September 11-17

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Playing games and being active

Hello Beloiters! Want to know what’s happening on campus? Look no further! Keep your eyes on Beloiters Beat, For Beloiters, and the Campus Calendar.

Ousley Residency Keynote this week

Ousley Scholar-in-Residence Ashlyn Sparrow is a game-designer and educator who teaches undergraduate, graduate, and K-12 students how to design their own games while uncovering the sociopolitical implications of their designs. Her keynote address this Friday, Sept.15, is titled “Game Mechanics, Real Dynamics: Designing for Equity and Social Justice.”

In a recent interview with the college, Sparrow shares some insights on her interests, career, and impact. When asked about working with Beloit students, she explains that, “every time I interact with students, I always learn something new, whether it’s their interests and passions or what they hope for in the world. I don’t ever know what to expect, but I know it’s going to be excellent.”

Group fitness classes in the Powerhouse are underway

Group Fitness Classes are open to all Beloit College students, faculty, and staff and are a great way to stay moving throughout the week. Classes include Pilates, high energy dance, cardio, yoga, intervals, core, and Zumba. Classes occur weekly in the afternoon, Monday through Thursday.

Read a section of the Constitution on Constitution Day

In recognition of Constitution Day on Monday, Sept. 18, faculty, staff and students will read the Constitution and its Amendments. The event will take place at 12:30 p.m. on the steps of Middle College. If you would like to read a section, please contact the Provost’s Office at vpaa@beloit.edu. More information about the day is available at Constitution Day and National Constitution Center.

Dancing on the fringe

Chris Johnson, Professor of Dance, created a new work in collaboration with alumna Sarah Ellen Miller’15 and student Emma Logas’25 last May. The dance was invited to be part of the Elgin Fringe Festival this fall. Because Miller was unavailable for the Fringe performance, Johnson invited Kateri Zitzelsberger’26, to step in.

Cooking your way through college

Experiential learning is an integral part of being a Beloiter. Students across all departments initiate and organize their own special projects around topics they’re passionate about. Three students created the Himalayan Kitchen project to expand South Asian food options on campus.

• Sept. 13: Craft Your Resumes & CVs
  4:30 p.m., Sanger Center for the Sciences 150
• Sept. 14: Fall 2023 Involvement Fair
  12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Chapin Quad
• Sept. 15: Ousley Scholar-in-Residence Keynote Address
  7 p.m., The Powerhouse: Weissberg Auditorium
• Sept. 17: Geology Department Annual Fall Field Trip
  8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Loading Dock, Sanger Center for the Sciences
• Sept. 18: Constitution Day Reading
  12:30 p.m., Middle College

Rave Emergency Alert Test

On Wednesday, September 13 at 12:15 p.m., Beloit College will test our RAVE Emergency Alert system. This will only be a test, so you will not be in any danger and no action will be required of you at that time.

Homecoming Parade Sign Up

It is time to sign up to showcase your club, organization, sport, or activity in the Beloiter Days Homecoming Parade! Complete the registration form before midnight Sept. 24 to sign up to participate! Come out to celebrate Beloit College!

Study Abroad Postcard Contest

The Global Experience Office wants your study abroad pictures to turn into a GEO postcard. Submissions are due Sept. 19 and voting takes place during the Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 21.