Category: Student
Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert rescheduled for May 2
The Ripon College Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert, previously postponed because of the recent snowstorm, has been rescheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Professor of Music Kurt Dietrich is the conductor, and Kate Myszewski ’19 of Appleton, Wisconsin, will conduct one selection. Selections will be […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Senior studio art majors to exhibit work beginning Friday
Work by senior student art majors will be exhibited Friday, April 27, through May 13 in the lobby of C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. It is a culmination of the students’ studies at Ripon College. Featured artists are Keeley Eames of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, and Caryssa Waite of Princeton, Wisconsin. Art history major Elizabeth […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Ripon Colleges choirs will perform finale concert April 22
The Ripon College Chamber Singers and Choral Union will present their Choral Finale Concert Sunday, April 22. The concert will begin at 3:15 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, at Ripon College. John C. Hughes is the conductor, and Maria Kaiser Dietrich is the accompanist. Chamber Singers will perform “Five […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Music fraternity students to present musical showcase April 20
Student members of Mu Phi Epsilon, an international professional music fraternity, will present a Student Showcase April 20 in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Selections will include: Owen Reynolds ’18 of Wales, Wisconsin, conductor “Danny Boy,” an old Irish air, with Margaret Goodwin ’18 of Port Washington, Wisconsin, soprano, and Grace […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Music Performance, Student.
Awards Convocation recognizes outstanding achievements of faculty, staff and students
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. 2018 Award Recipients Achievement Award in Anthropology: Holly I. Erickson Achievement Award in Art and Art History: Madeline G. Hantzsch Achievement Award in Biology: Hannah F. Brodner, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Faculty, Student.
Ripon College students compete in regional business pitch competition
Two Ripon College teams comprising four students each competed Wednesday, April 11, at The Pitch, a regional competition among students from Lawrence University, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Green Bay and St. Norbert College modeled similarly to the ABC show “Shark Tank.” Ten teams participated in the all-day event held at Timber Rattlers Stadium in Appleton. The two top […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Student.
Seniors present showcase research April 17
Ripon College’s 2018 Senior Showcase will take place Tuesday, April 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with an awards presentation beginning at 8 p.m. in the C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. The Senior Showcase is a campus-wide celebration of excellence, which recognizes the dedication and passion that senior students bring to their scholarly […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Research, Student.
Margaret Goodwin ’18 to present vocal recital, April 21
Senior Margaret Goodwin ’18 of Port Washington, Wisconsin, will present her vocal recital Saturday, April 21, at Ripon College. The performance will begin at 2 p.m. in the newly renovated Demmer Recital Hall located in C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Goodwin will perform “Die Forelle,” by Franz Schubert, “Lascia Ch’io Pianga,” by George Frideric […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert cancelled
UPDATE: The Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert scheduled for Sunday, April 15, at 3:15 p.m. has been cancelled. We will make plans for an alternate performance at a future date. ————————————————————————– The Ripon College Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform at 3:15 p.m., Sunday, April 15. This will be the first concert held in the newly renovated […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student, Uncategorized.
Student panel to discuss government’s role in managing data and privacy
A panel of three Ripon College students will discuss the use of data and its intersection with privacy at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, in Kresge Little Theatre of East Hall. The discussion, sponsored by the College’s Center for Politics and the People, also will explore the relationship between big business and government. Panelists will […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Student.
Computational chemistry research connects students with real-world application
Todd Petersen ’19 of Emerald, Wisconsin, presented research at the Midwest Undergraduate Computational Chemistry Consortium (MU3C) conference, hosted at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The research was conducted during the summer with Associate Professor of Chemistry Joe Scanlon in collaboration with Assistant Professor of Chemistry Patrick Willoughby. Using computational chemistry, which simulates reactions using […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Academics, Faculty, Research, Student.
Chamber Singers and Choral Union to perform April 22
The Ripon College Chamber Singers and Choral Union will perform in the Choral Finale Concert at 3:15 p.m., Sunday, April 22. Singers from Green Lake Middle School of Green Lake, Wisconsin will also join them. The concert will be held in the newly renovated Demmer Recital Hall in the C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
$300,000 science grant will benefit summer research students
Brett Barwick, associate professor of physics and the Harrison E. Farnsworth 1918 Chair in Physics, has received a $300,000, three-year grant from the National Science Foundation that will provide equipment and monies for several summer research students. “Over the last decade, a new research field has developed by combining electron microscopy with ultrafast lasers,” Barwick […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Research, Student.
Four Student-Directed One Act Plays Run April 13 and 14
Ripon College’s annual student-directed One Act Play Festival runs Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14, with four performances starting at 7:30 p.m. in Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. The content is for mature audiences due to language. Selections include Mere Mortals by David Ives, directed by David Firari ‘18 of Fort […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Student.
Psychology senior targets fake news, Greek life as focuses for research
The continuing trend of “fake news” accusations led senior psychology major Megan Ringo to research attitude in regard to information consumption. Her research study, “Watch That ’Tude: Attitude Representation Theory,” was completed last semester as part of Ringo’s senior seminar project. Ringo initially wanted to research the effects of persuasion, but, fearing easily skewed data, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Research, Student.
Ripon College’s Equestrian Team: They’re not just horsing around
Two riders with the student-organized Equestrian Team at Ripon College have qualified for regional competition, which will be held in April. Morgan Hoffmann ’20 of Waupun, Wisconsin, and president Katherine “Katie” Fleming ’18 of Appleton, Wisconsin, are qualifiers, but may not be able to attend because of scheduling conflicts during the competition in Missouri. Other […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Athletics News, Student.
Brian Smith, students present papers at Midwest religion conference
Professor of Religion Brian Smith presented a paper, “What Does the Bible Say about LGBTQ?” at the Midwest American Academy of Religion’s annual conference, March 2-4, 2018, at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Three Ripon students also presented papers at the conference: Kim Frisque ’19, Menominee, Michigan; Justine Jacobsen ’18 of Green Bay, Wisconsin; […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Research, Student.
Popular podcast Pantsuit Politics to air live from Ripon College March 23
A live podcast of Pantsuit Politics, among the top 5 percent of all podcasts with more than 50,000 subscribers and 1.4 million downloads, will air Friday, March 23, from Ripon College. The popular political podcast will run from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Great Hall, Harwood Memorial Union. It is sponsored as part of Women’s […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Diversity, Special Event, Student.
Psychology students explore the relationship between gender and emotional eating
So does or doesn’t chocolate make everything all better? The stereotype that women consume copious amounts of chocolate when upset was the focus of the psychology capstone project for seniors Tene Robinson of Romeoville, Illinois, and Casey O’Malley ’19 of Kenosha, Wisconsin. With help from Associate Professor of Psychology Kristine Kovack-Lesh, the duo fleshed out […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Research, Student.
Application deadline is March 23 for Presidential Leadership Program
For first-year students who maintain a high grade point average, hold leadership roles in organizations and are active in their community, Ripon College offers another great growth opportunity — the Presidential Leadership Program. “The Presidential Leadership Program is a unique, mentored cohort program that provides opportunities for outstanding Ripon College students to pursue personal achievement, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Student.