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Chamber Singers, Concert Choir to perform concert Nov. 16

The Ripon College Chamber Singers and Concert Choir will present a fall concert, Sunday, Nov. 16, at 3:15 p.m., in Demmer Recital Hall of Ripon College’s C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities Paul Thompson is the conductor. Both […]

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Ripon College to host discussion on the future of local power Nov. 13

Ripon College’s Center for Politics and the People (CPP) and Pre-Law Society will host a discussion on the future of local political power Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in Great Hall of Ripon College’s Harwood Memorial Union. The event, titled “Who Decides? The U.S. Supreme Court, Wisconsin and the Future of Local Power,” will […]

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Theatre department to present “Almost, Maine” Nov. 13-15

Ripon College’s theatre department is presenting the play “Almost, Maine,” with performances in the Benstead Theatre of the C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, Nov. 13-15, at 7:30 p.m. “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani is a whimsical series of short scenes set in a fictional, remote town, where residents experience the magical, mysterious and often […]

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Jensen featured in faculty, guest trumpet recital Oct. 27

Ripon College Adjunct Professor of Music Jessica Jensen will join musical guests John Daniel, Brent Turney and Wayne Wildman in a recital of solo and chamber works for trumpet and piano Monday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m., in Demmer Recital Hall of Ripon College’s C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. The hour-long program will feature […]

Author of “The Misinformation Machine: Who Builds It, Who Buys It and How to Stop It”

CPP to host UW-Madison journalism professor on combating misinformation Oct. 23

Ripon College’s Center for Politics and the People (CPP) and the Department of Communication will host a presentation on misinformation in the news and media. The event will take place Thursday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m. in Great Hall of Ripon College’s Harwood Memorial Union. “The Misinformation Machine: Who Builds It, Who Buys It and […]

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“Dry Spells and Deluge” exhibit opens with artist talk, reception Oct. 17

“Dry Spells and Deluge,” an art exhibit by artist Katherine Steichen Rosing, will be on display Oct. 17 through Nov. 14 in Ripon College’s Caestecker Gallery of Art in the C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Rosing will host an artist talk Friday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall with a reception […]

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Amsden directing “Rope” at The Grand Oshkosh Sept. 25-27

Robert Amsden, professor emeritus of theatre at Ripon College, is directing “Rope,” a gripping suspense drama presented by the Oshkosh Community Players (OCP), at The Grand Oshkosh Sept. 25-27. After a 27-year career at the Ripon College Theatre Department, where he directed and designed more than 50 productions, Amsden has joined the OCP board this […]

A selection of panelists for the CPP presentation

Ripon College to host panel on global trade, local impact Sept. 30

Ripon College’s Center for Politics and the People (CPP) and the Department of Economics and Business Management will co-sponsor a panel discussion on the evolving landscape of global commerce and its impact on Wisconsin businesses. The event will be held in Great Hall of Ripon College’s Harwood Memorial Union, Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m. […]

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CPP to host presentation on congressional gridlock Sept. 16

Ripon College’s Center for Politics and the People (CPP) and the Department of Political Science will sponsor a presentation on U.S. Congress gridlock in Room 104 of Todd Wehr Hall, Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. The presentation titled “Why Congress Gets Stuck: Gridlock in the U.S. and How Europe Avoids It,” will be presented […]

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Chaz’men Williams-Ali, Aurelia Andrews to perform Sept. 12

Tenor Chaz’men Williams-Ali and pianist Aurelia Andrews will present a recital as part of the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon Series in Demmer Recital Hall of Ripon College’s C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts Friday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. In addition to the evening performance, Williams-Ali will lead a masterclass with Ripon College […]

Artist Kristy Deetz

“Threads, Folds & Rabbit Holes” exhibit opens with reception Sept. 5

“Threads, Folds & Rabbit Holes,” an art exhibit by award-winning artist Kristy Deetz, will be on display Sept. 5 to Oct. 3 in Ripon College’s Caestecker Gallery of Art in the C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Deetz will host an artist talk Friday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall with a […]

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Derrick and Roltgen present senior art exhibit ‘Adipose Playground,’ reception May 2

Senior studio art majors Johnathan Derrick and Ruth Roltgen are hosting an art show titled “Adipose Playground” in Ripon College’s Caestecker Gallery of Art in the C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, with an opening reception tonight, May 2 at 7 p.m. The art exhibit will run until May 16 and will be accessible during […]

A beautiful painted image of couples in front of a brightly lit carousel.

