Author: Dale Devries
Theatre department to present “Almost, Maine” Nov. 13-15
Ripon College’s theatre department is presenting the play “Almost, Maine,” with performances in the Benstead Theatre of the C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, Nov. 13-15, at 7:30 p.m. “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani is a whimsical series of short scenes set in a fictional, remote town, where residents experience the magical, mysterious and often […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Homepage Featured, Special Event, Theatre performance.
Meet Tori and Deb: The Franzen Science Center’s poison dart frogs
Imagine living in a 10-gallon tank filled with tropical plants, rock formations, damp soil and a humid atmosphere. It may not sound appealing to humans, but for a poison dart frog, it’s perfect. Meet Ripon College’s newest residents, Tori and Deb, who are dyeing dart frogs. Their names are derived from the scientific name, Dendrobates […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Homepage Featured, Research, STEM.
Blakeslee presents summer research at national conferences
Ripon College senior Grace Blakeslee recently presented findings from her Summer Opportunities for Advanced Research (SOAR) experience at three national conferences. She presented at the Midwest Pop Culture Association (MPCA) Conference at the University of Iowa, the New Directions in Disability Studies Conference at the University of Cincinnati and for the online Northeast Popular Culture […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Homepage Featured, Research, STEM, Student.
Jensen featured in faculty, guest trumpet recital Oct. 27
Ripon College Adjunct Professor of Music Jessica Jensen will join musical guests John Daniel, Brent Turney and Wayne Wildman in a recital of solo and chamber works for trumpet and piano Monday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m., in Demmer Recital Hall of Ripon College’s C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. The hour-long program will feature […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Homepage Featured, Music Performance, Special Event.
Barwick publishes article on electron microscopy in scientific journal
Brett Barwick, associate professor of physics and chair of physics and engineering, recently co-authored an article published in Nature Review Methods Primers, a scientific journal. “Having our research published in Nature Reviews Methods Primers is certainly an honor as this journal reaches a lot of scientists,” Barwick said. The article titled “Laser-driven ultrafast transmission electron […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Faculty, Homepage Featured, Research, STEM.
Ripon College Announces Expansion of their Groundbreaking Financial Aid Offering
The Ripon Commitment will now match UW-Madison’s Tuition and Fees for Surrounding States RIPON, Wis. — Ripon College, a vibrant and close-knit liberal arts institution located in Ripon, Wisconsin, introduces its latest financial aid opportunity for incoming students for the fall of 2026. New this year, the Ripon Commitment, will match UW-Madison tuition and fees […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Admission, Homepage Featured, Office of the President.
Plane recognized with foundation, lounge in her name at UMD
Associate Professor of Computer Science Jan Plane has been recognized with the recent establishment of the Dr. Jan Plane Endowed Program Support Fund in Computer Science at the University of Maryland (UMD). The fund, along with a student lounge named in her honor, is supported by a $2.85 million donation from UMD alumnus Brendan Iribe. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Changing the World, Faculty, Homepage Featured, STEM.
Dutcher ’87 named chair of Wisconsin Chief Judges Committee
Guy Dutcher ’87, chief judge of the fourth judicial administrative district, was recently selected to serve as chair of the Wisconsin Committee of Chief Judges by his fellow chief judges. “I’m serving the judiciary, and I adamantly, firmly believe in the necessity of an independent, neutral third branch of government, which is the judiciary,” Dutcher […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Homepage Featured, Political Publications.
Paul Dietrich Jazz Ensemble to perform Oct. 25
The Paul Dietrich Jazz Ensemble will perform Saturday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m., as part of the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon Series in Demmer Recital Hall of Ripon College’s C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. In addition to the evening concert, the artists will work with Ripon College jazz musicians in a clinic […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts, Homepage Featured, Music Performance.
CPP to host UW-Madison journalism professor on combating misinformation Oct. 23
Ripon College’s Center for Politics and the People (CPP) and the Department of Communication will host a presentation on misinformation in the news and media. The event will take place Thursday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m. in Great Hall of Ripon College’s Harwood Memorial Union. “The Misinformation Machine: Who Builds It, Who Buys It and […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Ethics, Homepage Featured, Political Publications, Special Event.
