Karyssa Castillo-Kinney ’20 of Neenah, Wisconsin, is philosophical about finishing her final semester at Ripon College off-campus. “I have simply accepted it as it is,” she says. “It is stressful, but it is for the best and nothing can be done about it.” Castillo-Kinney is majoring in psychology and minoring in philosophy. In the fall, […]
While most Ripon College students are now safely sheltering off campus, 15 students remain on campus because of an inability to travel home. These include international students and others who have extenuating circumstances. Maria Mendoza-Bautista, director of multicultural affairs at the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, and others still on campus have rallied to support […]
Mackenzie Dibelius ’20 of Princeton, Wisconsin, already has a post-graduation job lined up. She is a business management major with an emphasis in human resources. She is currently a human resources intern for Generac Power Systems Inc. in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and has been offered a regular position as a human resources representative. “The most important […]
After graduation in May, Tyler VanDeVelde ’20 of Genoa City, Wisconsin, will head to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh to study for a master’s degree in school counseling. At Ripon, he is majoring in sociology with a minor in anthropology. The most important lesson he learned at Ripon, he says, is “that everyone matters and that […]
After graduation, Mitra Kermani ’20 of Louisville, Colorado, is set to work for Milliman IntelliScript in Brookfield, Wisconsin. She will be a technical analyst. At Ripon, she has a double major in mathematics and philosophy and a minor in religion. “The most important lessons I learned from Ripon is to depend on and use your […]
A new door is opening for Nate Jung ’20 of Random Lake, Wisconsin. In the fall, he will enter Marquette Law School in Milwaukee. At Ripon, Jung is majoring in politics & government and economics, with minors in national security studies and law and society. “The most important lesson I learned from attending Ripon College […]
Ripon pride was evidenced in a national feature on CBS This Morning Sunday. The segment, “Rural America Braces for Virus,” was centered in Wautoma, Wisconsin, and featured Adam and Carolyn Flyte, farmers in Coloma. They are the parents of Mikayla Flyte ’23. Members of the Flyte family, including Mikayla, wore Ripon apparel as they were […]
Social connections are an important focus for Sierra Tireman ’20 of Douglass, Kansas. At Ripon, she is majoring in business management with a focus in hospitality. After graduation in May, she is planning to work in the events and hospitality industry in Milwaukee. She is a member of the Senior Class Board at Ripon College, […]
Daisy Aguilera ’20 of Chicago, Illinois, is keeping her options open. She is majoring in Spanish with a minor in educational studies. “My plans at the moment aren’t set in stone, but possibly looking for a small education-related job (student affairs possibly) to gain experience in the teaching field.” She also may go to graduate […]
Kyle Peterson ’20 of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, will be looking for employment in the supply chain field after graduation in May. He is majoring in business management with a minor in environmental biology. “Between collaboration in the classroom and being on the baseball team, I have learned the importance of teamwork, and I will carry […]
Andrew Johnson ’20 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, says the most important thing he learned at Ripon is time management. “Juggling a bunch of different responsibilities at Ripon has helped me find time to satisfy each, but most importantly, it helped me keep calm during times of high stress,” he says. Johnson is majoring in chemistry with […]
Abby Korb ’20 of Burlington, Wisconsin, is headed for graduate school in Washington, D.C., this fall. The politics & government and psychology double major will study for her master’s degree in public policy at American University. She also will work as a graduate assistant and will seek another job position in Washington, as well. “The […]
As we navigate the off-campus end to the Ripon College academic year, we want to be especially mindful of our seniors who are planning not only the end of this semester but also the beginning of the next chapter in their lives. Please check back every day for individual profiles of our graduating seniors, how […]
Ripon College is among a group of higher education schools in Wisconsin that is offering tutoring services across the country during the COVID-19 disruption through its teacher candidates. More than 100 education students and teacher candidates from Ripon College, St. Norbert College, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and UW Stevens Point will provide grade-appropriate online […]
Ripon College’s FLASH Internship program of the Center for Career and Professional Development is one of nine nominees for Most Innovative Career Initiatives at Colleges and Universities by The Career Leadership Collective national organization. Three winners will be announced at its annual conference in April. FLASH Internships are the only project-based short-term experiences in Wisconsin […]
“Righting a Wrong: Japanese-Americans and World War II,” a poster exhibit, is on view through April 3 in the Ripon College Museum in West Hall. Museum hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is free and open to the public. The Smithsonian National Museum of American History makes poster versions of […]
William Shakespeare’s play “The Comedy of Errors” will be performed March 4 through 7 by the Ripon College Department of Theatre. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended by calling 920-748-8791 or sending an email to [email protected]. “The Comedy of […]
The annual spring break tour of the Ripon College Chamber Singers will be held in March with concerts in Ripon, Winneconne, Holy Hill in Hubertus, Chicago and Madison. The performances will include a variety of pieces performed by the ensemble, who will be joined by guest choirs at select locations. Each concert will be free […]
“The Contemporary Portrait,” an exhibit featuring the work of nine Ripon College students, opens Saturday, Feb. 1, at Levee Contemporary Gallery in Princeton, Wisconsin. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The exhibit will remain on view through Sunday, March 29. The exhibit […]
A paper about small biopreservative sugars by Christina Othon, associate professor of physics, Julia Goeks ’21 of Lake Forest, Illinois, and coauthors has been published by ACS Publications. Othon also presented on the work during an invited talk in July at the fifth International Frontiers in Water Biophysics Conference in Erice, Italy. Goeks presented the […]
Julia Meyers-Manor, assistant professor of psychology, and Rebecca Groat ’21 of Combined Locks, Wisconsin, presented at the Association for Professional Dog Trainers’ annual conference Oct. 30 in Portland, Oregon. Groat presented the poster “Observations of Behaviors in Doggy Day Care” and won second place in the poster competition. Meyers-Manor presented a poster done with Micaela […]