Culture through Crisis, by Andrew Limouris ’94, recently was released with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes. Limouris is the founder, president and CEO of Medix, an international staffing organization specializing in recruiting skilled personnel in the healthcare, science and IT fields. “When the pandemic hit the world in early 2020, […]
A review of Professor of Art Rafael Francisco Salas’ recent exhibit was published May 9 on Shepard Express, a Milwaukee publication. “Cruces|Crossroads” was on view at Portrait Society Gallery of Contemporary Art through May 13. The exhibition, the reviewer writes, “places us on the verge of several intersections: of two unique artists crossing paths in […]
Accepted students and families will enjoy a social hour in the Spot and plated dinner (catered by Sage) in Great Hall. Professors, staff, and current students will also join for this annual scholarship event.
Accepted students and families will enjoy a coffee hour in the Spot and plated brunch meal (catered by Sage) in Great Hall. Professors, staff, and current students will also join for this annual scholarship event.
Ripon College has formed a new chapter of Iota Iota Iota (Triota), the national women’s and gender studies honor society. Initiation of the inaugural 17 members of the Zeta Gamma chapter was held April 25. Triota has more than 140 chapters nationwide. The Greek letter iota was selected for the name to represent the three […]
The Ripon College Class of 2023 celebrated the 157th Commencement ceremony at Ripon College Sunday afternoon. The theme was “Strategic Thinkers who Ignite Change.” A full video of the Commencement ceremony can be viewed at ripon.edu/live. Nearly 150 members of the class heard perspectives from three special honorees: Zachary S. Morris ’02, an associate professor […]
Peter E. Stone of Fond du Lac, chairman of the board of National Exchange Bank and Trust (NEBAT) as well as the private Stone Family Foundation, will receive Ripon College’s 2023 Founders’ Day Award at the College’s Commencement ceremony Sunday, May 14. The award is presented annually to an individual or organization in Ripon and […]
Dr. Zachary Morris ’02 will be the honorary degree recipient at Ripon College’s Commencement May 14. Morris is a tenured associate professor and vice chair of the Department of Human Oncology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Originally from Rockford, Illinois, he completed his undergraduate studies at Ripon, majoring in chemistry and biology with a minor […]
CINDY VIERTEL, 39 years Cindy Viertel will retire May 12, 2023. She came to Ripon in 1984 and was the hall director for Johnson Hall until the end of the 1987-88 academic year. She returned to Ripon in February 1991 and assumed the role of college counselor. “In retirement, I’m looking forward to spending time […]
Assistant Professor of Theatre Lillian Brown will take her solo performance of “The OREO Complex” to Washington, D.C., in May and June for 10 performances. Written and performed by Brown, the show tells the story of OREO Girl, a black woman navigating predominantly white institutions. For her, it is a voyage to be seen as […]
The Spring Lawn Concert will be presented Wednesday, May 3, on the lawn in front of Harwood Memorial Union. Music will be presented by Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo, directed by Paul Dietrich, adjunct instructor of music; and Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Rally Band, directed by Tobin Shucha, assistant professor of music. The concert will […]
When brass and guitar students present a recital Thursday, one of the guitarists brings a long family legacy of the instrument to his performance. Peter Loewenstein ’24 of Oshkosh will perform both in the guitar ensemble and as a soloist. The concert will begin at 4:30 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for […]
Assistant Professor of Music Erin Bryan will join the South Shore Chorale as soprano soloist for Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony (4th Movement) April 29 and 30. The South Shore Chorale will conclude their Golden Anniversary Concert Season with an epic collaboration of nearly 400 musicians. Joining the 158-voice Chorale will be the entire Fond du Lac […]
On Saturday, during the inauguration of Dr. Victoria N. Folse as Ripon College’s 14th president, the College announced the public launch of the Forever Ripon campaign, a $75 million comprehensive campaign for access and impact — the most ambitious campaign in Ripon College’s history. During the quiet phase of the campaign, which began July 1, […]
On Saturday, Ripon College inaugurated Victoria N. Folse as its 14th president and the first woman to be formally installed as president in the College’s 172-year history. She outlined institutional fundraising goals as well as introducing a comprehensive and inclusive strategic planning process. The initiative aims to empower Ripon to adapt to an evolving higher […]
Mary Unger, associate professor of English, chair of the Department of English and coordinator of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program, has been designated as an ACM Mellon Academic Leadership Fellow, funded by a $1.5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation. She is one of 10 faculty at eight ACM colleges to be appointed for […]
A student brass and guitar recital will be presented at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, at Ripon College. Admission will be free and open to the public. The brass ensemble will perform several movements from “Pictures at an Exhibition,” by Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881), arranged by […]
The Ripon College choirs and orchestra will perform at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, April 23, in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. The orchestra will open the concert, directed by Yukiko Grine, adjunct instructor of music. The combined orchestra and choirs will perform under the […]
A new documentary celebrating the community of Ripon’s South Woods Park, features several Ripon College personnel. “Woodland of Wonder, Wisconsin’s First Preserve: The Story of South Woods Park Association, Ripon” is featured on the South Woods Park Association’s website. Among the quoted individuals in the documentary are Ric Damm, director of creative and social media; […]
“Immersive Tribulations,” a senior art exhibit, will open April 28 and run through May 13 in the Foyer Gallery, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. The exhibit will be on view any time the building is open. An opening reception will be held in the lobby at 7 p.m. April 28. The artists featured in […]