Mark Konopko Receives Ripon College Gordon R. Connor Scholarship

RIPON, WI (05/04/2010)(readMedia)--  Mark Konopko, a junior majoring in politics and government, from Chicago, Ill., was named the recipient of the 2010 Gordon R. Connor Scholarship during a ceremony held April 21, 2010 at Ripon College.

 The award recognizes exceptional students of junior standing who show an interest in politics and government. The recipient receives credit toward tuition.

 Konopko is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jozef Konopko of Chicago, Ill.

About Ripon College

Ripon College, founded in 1851, prepares students of diverse interests for lives of productive, socially responsible citizenship. Ripon's liberal arts curriculum and residential campus create an intimate learning community in which students experience a richly personalized education. Ripon has consistently been recognized as a "best value" and "Best 371 College" by The Princeton Review; a "Best Buy in College Education" by Barron's; a "Best Liberal-Arts College" by Washington Monthly; one of the 40 best liberal-arts colleges nationwide for value by U.S. News and World Report; and among the top 100 private colleges in the nation overall and for value by Forbes Magazine. For more information about Ripon College, visit www.ripon.edu.