“We were egomaniacs with no self-esteem — that’s what made it dangerous,” ex-skinhead Frank Meeink explained in a recent talk at Ripon College. Meeink told the story of his descent into the neo-Nazi movement and what brought him out of hatred. Meeink was introduced by Professor of Communication Jody Roy. Roy assisted Meeink in writing […]
The talk “Asymmetric Politics: Ideological Republicans and Group Interest Democrats” will be presented Oct. 2 by the Center for Politics and the People at Ripon College. The focus will be on how Democrats and Republicans think differently about politics, rely on distinct sources of information, argue past one another, and pursue divergent goals in government. […]
Denise Leong, a Buddhist woman priest, will discuss Buddhism Friday morning for Professor of Religion Brian Smith’s Comparative World Religions class. All are invited to attend. The talk will run from 10:10 to 11 a.m. in Todd Wehr 113. Leong was born and brought up in Milwaukee by Chinese immigrant parents. She retired after spending […]
“Art as Action: Politics and the Creative Impulse” will be discussed by three artists Friday, Sept. 22, at Ripon College. Brandon Bauer, Jenie Gao and Tylonn Sawyer will discuss art as a political tool starting at 4 p.m. in Kresge Little Theatre, East Hall. Associate Professor of Art Rafael Salas will moderate the panel, which […]
Swim ’n’ Chill, a free community open swim, will be held Friday, Sept. 22, in the Kohler Pool of the recently renovated Willmore Center on the Ripon College campus. All ages are welcome. The Family Friendly Hour will be held from 7 to 8 p.m., and student hours will be held from 8 to 9:45 […]
The widely acclaimed comedy play Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, by Christopher Durang, will open the 2017-18 theatre season at Ripon College. It is one of the most lauded and beloved Broadway plays of recent years. Some of the show’s elements are humorous adaptations of themes from works of Anton Chekhov. Vanya and […]
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of U.S. citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Sept. 15 is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and […]
Professor of Biology Robert Wallace will give a special talk for the Department of Biology Friday, Sept. 15. All are welcome to attend. Wallace’s talk, “The Study of Dust: An Application of the Liberal Arts and Sciences,” will begin at 2:30 p.m. in Bear Auditorium, Farr Hall 130.
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is turning 2. Join Director of Multicultural Affairs Kyonna Henry, students and others for refreshments from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 11 in celebration of the center’s two-year anniversary. The center opened Sept. 11, 2015, and is, according to Henry, a safe space where students will find community building […]
The Department of Career and Professional Development will hold Internship Week Sept. 4-8 in the Career and Professional Development Center. The purpose is to increase awareness of the value of internships. Featured will be information tables and on-campus appearances will area employers offering internships. Activities will include: Monday, Sept. 4: Résumé Tune-Up, drop-in hours from […]
Willmore Center Kickoff Event, featuring Green Bay Packers Alumni, a charity basketball game, will be held Thursday, Sept. 7, at Willmore Center, Ripon College. The game will begin at 6 p.m. in Weiske Gymnasium. Packers alumni will play representatives of the Ripon Police Department. A special autograph session will follow the game approximately 7 p.m. […]
The director of the Minneapolis Museum of Russian Art, Dr. Vladimir von Tsurikov, will speak at Ripon College Wednesday, Sept. 6. The talk will begin at 4:30 p.m. in Kresge Little Theatre, East Hall, and will address past and present relations between the United States and Russia. It is sponsored by the Center for Politics […]
Former Foreign Service officer and diplomat Thomas Hanson will speak about foreign policy during a talk at Ripon College Tuesday, Sept. 5. “U.S. Foreign Policy, Past and Present Trends” will address challenges facing the current administration. The talk will begin at 4:30 p.m. in Kresge Little Theatre, East Hall. A reception will follow the event. […]
The Department of Physics will host a solar eclipse viewing event Aug. 21. The event is open to the public. Tables will be set up outside of S.N. Pickard Commons from noon to 2 p.m. Eclipse viewers will be available for use, and there will be a number of related activities. The partial eclipse (about […]
The importance in our lives of poetry and art was highlighted recently as part of Alumni Weekend activities. Poet Karla Huston of Appleton, Wisconsin, the 2017-18 Poet Laureate for the state of Wisconsin, says, “What it offers us is pleasure. The arts give people something to do and something beautiful to look at. We need […]
Ripon College honored eight of its alumni at the annual dinner and awards presentation June 23, sponsored by the Alumni Association. Receiving the Distinguished Alumni Citation were Anne Mackenzie of Tallahassee, Florida, a member of the Class of 1972; and Mark J. Porubcansky, a member of the Class of 1977; and receiving the Outstanding Young […]
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 […]
Jake Jacobs, a dynamic and energized speaker, writer and historian, will speak at Ripon College Wednesday, April 26. His talk, “Political Correctness: Stifling Freedoms in Schools and Society,” will run from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. in Kresge Little Theatre, East Hall, on the campus. Free pizza and beverages will be provided. His appearance is sponsored […]
A fun family day to support fire safety education will be held Sunday, April 23, in the Village Green, downtown Ripon. Phi Delta Theta will sponsor Fire Safety Day with a chicken barbecue, a hilarious firefighter obstacle course and children’s activities. J’s BBQ will be open for this event only on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. […]
Twenty-six Ripon College seniors will share scholarly and artistic presentations Tuesday, April 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in various rooms of the C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts as part of the College’s ninth annual Senior Showcase. The showcase is a campus-wide celebration of excellence created in 2008 to recognize the dedication and passion that […]
The Cultural Diversity Club will host its fifth annual International Dinner as part of the club’s annual event, Culture Week, which runs Monday, April 17, through Sunday, April 23. Culture Week is a weeklong event where the multi-coalition groups on campus come together to host events that promote the different cultures and social groups on […]