Tommy Thompson, former Republican governor of Wisconsin and former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, will speak at Ripon College Nov. 29. The talk will run from 6:45-7:45 p.m. in Great Hall, Harwood Memorial Union, and is hosted by the Ripon College Republicans and Young Americans for Freedom. There is no charge for admission. […]
Lamont Colucci, associate professor of politics and government, has written a chapter for the second edition of “Homeland Security and Intelligence,” published this month by ABC-CLIO. The chapter concerns the role of the “Five Eyes,” an intelligence alliance comprising the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. “Homeland Security and Intelligence” investigates […]
The fourth annual celebration of Las Posadas, hosted by La Unida, will start at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in Bovay’s Study Bar & Mercantile, 329 Watson St., downtown. Students are welcome to join La Unida for a night of caroling, music and food. At 6 p.m., participants will rehearse Spanish carols, one of which […]
The Ripon College Ethics Bowl Team placed first at the 2017 Regional Championship last weekend at Oakland University in Auburn Hills, Michigan. With an undefeated record, Ripon outscored the next closest team by more than 30 points. Topics of debate included issues related to journalism, hormone testing at the Olympics, the Electoral College, suicide, the […]
Rick Scott ’70, a former Foreign Service officer, will present a talk, “U.S. Foreign Aid: Does It Really Work?” Nov. 27 at Ripon College. The talk is sponsored by the Center for Politics and the People and will begin at 4:30 p.m. in Kresge Little Theatre, East Hall. Scott has worked for the U.S. Agency […]
The Ripon College Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19. The concert will be in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Professor of Music Kurt Dietrich is the conductor. The program will feature H. Owen Reed’s band classic “La Fiesta Mexicana.” Other selections will include “Nobles of the […]
“One Big Sexy Blowout,” an annual event hosted by the Ripon College Feminists, will be held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, in the Heritage Room, S.N. Pickard Commons. The event will bring together students, faculty and other clubs to discuss uncomfortable, but important, issues in a welcoming environment. Topics include feminism, mental health and […]
The fifth annual International Fair will be held Tuesday, Nov. 21, sponsored by Ripon College’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion. The event will run from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Great Hall, Harwood Memorial Union. It is part of the celebration of International Month, which strives to showcase cultures and traditions from around the […]
Ambassador Henry F. “Hank” Cooper, chair of the Board of High Frontier and director of the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization (SDIO) during the Bush administration, will speak at Ripon College, Monday, Nov. 20. The program, “Missile Defense and EMP,” will begin at 4:30 p.m. in Great Hall, Harwood Memorial Union, on the campus. The Ripon […]
The Ripon College Chamber Singers will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, on the Ripon College campus. Admission to the concert is free. The conductor is John C. Hughes, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities. He says the selections for the […]
The 11th annual Soul Food Dinner will be held Sunday, Nov. 12, hosted by the Black Student Union of Ripon College. The dinner will run from 5-6 p.m. at The Terrace in Bovay Hall. Members of the Ripon College and Ripon communities are invited to attend free of charge and enjoy traditional soul food prepared […]
“Naked Mole Rats in a World of Darkness,” a comedy play by Mike Folie, will be presented Nov. 15, 16 and 18 by the Ripon College Department of Theatre. The play will be presented in Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Each actor in the ensemble cast will play multiple roles in a […]
George J. Dudycha, a professor of psychology at Ripon College from 1926-1950, was referenced in a humorous column by John Kelly in The Washington Post, Nov. 5, 2017. In Kelly’s column, “What’s the point in being punctual? Introducing the late John Kelly,” he quotes from an article by Dudycha, “A Qualitative Study of Punctuality,” published […]
The Student Advisory Board for the Center for Politics and the People at Ripon College will host a panel discussion at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14. “Where Do We Stand?: North Korea” will be presented in Kresge Little Theatre, East Hall. All are welcome to attend at no charge. The five student panelists will be […]
Violinist Francesca Anderegg will perform at Ripon College Nov. 10 as part of the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon Series. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Her program, “Music from Latin America and Beyond,” will include works by Astor Piazzolla, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Alberto […]
“How to Engage in Civil Dialogue with Those With Whom We Disagree Politically” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Ripon College. The Ripon Area Ministerial Association will host the panel discussion as part of the College’s The Center for Politics and the People. The talk will be in Kresge Little Theatre, […]
“Built-In Closet,” an exhibit of work by abstract artist Gyan Shrosbree, will run Nov. 3 through Dec. 8 in Caestecker Gallery, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, on the Ripon College campus. Shrosbree will give an artist’s talk at 7 p.m. Nov. 3. Shrosbree creates colorful paintings and assemblages from paint, tape, fiber and other […]
A faculty recital, “Music of the Reformation 1517-2017,” will be presented at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, at Ripon College. Admission is free and open to the public. The performers will be Sarah Mahler Kraaz, professor of music and college organist, organ and piano; John […]
Jazz pianist Rob Clearfield will perform Friday, Oct. 27, as part of the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon series at Ripon College. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Ticket information is available by calling 920-748-8791. Clearfield offers lyrical emotive compositions inspired by gospel […]
Jeff Ryan ’80 of South Portland, Maine, will speak about his love of exploring the outdoors Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the Fond du Lac Public Library, 32 Sheboygan St. The program will begin at 6 p.m., and admission is free. Ryan has hiked thousands of miles, including a six-month hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. […]