Schedule of Events

Recreation Center

Ground floor, Harwood Memorial Union

Enjoy free pool or just relax in the Pub!

We Proudly Brew Starbucks

Lower Lobby, S.N. Pickard Commons

Breakout Sessions

• The History of Ripon College
  North Reading Room, Lane Library

Ripon College has been teaching students since 1851. This session will look at changes and continuities in the college’s goals, in student life, and in the campus itself.  There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.

• Off-Campus Study Programs
  Dahm Heritage Room, S.N. Pickard Commons
  

  Associate Dean of Faculty and Registrar Michele Wittler will lead a discussion by students who have participated in off-campus programs. They will discuss opportunities and benefits. Parent questions are especially welcomed.

• The Value of a Liberal Arts Education

           Mihaly Room, S.N. Pickard Commons

           Dean of Faculty Jerry Seaman discusses the benefits of a

           Ripon College education, its impact on your student’s future,

           and why majors don’t necessarily predict career choice.  

Memorial Green Space (Rain site:  S.N. Pickard Commons)

An informal lunch where current students and parents will have an opportunity to meet President David Joyce, faculty, Parent Board members before cheering on the Red Hawk football team.  President Joyce will address the group promptly at Noon.  This event is free for families and guests, but please pre-register.  Current students must swipe.

Kappa Delta Shamrock Event

Great Hall

Silent auction and shamrock shake sale to benefit Prevent Child Abuse of America.

Prairie Work Project, Ceresco Prairie Conservancy

Meet at the Kegel Classroom-follow the signs starting at the west corner of the parking lot behind Storzer Center.
Skip Wittler, Professor of Biology will lead a group in collecting seeds in the Ceresco Prairie Conservancy. Enjoy the fall flora and fauna! Dress appropriately.