Dear Ripon College community, As someone born outside of the United States, who holds dual citizenship and has studied and worked in several different countries, I personally believe in the fundamental importance of education and experiences that cross borders. I strongly condemn the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s guidance issued earlier this week that limits […]
Kourtney Camm ’22 of Evansville, Wisconsin, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Wisconsin Leadership Institute, headquartered at Ripon College. She is currently a summer intern for the institute, helping with market research, social media strategies and other tasks. She is earning both a scholarship and course credit for her summer work, […]
Dear Ripon College community, The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the protests around the nation and the world in the past three weeks have delivered a long overdue message that institutions (and the individuals that lead and work within them) need to go beyond words of support and find solutions to become better […]
Transitioning to an online class format for the first time in the middle of a semester was a challenge for faculty and students alike. One of those faculty members making adjustments was Matt Knoester, associate professor of educational studies. His three classes for the spring semester, “Who Decides? International Perspectives on Democracy,” a first-year Catalyst […]
Dear campus community, A team of staff, faculty, and administrators have been carefully thinking through how best to preserve the Ripon College residential learning experience for the fall 2020 semester while also prioritizing the health and safety of our community. Based on their recommendation, I am pleased to announce the new academic calendar for the […]
Her experience working in the theatre department will stand her in good stead when Heidi DeCaluwe ’20 of West Bend, Wisconsin, goes on to graduate school this fall. She will be studying for a master’s of fine arts in costume design and production at the University of Arkansas. At Ripon, she is a theatre major […]
After graduation, Abel Gonzalez Rodriguez ’20 of Homestead, Florida, will work for the IT department at Ripon College for the summer, and then look for a regular job. He is majoring in mathematics with a focus on computer science, with a minor in Spanish. “What I take with me from Ripon is that we need […]
Finishing the semester off campus has been challenging for Ripon College senior Morgan Exner of Janesville, Wisconsin. “It is a tough position to be in,” she says. “I thought online classes wouldn’t be too bad, but they are terrible and working in a home environment does not work well compared to the school environment. So, […]
After graduation, Mya Yupar Oo ’20 of Rangoon, Myanmar, will be seeking a job and opportunities, hopefully in the field of consulting. She is a business management major with a communication minor. “The most important lesson from Ripon College is to break my comfort zone and try out different things,” she says. “This could mean […]
This summer, Katelyn Kabacinski ’20 of Green Bay, Wisconsin, will begin an accelerated BSN program at Bellin College in Green Bay to become a registered nurse. At Ripon, she is majoring in biology with a minor in psychology. While finishing the semester remotely, “I’ve been spending lots of time with family and my dogs,” she […]
Ryan Bansemer ’20 of West Allis, Wisconsin, plans to attend graduate school and also has applied for the next class as a conservation warden with the State of Wisconsin. He also has an interest in pursuing forensics and working in a crime lab. At Ripon, “I definitely learned how to manage my time,” he says. […]
In the fall, Megan Rupnik ’20 of Delavan, Wisconsin, will be attending the University of Nevada, Reno’s Interdisciplinary Social Psychology Ph.D. program. She is a psychology major and graduated after the fall semester. The most important lesson she learned at Ripon College, she says, is “that it is OK to have passions in a wide […]
After taking a year off to work after graduation, Zelina Zimmerman ’20 of Deerfield, Wisconsin, will apply to nursing programs for the following year. At Ripon, she is majoring in biology with a minor in history. “The most important lesson from Ripon College that I am taking into my future would be not being afraid […]
Katelyn Spaeth ’20 of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, hopes to teach children with disabilities. She has been finishing up her special education certification and student teaching over the past year and is coping with the restrictions of the current COVID-19 pandemic. “Living at home while finishing up my student teaching has been motivating,” she says. “I will […]
Maya Petersen ’20 of Emerald, Wisconsin, plans to take a gap year to gain some work experience before attending either medical school or graduate school for chemistry. She is majoring in chemistry and Spanish. “In my time at Ripon, I learned to never doubt my capabilities,” she says. “At the start of many semesters, I […]
After graduation, Mariah Stiemsma ’20 of New Berlin, Wisconsin, plans to continue work on the board of directors of the Saving Sully Dog Rescue and to find employment in the greater Oshkosh area. “Eventually, I hope to apply to a veterinary medicine program as animal care and welfare is a strong passion of mine,” she […]
In the fall, Riley Printz ’20 of Rosholt, Wisconsin, will be attending Marquette Law School. At Ripon, he is majoring in history with a minor in politics and government. “The biggest thing I learned while attending Ripon was to continue working in the face of adversity,” he says. “I am coping with being off campus […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has put some future plans on hold for Ripon College senior Kitara Harsh of Montello, Wisconsin. She says, “I will be entering the workforce or interning, but my job offer and potential internship have been put on an indefinite hold due to COVID-19.” She is majoring in psychology major with minors in […]
Johanna Wigand ’20 of West Allis, Wisconsin, hopes to work in child welfare in Milwaukee. She is majoring in sociology with a minor in psychology. “I think the biggest thing I learned at Ripon that I will carry with me is how important it is to make connections and network,” she says. “I can confidently […]
After graduation, Eric Doll ’20 of West Bend, Wisconsin, will secure summer employment and then student teach in the fall. He is majoring in exercise science-physical education with minors in educational studies, health and adapted physical education. “The most important lesson I learned at Ripon is that you have to put in the work to […]