Category: Student
Students present politics research at national conference
Three Ripon College seniors — Andrew Carballo ’15, Samantha Kay ’15, and Abigail Quackenboss ’15 — presented their senior research theses at the Pi Sigma Alpha National Student Research Conference for politics and government students held mid-February in Washington, D.C. The Ripon students received feedback on their papers, currently under revisions in the politics and […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Research, Student.
Scientists featured in “On Wisconsin Outdoors”
Chemistry-biology major Raymond Allen ’15 and Assistant Professor of Biology Barbara Sisson braved the chilly temperatures early February to take tissue samples of registered sturgeon on Lake Winnebago. It was the opening day of sturgeon-spearing season. They ran into John Luthens, who writes for On Wisconsin Outdoors, and he included the encounter in his story. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Research, Student.
Ripon College receives grant for student summer research
Ripon College has received a supplemental funding grant of $6,250 from the National Science Foundation to support summer research by a student. The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) grant is supplemental to an NSF grant received earlier by Bob Wallace, Patricia and Philip McCullough 1969 Professor in Biology; and a major research instrumentation grant received […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Research, Student.
‘The right thing to do’ does not always have an easy answer
It’s not unusual for the question “Is it the right thing to do?” to come up every day in my work at the Center for Social Responsibility. While most people may shy away from this question and the subsequent “gray area” — the unknown, the uncertain — I can’t help but be excited. That’s not […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Fine Arts, Social Responsibility, Student.
Ripon College speakers highlight Black History Month
As part of Black History Month presentations, Gary Yerkey ’66 of Washington, D.C., will discuss his book “South to Selma: ‘Outside Agitators’ and the Civil Rights March that Changed America.” The talk will begin at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in Great Hall. In the book, Yerkey details his participation in the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery civil […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Special Event, Student.
Ripon Launches New Consortium to Prepare Grads to Communicate in the 21st Century
Recently recognized as the top undergraduate communication program in the United States, faculty in Ripon’s Department of Communication are collaborating with others on campus to launch a new program – the Ripon Communication Consortium. The consortium, which involves not only faculty in communication, but also faculty from an array of academic departments as well as […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Student.
Life At Ripon – Rachel Detrie ’15
Chapter 2: Planning for the Next Steps – Grad School, Publication [Editor’s Note: Rachel Detrie ’15, Clarence Sanon ’15 , and Kaitlyn Welzen ’15 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!] Despite the 100 Days celebration that […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Student.
Life At Ripon – Kaitlyn Welzen ’15
[Editor’s Note: Kaitlyn Welzen ’15, Rachel Detrie ’15, and Clarence Sanon ’15 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!] Only one semester left of college. It seems so strange that my four years in Ripon are almost […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Student.
Determination, goal-setting leads swimmer to record-breaking times
During a meet at Grinnell College on Dec. 5-6, the Red Hawks swim team took down nine school records. In the 200 breaststroke, freshman Gabby Horstmeier finished with a time of 2:34.47, breaking the program’s longest-standing record set 23 years ago by Ripon College Athletic Hall of Famer Sara Soffa ’94. Horstmeier also participated in […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.
First-hand experience dealing with domestic violence invaluable for future registered nurse
Biology major Leighanne Lacy ’15 has served as the domestic violence intern this summer at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Her internship was made by the Career Ready Internship Initiative grant program developed by Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation. St. Agnes provides intensive care for both inpatients and outpatients, as well as […]
Posted by Dale Devries in McNair, Student.
Herb planting inspires personal and social change for environmental studies major
Kaitlyn Welzen ’15 of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, has won the National Sodexo Service Award. Welzen is an environmental studies and Spanish major and a sustainability intern for Sodexo. She led the effort to construct and implement a campus hoop house on lower campus. Herbs and greens from the hoop house are served in the dining […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student, Sustainability.
Life At Ripon – Clarence Sanon ’15
Chapter 2: Open Thine Third Eye [Editor’s Note: Clarence Sanon ’15, Rachel Detrie ’15, and Kaitlyn Welzen ’15 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!] Hi Readers, Do you know what grinds my gears? Individuals who do […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Student.
Ripon College named to President’s Honor Roll for Community Service
Ripon College has been recognized on the 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary community service. The Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency for volunteering and service, has administered the award since 2006 in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Social Responsibility, Student.
Clark wins outstanding teaching award, sociology students place in research competition
For the third consecutive year, Ripon College sociology students have placed in the Wisconsin Sociological Association’s Undergraduate student Paper Competition. Amanda Detlor of Coloma, Wisconsin, won first place with her paper “Workin’ It Out: Bodily Discipline at the Gym.” Kevin Carli of River Grove, Illinois, won third place with his paper “Negotiation at its Finest: […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Research, Student.
Internship leads psychology major toward her goals
A summer internship and participation in the McNair Scholars Program at Ripon College are helping psychology major Emily Connovich ’15, of Marinette, Wisconsin, toward her goal of a better future. Connovich had a difficult childhood. Her parents divorced when she was young, and for a short time she was homeless. “One moment you’re in a […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Internships, McNair, Student.
ROTC program top in north central U.S.
The UW Oshkosh ROTC program, which includes Ripon College, St. Norbert College, UW-Green Bay and Marian University, has been named the top ROTC program among 43 college and university programs in the north central United States. The honor was bestowed upon the program at the recent 3rd U.S. Army ROTC Brigade Professor of Military Science […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.
Longley ’15 asks community to support #respectfuldifference campaign
As a self-designed major in film and media, I have examined the practical and personal implications of increased use of digital technologies in my courses, internships, jobs and interactions with people. Social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Yik Yak allow users to self-generate content, and the opinions and news shared can influence social and […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Social Responsibility, Student.
Ethics Bowl Team Wins Upper Midwest Regional Championship
The Ripon College Ethics Bowl Team has earned the title of Upper Midwest Regional Champion for the third consecutive year. This weekend during competition at Harper College, Ripon’s Ethics Bowl Team beat out teams from Harper College, Loyola University of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology and Bowling Green State. With this win the team secured […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Social Responsibility, Student.
Life At Ripon – Rachel Detrie ’15
Chapter 2: Planning for the Next Steps – Grad School, Publication [Editor’s Note: Rachel Detrie ’15, Clarence Sanon ’15 , and Kaitlyn Welzen ’15 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!] November has come to the Ripon […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.
Social Justice Week Inspires Personal, Social, Institutional Growth
As an institution, how can Ripon College better understand and address social justice on and off campus? That and other questions have been examined during Ripon’s first Social Justice Week that started Monday, November 10. Presented by the Student Activities Office, the integration of lecture, discussion and media provided multiple ways for students, staff, faculty […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Student.