Family Weekend
We invite all parents and families to get a taste of Ripon College spirit and traditions and take part in dedicated networking opportunities.
Family Weekend 2022 Schedule of Events |
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Friday, October 21 |
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| 11:15 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. | Open Class: Catalyst 120 "Distance Yourself from Disease" | Rodman 140 Attend a class taught by Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Brittany Falloway |
| 11:35 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. | Open Class: Catalyst 220 "Books! Manuscripts, Scrolls, Comics Hieroglyphs, Emoji & More" | Rodman 147 Attend a class taught by Associate Professor of Art History Travis Nygard |
| 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Social Hosted by the Ripon Parents Network (RPN) | Franzen Center, Lane Library Connect with faculty, staff, and fellow parents while also learning about the services of the Franzen Center for Academic Success - complimentary appetizers and beverages will be served |
| 7 p.m. | Women's Volleyball v. Knox College | Doc Weiske '50 Memorial Gymnasium, Willmore Center |
| 8 - 9 p.m. | Comedy City Theatre Performance | Great Hall, Memorial Union All students and families are welcome to share some laughs with this live, improv comedy show |
Saturday, October 22 |
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| 8 - 9:30 a.m. | Coffee & Careers Morning Mixer | Center for Career and Professional Development, Lower Level S.N. Pickard Commons Meet the director of the Center for Career and Professional Development and tour the Center and Rally's Career Closet
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| 8 - 9:30 a.m. | Ripon Parents Network (RPN) Meet & Greet | Joyce Lounge, S.N. Pickard Commons Stop by to say hello and find out more about opportunities for parents to get involved with Ripon College through the Ripon Parents Network |
| 10 - 11 a.m. | Meet & Greet with President Folse and Administrative Council | Great Hall, Harwood Memorial Union Join President Victoria N. Folse and College administration for a presentation on the State of the College, followed by a question and answer session - continental breakfast will be provided |
| 11 a.m. | Men's Soccer v. Grinnell College | Prairie Field, Union Street, Ripon |
| 11:30 a.m. | Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving v. Lawrence University | Kohler Pool, Willmore Center |
| 1 - 2:30 p.m. | Walk on the Prairie | Meet at the Ceresco Prairie Conservance trailhead west of the Willmore Center Join Professor of Biology Emeritus Skip Wittler for a guided trail walk through the College's 130-acre conservancy that features native prairie, oak savannah, and wetlands habitat |
| 1 p.m. | Football v. University of Chicago | Ingalls Field, Fond du Lac Avenue, Ripon |
| 1 p.m. | Women's Volleyball v. Monmouth College | Doc Weiske '50 Memorial Gymnasium, Willmore Center |
| 1:30 p.m. | Women's Soccer v. Grinnell College | Prairie Field, Union Street, Ripon |
| 8:30 - 10 p.m. | Paranormal Ripon Tour | Meet outside the entrance of S.N. Pickard Commons Join the student organization, Ripon College Paranormal Investigators (RCPI), for an exciting and hair-raising "Haunted Walking Tour" of campus, where you will learn the dark secrets and intriguing history that surrounds some of the most iconic buildings on campus |
Sunday, October 23 |
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| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Worship Service with Special Blessing for Students & Families | First Congregational Church of Ripon, next to East Hall Join Pastor Jeffrey Dodson, a Ripon College Class of 2006 graduate, and his congregation for a special blessing of Ripon College students and their families - you are also invited to join them in their fellowship hall for coffee and a light breakfast immediately following the service Click here for a comprehensive list of Places to Worship in Ripon |
Campus Hours | ||
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| Admission Office, Hughes House | Friday: | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Starbucks, Lower Level S.N. Pickard Commons | Friday: | 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Saturday: | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | |
| Sunday: | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | |
| The Spot, Ground Level Harwood Memorial Union Enjoy free pool, grab a bite to eat or just relax | Friday: | 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
| S.N. Pickard Commons | Friday: | 7 - 9 a.m.; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 5 - 7:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 5 - 7:30 p.m. | |
| Sunday: | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 5 - 7:30 p.m. | |
| Willmore Center Families will be provided a complimentary pass for the weekend to utilize the fitness facility, including the pool, upon request at registration | Friday: | 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Saturday | 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. | |
| Sunday: | 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. | |
| Kohler Pool, Willmore Center Families will be provided a complimentary pass for the weekend to utilize the fitness facility, including the pool, upon request at registration | Friday: | 6 - 8 a.m.; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 7 - 8 p.m. |
| Lane Library | Friday: | 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Saturday: | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | |
| Sunday: | Noon - Midnight |