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 […]
In the fall, Emily Tetzlaff ’20 of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, will be attending Pacific University to pursue a doctor of optometry degree. At Ripon, she is majoring in chemistry-biology with minors in Spanish and business management. “The greatest skill Ripon College has allowed me to develop is an ability to overcome mental hurdles,” Tetzlaff says. “I […]
A career in music is being planned by Grace Sullivan ’20 of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. At Ripon, she is majoring in music with a minor in business management. She plans to continue teaching voice, cello and piano from her music studio in Oshkosh. “One of the most important lessons I’ve learned at Ripon College is that […]
During the off-campus end to the semester, Timbre Shilts ’20 of Kenosha, Wisconsin, is getting practical experience. She is double majoring in early childhood/middle childhood education and psychology. While all public schools have been closed in the state of Wisconsin, “I am currently helping families in Wisconsin by tutoring elementary students virtually, whether it be […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed employment plans for Jessica Luhman ’20 of Barneveld, Wisconsin. “After graduation, I had a full-time job lined up with an art gallery, Levee Contemporary, in Princeton, Wisconsin,” she says. “With our uncertain circumstances recently, I lost the job, but I am hoping to return once this all gets better.” She […]
The most important lesson learned at Ripon College is to not take things for granted. Cherish every moment and every memory made,” says Morgan Hoffmann ’20 of Waupun, Wisconsin. Of the off-campus end to the semester, Hoffmann says, “I am coping well with ending my college career off campus, but I am sad at the […]
In the fall, Rachel Myers ’20 of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, will be student teaching in Kansas City, Missouri. She then will look for employment in music performance and substitute teach in local school districts. She is majoring in music education. “I think the biggest lesson that I learned since attending Ripon is that friendship comes […]
After graduation, Gabriella Mraz ’20 of Wind Lake, Wisconsin, will be applying to dental schools. At Ripon, she is majoring in chemistry-biology. “An important lesson that I have learned while at Ripon is to never be afraid to ask for help,” Mraz says. “I’ve been coping with the off-campus end to my college career by […]
Janet Koehler ’20 of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, is planning a future in nursing after graduation this month. She is majoring in chemistry-biology. “After graduation, I plan on spending as much quality time with my daughter, Sophia, as I can,” Koehler says. “I currently work at Mercy Medical Center as a telemetry technician and plan to continue […]
Junmo Kwon ’20 of Chicago, Illinois, will attend Illinois College of Optometry after he graduates this month. He is majoring in chemistry-biology with a minor in physics. “The most important lessons from Ripon College are being independent and finding a vision for my life,” Kwon says. “It’s not easy dealing with a sudden off-campus end […]
The COVID-19 pandemic and her liberal arts college education have provided important lessons for Haley Stowell ’20 of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. “I think the most important lesson Ripon has taught me is creative problem-solving,” Stowell says. “This year isn’t going the way anyone expected, so I’ve had to do quite a bit of thinking on […]
Austin Burton ’20 of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, plans to continue to run @NehringLimousine out of Fond du Lac after graduation this month. He also will work in operations for General Motors Corporation after the automotive industry and economy gets back on its feet. At Ripon, he has a self-designed major in marketing. “The most […]
Erin Barrie ’20 of Hartford, Wisconsin, will be seeking a job in event planning and coordinating. She is majoring in communication with a minor in art history. “I am not enjoying being off campus, obviously, with it being the end of my college career,” she says. “It helps to have the option to Facetime/Zoom and […]
Forrest Grade ’20 of Appleton, Wisconsin, plans to work in the legal/government sector after graduation this month. He is majoring in philosophy with a minor in anthropology. “The most important lesson I learned during my time at Ripon College is that you have to be happy with who you are before you can begin to […]
The most important lesson she learned at Ripon College is to be confident and to not be afraid to put herself out there, says Carlee Zander ’20 of Manawa, Wisconsin. She is majoring in psychology and with double minors in criminal justice and strength and conditioning. She plans to gain some work experience before going […]
After graduation, Samuel Audisho ’20 of Adams, Wisconsin, will move to Madison and seek a job in the field of graphic design. At Ripon, he is majoring in studio art. He says the most important lesson he learned at Ripon is that “work is hard, it can pile up, and it can be very stressful. […]
In the fall, Kayla Furlano ’20 of West Bend, Wisconsin, will be attending the University of Nevada, Reno’s Interdisciplinary Social Psychology Ph.D. program. At Ripon, she majored in psychology with a minor in biology and graduated in December 2019. She says the most important thing she learned at Ripon College was critical thinking.
Each year, thanks to the support of generous donors, Ripon College is able to recognize the outstanding achievements of faculty, staff and students at the annual Awards Convocation. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic that has shut down the campus, the on-campus celebration of previous years could not be held. This year’s awards have been presented […]