ’15
Chapter 1: Awareness [Editor’s Note: Clarence Sanon ’15, Rachel Detrie ’15, and Kaitlyn Welzen ’15 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!] Hi Readers, This is my first blog EVER, so it is interesting that it would […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Student.
Free digital portraits offered to job seekers by Ripon College
Free professional digital portraits for use in online LinkedIn profiles will be offered Thursday, Sept. 25, by Ripon College’s Constituent Engagement and Career Services and professional photographer Jim Koepnick. Portraits will be taken anytime between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the lower level of Pickard Commons on the Ripon College campus. The service is […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student, Uncategorized.