By JJ Grinde The career path of Lindsay Blumer, Ripon College’s newly appointed assistant dean of Career and Professional Development, can be described in a single word: diverse. Having grown up in Oconomowoc, Wis. to parents who were teachers, Blumer had always been interested in policy and the ways that it could affect others. “I […]
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From Ripon to…. Everywhere
By: JJ Grinde Ripon College Trustee John Wolfe ‘69 firmly believes that his time at Ripon provided him with the necessary skills to build both a life and a career that he is passionate about. “What I learned at Ripon was…how to think about a problem, how to work with other people, how to go […]
The nutty life of Pearl
It’s her world. We’re just living in it. By: JJ Grinde The most recognizable gatekeeper to the commons is also one of the friendliest. She always smiles and says hello. She knows if you are having a bad day, and will try a little something extra to make you feel even a tiny bit better. […]