Author: Dale Devries
Colucci publishes opinion pierce on counterterrorism
Following the London terror attack this summer, Associate Professor of Politics and Government Lamont Colucci published an opinion piece about the future of counterterrorism. In the USANews.com piece, Colucci argued that the only way to seriously deal with terrorism is to focus on the factors that enable terrorism. In “Time to Take Terrorism Seriously,” Colucci […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty.
Alumnus Todd Johnson publishes opinion piece in The Hill
“Trump’s on the hot seat now — can he handle the heat?”, an opinion piece by Todd Johnson ’94 of Allentown, Pennsylvania, was published recently on The Hill online.
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Article addresses collaborative work with Associate Professor of Art Mollie Oblinger
“To the Quarry, Together,” a first-person account by poet C. Kubasta about the collaborative work between her and Ripon College Associate Professor of Art Mollie Oblinger, is featured in the Spring 2017 magazine of the Wisconsin Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Kubasta is the author the chapbooks, A Lovely Box and &s, and a […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts.
Erin Canon ’17 ‘goes for it’ – and wins pageant title
The lights flash on, the music plays, and Erin Canon ’17 glides across the stage in a black evening gown. On Feb. 11, Canon, of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, took home the title of Miss West Allis. Now she is preparing for the Miss Wisconsin Scholarship Pageant, to be held June 17 in Oshkosh. Prepping for pageants […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.
Sam Sondalle ’11 publishes preview in molecular biology journal
Samuel B. Sondalle ’11 of New Haven, Connecticut, had a preview of a paper published in Cell, the most prestigious scientific journal in the area of molecular biology. It was co-written with Susan J. Baserga, Sondalle’s adviser at the Yale University School of Medicine. Sondalle credits learning how to critically review a paper in Mark […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
‘The Government Inspector’ to be presented by Ripon Summer Players June 2-4
Take one rural Russian town, add a greedy mayor, a corrupt group of officials, and one charming con man, and you have the ingredients for a classic comic romp. The Ripon Summer Players will present an updated adaptation of the play “The Government Inspector,” one of the world’s great farces, June 2-4. Show times are […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts.
Jacqueline Clark publishes blog about AHCA and women’s health
Jacqueline Clark, associate professor of sociology and chair of the sociology and anthropology department, had a guest blog published in Sociological Images, May 15. The title is “Why the American Health Care Act is bad for women’s health.”
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty.
Grant money received to support student travel in Germany
A total of $12,000 dollars in grant money was awarded for the Bonn Program and support for student travel to and in Germany. The Max Kade Foundation in New York awarded Bonn Program participants travel grants of $1,000 each to nine students participating in the program this spring. Six of the students are Ripon College […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.
New Athletics, Health and Wellness Center Will Honor Alumna and Trustee
When Ripon College opens its new athletics, health and wellness center this August, it will bear the name of alumna Dena G. Willmore ’67, an Honorary Life Trustee. “Dena’s enthusiastic and unprecedented support turned this facility from a dream into reality,” said Zach Messitte, president of Ripon College. “There is hardly a person, department or […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Athletics News.
Colucci published opinion piece about handling North Korean regime
Associate Professor of Politics and Government Lamont Colucci discussed America’s handling of North Korea in an opinion piece published in The Washington Times. In “Forcing a Strategy for North Korea,” Colucci writes, “The United States has lacked a clear grand strategy regarding North Korea since 1953, and the current crises illustrate this exponentially.” Despite experts […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty.
Ken Luber ’60 comes out with new fiction works
Ken Luber ’60 of Idyllwild, California, a screenwriter, published poet, novelist and writer of “Esperanza the Musical of Hope,” continues his passion for storytelling with two new stories: “The Sun Jumpers” and “Falling from the Sky.” “The Sun Jumpers,” Luber’s most recently published, award-winning work, tells the story of four teenagers from a fictional ancient […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Ripon College Commencement speaker Craig Culver urges graduates to ‘make right choices, do right thing’
On a sunny Mother’s Day afternoon, Ripon College celebrated its 151st Commencement and the graduation of the Class of 2017. This year’s theme, Wisconsin Food and Entrepreneurship, honored the state’s commitment to food that contributes to its distinctive food culture and identity. The two honorary degree recipients were Craig Culver, co-founder of the Culver’s restaurant […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Administration, Alumni, Faculty, Special Event, Student.
Brian Smith gives inspiring talk at Ripon College’s Baccalaureate
Brian Smith, professor of religion, presented the talk “Nourishing the Mind” at Ripon College’s Baccalaureate program May 13, 2017. Following is the text of his presentation: This year, the theme for Commencement is “Wisconsin Food and Entrepreneurship.” We recognize the commitment to food that contributes to the state’s distinctive identity. The College will be bestowing […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Political Publications.
Ripon College experience leaves Jordan Stiede ’17 ‘well-prepared’ for graduate school
One of the main reasons Jordan Stiede ’17 chose to attend a small liberal arts college was to develop personal relationships with his professors in a small-class environment. He certainly found that at Ripon College. “Ripon professors are completely committed to teaching and mentoring their students,” he says. “During a recent interview for the graduate […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.
Next step for Zach Schmidt ’17: graduate studies in sports psychology
After he graduates from Ripon College on Sunday, Zach Schmidt ’17 of Plainfield, Illinois, will be heading to graduate studies in sports psychology at Adler University in Chicago. “I chose Adler because it is school that has a unique opportunity that many other graduate programs do not have yet,” Schmidt says. “I am going for […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.
Flexibility, opportunities have driven Corrie Osborne ’17 toward her goals
Corrie Osborne ’17 of Mequon, Wisconsin, knew she wanted to study law, but she had many possible directions she could have chosen to go. She received several offers and scholarships to attend various schools such as Washington University with a full ride scholarship and a stipend, Vanderbilt and University of Michigan with generous scholarships and […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.
Two student presenters continue 16-year Ripon College presence at national honors conference
“I kind of teared up when I got the email with the acceptance. It was really emotional, and I felt really grateful for the whole Communication department,” says Mra Than ’17, who recently presented at the 43rd annual DePauw University’s National Undergraduate Honors Conference. “It made me realize I made the right decision by coming […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Research, Student.
The world beckons for J.J. Grinde ’17 as he graduates Sunday
J.J. Grinde ’17 of Ripon, Wisconsin, will walk with graduates at Commencement Sunday and deliver the senior class address. After recently completing a tour of Southeast Asia, which included a stint teaching English at a school in Cambodia, he is looking for a future in the far reaches of the world. Starting at the end […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.
Wisconsin foodies Culver and Viglietti headline Ripon College Commencement Sunday
The co-founder of the popular Culver’s restaurant chain, Craig Culver, will provide the Commencement address at Ripon College’s 151st Commencement ceremony Sunday. Each year, the College organizes Commencement activities around a theme. The 2017 Commencement theme celebrates “Wisconsin Food and Entrepreneurship” by recognizing the commitment to food that contributes to the state’s distinctive identity. “Craig […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Uncategorized.
Conference presentation offers experience for Nicole Zeman ’17
Nicole Zeman ’17 of Sussex, Wisconsin, a political science major, recently presented at the Pi Sigma Alpha National Student Research Conference at George Washington University. “It was an amazing experience to learn from other students, but also be able to share my knowledge,” Zeman says. “The presentation really reaffirmed what I already knew — Ripon […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Research, Student.