Author: Dale Devries


Contemporary comedy play to be presented at Ripon College

“Naked Mole Rats in a World of Darkness,” a comedy play by Mike Folie, will be presented Nov. 15, 16 and 18 by the Ripon College Department of Theatre. The play will be presented in Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Each actor in the ensemble cast will play multiple roles in a […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts.


We may be a little ‘late’ in publishing this news

George J. Dudycha, a professor of psychology at Ripon College from 1926-1950, was referenced in a humorous column by John Kelly in The Washington Post, Nov. 5, 2017. In Kelly’s column, “What’s the point in being punctual? Introducing the late John Kelly,” he quotes from an article by Dudycha, “A Qualitative Study of Punctuality,” published […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty.


Center for Politics and the People to host student discussion about North Korea

The Student Advisory Board for the Center for Politics and the People at Ripon College will host a panel discussion at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14. “Where Do We Stand?: North Korea” will be presented in Kresge Little Theatre, East Hall. All are welcome to attend at no charge. The five student panelists will be […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Student.


Award-winning violinist to perform Nov. 10 at Ripon College

Violinist Francesca Anderegg will perform at Ripon College Nov. 10 as part of the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon Series. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Her program, “Music from Latin America and Beyond,” will include works by Astor Piazzolla, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Alberto […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance.


Ministerial association to address civil dialogue at Ripon College panel Nov. 9

“How to Engage in Civil Dialogue with Those With Whom We Disagree Politically” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Ripon College. The Ripon Area Ministerial Association will host the panel discussion as part of the College’s The Center for Politics and the People. The talk will be in Kresge Little Theatre, […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Special Event.


Abstract art exhibit opens Nov. 3 in Caestecker Gallery

“Built-In Closet,” an exhibit of work by abstract artist Gyan Shrosbree, will run Nov. 3 through Dec. 8 in Caestecker Gallery, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, on the Ripon College campus. Shrosbree will give an artist’s talk at 7 p.m. Nov. 3. Shrosbree creates colorful paintings and assemblages from paint, tape, fiber and other […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts.


Faculty recital will feature music of the Reformation Oct. 29

A faculty recital, “Music of the Reformation 1517-2017,” will be presented at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, at Ripon College. Admission is free and open to the public. The performers will be Sarah Mahler Kraaz, professor of music and college organist, organ and piano; John […]

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


Chicago jazz pianist will perform at Ripon College Oct. 27

Jazz pianist Rob Clearfield will perform Friday, Oct. 27, as part of the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon series at Ripon College. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Ticket information is available by calling 920-748-8791. Clearfield offers lyrical emotive compositions inspired by gospel […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Special Event.


Jeff Ryan ’80 to talk about his love of hiking Appalachian Trail Oct. 25

Jeff Ryan ’80 of South Portland, Maine, will speak about his love of exploring the outdoors Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the Fond du Lac Public Library, 32 Sheboygan St. The program will begin at 6 p.m., and admission is free. Ryan has hiked thousands of miles, including a six-month hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.


Ripon graduate, professor to present at World War I symposium

On Oct. 28, Amy Fels ’16, a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Associate Professor of History Rebecca Matzke will present on a panel at the “World War 100: A Centennial Symposium” in Madison. Fels will discuss “Oshkosh on the Home Front: Activities and Attitudes During World War I,” based on research she […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Faculty, Internships.


Guy McHendry ’06 interviewed for feature about Colin Kaepernick

Guy McHendry ’06 of Omaha, Nebraska, was interviewed by WJLA, an ABC affiliate in Washington, D.C., about Colin Kaepernick’s court filing this week to prove NFL team owners are conspiring to keep him off the field because of his protests during the playing of the national anthem. McHendry is an assistant professor of communication studies […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Faculty.


Todd Johnson ’94 starting a new career with the National Park Service

An article about Todd Johnson ’94, “Military veterans new interpreters at Bighorn Canyon NRA,” was featured Oct. 12 in the Lovell Chronicle newspaper in Lovell, Wyoming. Johnson has just begun a job as a park guide in the Interpretive Division at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. It is part of the National Park Service. He […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.


Ripon College to host Swedish foreign correspondent Oct. 24

Swedish foreign correspondent Karin Henricksson will speak Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Ripon College. Her talk, “A View from Europe of Donald Trump,” will begin at 11:15 a.m. in Great Hall, Harwood Memorial Union. Henricksson will discuss current thoughts about the Trump presidency. This event is sponsored by the Center for Politics and the People. Henriksson […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Special Event.


Center for Politics and the People to host discussion on civil rights

“Civil Rights at Ripon in the 1960s and Today,” a panel discussion about Ripon College’s conflicted involvement in the civil rights movement of the 1960s, will begin at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in Kresge Little Theatre, East Hall, on the campus. The presentation is co-sponsored by the Center for Politics and the People, and the […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Faculty, Special Event.


Salomon De Los Angeles ’05 earns scholarship to law school

Salomon De Los Angeles ’05 of Oak Park, Illinois, is a recipient of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund’s 2016-17 Law School Scholarship. Since MALDEF’s founding, the civil rights organization has awarded scholarships to law students who will further MALDEF’s mission of advancing the civil rights of the Latino community in the United […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.


Zachary Morris ’02 earns prestigious $1.25 million NIH award

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Zachary Morris ’02 $1.25 million as part of the NIH Director’s Early Independence Award. Morris is an assistant professor in the Department of Oncology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. The award is given to a small group of early-career scientists to […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.


Guest speaker to give biology talk Oct. 6

Jennifer Guzman, assistant professor of biological sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, will give a special talk for the Department of Biology Friday, Oct. 6. All are welcome to attend. Guzman’s talk, “Building the Vertebrate Brain,” will begin at 2:30 p.m. in Bear Auditorium, Farr Hall 130. Guzman’s laboratory applies genetic, developmental, molecular, and cell […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Special Event.


Chicago poet Nate Marshall to visit Ripon College Oct. 4

Author Nate Marshall will visit Ripon College Wednesday, Oct. 4. He will talk about his recent book, Wild Hundreds, at 7:30 p.m. in Lane Library. His visit is a part of the Ripon College Visiting Writers Series. Originally from the south side of Chicago, Marshall is an editor of The BreakBeat Poets: New American Poetry […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Special Event.


‘Three amigos’ keep friendship alive for more than 70 years, coming back for Homecoming

Bob Witt ’55, Ned Lufrano ’54 and Verne Churchill ’54 have never missed a Ripon Homecoming since graduation. These best friends have been coming home every year for more than 50 years. Witt, Lufrano and Churchill all first met each other during high school in Chicago. Originally rivals on their school’s basketball team. Witt and […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.


Ceresco Prairie Conservancy focus of talk Sept. 29

Professor of Biology George “Skip” Wittler will give a special talk for the Department of Biology Friday, Sept. 29. All are welcome to attend. Wittler’s talk, “Discovering the Prairie,” will begin at 2:30 p.m. in Bear Auditorium, Farr Hall 130. The talk is part of the Biology Senior Studies program.

Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Special Event.