Schedule of Events
Alumni Weekend 2023 Schedule |
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Thursday, June 22 |
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| 3 - 6 p.m. | Check-in and Registration - Center for Career & Professional Development, Lower Level Pickard Commons *Complimentary drip coffee, decaf and hot tea will be available all weekend. |
| 5:30 - 8 p.m. | Alumni Weekend Kick Off - Upper Level, Roadhouse Pizza, Downtown Ripon *Includes unlimited pizza, appetizers and soda. Cash bar. |
Friday, June 23 |
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| 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Check-in and Registration - Center for Career & Professional Development, Lower Level Pickard Commons *Complimentary drip coffee, decaf and hot tea will be available all weekend. |
| 7 - 8 a.m. | Continental Breakfast and Scramble Registration |
| 8:15 a.m. | Shotgun Start (boxed lunch included) for Doc Weiske '50 Memorial Golf Scramble - The Golf Courses of Lawsonia, Green Lake |
| 8 - 9:30 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, Professor of Biology Ben Grady, and Class Agent Gregg Petersen ’78 |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Networking Lunch and Wine Tasting- 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.; limited availability |
| 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | That Was Then - B12, Lower Level, Pickard Commons |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Theta Chi Frisbee Golf - Tee off from Pickard Commons $5 to play benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. |
| 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Joe Hatcher Retirement Celebration- Museum, West Hall |
| 3 - 4:30 p.m. | Seale Doss Memorial Gathering- North Reading Room, Lane Library From 1964 to 1999, Professor of Philosophy, Seale Doss, a colorful and controversial member of the Ripon faculty, was beloved by Ripon students. In honor of his memory and legacy of scholarly inquiry, the Class of 1978 will host a gathering for all alumni and friends of Professor Doss who passed away in August 2022. Remarks will be made by Professor Emeritus of English Doug Northrop at 3:30 PM. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Green Lake Boat Tour - Departs from the Heidel House Enjoy a cruise on Green Lake. $15 per person; cash bar, limited availability. |
| 5:30 p.m. | 1851 Awards Dinner Program - Great Hall, Harwood Memorial Union Celebrate the 2023 Honorees for Distinguished Alumni Citation, Outstanding Young Alumni Award and Athletic Hall of Fame. Limited seating; $45 per person includes beer and wine. |
| 6 - 8 p.m. | Informal Class Gatherings Class of 1983 - Home of Mark '83 and Janice Heinz '83 Franzen, Green Lake Class of 1988 - Home of Randy '88 and Tanya Schwartz '88 Roeper, Green Lake Class of 1998 - Roadhouse Pizza, 102 Watson Street, Downtown Ripon Class of 2003 - Home of Bryan '03 and Amy Gabriel '04 Gerretsen, Ripon Class of 2018 - Vines and Rushes Winery, County Hwy E, Ripon |
| 7 - 9 p.m. | Class of 1973 Informal Gathering - Location TBA |
| 8 - 10 p.m. | Classes of 1967 and 1968 Informal Class Gathering - Home of Bill '67 and Judy Wilkinson '68 Neill, Ripon |
| 8 - 11 p.m. | Annual All-Alumni, Faculty & Staff Reception - The Spot, Harwood Memorial Union Complimentary beer, wine and snacks. |
| 10 p.m. | Pub Crawl - Downtown Ripon The Class of 2008 welcomes all alumni to join a traditional pub crawl. |
Saturday, June 24 |
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| 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Check-in and Registration - Center for Career & Professional Development, Lower Level Pickard Commons *Complimentary drip coffee, decaf and hot tea will be available all weekend. |
| 7 - 11 a.m. | Common Grounds Café - Lower Level, Pickard Commons Made to order Starbucks espresso beverages available for purchase. |
| 7:30 a.m. | Rally Run/Walk - Meet outside The Spot |
