February 10 - 16
Preparing for the future
Student clubs and organizations, including Chess Club, gathered last Wednesday in the Powerhouse for the Student Involvement Fair. Even if you couldn’t attend, student groups are always looking for students interested in their activities.Hello Beloiters! Let’s get ready for a good week.
Black History Month continues
This week’s event for Black History Month is the Soul Food Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in Grace’s Place. Learn about Black history while breaking bread. Music by Patten Pending. If you already RSVPed, have a great lunch! (The deadline to RSVP is closed.)
Career and internship opportunity events
This week, there are multiple events to get you prepared for your future, whether it’s a summer internship, job fair, or a curricular interest.
- Today, Monday, Feb. 10: Physical Therapist Assistant Info Session with Blackhawk Technical College, Sanger Center for the Sciences, room 117, 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
- Today, Monday, Feb 10: Wilderness Field Station in the Boundary Waters Info Session, Richardson Auditorium, MI, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Feb. 11: Create Your Cover Letters & Personal Statements with Career Works, Morse Library, second floor classroom, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., OR 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Feb. 13: Preparing for a Career Fair with Career Works, Morse Library, Impact Beloit Classroom, first floor, 12 noon
Also, register to attend the WIPCCC Career Expo on Tuesday, Feb. 18 for a chance to speak with 50+ companies seeking students and recent grads for full-time, part-time, and internship roles. Sign-up for free transportation to and from the fair.
Prepare to be an RA
Interested in becoming a student leader? Learn more about becoming a resident assistant (RA) and get to know the Res Life staff at these informal info sessions throughout the week.
- Today, Monday, Feb. 10: Dinner at Hamiltons with RA Staff, Hamiltons Cafe, the Powerhouse, 5 - 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, Feb. 11: Resident Assistant General Interest Session, Maurer Link, 8 - 9 p.m.
- Wednesday, Feb. 12: Hot Chocolate with Res Life, Porter Hall Res Life Office, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Thursday, Feb. 13: Indoor S’mores with Res Life, Emerson Hall Lounge, 6 - 8 p.m.
Sports recap
- Men’s basketball played in two Midwest Conference matchups this week. After losing their home rivalry matchup to Ripon College 72-60, the Bucs picked up a win against Cornell College, 67-62. They were led by Anthony Carter ’27, who had 21 points in the contest. They host Maranatha Baptist University on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
- Women’s basketball faced off in two conference games as well, against the Ripon Redhawks and Cornell Rams. Despite losing both, the Bucs saw large contributions from Hailey Johnson ’27 and Johanna McNair ’25, who each had 16 points in one of the two games.
- Track and field competed in the Big Dawg Invite in Stevens Point, WI, where both the men’s and women’s team placed fifth. Nate Otis ’26 took home the lone victory for the Bucs in the 400m, with a time of 50.44.
Stories
Financial aid office offers exemplary service through ongoing training
Betsy Henkel and Vanessa Rammelt have received a rigorous and highly esteemed financial aid certification. “Making sure our students receive the financial aid that they are eligible for is so important,” says Betsy. “This certification gives us additional confidence that our students will receive their aid efficiently and accurately.”
YWCA Rock County internship
Abhey Singh Guram ’25 is an accounting intern at the YWCA Rock County through the Community Fellows Program. Originally from Punjab, India, Abhey is double majoring in quantitative economics and political science, with a minor in environmental studies.
Upcoming Events
- Feb. 10: OEC Rummage Sale
3 p.m. - 4 p.m., 724 Clary Street (OEC) - Feb. 12: Faculty Development: Incorporating Web Content into Writing Assignments
12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m., Pearsons Hall, Weeks Lounge - Feb. 12: Theta Pi Gamma Spring Rush: Jewelry Making
6 p.m. - 7 p.m., Theta Pi Gamma - Feb. 13: Valentine’s Community Buffet Lunch for Faculty and Staff
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Pearsons Hall, Weeks Lounge - Feb. 13: Sigma Chi Spring Rush: Poker Night
7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sigma Chi - Feb. 14: Wireless Charger Contest Application Deadline
All Day, Center for Entrepreneurship in Liberal Education (CELEB) - Feb. 15: Downtown Beloit Winter Crafter & Farmers’ Market
9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 557 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wisconsin 53511 - Feb. 16: Celebratory Collaboratory
7:30 p.m., Wright Museum of Art - Feb. 19: Low Stakes Book Club
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Morse Library and Richard Black Information Center
Announcements
Underkofler and Kang Prize Nominations
Students have the opportunity to nominate a faculty member for the 2025 Underkofler Award as well as a faculty or staff member for the 2025 Kang Prize. In doing so, you honor those people who have been among the most important in your time at the college. Nominations are being accepted, extended through February 14.
Register to use campus storage over summer
International students, as well as students studying abroad or who live more than 1000 miles from Beloit College, are eligible to use campus storage over the summer. Space is provided first come, first served, so please complete the storage interest form as soon as possible before March 28.
2025 Student Symposium
Student Symposium will be on Thursday, April 17. Faculty and staff nominations of students are due Feb. 24. Presentations abstracts from students are due March 18. Sponsor approval of abstracts is due March 24.
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