Author: Dale Devries
Rally Days 2024 supports Forever Ripon campaign
Rally Days 2024 is LIVE! Our goal is to secure 1,000 gifts to support the Forever Ripon campaign between Wednesday, April 3, and Friday, April 5. Celebrate the future of Ripon College and the Forever Ripon campaign today! Make your gift! Visit RALLYDAYS.RIPON.EDU to learn more about matching gift challenges and special campaign priorities: Ripon Fund, Franzen Science Center and Residence […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Special Event.
Ripon College students to discuss free speech on campus April 11
A panel of Ripon College students will discuss free speech on campus at 6:30 p.m. April 11 in Kresge Little Theatre, East Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. The sponsor of the event is the Student Advisory Board of the Center for Politics and the People. Panelists will discuss Ripon College speech […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Political Publications.
Spring musical, ‘The Spitfire Grill,’ to run April 10-13 at Ripon College
“The Spitfire Grill,” by James Valcz and Fred Alley, a musical love letter to the heart of rural Wisconsin, will be presented April 10-13 by the Department of Theatre at Ripon College. Performances of the spring musical will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Tickets are free, but […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Director Emeritus of Theatre Robert Amsden to play lead in ‘Death of a Salesman’
Director Emeritus of Theatre Robert Amsden will play the lead role when Oshkosh Community Players presents Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” April 4-6. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. April 4, 5 and 6 and 2 p.m. April 6 at the Grand Opera House, Oshkosh. Amsden will play the role of William “Willy” Loman, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts.
Ripon College, Wayland Academy announce guaranteed admission partnership for international students
Ripon College and Wayland Academy (Beaver Dam, Wis.) have announced a partnership that will allow guaranteed admission to Ripon College for international Wayland Academy students who meet specific academic criteria. The pilot program will begin immediately and run for the next four years. Named the Ripon-Wayland Connection, Ripon College and Wayland Academy have entered into […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Admission.
James P. Danky ’70 curates political cartoon exhibit to run in Milwaukee, Ripon
James P. Danky ’70 is the guest curator for the exhibit “Pow-litical Comics: From Ripon to the RNC,” to run April 12 to July 22 at St. Kate — The Arts Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. An opening reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. April 19. The exhibit is scheduled to coincide with the Republican […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Fine Arts.
Jandelyn Plane recognized with award for broadening computing education
Jandelyn “Jan” Plane, associate professor of computer and data sciences, received a 2024 ACM SIGCSE Award. ACM SIGCSE is the Association of Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education, the international professional organization for computing education at all levels. Plane received the Award for Broadening Participation in Computing Education at the SIGCSE Technical […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty.
Ripon helping members of the public experience upcoming eclipse on April 8
A public Eclipse Viewing Event will be held April 8 by The Society of Physics Students and the Ripon College departments of physics and education for the solar eclipse. All members of the Ripon community are invited to attend this public event sponsored by the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium. Those interested can stop by Memorial […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Special Event.
Auditions to be held Wednesday for student-directed, one-act horror play
Auditions will be held Wednesday, March 27, for a new play written and directed by Pierce Reese-Grimm ’24 of Wautoma, Wisconsin. “Ties that Bind and Break’’ is a one-act play telling a surreal story about two sisters surviving supernatural events in their haunted family home. Auditions will begin at 6 p.m. in Benstead Theatre, C.J. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Pianist returns to Ripon College April 8 for guest recital
Versatile pianist Ian Moschenross will return to Ripon College for a guest piano recital Monday, April 8. The program will begin at 7 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. It is free and open to the public. Earlier that day, Moschenross will give a presentation for the “Western Music History […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Music Performance, Special Event.
Dena Willmore, Ripon College Class of 1967, to receive honorary degree
Dena Willmore, a 1967 Ripon College graduate, philanthropist and retired partner and senior vice president of Wellington Management Company LLP of Boston, Massachusetts, will be presented with an honorary degree at Ripon’s Commencement May 12. The Commencement theme is “Breaking Barriers – Creating a Legacy.” After graduating with a degree in philosophy from Ripon, Willmore […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Commencement.
Ripon College announces 2024 Commencement speaker Jason Felts
Jason Felts, serial entrepreneur, Fortune 500 brand advisor, philanthropist, film producer and founding CEO of VIRGIN PRODUCED, will be the keynote speaker at Ripon College’s Commencement May 12. The Commencement theme is “Breaking Barriers: Creating a Legacy.” Felts also will be presented with an honorary degree. As co-founder and CEO of VIRGIN PRODUCED, the media […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Commencement.
Women’s health in Wisconsin to be discussed March 21 at Ripon College
“The State of Women’s Health in Wisconsin,” a panel discussion, will be presented March 21 at Ripon College. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Great Hall, Harwood Memorial Union, on the campus. Admission is free and open to the public. The sponsors are the Center for Politics and the People, The League of […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Political Publications, Special Event.
Ethics Bowl team represents Ripon at national competition
At the 28th annual National Ethics Bowl Competition held Feb. 25-26 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Ripon College Ethics Bowl team won one preliminary round and lost three close rounds, ranking 26th out of 36 teams from across the country. It was the first time since 2017 that Ripon’s team qualified to compete at nationals after […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Ethics, Student.
Paul Dietrich releases fourth album of music, supports it with a tour
Paul Dietrich, adjunct instructor of music, released his fourth album as a leader, “5+4,” in October and supported it with a small tour in February. The album, which was released on Shifting Paradigm Records, was supported by a grant from Arts + Lit Lab in Madison, Wisconsin, and consists of eight original pieces of music […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts, Music Performance.
2024 MLK Spirit Awards presented to individuals representing ideals in philosophy and action
The Ripon College Center for Diversity and Inclusion and the Dean of Students office presented the 2024 MLK Spirit Awards Feb. 23 in honor of Black History Month. The MLK Spirit Award honors members of the Ripon College community (students, faculty, staff, community member/s, and alumni) who reflect Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s principles and […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Special Event.
Ripon will host singers from area high schools at choral festival March 5
Ripon College will host its second annual High School Choral Festival Tuesday, March 5. About 170 Wisconsin high school singers will come to campus and enjoy a day of singing together, led by Ripon College faculty Paul Thompson, assistant professor of music, conductor, and Deb MacKenzie, adjunct instructor of music, pianist. Schools represented are Ashwaubenon, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Special Event.
Professor of Art Mollie Oblinger has work in solo exhibit in Oshkosh
“Prolonged Current,” a solo exhibit of artwork by Professor of Art Mollie Oblinger, is on view through Feb. 29 at Annex Gallery at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. The gallery is located in Room N204 on the second floor of the Arts and Communication Center. “The artworks in this exhibit form a portrait of the evolving […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Uncategorized.
Violin, cello duo will present a concert at Ripon College March 1
A violin/cello duo featuring a blend of Baroque and bluegrass selections will perform at Ripon College Friday, March, 1, as part of the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon series. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. It is free and open to the public. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance.
Ripon College choirs will perform Sunday
A choral concert presented by the Ripon College Choirs — Concert Choir, Choral Union and Chamber Singers — will begin at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. The concert will showcase music from various cultures and eras. The […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.