President Folse Inauguration Events & Groundbreakings

April 21st: 11:15 am - 2:00 pm @ Ripon College Campus

Join us for a day of celebration as we prepare for exciting updates to the Ripon College campus and inauguration of Ripon College’s 14th president, Dr. Victoria N. Folse.

  • 11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Science Center Groundbreaking Ceremony: Participate in the official groundbreaking ceremony as we usher in the launch of the new Ripon College science center.
  • 12 – 1 p.m. | Lunch
  • 1:30 – 2 p.m. | Red Hawks Stadium Groundbreaking Ceremony: Celebrate the groundbreaking of the first on-campus stadium.

View the full schedule of events for inauguration week and learn more at ripon.edu/inauguration.

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