Rafael Francisco Salas’ artwork to be featured at Portrait Society Gallery with reception May 23

Ripon College’s Professor of Art Rafael Francisco Salas will open a two-person exhibition, “Everyday Heaven,” at the Portrait Society Gallery of Contemporary Art in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from May 23 to July 12. An opening night reception will be held May 23 from 5-7 p.m. It is free and open to the public. “Everyday Heaven” is […]

One Act Play Festival flyer shows the date as May 2 and 3 at 7.pm.m. at the Benstead Theatre in the CJ Rodman Center for the Performing Arts.

Students to direct plays in One-Act Play Festival May 2-3

Students will be directing a diverse collection of one-act plays in the One-Act Play Festival in Benstead Theatre of Ripon College’s C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, Friday and Saturday, May 2-3, at 7:30 p.m. Each of the five plays runs between 10 to 30 minutes. The event is free and open to the public. […]

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Ripon College’s 2025 Commencement speakers, award winners announced

The speakers and award winners for Ripon College’s 2025 Commencement Ceremony May 18 will feature notable women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), as well as distinguished community members. The commencement theme is “Discovery Has No Limits: Celebrating Women in STEM,” emphasizing Ripon’s commitment to recognizing the contributions of women in STEM fields. The […]

Singer Lucie-Petri-Rose holds a microphone and sings in a cozy room.

Petri-Rose to perform senior mezzo-soprano recital April 12

Lucie Petri-Rose of Omro, Wisconsin, is performing her senior mezzo-soprano vocal recital in Demmer Recital Hall of Ripon College’s C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts Saturday, April 12 at 3:15 p.m. She will be accompanied by Adjunct Instructor of Music Deb MacKenzie, piano; junior Ayanna Jorgenson, soprano; local musician Rob Milanowski, drums; senior Ruth Roltgen, […]

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Baritone Aaron Agulay, pianist Aurelia Andrews to perform Feb. 21

Baritone Aaron Agulay and pianist Aurelia Andrews will present a recital titled “Rule of Three” as part of the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon Series Friday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. at Ripon College in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. In addition to their evening performance, the artists will lead […]

keynote speaker Julie A. Mavity Maddalena

Julie A. Mavity Maddalena to address “Unity Across Our Communities” at HEDIT Conference April 3

The 2025 conference of the Higher Education Diversity Initiative Team (HEDIT), will be held Thursday, April 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Great Hall of Ripon College’s Harwood Memorial Union. The conference theme of “Unity Across Our Communities” will be addressed by keynote speaker Julie A. Mavity Maddalena. Maddalena is University Chaplain, […]

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Backer to discuss conservative environmentalism Feb. 26

Benji Backer, founder and current executive chairman of the American Conservation Coalition (ACC), will discuss his new book “The Conservative Environmentalist: Common Sense Solutions for a Sustainable Future” Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at Knuth Brewing Company (upstairs) 230 Watson St., Ripon. The book talk is sponsored by Ripon College’s Center for Politics and […]

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Oshkosh Area Community Foundation named 2025 Founders’ Day recipient

  RIPON, Wis. – The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation (OACF) has been named the 2025 recipient of the Ripon College Founders’ Day Award. The formal presentation of the award will occur at the 158th Commencement ceremony May 18. Bill Wyman, president and chief executive officer of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, will accept the award […]

Musical act Atimevu pose on stage

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 […]