| 7:30 - 9 a.m. | Alumni Tennis & Pickleball Gathering - Meet at Willmore Atrium Join Hall of Fame Coach Chuck Larson ‘65 and current men’s and women’s tennis coach, Steve Burns, 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 a.m. | Continental Breakfast - Lower Level, Pickard Commons |
| 8:30 a.m. | Class of 1973 Reunion Dorm Tour - Meet outside Tri-Dorms |
| 9:15 a.m. | Golden R Club Breakfast & Induction - Great Hall, Harwood Memorial Union All members of the Golden R Club (class years prior to 1973) are invited to join the 50th Reunion Class of 1973 for their Golden R Club Induction ceremony. The Class of 1973 photo will be taken immediately following the induction. |
| 10:30 a.m. | Class March - Meet in front of Todd Wehr Hall |
| 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. | State of the College Address - Memorial Lawn Tent Join Ripon’s 14th President Vickie Folse and members of the administration for a reflection on her first year, and plans for Ripon’s future. Questions are welcome. |
| 1 - 2 p.m. | Green Lake Boat Tour- Departs from the Heidel House Enjoy a cruise on Green Lake. $15 per person; cash bar, limited availability. |
| 1 - 3 p.m. | Ripon Historical Society Open House - 508 Watson Street, Ripon |
| 1 - 3 p.m. | Corn Hole Tournament - Memorial Lawn Tent Hosted by the Class of 1983, all alumni are welcome to participate or just watch the action! |
| 1 - 3 p.m. | Greek Socials - Various Locations |
| 2 - 3 p.m. | Inclusive Excellence Mixer - Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Lower Level Bartlett BIPOC alumni and allies are welcome to join Yazmin Doroteo, director of multicultural affairs, to learn about diversity initiatives on campus and how alumni can support current students and each other. |
| 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Volunteer and Leadership Toast - One Merriman Lane Private event, by invite only for Ripon College benefactors, members of the 1851 Club, Board of Trustees and Alumni Board, Partners in the Legacy, Class Agents and Reunion Leaders. |
| 5 - 7:30 p.m. | Golden R Reunion, Class of 1963 60th Reunion, Class of 1968 55th Reunion - Pickard Commons Celebrating all class years prior to 1973, this reunion includes beer and wine. Cash bar available. 5 p.m. - Class of 1963 and 1968 Photos (Lower Level, Pickard Commons) 5:15 p.m. - Golden R Cocktail Hour (Upper Lobby, Pickard Commons) 6:15 p.m. - Plated Dinner and Dessert (Pickard Dining Room, Pickard Commons) |
| 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Class of 1973 50th Reunion - Pickard Commons Celebrating the Class of 1973, this reunion includes a memory book, beer and wine. Cash bar available. 5:30 p.m. - Golden R Cocktail Hour (Upper Lobby, Pickard Commons) 6:45 p.m. - Plated Dinner, Desserts & Reunion Program to Follow (Heritage Room, Pickard Commons) |
| 6 - 8 p.m. | Reunion Celebrations All parties feature a heavy hors d'oeuvres buffet and include beer, wine and soda. Class of 1978 45th Reunion - Great Hall, Harwood Memorial Union Class of 1983 40th Reunion - MLK Lounge, Harwood Memorial Union Class of 1988 35th Reunion - Caestecker Gallery, Rodman Center Class of 1993 30th & Class of 1998 25th Reunions- The Spot, Harwood Memorial Union Class of 2003 20th Reunion - Bier Hall, Knuth Brewing Company, Downtown Ripon Class of 2008 15th & Class of 2013 10th Reunions - The Terrace, Bovay Hall Class of 2018 5th Reunion - Roadhouse Pizza, Downtown Ripon |
| 8 - 11 p.m. | All Alumni Party - Memorial Lawn Tent, Fire Pit & The Spot Complimentary beer, wine and desserts. Music provided under the tent. |
Sunday, June 25 |
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| 8 a.m. | Service of Remembrance - Pickard Dining Room, Pickard Commons All alumni are welcome to this non-denominational service organized by the Class of 1973. |
| 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Farewell Brunch - Main Dining Room, Pickard Commons |
| 9:30 - 11 a.m | Class of 1983 Farewell Open House Coffee - Home of Lyn Rosenberg McCarthy '83 and Tim McCarthy, Ripon |