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
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
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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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.
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