THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND
Registration & Check-In
Center for Career & Professional Development, Lower Level Pickard Commons
Open Thursday 1 – 6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Common Grounds Cafe
Lower Level, Pickard Commons
Open Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Merch Store
Campus Apartments
Open Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Alumni Weekend 2025 Schedule |
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Thursday, June 19 |
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| 2 - 4 p.m. | Campus Open House Stroll through campus and visit faculty and staff in various locations. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Green Lake Boat Cruise - Departs from the Heidel House *$20 per person; cash bar, limited availability. Weather dependent. |
| 5:30 - 8 p.m. | Alumni Weekend Kick Off - Roadhouse Pizza, Downtown Ripon Includes unlimited pizza, appetizers, and soda. Cash bar. |
Friday, June 20 |
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| 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Common Grounds Café - Lower Level, Pickard Commons Starbucks espresso beverages and snacks available for purchase. |
| 8:15 a.m. | Shotgun Start Doc Weiske '50 Memorial Golf Scramble -The Golf Courses of Lawsonia, Green Lake One of the most special traditions associated with Ripon College Athletics, the generous support of the Weiske family and additional sponsors and supporters continues to provide funds to bolster the student–athlete experience. Sponsorship opportunities are available. *Rate is $150 per player or $550 per foursome and includes breakfast, lunch, and some refreshments. |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Prairie Walk: Plants, Birds and Pollinators - Meet at the trailhead west of the Willmore Center Explore Ceresco Prairie with Professor of Biology Emeritus Skip WIttler, Professor of Biology Memuna Khan and Professor of Biology Ben Grady. |
| 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Lunch and Wine Tasting - Vines and Rushes Winery, County Hwy E, Ripon Enjoy a woodfired pizza and salad buffet and optional wine tasting with alumni and faculty. Bus departs from Pickard Commons at 11:15 a.m. |
| 1:30 - 3 p.m. | That Was Then Memory Sharing - B12, Lower Level, Pickard Commons An Alumni Weekend tradition, all alumni are welcome to share stories and laughs during this lively discussion. |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Campus Open House Stroll through campus and visit faculty and staff in various locations. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Green Lake Boat Cruise - Departs from the Heidel House *$20 per person; cash bar, limited availability. Weather dependent. |
| 5:30 p.m. | 1851 Awards Dinner Program - Great Hall, Harwood Memorial Union 2025 Honorees:
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| 6 - 8 p.m. | Informal Class Gatherings
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| 8 - 11 p.m. | Annual All-Alumni, Faculty & Staff Social - The Spot, Harwood Memorial Union Complimentary beer, wine and snacks. Plus, the 2nd Annual Spelling Bee will be hosted by the Alumni Board of Directors at 9 p.m. |
Saturday, June 21 |
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| 7:30- 10 a.m. | Continental Breakfast - Lower Level, Pickard Commons |
| 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Common Grounds Café - Lower Level, Pickard Commons Starbucks espresso beverages and snacks available for purchase. |
| 8 a.m. | Rally Run/Walk - Meet outside The Spot (weather permitting) |
| 8 - 9:30 a.m. | Alumni Tennis & Pickleball Gathering - Meet at Willmore Atrium The Willmore Courts will be open for casual play. Please provide your own tennis equipment. Pickleball is hosted by the Class of 1982 with equipment provided. |
| 9 a.m. | Multicultural Alumni Network (MCAN) Social - Joyce Lounge, Pickard Commons Under the leadership of the Alumni Board of Directors, the Ripon College Multicultural Affinity Network (MCAN) welcomes all alumni interested in fostering a strong, inclusive, and supportive community for alumni of diverse backgrounds, empowering alumni and students alike to thrive personally and professionally. |
| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Meet and Greet with President Folse – Lane Library Join President Folse and members of the administration for information on the State of the College and learn about volunteer opportunities. |
| 11:45 a.m. | Class March and All Alumni Photo - Line up in front of Todd Wehr Hall An Alumni Weekend tradition, all alumni are invited to march down the Commencement hill by class and gather at the Union porch for an all-alumni photo. |
| 12-2:30 p.m. | Alumni Fest- Memorial Lawn Featuring music, food truck offerings and drinks for purchase, plus:
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| 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Starling Shakespeare Company presents "Comedy of Errors" – Ripon Village Green, Watson/Seward Streets, Downtown Ripon |
| 4 - 5 p.m. | Volunteer and Leadership Toast - Location TBA Private event, by invitation only. Light hors d'oeuvres served to celebrate the generosity of benefactors, Board of Trustees, Alumni Board and 1851 Club members, plus the loyalty of Partners in the Legacy, Class Agents, and Reunion Volunteers. Toast will be given by President Folse at 4:30 p.m. Celebrate the 2025 Reunion class gifts with us! |
| 5:15 p.m. | Golden R Reunion, Class of 1960 65th, Class of 1965 60th Reunion, Class of 1970 55th Reunion – Pickard Commons Celebrating all class years prior to 1975, this reunion includes beer and wine. Cash bar available.
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| 5:30 p.m. | Class of 1975 50th Reunion - Pickard Commons Celebrating the Class of 1975, this Reunion includes a memory book, beer and wine. Cash bar available.
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| 6 - 8 p.m. | 5th through 45th Reunion Celebrations All parties feature a heavy hors d'oeuvres buffet and include beer, wine, and soda.
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| 6 - 8 p.m. | Recent Grad Celebration – J's BBQ, Downtown Ripon All members of the Classes of 2021-2025 are welcome to celebrate their alumni status with complimentary appetizers and beverages. |
| 7:30 - 11 p.m. | All Alumni Party - Memorial Lawn Tent, Fire Pit & The Spot Complimentary beer, wine, desserts. Music provided by a DJ under the tent. |
Sunday, June 22 |
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| 8:15 a.m. | Service of Remembrance - Pickard Dining Room, Pickard Commons All alumni are welcome to this non–denominational service reflecting on those lost in the past year and since the past reunion. |
| 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Farewell Brunch - Main Dining Room, Pickard Commons |