A passion for helping low-income students is motivating the further studies of Madeson Walgenbach ’16 of Oakfield, Wisconsin. She is pursuing her teaching certification and explored the concept of “Students from Low Socioeconomic Background: Succeeding in Spite of the Odds” for her senior research project. Walgenbach majored in Spanish and educational studies, and earned teaching […]
A new minor on campus has proven to be an exciting learning experience for students and professors alike. The Ancient, Renaissance and Medieval Studies minor, or ARMS, offers an interdisciplinary take on history with excitement both in and out of the classroom. Last November, as part of the Intro to ARMS course, students built a […]
Chapter 4: Upcoming Master’s Thesis Work in Mexico [Editor’s Note: Raymond Allen ’15, Karena Schroeder ’15, and Madeline Poullette ’15 are writing rotating monthly entries for the Ripon College Newsletter chronicling their post-graduation experiences. We hope you enjoy their perspectives on Life After Ripon!] Hello Ripon Alumni and Friends! Summer is finally here, and I […]
Chapter 4: New Horizons [Editor’s Note: Chuchen Tan ’16, Sara Driebel ’16, and Jacob Sahr ’16 are writing rotating monthly entries for the Ripon College Newsletter chronicling their senior year experiences. We hope you enjoy their perspectives on Life At Ripon!] Well, I am finally done. The last four years of my life are now […]
This spring, Associate Professor of Chemistry Joe Scanlon took five chemistry majors to visit the University of Minnesota Department of Chemistry and learn more about its graduate program. The trip was initiated by Dr. Laura Gagliardi after her visit to Ripon College in the fall and was mostly funded by the UMN Department of Chemistry. […]
On a cold Thursday afternoon in February, Ripon Speakers Bureau students huddled in Smith Hall. Shawn Karsten ’09 was in the room with them; Liz Molitor Taft ’07, Sarah Hopkins Stansberry ’11, and Ryan Greene ’10 were on speaker phone. The alumni shared advice from their past experiences leading breakout sessions for the Youth Summit […]
Join the Ripon Summer Players for a unique take on a classic comedy as we present A Ripon Midsummer Night’s Dream. We have placed this hilarious tale in contemporary Ripon, Wisconsin. The rulers run the local government, the fairies live in South Woods, and each tradesperson represents and is sponsored by a local business. The […]
Chapter 4: Ready [Editor’s Note: Chuchen Tan ’16, Sara Driebel ’16, and Jacob Sahr ’16 are writing rotating monthly entries for the Ripon College Newsletter chronicling their senior year experiences. We hope you enjoy their perspectives on Life At Ripon!] As of May 2016, I will be a Ripon College graduate. Whew, I said it. […]
Chapter 4: A Final Word [Editor’s Note: Raymond Allen ’15, Karena Schroeder ’15, and Madeline Poullette ’15 are writing rotating monthly entries for the Ripon College Newsletter chronicling their post-graduation experiences. We hope you enjoy their perspectives on Life After Ripon!] Greetings! It hardly seems possible that, as of writing this, it is less than […]
Ripon College musicians will present their annual Pops Concert at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, on the steps of Harwood Memorial Union on the campus. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to S.N. Pickard Commons. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble will perform light and enjoyable musical works. All […]
An exhibit of artwork by Ripon College students will open May 6 and run through May 15 in Caestecker Gallery, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, on the campus. A reception will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in the Rodman lobby. The graduating studio art majors and art history minors who will be represented […]
The Ripon College Jazz Ensemble will present its spring concert on Friday, April 29, in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, on the campus. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., and admission is free. The ensemble will perform works from wide variety of jazz periods and styles. “Christopher Columbus” will be played […]
Two Ripon students are working to bring pride and community to downtown Ripon with their project, “Those Who’ve Called Ripon Home.” On April 15, they presented at 314: Ripon College Project Space in conjunction with the Ripon Historical Society. The night was one part walking tour and one part gallery exhibit showcasing important figures from […]
Tuesday, April 26, will mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the Easter Rising, the beginning of the Irish War of Independence. In commemoration of the anniversary, the Center for Politics and the People at Ripon College and freshman Christian Ryan of Caledonia, Wisconsin, will host an event at 5:30 p.m. in Kresge Little […]
The Ripon College Orchestra will perform its spring concert at 3:15 p.m. May 1 in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, on the campus. Admission is free and open to the public. Selections will include Overture to “The Abduction from the Seraglio” K. 384, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791); “Simple Symphony,” Op. […]
The Ripon College Department of Music will present a student recital at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. The program will feature: Second Movement of Symphony No. 100, by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), with Kate Cichon ’19 of Menasha, Wisconsin; Mitchell Eithun ’17 of New London, Wisconsin; […]
The Ripon College Chamber Singers and Choral Union will present a concert Sunday, April 24. The concert will begin at 3:15 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, on the campus. It is free and open to the public. Selections for the Chamber Singers are “Kyrie,” from “Missa Orbis factor,” anonymous […]
Ripon College’s Environmental Group of Ripon (EGOR) is planning several events in celebration of Earth Week. Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an award-winning independent documentary film, will be shown at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, in Bear Auditorium, Farr Hall. “Discover Green Lake: A Local Gem in Our Big Backyard” will be presented […]
Chapter 4: Cherishing Time [Editor’s Note: Chuchen Tan ’16, Sara Driebel ’16, and Jacob Sahr ’16 are writing rotating monthly entries for the Ripon College Newsletter chronicling their senior year experiences. We hope you enjoy their perspectives on Life At Ripon!] Happy April everyone! As of this moment, Commencement is just a little more than […]
Chapter 4: Decisions [Editor’s Note: Raymond Allen ’15, Karena Schroeder ’15, and Madeline Poullette ’15 are writing rotating monthly entries for the Ripon College Newsletter chronicling their post-graduation experiences. We hope you enjoy their perspectives on Life After Ripon!] Circa 1,851 days post-zombie outbreak… You sprint down the corridor, burst into the weapons storage room […]