Thomas Ashley-Farrand (28:35/0:54)
March 9, 2010
 Namadeva Thomas Ashley-Farrand '62 is a certified guru in the Hindu faith, an extreme rarity for a Westerner. In this podcast, he talks about his faith and the life-changing moment that determined this unusual path. He indulged us with the recitation of the Gayatri mantra, a powerful prayer written more than 3,000 years ago. Be sure to check that out.
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2009 Commencement Ceremony (59:26)
May 16, 2009
 Oh wind, a blowing all day long!
Oh wind, that sings so loud a song!
Ripon's 143rd Commencement tested the fit of mortar boards and the endurance of mousse, but it all worked out in the end. Listen to this podcast to relive the speeches from that day over and over and over. Come on - you know you want to.
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2009 Founders' Day Ceremony (24:33)
Jan. 27, 2009
 The founders of Ripon College worked tirelessly to attract a certain kind of person to this community, the sort who is selfless and welcoming, generous and kind. Had the late Sam Holmes ‘57 been around in the mid 1800s, he no doubt would have been as welcome a presence as he was until his recent passing. For embodying the spirit of its founders, Ripon College honored Sam with its 2009 Founders’ Day Award.
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MLK Week's Selma March Panel (1:12:11)
Jan. 23, 2009
 Ripon's MLK week activities culminated in a riveting panel discussion between Rev. Jerry Thompson, a longtime chaplain and professor who led a group of students to Selma, Ala. in 1967 to support civil rights; and some of those very students.
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McKey to the City (27:38)
Nov. 24, 2008
 To her Ripon College classmates and professors, Brittany Sullivan '11 is known simply as "Britt." After winning cycle 11 of the CW reality show "America's Next Top Model" with the pseudonym McKey, however, the name she goes by isn't the only thing that's bound to change. In this audio podcast, McKey talks about where she's been, where she's headed and what was up with that British accent.
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Red Hawk Banquet 2008: Kathi Bennett
Nov. 5, 2008
 As Athletic Director Bob Gillespie says, Kathi Bennett has been successful in nearly every endeavor. In this audio podcast, the assistant coach of women's hoops at UW-Madison reveals what it takes to build a winning team and shares some of her life experiences, including the car accident that nearly took her life.
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Andrew Kirchmeier Memorial Service (40:22)
Oct. 15, 2008
 Current and former students, and colleagues of the late Andrew F. Kirchmeier, professor of Educational Studies, offer their memories of him before a large crowd in Great Hall.
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2008 Commencement Ceremony (1:05:24)
May 11, 2008
 Sketchy weather forced the 2008 Commencement Ceremony indoors, where a standing-room only crowd was treated to a flawless program. Featured guests in this audio presentation include Commencement Speaker Dr. Peter Ashton, Honorary Degree Recipient Darell Hammond, Distinguished Educator Susan Eblen, the families of posthumous Medal of Merit recipients Bill Bohnen '67 and Owen Gleason '73, and Senior Class Speaker Taiyi Sun.
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2008 Senior Brunch (59:44)
May 11, 2008
 A host of seniors and their families enjoyed what may very well be their last meal in Pickard Commons, certainly as we now know it. Attendees were treated to an open forum and Q&A with our honored guests for Commencement on the year's theme of "Conservation, Adaptation and Sustainability."
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Tommy Thompson: 2008 Ethics in Health Care Conference (video, 52:55)
April 5, 2008
 Tommy Thompson, former Wisconsin governor and former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, kicked off the second day of Ripon's Ethics conference with a stirring presentation covering problems and fixes with regard to the U.S. health care system. Includes introductions from Professor David Seligman and Trustee James P. Connelly.
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Bob Amsden: Appreciating Arcadia (32:23)
Feb. 25, 2008
 Tom Stoppard's mind-bending play Arcadia deals with complex themes and concepts. In this podcast, director Bob Amsden explains the story and discusses the challenges of presenting the same place in two different time periods. Arcadia runs from Feb. 27-March 1 in the Benstead Theatre, Rodman Center for the Arts.
