Author: Dale Devries
Labor of love and honor for James Laufenburg ’79 unveils May 1 in Virginia
A 15-year project of passion to honor the military finally came to fruition May 1 for James Laufenburg ’79 of Arlington, Virginia. A 12-foot bronze sculpture commemorating the 3rd United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) will be unveiled and dedicated today at the Old Guard Monument at Fort Myer, Virginia. Laufenburg majored in anthropology […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Colucci opinion pieces target significant world events
Associate Professor of Politics and Government Lamont Colucci has several recent publications related to current world events. “Syrian Civil War: The Necessity of a Tactical, Operational, and Strategic Response” was published April 20, 2018, under the peer-reviewed Praeger Security Series. The essay focuses on the American response to the Syrian regime of Bashir Al-Assad’s use […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Political Publications.
Political science students promote their research at national conference
“The feeling of presenting my research in our great nation’s capital is an honor and an unforgettable experience,” said Willie Penterman ’18 of Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Penterman, along with Lauren Hince ’18 of Blaine, Minnesota, and Rose Hogmire ’18 of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, attended the recent Pi Sigma Alpha National Student Research Conference. Pi Sigma Alpha […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Research, Student.
Kurt Dietrich to promote new jazz book in Milwaukee April 30
Kurt Dietrich, professor of music and the Barbara Baldwin De Frees Chair in the Performing Arts, is the author of the recently published book Wisconsin Riffs: Jazz Profiles from the Heartland. Dietrich’s book was published this month by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. On Monday, April 30, he will speak at 7 p.m. at the […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty.
Brad Alberts ’92 focus of article about promotion with the Dallas Stars
Brad Alberts ’92 of Southlake, Texas, has been promoted to president of the Dallas Stars Hockey Club. An article about his promotion, “Alberts’ star shines brightly,” was published March 19, 2018, in the Janesville (Wisconsin) Gazette. His sports activities and graduation from Ripon College are cited. Alberts will oversee all aspects of the Stars business […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Amber Beres ’97 finds that speaking out gives her control over medical tics
Speaking for the first time about her experience as a woman living with Tourette Syndrome (Tourette’s), Amber Beres ’97 of Indianapolis, Indiana, took the stage last fall to speak for the Sparks organization, a membership-based group dedicated to providing “new ways of thinking in the areas of personal and business development, marketing, technology, motivation and […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
#OneDayRally giving day engagement soars beyond expectations
After just 18 hours and 51 minutes and thousands of social media shares on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, Ripon College’s first-ever #OneDayRally giving day campaign came in 221 percent ahead of goal, raising a total of $656,626 from 940 donors. Highlights from #OneDayRally Top 3 classes for total donors 1978: 48 donors 2018: 39 donors […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Special Event, Uncategorized.
Ripon College Orchestra will perform April 29
Ripon College’s Orchestra will perform at 3:15 p.m., Sunday. April 29. The concert will be held in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Adjunct Instructor of Music Michael Lund Ziegler is the conductor. The musical selections for the program are “Pasotale D’ete,” by Arthur Honegger; “Dixtuor d’instruments à vent,” by Darius Milhaud; […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
College Days honored in awards competition
College Days, Ripon College’s student newspaper, won 11 awards from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association in the 2017 WCMA Better Newspaper Contest Awards. The publication won an honorable mention in the category of General Excellence, the top award available, indicating that it is judged to be one of the best overall college papers in the state. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Ripon College Jazz Ensemble to perform April 27
The Ripon College Jazz Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 27. The concert will be held in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, on the campus. Professor of Music Kurt Dietrich is the conductor. Admission to the concert is free. Selections will include several Latin jazz pieces by jazz pianist […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Music students will present recital April 24
The Department of Music will present a student recital at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 24. The concert will be in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Students who will be performing are: Mli>Callista DeCramer ’20 of Princeton, Wisconsin Lauren Good ’19 of Wautoma, Wisconsin Margaret Goodwin ’18 of Port Washington, Wisconsin John […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert rescheduled for May 2
The Ripon College Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert, previously postponed because of the recent snowstorm, has been rescheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Professor of Music Kurt Dietrich is the conductor, and Kate Myszewski ’19 of Appleton, Wisconsin, will conduct one selection. Selections will be […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Kurt Dietrich quoted in article about UW-Madison Jazz Week
Kurt Dietrich, professor of music and the Barbara Baldwin De Frees Chair in the Performing Arts, was quoted in an article about UW Jazz Week at the University of Wisconsin-Madison April 23 in the Wisconsin State Journal. Dietrich earned his Ph.D. from UW-Madison and is the author of the recently published book Wisconsin Riffs: Jazz […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty.
Senior studio art majors to exhibit work beginning Friday
Work by senior student art majors will be exhibited Friday, April 27, through May 13 in the lobby of C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. It is a culmination of the students’ studies at Ripon College. Featured artists are Keeley Eames of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, and Caryssa Waite of Princeton, Wisconsin. Art history major Elizabeth […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Ripon Colleges choirs will perform finale concert April 22
The Ripon College Chamber Singers and Choral Union will present their Choral Finale Concert Sunday, April 22. The concert will begin at 3:15 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, at Ripon College. John C. Hughes is the conductor, and Maria Kaiser Dietrich is the accompanist. Chamber Singers will perform “Five […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Music fraternity students to present musical showcase April 20
Student members of Mu Phi Epsilon, an international professional music fraternity, will present a Student Showcase April 20 in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Selections will include: Owen Reynolds ’18 of Wales, Wisconsin, conductor “Danny Boy,” an old Irish air, with Margaret Goodwin ’18 of Port Washington, Wisconsin, soprano, and Grace […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Awards Convocation recognizes outstanding achievements of faculty, staff and students
Each year, thanks to the support of generous donors, Ripon College is able to recognize the outstanding achievements of faculty, staff and students at the annual Awards Convocation. 2018 Award Recipients Achievement Award in Anthropology: Holly I. Erickson Achievement Award in Art and Art History: Madeline G. Hantzsch Achievement Award in Biology: Hannah F. Brodner, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Faculty, Student.
Poet Danez Smith will read from works Monday
Poet Danez Smith will read from their National Book Award Finalist second collection of poems, Don’t Call Us Dead, Monday, April 23, at Ripon College. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Lane Library on the campus. It is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase. Smith is a […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Special Event.
Honorary Life Trustee Donald Anderson ’42 dies at age 97
Ripon College Honorary Life Trustee and prominent Wisconsin philanthropist Donald Anderson ’42 of Middleton, Wisconsin, died April 12, 2018, at the age of 97. Anderson, an economics major at Ripon, founded two insurance agencies and owned a share of a title company in Wisconsin. He served on Ripon’s Board of Trustees from 1984 to 1993 […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Ripon College students compete in regional business pitch competition
Two Ripon College teams comprising four students each competed Wednesday, April 11, at The Pitch, a regional competition among students from Lawrence University, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Green Bay and St. Norbert College modeled similarly to the ABC show “Shark Tank.” Ten teams participated in the all-day event held at Timber Rattlers Stadium in Appleton. The two top […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Student.