Former presidential candidate Gen. Wesley Clark begins and ends the Ripon school year with appearances at both opening convocation and commencement. A lot transpired in between: A new Ethical Leadership Institute is formed and a new Forum on Ethics and Oratory is established; construction and renovation projects abound; and individual and group accomplishments are noted, including conference titles in baseball and women's basketball and the college's first national qualifier in cross country.
By: Ric Damm

We continue to focus on the outstanding teaching that is at the core of the Ripon experience by highlighting five inspirational educators who were recognized this past spring at awards convocation: Tim Petersik, psychology; Patty Schultz, educational studies; David Seligman, philosophy; Kate Sontag; English; and Lorna Sopcak, German. Brandon Lorenz '02 asks these teachers and their students what makes Ripon such a special place to teach and learn.

Ripon says good-bye to tow longtime professors who retired at the close of 2004-2005. Professor of Chemistry Richard Scamehorn hung up his labcoat and while Professor of Exercise Science Charles Larson '65 will continue to coach the men's tennis team, he auctioned his class syllabi on ebay.
By: Nicole Klaas '06 and Christy Olson '06