Author: Dale Devries
Class of 2021: Emily Wammer
We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Emily Wammer ’21 of Ashland, Wisconsin, majored in exercise science-human performance with minors in adapted physical education as well as strength and conditioning. She plans to work […]
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William Chester Jordan ’69 extols virtues of education as a Commencement speaker
William Chester Jordan ’69, Dayton-Stockton Professor of Medieval History at Princeton University, was the Commencement speaker May 15 at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. The event was held with social distancing practices at FedExField in Landover, Maryland. Jordan spoke of higher education as a “precious commodity” and shared the story of Robert of […]
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Class of 2021 Halina Decker
We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Halina Decker ’21 of St. Paul, Minnesota, majored in psychology and English with a minor in studio art. After graduation, she will take a year off to […]
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Students accepted for summer, graduate school opportunities
Numerous students who have been working with Student Support Services (SSS) this year have achieved academically and been accepted into summer programs and opportunities and graduate school programs. They have worked with SSS to discuss connecting their degrees to various career directions, submit application statements for editing and coordinated to receive guidance and strong recommendations […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Student.
Class of 2021: Ezekiel Carson
We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Ezekiel Carson ’21 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, majored in English. “I plan on going into the writing field whether that is in journalism (or) writing stories and books,” […]
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Ripon College Class of 2021 comes back together for in-person Commencement ceremony
After a year of uncertainty, a cancelled 2020 Commencement ceremony and many adaptations to campus life, the Ripon College Class of 2021 came together Sunday, May 16, with joy, spirit and pride to celebrate at a modified but in-person Commencement ceremony. The theme was “Wisconsin Music: Riffs from the Heartland,” honoring the significant musical heritage […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Administration, Commencement.
Guy Henshaw ’68, Susan Siegel Henshaw ’68 receive Medal of Merit
Guy Runals Henshaw ’68 and Susan Siegel Henshaw ’68 of Danville, California, received Ripon College’s Medal of Merit at the Commencement ceremony Sunday. Their commitment to Ripon College spans more than half a century of service and includes Guy’s two decades as a member of the Board of Trustees, their active engagement with the Class […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Administration, Alumni, Commencement.
Class of 2021: Stefani Zeiger
We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Stefani Zeiger ’21 of Mundelein, Illinois, majored in communication with a minor in sociology. She will be working at a local restaurant this summer and also plans […]
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John Harmon will be Ripon’s honorary degree recipient at Commencement
John Harmon of Winneconne, Wisconsin, a widely acclaimed composer, jazz pianist and music educator, will receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters at Ripon College’s 2021 Commencement. While the ceremony is limited to graduates and their families, the event will be streamed live and available to watch at ripon.edu/commencement Harmon’s music is influenced by jazz, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Administration, Commencement.
2021 Distinguished Educator Award to be presented to Sandra Polcyn
Sandra Polcyn will receive the 2021 Distinguished Educator Award during Ripon College’s Commencement. While the ceremony is limited to graduates and their families, the event will be streamed live and available to watch at ripon.edu/commencement Polcyn grew up in Chilton, Wisconsin, and graduated from Lawrence University with a bachelor of music degree in instrumental music […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Administration, Commencement, Faculty.
Class of 2021: Molly Waggoner
We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Molly Waggoner ’21 of Pulaski, Wisconsin, is majoring in educational studies with a minor in studio art. She simultaneously studied special education at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. […]
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Ripon College recognizes its own for excellent achievements
Ripon College’s annual recognition event to honor faculty and staff was held virtually Thursday morning. Recognition was made for significant years of service, the earning of terminal degrees, retirement and the Presidential Staff Award. Presidential Staff Award: Kathy Welch, College nurse. Terminal degree: Dr. Changsok “Isaac” Sung, assistant professor of computer and data sciences, Ph.D. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Administration, Faculty, Staff.
Fond du Lac County Health Department to receive 2021 Founders’ Day Award
The Fond du Lac County Health Department will receive Ripon College’s 2021 Founders’ Day Award at Ripon College’s Commencement May 16. While the ceremony is limited to graduates and their families, the event will be streamed live and available to watch at ripon.edu/commencement The award honors the ideals of those who started the College in […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Administration, Commencement.
Maria Dietrich to receive Ripon College’s 2020 Founders’ Day Award
Maria Dietrich, a longtime community arts administrator, will receive the College’s 2020 Founders’ Day Award at Commencement May 16. While the ceremony is limited to graduates and their families, the event will be streamed live and available to watch at ripon.edu/commencement Ripon College was officially founded Jan. 29, 1851. Each year the College celebrates its […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Administration, Commencement.
Class of 2021: Mesio Bishop
We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Mesio Bishop ’21 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is majoring in English. He plans to join the Air Force. His most important lesson from Ripon, is says is to […]
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Ray Allen ’15 talks about science in podcast interview
Ray Allen ’15 of Durham, North Carolina, is featured on a podcast interview with LGBTQ + Stem Cast. “Colonialism in Science” can be heard here. Allen also discusses sea urchins and developmental biology. Allen majored in chemistry-biology and minored in Latin at Ripon. He is a Ph.D. candidate in the biology department at Duke University. […]
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Class of 2021: Nhi Le
We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Nhi Le ’21 of Glendale, Wisconsin, is majoring in communication as well as politics and government. She will be attending the University of Nevada-Reno to obtain a […]
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Class of 2021: Rebecca Groat
We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Rebecca Groat ’21 of Kimberly, Wisconsin, is majoring in psychobiology. After graduation, she will be working at Webshire Kennels in Larsen, Wisconsin, professionally training dogs to enter […]
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Class of 2021: Hayley Corkran
We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Hayley Corkran ’21 of Ripon, Wisconsin, is majoring in studio art with a minor in psychology. After graduation, she says, she will “continue to work as a […]
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Bren Davis ’22 honored in ACM short story contest
Bren Davis ’22 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, received an honorable mention in the 2021 ACM Nick Adams Short Story Contest. Held annually since 1973, the contest is open to students at Associated Colleges of the Midwest schools. Six finalists were selected, and the winner and honorable mention stories were named by final judge Sandra Cisneros, award-winning […]
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