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Paul Schoofs: Social Security Reform (53:58)
Nov. 27, 2007
 If you think Social Security's woes are too far off to worry about yet, think again. What was supposed to be a supplemental income source is now depended upon by millions of seniors just to get by. You could be next if you don't listen to Economics professor Paul Schoofs discuss this very real problem and what we should do about it. Ignore it at your peril.
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Craig Culver, CEO, Culver's Frozen Custard and Butterburgers (17:18)
Nov. 19, 2007
 Craig Culver stopped by Ripon to speak with students about how to succeed in business. In this short podcast, he answers questions about passion, the role of fast food in healthy eating, and coins the word "Starbucky" to describe a new interior design concept.
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Mary Avery: Corporate Social Responsibility (38:17)
Nov. 19, 2007
 Mary Avery is known for being a great professor, but here she gets deep in the weeds on the issue of corporate social responsibility. Is it real or window dressing? Do corporate entities have any moral obligation to "give back," or is it only because it's in their best interest? Check out this interesting interview for Mary's take.
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Red Hawk Banquet 2007: LeRoy Butler (47:00)
Nov. 5, 2007
 The road from LeRoy Butler's childhood in the Jacksonville, Fla. projects to a five-time All-Pro selection for the Green Bay Packers was fraught with challenges. Now, the football legend's foundation devotes itself to curing breast cancer. Hear all about it in this highly entertaining podcast.
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Ethics Bowl 2007 (48:51)
Oct. 11, 2007
 The Ethics Bowl is an annual competition in which competing teams of students tackle ethical dilemmas and present their arguments to a panel of judges. In this video podcast, watch finalists the Flying Kiwis and Sigma Chi duel it out for ethical supremacy, where they'll do whatever it takes to win. Within ethical guidelines, of course. A presentation of the Ethical Leadership Program.
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Opening Convocation 2007 (43:04)
Aug. 28, 2007
 Ripon officially welcomed the Class of 2011 to campus at the annual Opening Convocation ceremony, celebrating its 156th year of service to its students and the community. The featured speaker was Rik Warch, president emeritus of Lawrence University. More of a reader? Find the full text and a photo gallery here. (How does this work?)
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2007 Advancement Video (10:00)
Aug. 1, 2007
 Service. There might not be a better word to describe what makes Ripon College special. In this video presentation, you'll learn how Ripon students are making a difference in the world, and how the lessons they learn remain long after they've graduated. (How does this work?)
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Commencement 2007 (57:44)
May 13, 2007
 The pomp! The circumstance! The rain! If you missed Commencement 2007, or simply wish to share this unique event with your friends and family, then this is the podcast for you. You'll experience Ripon College's 141st Commencement ceremony from the bells playing Alma Mater up to the presentation of diplomas. (How does this work?)
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Senior Commencement Brunch (51:30)
May 13, 2007
 Before graduating, a number of seniors stocked up on energy and advice at the 2007 Senior Brunch. Special guests Jonathan Muraskas, Joia Mukherjee and Jodi Davis riff on the 2007 theme of Health and Service, and offer their wit and wisdom to grads.
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The Parables
of Jesus in Modern Times (13:32)
May 8, 2007
 Religion
majors Chris Rydz and Drew Davis wondered how people
in the Ripon community would react if presented with
the same parables Jesus described in his teachings.
What would you do if you saw a homeless man outside
church? Would you help someone who was lying unconscious
in the street? If you found $50, would you try to
locate its rightful owner? In this video podcast,
Drew and Chris walk you though their unique experiment
and discuss what it reveals about human nature. (How does this work?)
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Steve Martin:
The War Metaphor (30:28)
March 28 , 2007
 As
if there weren't already enough war and disease in
the world, Americans love to create them, e.g. the
War on Terror and the Immigration Epidemic. Steve
Martin, professor of Communication,
offers criticism of this and other "dormant"
metaphors, and explains why we like to boil complex
issues down to catchy headlines. Whose side are you
on in the War on Ignorance?
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Joe
Hatcher: The Secret of Happiness (39:15)
March 7 , 2007
 What
is happiness? Can it be quantified? What characteristics
do happy people share? Happily, there are answers
to these questions and many more. Joe
Hatcher, professor of Psychology,
devotes a great deal of his time to the study of happiness
and shares his thoughts on what it takes to achieve
it.
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