Numerous students who have been working with Student Support Services (SSS) this year have achieved academically and been accepted into summer programs and opportunities and graduate school programs. They have worked with SSS to discuss connecting their degrees to various career directions, submit application statements for editing and coordinated to receive guidance and strong recommendations […]
We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Ezekiel Carson ’21 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, majored in English. “I plan on going into the writing field whether that is in journalism (or) writing stories and books,” […]
After a year of uncertainty, a cancelled 2020 Commencement ceremony and many adaptations to campus life, the Ripon College Class of 2021 came together Sunday, May 16, with joy, spirit and pride to celebrate at a modified but in-person Commencement ceremony. The theme was “Wisconsin Music: Riffs from the Heartland,” honoring the significant musical heritage […]
Guy Runals Henshaw ’68 and Susan Siegel Henshaw ’68 of Danville, California, received Ripon College’s Medal of Merit at the Commencement ceremony Sunday. Their commitment to Ripon College spans more than half a century of service and includes Guy’s two decades as a member of the Board of Trustees, their active engagement with the Class […]
We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Stefani Zeiger ’21 of Mundelein, Illinois, majored in communication with a minor in sociology. She will be working at a local restaurant this summer and also plans […]
As Director of Lane Library I connect students to the collections, spaces and library services they need for academic growth and success. This means providing books and articles from the world’s best scholars, making innovative spaces like the Franzen Center possible, and working with students to help them navigate the flood of information available. Like many Ripon students, I was the first in my family to go to college. That’s one of the many reasons I find the additional services we provide, like chromebook and textbook check-outs as well as supporting open-educational resources so essential.
I currently teach information literacy as part of the Catalyst curriculum and have also taught courses on German language, culture and literature, the digital humanities, oral history as well as a half-marathon course.
Professionally, I am an active member of the Wisconsin Library Association as current co-chair of the Leadership Committee, co-chair of the Literary Awards committee as well as a past chair of the Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians. I also serve on two public library boards. My scholarship focuses on local history and culture.
John Harmon of Winneconne, Wisconsin, a widely acclaimed composer, jazz pianist and music educator, will receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters at Ripon College’s 2021 Commencement. While the ceremony is limited to graduates and their families, the event will be streamed live and available to watch at ripon.edu/commencement Harmon’s music is influenced by jazz, […]
Sandra Polcyn will receive the 2021 Distinguished Educator Award during Ripon College’s Commencement. While the ceremony is limited to graduates and their families, the event will be streamed live and available to watch at ripon.edu/commencement Polcyn grew up in Chilton, Wisconsin, and graduated from Lawrence University with a bachelor of music degree in instrumental music […]
We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Molly Waggoner ’21 of Pulaski, Wisconsin, is majoring in educational studies with a minor in studio art. She simultaneously studied special education at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. […]
Ripon College’s annual recognition event to honor faculty and staff was held virtually Thursday morning. Recognition was made for significant years of service, the earning of terminal degrees, retirement and the Presidential Staff Award. Presidential Staff Award: Kathy Welch, College nurse. Terminal degree: Dr. Changsok “Isaac” Sung, assistant professor of computer and data sciences, Ph.D. […]
The Fond du Lac County Health Department will receive Ripon College’s 2021 Founders’ Day Award at Ripon College’s Commencement May 16. While the ceremony is limited to graduates and their families, the event will be streamed live and available to watch at ripon.edu/commencement The award honors the ideals of those who started the College in […]
Maria Dietrich, a longtime community arts administrator, will receive the College’s 2020 Founders’ Day Award at Commencement May 16. While the ceremony is limited to graduates and their families, the event will be streamed live and available to watch at ripon.edu/commencement Ripon College was officially founded Jan. 29, 1851. Each year the College celebrates its […]
We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Mesio Bishop ’21 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is majoring in English. He plans to join the Air Force. His most important lesson from Ripon, is says is to […]
Ray Allen ’15 of Durham, North Carolina, is featured on a podcast interview with LGBTQ + Stem Cast. “Colonialism in Science” can be heard here. Allen also discusses sea urchins and developmental biology. Allen majored in chemistry-biology and minored in Latin at Ripon. He is a Ph.D. candidate in the biology department at Duke University. […]
We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Nhi Le ’21 of Glendale, Wisconsin, is majoring in communication as well as politics and government. She will be attending the University of Nevada-Reno to obtain a […]
We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Rebecca Groat ’21 of Kimberly, Wisconsin, is majoring in psychobiology. After graduation, she will be working at Webshire Kennels in Larsen, Wisconsin, professionally training dogs to enter […]
We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Hayley Corkran ’21 of Ripon, Wisconsin, is majoring in studio art with a minor in psychology. After graduation, she says, she will “continue to work as a […]
Bren Davis ’22 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, received an honorable mention in the 2021 ACM Nick Adams Short Story Contest. Held annually since 1973, the contest is open to students at Associated Colleges of the Midwest schools. Six finalists were selected, and the winner and honorable mention stories were named by final judge Sandra Cisneros, award-winning […]
We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Luke Dretske ’21 of Berlin, Wisconsin, is majoring in finance and in politics and government, with a minor in law and society. He is a legislative assistant […]
