Category: Student


Class of 2022: Adam Scholze ’22

We celebrate the Class of 2022, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Adam Scholze ’22 of La Crosse, Wisconsin, majored in communication with a minor in museum studies. He will attend graduate school or join the workforce. The most […]

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Class of 2022: Abbegayle Lane ’22

We celebrate the Class of 2022, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Abbegayle Lane ’22 of Neenah, Wisconsin, majored in music education with a minor in theatre. This summer, she will be working again as an intern for the […]

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Class of 2022: Julia Skamra ’22

We celebrate the Class of 2022, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Julia Skamra ’22 of Ripon, Wisconsin, majored in English with a minor in educational studies. She hopes to start a job in a school. “The most important […]

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Class of 2022: Francis Ayson ’22

We celebrate the Class of 2022, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives.   Francis Ayson ’22 of Clovis, California, majored in history with a minor in music. He will be seeking football graduate assistant coaching opportunities while working over […]

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Class of 2022: Devon Giesler ’22

We celebrate the Class of 2022, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives.   Devon Giesler ’22 of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, majored in computer science-interdisciplinary and theatre. He hopes to work for Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) in Middleton, Wisconsin.   […]

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Class of 2022: Alyssa Naber ’22

We celebrate the Class of 2022, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Alyssa Naber ’22 of Big Bend, Wisconsin, majored in anthropology, sociology and Spanish. She plans to move to St.  Louis with her boyfriend and will start a […]

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Faculty, student collaborate on performance of Stabat Mater March 25

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s “Stabat Mater” will be presented in a faculty-student recital Friday, March 25, at Ripon College. The performance will begin at 5 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free. Assistant Professor of Music Erin K. Bryan will sing the soprano solos and Lydia Wiley Deal ’22 […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Student.


Chamber Singers to kick off spring concert tour Monday

The Ripon College Chamber Singers will present their spring tour in Manitowoc, Sheboygan and Ripon. The choir is under the direction of Assistant Professor of Music Paul H. Thompson. The choir will perform at 7 p.m. Monday, March 14, at Roncalli High School in Manitowoc as part of the high school’s spring choir concert. The […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Music Performance, Student.


Student directors to present One-Act Play Festival this week

One-Act Play Festival with student directors will be presented Feb. 18-19 by the Department of Theatre at Ripon College. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public, and audience members are asked to wear masks. Plays to be performed are: […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.


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.


Red Hawks beat Badgers in regional ethics bowl

Ripon College competed in the Upper Midwest Regional Ethics Bowl at Northern Illinois University Nov. 13. Caroline Flesch ’23 of Delevan, Wisconsin; Caitlin Marsch ’24 of West Bend, Wisconsin; and Ethan Ripp ’22 of Black Earth, Wisconsin, represented the College in the 15-team competition. Each team, made up by three to five students, examines the […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Ethics, Student.


Ripon College presents theatre production ‘Everybody’

“Everybody,” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, a modern adaptation of the classic play “Everyman,” will be presented Dec. 8 to 11 in Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, at Ripon College. Shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend, and masks are required to be worn. Admission is free, but ticket reservations […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Fine Arts, Special Event, Student.


Ripon College ensembles to give free holiday concert Sunday

The Ripon College music ensembles will perform their holiday concert Sunday, Dec. 5. The program will begin at 3:15 p.m. in the Willmore Center Field House. All are welcome to attend, and masks are required to be worn. Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Singers and Choral Union all will be performing music of the […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Music Performance, Student.


Join student Catalyst presenters throughout the day Wednesday

Following months of exploration, collaboration and preparation, the fall 2021 Catalyst Day will take place Wednesday. Held each fall and spring, Catalyst Day is designed to showcase Ripon College’s Catalyst curriculum and celebrate the achievements of the students who are completing the capstone seminar in Applied Innovation. All classes will be cancelled Wednesday to encourage […]

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Ripon student-athletes sweep 2021 MWC academic awards

Ripon College student-athletes have swept the 2021 Midwest Conference (MWC) Awards for academic success. Payton Rahn, an English and politics and government double major from Omro, Wisconsin, received the Ruth Peterson Award, and Cormac Madigan, a chemistry-biology major from Rosendale, Wisconsin, received the Roy W. LeClere Award. The Peterson and LeClere awards are presented to […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Athletics News, Student.


Nicholas Eastman, Ethan Hansen ’23 collaborate for article in academic journal, conference presentation

Nicholas Eastman, assistant professor of educational studies, and Ethan Hansen ’23 of Raymond, Wisconsin, collaborated for an article in the forthcoming issue of the academic journal Education & Culture, the journal of the John Dewey Society. The article is titled “Classroom Exchanges: Big Data and the Commodification of Educational Communication.” Eastman and Hansen also presented […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Research, Student.


Professor of Biology Memuna Khan, students publish paper in journal

Memuna Khan, professor of biology, and several students published a paper in the August 2021 issue of the journal Northeastern Naturalist. “Do We Impact Neighboring Nests When Managing for House Sparrows on Nest-Box Trails?” featured work by Micaela M. Rivera ’21 of River Falls, Wisconsin; Max Mindiola ’20 of East Troy, Wisconsin; Erin Engstrom ’20 […]

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Ripon College Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform Nov. 21

The Ripon College Symphonic Wind Ensemble, directed by Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Tobin Shucha, will perform at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, at Ripon College. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. Masks are required to be worn. Selections include Overture from […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Music Performance, Student.


Scenes from light operas will be performed Nov. 21

“A Night at the Operetta,” featuring scenes from the light opera repertoire, will be presented at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, at Ripon College. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. Masks are required to be worn. In collaboration with pianist and Visiting […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Music Performance, Student.


Ripon College Orchestra will perform Sunday

The Ripon College Orchestra will perform at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. All are welcome to attend, and masks are required to be worn. C. Patrick Perkins, adjunct instructor of music, is the director. Lydia Wiley Deal ’22 of Whitewater, Wisconsin, is the assistant conductor. […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Music Performance, Student.