Schedule of Events
FULL SCHEDULE
Registration, Check In, Name Tags – Center for Career & Professional Development, Lower Level Pickard Commons
Open Thursday 1 – 6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Complimentary drip coffee, decaf, and hot tea will be available all weekend.
Alumni Weekend 2024 Schedule |
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Thursday, June 20 |
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| 2 - 4 p.m. | Campus Open House Stroll through campus and visit faculty and staff in various locations. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Green Lake Boat Cruise - Departs from the Heidel House *$15 per person; cash bar, limited availability. |
| 5 - 7:30 p.m. | Alumni Weekend Kick Off - Roadhouse Pizza, Downtown Ripon - Includes unlimited pizza, appetizers, and soda. Cash bar. |
| 6 - 8 p.m. | Class of 1974 Informal Gathering - Knuth Brewing Company, Downtown RIpon |
Friday, June 21 |
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| 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Common Grounds Café - Lower Level, Pickard Commons Starbucks espresso beverages and snacks available for purchase. |
| 8:15 a.m. | Shotgun Start Doc Weiske '50 Memorial Golf Scramble One of the most special traditions associated with Ripon College Athletics, the generous support of the Weiske family and additional sponsors and supporters continues to provide funds to directly bolster the student–athlete experience at Ripon College. *Rate is $150 per player and includes breakfast, lunch and some refreshments. |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Prairie Walk: Plants, Birds and Pollinators - Meet at the trailhead west of the Willmore Center Explore Ceresco Prairie with Professor of Biology Emeritus Skip WIttler, Professor of Biology Memuna Khan and Professor of Biology Ben Grady. |
| 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Networking Lunch and Wine Tasting - *Sold Out* - Vines and Rushes Winery, County Hwy E, Ripon Network with alumni and faculty over lunch and optional wine tasting. Bus departs from Pickard Commons at 11:15 a.m. |
| 1:30 - 3 p.m. | That Was Then - B12, Lower Level, Pickard Commons This Alumni Weekend tradition will be hosted by Alumni Association President Andy Peck ’10, Alumni Association Vice President MaryJo MacSwain ‘77, and Class Agent Scott Nyquist ’69. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Green Lake Boat Cruise - *Sold Out* - Departs from the Heidel House. *cash bar |
| 5:30 p.m. | 1851 Awards Dinner Program - Great Hall, Harwood Memorial Union 2024 Honorees:
*Limited seating; $50 per person. |
| 6 - 8 p.m. | Informal Class Gatherings
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| 8 - 11 p.m. | Annual All-Alumni, Faculty & Staff Reception - The Spot, Harwood Memorial Union Complimentary beer, wine and snacks. Plus, Spelling Bee hosted by the Alumni Board of Directors (9 p.m.), followed by a Pub Party featuring Alumni DJs hosted by the Class of 2019. |
Saturday, June 22 |
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| 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Common Grounds Café - Lower Level, Pickard Commons Starbucks espresso beverages and snacks available for purchase. |
| 8 a.m. | Rally Run/Walk - Moved to the Field House in the Willmore Center |
| 8 - 9:30 a.m. | Alumni Tennis & Pickleball Gathering - Meet at Willmore Atrium Join Hall of Fame Coach Chuck Larson ‘65 to celebrate the tradition of tennis program excellence. The Willmore Courts will be open for casual play. Please provide your own tennis equipment. Pickleball is hosted by the Class of 1982 with equipment provided. |
| 8 - 10:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast - Lower Level, Pickard Commons |
| 9 a.m. | Golden R Club Breakfast & Induction - Heritage Room in Pickard Commons All members of the Golden R Club (class years prior to 1974) are invited to join President Folse and the 50th Reunion Class of 1974 for their Golden R Club Induction ceremony. Light refreshments will be served. |
| 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Women and Gender Studies Program Celebration - North Reading Room, Lane Library Celebrate 35 years of learning and share your experiences with the Director of the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, Associate Professor of English Mary Unger. Special Guests Professor of History Emerita of History Barbara McGowanProfessor of English Emerita Robin Woods |
| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Meet and Greet with President Folse – Lane Library Join President Folse and members of the administration for information on the Strategic Planning Process, plus learn more about: Multicultural Alumni Network, Admission and Career Services volunteer opportunities, and the Forever Ripon Campaign. |
| 11:45 a.m. | Class March and All Alumni Photo - *Cancelled from Rain An Alumni Weekend tradition, all alumni are invited to march down the Commencement hill by class and gather at the Union porch for an all alumni photo. |
| 12-3 p.m. | Alumni Fest Updated Because of Rain - *New Location - The Spot Featuring music, food truck offerings and drinks for purchase, plus:
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| 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Starling Shakespeare Company presents Twelfth Night – *New Location Benstead Theatre in Rodman Experience the timeless allure of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night as it unfolds on stage in just 90 minutes, weaving a tale of mistaken identity, love, and revelry - and with only five actors! Join Starling Shakespeare Company for an enchanting afternoon filled with laughter, romance, and mischievous fun. |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Volunteer and Leadership Toast - Heritage Room, Pickard Commons Private event, by invitation only. Light hors d'oeuvres served to celebrate the generosity of benefactors, Board of Trustees, Alumni Board and 1851 Club members, plus the loyalty of Partners in the Legacy, Class Agents, and Reunion Volunteers. Toast will be given by President Folse at 4 p.m. Celebrate the 2024 Reunion class gifts with us! |
| 5 p.m. | Golden R Reunion, Class of 1964 60th Reunion, Class of 1969 55th Reunion – Harwood Memorial Union Celebrating all class years prior to 1974, this reunion includes beer and wine. Cash bar available.
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| 5:15 p.m. | Class of 1974 50th Reunion - Great Hall, Harwood Union Celebrating the Class of 1974, this Reunion includes a memory book, beer and wine. Cash bar available. |
| 6 - 8 p.m. | 5th through 45th Reunion Celebrations All parties feature a heavy hors d'oeuvres buffet and include beer, wine, and soda.
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| 6 - 8 p.m. | Recent Grad Celebration – Roadhouse Pizza, Downtown Ripon All members of the Classes of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 are welcome to celebrate their alumni status with complimentary pizza and beverages. |
| 7:30 - 11 p.m. | All Alumni Party - Memorial Lawn Tent, Fire Pit & The Spot Complimentary beer, wine, desserts. Music provided by a DJ under the tent. |
Sunday, June 23 |
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| 8:15 a.m. | Service of Remembrance - Pickard Dining Room, Pickard Commons All alumni are welcome to this non–denominational service organized by the Class of 1974. Rev. Jeffrey Dodson ‘06 presiding. |
| 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Farewell Brunch - Main Dining Room, Pickard Commons |