Author: Dale Devries
As a principal, Eric Wightman ’96 creates a caring culture for his school
Saturday, May 1, is School Principals Day, and we recognize Eric Wightman ’96. He is in his eighth year as principal of E. W. Luther Elementary School in the School District of South Milwaukee and his 16th year in the district. His school was among a select number of schools around the country to be […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Class of 2021: Camryn Hamilton
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. Camryn Hamilton ’21 of Brookfield, Illinois, is majoring in sociology with minors in psychology and criminal justice. She plans to apply for child protective service jobs and […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.
Soprano Maria Reber will present her streamed senior recital May 5
Maria Reber ’21 of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, a soprano, will present her senior recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 5. Because of the ongoing campus restrictions, the recital will be streamed at ripon.edu/live-events. Deb MacKenzie, adjunct instructor of music, will be the accompanist. Selections will explore the many aspects of love, from romantic love […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Class of 2021: Brittny Brown
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. Brittny Brown ’21 of Independence, Wisconsin, is majoring in psychology with a minor in business management. She is working for Ascension Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. “The […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.
We have done it again! #OneDayRally hits all its goals
The worldwide Ripon College community came together again for the #OneDayRally giving day Wednesday to support the Ripon Fund, Red Hawks Club in athletics and Friends of the Arts. As #OneDayRally came to a close after 20 hours and 21 minutes, $1,694,548 was raised. The number of donors was 2,087, 103% of goal and up […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Uncategorized.
Class of 2021: Jillian Heidenreich
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. Jillian Heidenreich ’21 of Monroe, Wisconsin, is majoring in anthropology with minors in philosophy and Spanish. She will attend Madison College to complete a post-baccalaureate paralegal program […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.
Brian Smith publishes opinion piece on EarthBeat
“Can Faith Leaders Shift Public Opinion Toward Climate Action?”, an opinion piece by Brian Smith, professor emeritus of religion, was published Monday, April 26, 2021, on EarthBeat. EarthBeat is an initiative by the National Catholic Reporter, a publication that reaches progressive-thinking Christians and humanists with weekly paper and daily digital copy. He says the piece […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Political Publications.
Class of 2021: Michael Cohoon
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. Michael Cohoon ’21 of Union Grove, Wisconsin, is majoring in sociology and politics and government, with a minor in American studies. He plans to work for local […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.
#OneDayRally is back today!
Celebrate tradition. Celebrate Ripon. Celebrate #OneDayRally! Ripon’s fourth annual day of giving is back today and runs for 20 hours and 21 minutes until midnight. There are many ways to help us reach our goal of 2,021 donors: Visit ripon.edu/onedayrally. Make your Ripon Fund, Friends of the Arts and/or Red Hawks Club gift. Follow Ripon’s […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Uncategorized.
Timothy Reed shares poem based on historic Spanish painting
We continue to celebrate National Poetry Month with another faculty offering. Timothy Reed, professor of Spanish, had a poem published in a 2020 issue of The Forum, the official publication of the Phi Sigma Iota International Foreign Language National Honor Society. His poem, “Las Meninas” (“The Ladies in Waiting”), is based on a 1656 painting […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty.
Class of 2021: Jessica Miles
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. Jessica Miles ’21 of Lancaster, Wisconsin, is a music education major and is applying for teaching jobs. “Ripon College has taught me to celebrate not only my […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.
Play ‘Almost, Maine’ presented virtually by student directors
The student directors of the Ripon College theatre program will present a unique streaming event of the play “Almost, Maine” from Friday, April 30, through Saturday, May 1. It will be available for viewing at ripon.edu/maine. “Almost, Maine” is a comic, warm-hearted view of one night in the very small town of Almost. It examines […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Class of 2021: Julia Goeks
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. Julia Goeks ’21 of Lake Forest, Illinois, is majoring in chemistry and physics with a minor in mathematics. She will be attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.
Gary Yerkey ’66 publishes two new historical books
World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day and International Day of the Book, is being observed today, April 23, by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Here at Ripon College, we celebrate one of our most prolific authors, Gary G. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Class of 2021: Callysta Hansen
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. Callysta Hansen ’21 of Franksville, Wisconsin, is majoring in biology with a minor in criminal justice. After graduation, she will be working as a pathology research assistant […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.
Gaylord Nelson, onetime Ripon College honoree, founded Earth Day
Today, April 22, we celebrate Earth Day and remember Gaylord Nelson, a former Wisconsin governor and senator, who founded Earth Day in 1970. He received an honorary degree from Ripon College in 1971 when the Commencement theme was “Environment.” He told Ripon, “Your efforts to emphasize the ‘Environment’ are very gratifying, for the future welfare […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Administration, Social Responsibility, Sustainability.
Class of 2021: Kirsten Funk
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.What are your majors and minors? Kirsten Funk ’21 of Menasha, Wisconsin, is majoring in chemistry-biology and minoring in health. She will be working in the medical field […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.
Update from One Merriman Lane: Advancing diversity and inclusion on campus
Dear campus community, Many of us who work, study and care about Ripon College looked at ourselves in the mirror last spring following the murder of George Floyd and asked, how can we do better? At the time, I wrote to the campus community that institutions (and the individuals who lead and work within them) […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Office of the President, Student.
Catalyst Day presentations available for viewing today
Join Ripon College students today for their culminating presentations in the capstone seminar of the Catalyst curriculum. Catalyst Day — held each fall and spring — is designed to showcase Ripon College’s Catalyst curriculum and celebrate the achievements of the students who are completing the capstone seminar in Applied Innovation. The theme for Catalyst Day […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Catalyst, Special Event, Student.
Paul Neuberger ’05 to host new show on RightNow Media
Paul Neuberger ’05 of Colgate, Wisconsin, is the host of new show on RightNow Media debuting Friday, April 23. “Faith at Work” will feature executives who have brought Christ into the workplace. Neuberger will interview each leader, learn about them and their organization, tour their facility and “see first-hand how they have created a God-centric […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.