Category: Diversity
Drum, Dance Group to perform Feb. 7
Atimevu Drum and Dance Group will perform as part of the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon Series at Ripon College in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. The ensemble will also lead a song workshop open to the community at 4:15 p.m. that day […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Diversity, Fine Arts, Music Performance, Special Event.
Award-winning Mexican guitarist Christopher Avilez performing at Ripon College
RIPON, Wisconsin – Award-winning Mexican guitarist Christopher Avilez will present a recital at Ripon College at 7 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts on Friday, Oct. 11. Avilez has gained international recognition, enjoying recent performances in Germany, Andorra, Austria, and Belgium. His five albums highlight his range as a performer, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Diversity, Music Performance, Special Event.
APERI ANIMAM to perform Renaissance music at Ripon College on Oct. 4
RIPON, Wisconsin – APERI ANIMAM, a celebrated vocal early music ensemble based in the greater Milwaukee area, will perform a concert entitled “Semper Ardet: Music from Latin America” at Ripon College at 7 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts on Friday, Oct. 4. This performance is the first concert in […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Diversity, Music Performance, Special Event.
Distinguished scholar to speak on diversity in literature, contemporary fiction Oct. 4 at Ripon College
RIPON, Wisconsin – Diverse characters in literature often impact how society perceives the way race, ethnicity, gender and sexuality matter in the world. This is one key message in an upcoming presentation, “The Difference Literature Makes: Dark Aesthetics in Contemporary Fiction,” by Paula M. L. Moya, Danily C. and Laura Louise Bell Professor of the […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Diversity, Special Event.
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 Diversity, Special Event.
Free conference will promote diversity and inclusion in higher education
The 2023 HEDIT Conference, aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in higher education, will be held Thursday, Oct. 26, in the conference center on the campus of Moraine Park Technical College, 235 N. National Ave., in Fond du Lac. All are welcome to attend. The sponsor is the Higher Education Diversity and Inclusion Team (HEDIT) […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Diversity, Special Event.
Ripon receives grant to support diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campus
Ripon College has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Council of Independent Colleges, funded by the Mellon Foundation, to support diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts on campus in 2023. The award includes funds for curriculum development, student research opportunities, and a speaker’s series to enhance the College’s commitment to DEI as part of […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Catalyst, Diversity.
Yazmin Doroteo is the new director of multicultural affairs
Yazmin Doroteo has joined Ripon College as director of multicultural affairs. She is from Vista/Oceanside, California. Her parents are from Guerrero and Oaxaca, Mexico, and came to the United States when they were young. Doroteo received her bachelor’s degrees in criminology & justice studies and sociology with a concentration in children, youth and families; and […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Diversity, Social Responsibility, Staff, Student.
Ripon College to host CESA 6 diversity event and fair Thursday
Ripon College was selected to host the CESA 6 Multilingual Multicultural Post Secondary Fair Thursday, Nov. 3. Multilingual multicultural students, parents and staff from 39 public school districts in eight nearby counties will attend. The CESA 6 Language and Culture Center annually hosts a similar opportunity on a local campus. Highlights will include breakout sessions […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Diversity, Special Event.
Free conference will promote diversity and inclusion in higher education
The 2022 HEDIT Conference, aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in higher education, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Fond du Lac Campus, 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac. The sponsor is the Higher Education Diversity and Inclusion Team (HEDIT) of Fond du Lac County, which includes Ripon College, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Diversity.
MLK Spirit Awards honor work toward diversity and inclusion
The MLK Spirit Awards for 2022 were presented Thursday by the Ripon College Center for Diversity and Inclusion. The awards typically are presented in person at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast but were presented virtually because of the ongoing pandemic. The full ceremony can be viewed here. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Diversity.
Diversity and Inclusion events scheduled for spring semester
The Ripon College Center for Diversity and Inclusion has announced its spring calendar of events. Visit here to view the scheduled month-by-month offerings. The center aims to support diversity and inclusion on campus: Education and advocacy: We strive to increase institutional and personal capacity for diversity resulting in a community committed to equity and inclusive […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Diversity, Student.
An MLK Day message from our Interim President
Dear Ripon College community: Today marks the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It is a time when our nation remembers the life and legacy of one of our great civil rights leaders. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. embodied the ideals of servant leadership with a focus on the well-being of those around […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Diversity, Office of the President, Special Event.
Immigration activist Enrique Morones will speak via Zoom Oct. 14
“Refugee Children at the Border,” a Zoom talk, will be presented Thursday, Oct. 14, as part of Latin Heritage Month at Ripon College. Presented by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, the program will run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Zoom ID is 256 018 4018. The speaker will be Enrique Morones, a longtime […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Diversity, Special Event.
Lezlie Bishop ’66 recalls college trip to Mississippi in recent Forbes interview
Lezlie Bishop ’66 is a retired teacher and public relations professional. These days, however, she is more commonly known as the mother of actor Stephen Bishop. Recently, she and Stephen were interviewed by Forbes contributor Lea Lane for an article posted June 17 titled, “Jim Crow to Now, Traveling as a Person of Color: Actor […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Diversity, Uncategorized.
Update from One Merriman Lane: Advancing diversity and inclusion on campus
Dear campus community, Many of us who work, study and care about Ripon College looked at ourselves in the mirror last spring following the murder of George Floyd and asked, how can we do better? At the time, I wrote to the campus community that institutions (and the individuals who lead and work within them) […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Diversity, Office of the President, Student.
Mural currently being painted will celebrate message of diversity
A 4-foot by 26-foot mural celebrating the message of diversity is being created on the Ripon College campus. Painting began ths week on the side of Johnson Residence Hall facing Thorne Street. The mural will effectively be on campus while still being highly visible to anyone in the city of Ripon. Painting II students of […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Diversity, Faculty, Fine Arts, Student.
Ripon College staff members honored with César E. Chávez Service Awards
Honorees of Ripon College’s inaugural César E. Chávez Service Awards were announced recently by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI). Chávez was a champion for social justice and defending the rights of workers. The new service awards honor workers in the Ripon College community who reflect César Chávez’ principles and ideals of service to […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Diversity, Staff.
Celebrate with diversity events during April
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is sponsoring several events during April: Throughout the month of April, the LGBTQIA+ community will be celebrated. A display board will be featured at the center, and the Queer Straight Alliance will offer more information. Thursday, April 1, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Diversity Coalition meeting. Zoom ID: 929 2035 […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Diversity.
MLK Spirit Awards honor work toward diversity and inclusion
The MLK Spirit Awards for 2020 and 2021 have been announced by the Ripon College Center for Diversity and Inclusion. The announcement was the culminating event of Black History Month celebrations at Ripon. The awards typically are presented in person at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, but this is the second year […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Diversity, Faculty, Student.