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Magazine Fall 2005
Volume 28, Number 3

Blinded But Not Broken

Diane Weis '86 wanted to be a doctor. She didn't let diabetes or the three and a half years of blindness or the multiple people who told her to give up stop her. Despite losing her sight as a junior at Ripon, Weis persisted. She says the support she received from her Ripon professors made a difference.
By: Theresa Grimaldi Olsen

Leadership Studies Celebrates 25 Years

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the creation of Ripon's leadership studies program. One of the first of its kind, the leadership studies program at Ripon continues to be special due to its broad, liberal arts approach. The mainstay of the program, Jack Christ continues to be at the center of leadership learning at Ripon.
By: Haley Jorgensen

Looking Back, Moving Forward

Alumni returned to campus this June as in Junes prior to share memories, laughter and warm embraces. But while reminiscing of the past, alumni also saw the future, as they returned to campus busy with construction and renovation.
By: Nicole Klaas '06

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These Days at Ripon

Ripon Magazine

Photographer Phil Weston captured this group of students enjoying a crisp evening on the steps of the Evans Admission Center. Formerly Hughes House, the building has been totally renovated to house the college's admission staff. The building was rededicated in memory of former President Silas Evans, class of 1898, and his wife, Nell. The renovations were made possible by a planned gift from the Evans' son, R. Harry Evans, class of 1938.