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 […]
Al Jarreau ’62 was among a host of prominent jazz musicians to perform recently at the International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert on the South Lawn of the White House. The April 29 gala jazz concert was just the third such event at the White House. The others were under Jimmy Carter in 1978 and […]
Ripon native artist Perre Kerch will be exhibiting his watercolor landscape paintings at 314: Ripon College Project Space this summer. Kerch has returned from travels across the country to exhibit his vision of the American landscape in these works. The paintings are carefully wrought compositions of Kerch’s current home near Duluth, Minnesota. His artwork connects […]
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 […]
In the game of soccer and in the game of life, says legendary women’s soccer coach Pia Sundhage, passion and teamwork are important for achieving the best. Sundhage, who led the U.S. women’s national soccer team to two Olympic gold medals and now coaches the women’s national soccer team in her native Sweden, spoke to […]
Ripon College held its annual employee recognition breakfast this morning, recognizing employees for their years of service to the institution. Each year, the College celebrates its employees’ five-year milestones. Also recognized were 14 members of the faculty and staff who retired or will be retiring this year. Recognition of Employees for Years of Service For […]
Legendary women’s soccer coach Pia Sundhage, who led the U.S. women’s national soccer team to two Olympic gold medals at the Beijing and London games in 2008 and 2012, will present a public discussion and question-and-answer session Saturday, May 14, at Ripon College. The session will run from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Demmer Recital […]
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 […]
Professor of Art Emerita Evelyn Kain will have work shown beginning Friday, May 6, at Bare Knuckle Arts, 1949 Winnebago St., Madison, Wisconsin. The opening will run from 5-9 p.m. and is in conjunction with the local Spring Gallery Night. Refreshments will be served, and Kain will be available to talk about her art. Kain […]
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 […]
Ripon College faculty unanimously endorsed a recommendation by the Academic Standards Committee to adopt a test-optional admission process beginning in fall 2016. Prospective students who apply in fall 2016 will have the option to submit ACT or SAT test scores as part of Ripon’s admission process, but they will not be required to do so. […]
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 […]
Donald Williams ’42, age 95, grew up on a farm near Fond du Lac, just 20 miles from Ripon College, and his family was of limited means. During the 1930s, Ripon College was offering a scholarship program based on a comprehensive exam, and Williams was able to take advantage of that to get an education. […]