February 17 - 23

Community, nature, and campus improvements

Students ask questions of an alumni panel during a Business Networking Summit.Economics & Business students gathered in Chicago on Feb. 7 for the annual Business Networking Summit. The day started with a visit to the Belden Customer Innovation Center for a presentation and panel. Students continued to the University of Chicago for two Beloit College alumni panels, a networking session, and the opportunity for professional headshots. (Credit: Alex Atou ’25)

Hello Beloiters! It’s another Admissions Visit Day, so please welcome students and families in your classes, on the sidewalks, and anywhere else you see them. It’s a great day to be a Beloiter!

Black History Month events

This week there are even more Black History Month events to celebrate!

  • The Week of Feb. 16-22 is Spirit Week, with a prize for best dressed at the end of the week.
    • Monday - Pajama Day
    • Tuesday - Anything but a Backpack
    • Wednesday - Black Excellence
    • Thursday - Jersey Day
    • Friday - Couples/Duos Day
  • Friday, Feb. 21: Movie: “Stamped From the Beginning,” 7 p.m., Grace’s Place. A Black history documentary that showcases the resilient Black Americans who continue to face systemic racism and the history of how these ideas were created.
  • Saturday, Feb. 22: Basketball Senior Night, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m., Sports Center. Wear white and come cheer on the men’s and women’s basketball teams on their senior night, their last game of the season.
  • Friday, Feb. 28: Open Mic Night, 8 p.m., Grace’s Place

Mackey Chair in Creative Writing

This week also marks the Mackey Keynote. On Thursday at 7:30 p.m., head on over to Moore Lounge in Pearsons for a reading by Janisse Ray. Professor Chris Fink says “her keynote reading is a can’t-miss event.” Her central themes focus on nature, depicting wildlife, forests, and rural farm life.

Pearsons Hall ribbon cutting

Today at 1pm, head over to Pearsons Hall to celebrate the completion of two phases of renovations. The first phase launched DK’s at the start of the fall semester, and the second phase has wrapped with a School of Business and a refreshed (and accessible) entrance.

Sports recap

  • Men’s basketball continued their positive trend, picking up two wins this week and increasing their win streak to three. They took their first of the week at home against Maranatha Baptist University, 78-67, and later beat Knox College, 75-59. Center Azeez Ganiyu ’24 led the charge with 16 and 17 points to go along with 7 and 14 rebounds in the two games. They will host Lake Forest College for Senior Day on Saturday at 3 p.m.
  • Women’s basketball also faced off in a Midwest Conference matchup against the Knox College Prairie Fire. Despite strong showings from Hadja Bayo ’25, who had 12 points, and Kaitlin Davis ’27, who recorded her first career double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds, the Bucs were defeated, 74-52. They will also host Senior Day on Saturday at 1 p.m.
  • Men’s and women’s track and field competed in the UW-Platteville Invite over the weekend. A strong showing came again from sophomore sprinter Josh Yearby ’27, who placed first in the 60 M with a time of 6.89 seconds. On the women’s side, our 4x400 relay team of Alayna Furch ’24, Cole Miller ’27, Jaslyn Gama ’28, and Niomee Casey ’27 came in first with a time of 4:27.18.

Stories

International internship in anthropology

A student in a baseball hat stands on the Old Bridge of Regensburg with the Danube in the background, and foreboding skies in the distance

George Carlson ’23 spent the summer examining human health in the past during an international research trip in Munich, Germany with Professor of Anthropology Leslie Williams. 

Finding a unique perspective in the marketing world

Taman Azad'27 presenting at the Fall 2024 Beloit and Beyond Conference

Taman Azad ’27 shares his experience of coming to Beloit College, and how impactful the new experiences have been. He details the advantages of a small college education, and how people can leverage their unique skills from Beloit College in the professional world. 

Upcoming Events

Announcements

Apply to be a Community Fellow

Gain invaluable experience and career ready skills while making an impact on your community. Rising juniors and seniors may apply to be a Community Fellow, working with a community partner for a year with compensation. Applications are due Friday, Feb. 21.

Attend the WIPCCC Career Expo

Explore opportunities at the Career Expo on Feb. 18 with 50+ companies, from Fortune 500 to non-profits, seeking students and recent grads for full-time, part-time, and internship roles. Sign up for free transportation to and from the fair. Learn more about the fair and register on Handshake.

Phi Beta Kappa Reading Group

Phi Beta Kappa is holding a series of reading groups to prepare for Visiting Scholar Dr. Kelly Lambert. Email orbezoperezgd@beloit.edu to receive copies of the readings.

For Beloiters

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