Knoester, Somé publish book on multicultural school-family communication
Matthew Knoester, professor and chair of educational studies, and Touorizou Hervé Somé, associate professor of educational studies, recently published a book focused on establishing effective multicultural communication between families and educators. The book, titled “Fostering School–Family Relationships in Multicultural Communities,” was published by Teachers College Press, Columbia University and edited by James A. Banks. “We […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Homepage Featured, Staff.
Ripon College’s theatre department to present “Silent Sky” Oct. 16-19
Ripon College’s theatre department is presenting the play “Silent Sky,” with performances in the Benstead Theatre in the C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts Oct. 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 19 at 2:30 p.m. “Silent Sky” by Lauren Gunderson tells the true story of Henrietta Leavitt, a passionate astronomer who makes a groundbreaking discovery […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Homepage Featured, Theatre performance.
“Dry Spells and Deluge” exhibit opens with artist talk, reception Oct. 17
“Dry Spells and Deluge,” an art exhibit by artist Katherine Steichen Rosing, will be on display Oct. 17 through Nov. 14 in Ripon College’s Caestecker Gallery of Art in the C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Rosing will host an artist talk Friday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall with a reception […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Homepage Featured, Special Event.
Hatcher publishes book on improving thinking ability
Inspired by encouragement from two of his former students, Emeritus Professor of Psychology and Licensed Psychologist Joe Hatcher, Ph.D., recently published a book on improving your thinking ability through a variety of scenarios and examples. The book, “Why Didn’t Anyone Teach Me This Before?: Gentle Lessons in Teaching from a Long-Time Professor of Psychology,” addresses […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Alumni, Faculty, Homepage Featured.
Amsden directing “Rope” at The Grand Oshkosh Sept. 25-27
Robert Amsden, professor emeritus of theatre at Ripon College, is directing “Rope,” a gripping suspense drama presented by the Oshkosh Community Players (OCP), at The Grand Oshkosh Sept. 25-27. After a 27-year career at the Ripon College Theatre Department, where he directed and designed more than 50 productions, Amsden has joined the OCP board this […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Fine Arts, Homepage Featured, Special Event, Theatre performance.
SOAR chemistry students win Peer’s Choice Poster Award
Ripon College’s Department of Chemistry sent seven students to the American Chemical Society (ACS) Great Lakes Regional Meeting in Appleton, Wisconsin, where they showcased the research they conducted during the Summer Opportunities for Advanced Research (SOAR) program. Six of the students presented their research. Juniors Chloe Studinski and M. K. Powers, along with Brennan Martin […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Changing the World, Homepage Featured, STEM, Student, Sustainability.
C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts atrium renderings revealed, Merriman Field signage to be installed
Thanks to the generous contributions of Ripon College’s donors, the institution has unveiled two new donor initiatives: the renovation of the atrium of the C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts and the installation of Merriman Field signage at Hopp Stadium to reflect donor participation. C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts The College unveiled renderings for […]
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Mike Hansen ’00 selected as Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week
Mike Hansen ’00, the interim leader of Weyauwega-Fremont High School’s football team in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, was selected as the Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week Sept. 17. During the 2025 high school football season, the Packers recognize one outstanding high school coach each week as their “Coach of the Week.” Each winner […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Athletics News, Homepage Featured, Staff.
Thiessen joins 2025 cohort of Future Teacher Scholars
Ripon College senior Meredith Thiessen was recently awarded a scholarship from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) for Future Teacher Scholars. The Future Teacher Scholarship Program offers merit-based funding to undergraduate students and graduating high school seniors who are dedicated to pursuing a career in teaching languages other than English. Thiessen […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Changing the World, Homepage Featured, Student.
Meet Al Sturgeon: A Q&A with Ripon College’s new dean of students
Al Sturgeon has officially stepped into his new role as Ripon College’s vice president and dean of students this summer, following the retirement of Chris Ogle ’80. Before this promotion, he served as the inaugural associate vice president for student success and will maintain his previous role as an assistant professor of political science. His […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Administration, Faculty, Homepage Featured, Staff.
Ripon College to host panel on global trade, local impact Sept. 30
Ripon College’s Center for Politics and the People (CPP) and the Department of Economics and Business Management will co-sponsor a panel discussion on the evolving landscape of global commerce and its impact on Wisconsin businesses. The event will be held in Great Hall of Ripon College’s Harwood Memorial Union, Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m. […]
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