Author: Dale Devries


Psychobiology student Calysta Kurz ’24 presents poster at national conference

Calysta Kurz ’24 of Oconto, Wisconsin, joined Associate Professor of Psychology Julia Manor in attending the recent Comparative Cognition Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Kurz is majoring in psychobiology. She presented a poster relating to “Relationships Between Empathy Measures in Dogs” that she and other students completed in Manor’s lab. Other Ripon students contributing to […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Research, Student.


Farewell and thank you to our 2023-24 retirees

MICHELE BARAN WITTLER ’76, 39 years Michele Baran Wittler ’76, associate dean of faculty and registrar, will retire from Ripon May 31. She started at Ripon in January 1985 as coordinator of academic computing. In addition to her current formal titles, she also is the Title IX coordinator, the Ripon College Primary Designated School Official […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Staff.


Ripon College to launch competitive esports team in fall of 2025

Ripon College is proud to announce the establishment of its inaugural esports team, which will begin competitive competition in the fall of 2025. Under the guidance of an experienced director/coach, for which a national search will launch in the spring of 2024, and with plans to join the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE), the […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Athletics News.


Work of professor, students presented at cognitive development conference

Professor of Psychology Kristine A. Kovack-Lesh and two 2023 Summer Opportunities for Advanced Research (SOAR) students attended the biennial meeting of the Cognitive Development Society in Pasadena, California, in March. Ryan Davis ’24 of Fredericksburg, Texas, and Jacoby Cefalu ’25 of Hartland, Wisconsin, presented their poster “Exploring emotional contagion for dogs to early adolescents and […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Research, Student.


Greta M. Mahler ’25 is first author on published paper detailing laboratory exercise

A paper by Greta M. Mahler ’25 of Athens, Wisconsin, and Barbara Sisson, associate professor of biology, has been published in the journal Zebrafish. “Teaching Fin Regeneration Using a Dominant Negative Receptor” is included in the education issue of the journal. It details a laboratory exercise Sisson conducted with her Developmental Biology course students. The […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Research, Student.


Ripon College students to perform music recital April 30

A Ripon College student recital featuring student performers nominated by applied music faculty, will be held Tuesday, April 30. The recital will begin at 4:15 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. Performers will include: Rori Beatty ’26 of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, soprano Valerie […]

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


Enjoy outdoor lawn concert by Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Rally Band, Jazz Ensemble May 1!

Ripon College will presents its annual Spring Lawn Concert Wednesday, May 1. Featuring the Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Rally Band, the concert will begin at 6 p.m. on the Memorial Lawn and steps of Harwood Memorial Union. It is free and open to the public. A picnic dinner and beer/wine will be available […]

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


Ben Cabala ’24 will present senior flute recital April 27

Ben Cabala ’24 of Madison, Wisconsin, will present his senior flute recital Saturday, April 27, at Ripon College. The program will begin at 4 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. Selections will include “Pavane,” by Gabriel Faure, arranged by Jack Ham; “River […]

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


Ripon College Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Chamber Winds will perform April 28

The Ripon College Chamber Winds and Symphonic Wind Ensemble will present a spring concert, “Retrospect and Modern Takes,” Sunday, April 28. The concert will begin at 3:15 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. Assistant Professor of Music Tobin Shucha is the conductor. […]

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


Ripon College choirs, orchestra will present spring concert April 25

The Ripon College choirs and orchestra will present their spring concert Thursday, April 25. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. Chamber Singers, Concert Choir and Choral Union will join the Ripon College Orchestra for Gabriel Fauré’s […]

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


Student-directed, one-act horror play by Pierce Reese-Grimm ’24 to be presented April 26

A new one-act play, written and directed by Pierce Reese-Grimm ’24 of Wautoma, Wisconsin, will be presented Friday, April 26, at Ripon College. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. in Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, on the campus. Admission is free and open to the public. The performance is part of […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.


Poet-in-residence Sonya Lee will present reading April 26 at Ripon College

A reading by Wisconsin’s Own Library poet-in-residence Sonya Lara will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, April 26, in Caestecker Gallery, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, at Ripon College. Admission is free and open to the public. It is part of the Rodman Arts Celebration which will offer a poetry reading, student-written one-act play, concert […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts.


Senior art exhibit by Alexciana Betancourt ’24 will feature a variety of media

“JaiMir,” a senior art exhibit presented by Alexciana Betancourt ’24 of Chicago Heights, Illinois, will run April 26 through May 11 in Caestecker Gallery, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, at Ripon College. Betancourt’s exhibit will include landscape paintings, record paintings, charcoal and pastel drawings and a paper mache willow tree. An opening reception will […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.


Articulation agreement reached with Ripon College and Moraine Park Technical College

Ripon College and Moraine Park Technical College have signed an articulation agreement allowing students pursuing Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) liberal arts degrees at Moraine Park to seamlessly transfer and continue their education at Ripon College with confirmed junior status. The agreement was signed by Ripon College President Victoria N. Folse […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Admission.


Guest saxophonist Tom Washatka to join Ripon College jazz ensembles in April 26 concert

The Ripon College Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble will perform Friday, April 26. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. It is part of the Rodman Arts Celebration which will offer a poetry reading, student-written one-act play, […]

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


Fine arts departments offering an evening of events April 26

Rodman Arts Celebration, an evening event featuring all areas of the fine arts at Ripon College, will be held Friday, April 26, in C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. All events are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. 6 p.m.: A reading by Wisconsin’s Own Library poet-in-residence Sonya Lara in Caestecker […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Uncategorized.


Six area high schools to be represented at Ripon College Band Festival April 23

Fifty-seven students from six area high schools will participate in Ripon College Band Festival, to be held Tuesday, April 23. Participating schools are Oakfield, Princeton, Ripon, Valley Christian School in Oshkosh, Watertown and Waupun. During the all-day band festival, students will work with Ripon College music faculty, preparing the music for a concert that will […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance.


Student panel on free speech rescheduled to April 18

A student panel addressing free speech has been rescheduled to April 18. The Center for Politics and the People presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Kresge Little Theatre, East Hall, on the campus. Admission is free and open to the public. The sponsor of the event is the Student Advisory Board of the Center […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Political Publications, Student.


Isaac Tomaschefsky ’24 to present violin, guitar recital April 20

Isaac Tomaschefsky ’24 of Green Bay, Wisconsin, will present his senior violin and guitar recital Saturday, April 20, at Ripon College. The program will begin at 3:15 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. His guitar selections include pieces by Matteo Carcassi (1792-1853), […]

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


Fine arts offerings to be presented all month at Ripon College

A jam-packed month of fine arts offerings is scheduled at Ripon College. All events are free and open to the public in C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts on the campus. Wednesday through Saturday, April 10-13: “The Spitfire Grill,” a musical theatre production, 7:30 p.m. each day, Benstead Theatre. Although walk-up seats are sometimes available, […]

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