February 24 - March 2

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Many opportunities through Schools

Hello Beloiters! It’s another jam-packed week of events, including the Ivan Stone lecture and Chelonia dance performance, so make sure to plan accordingly!

If you’re already involved or interested in getting involved in one of Beloit’s five schools, this week might be a good time to attend events associated with each of their topics: business, public service, the arts, health sciences, or sustainability.

School of Global and Public Service

• Civil rights lawyer Al Gerhardstein ’73 is engaging with students as the Ivan Stone Lecturer at three different events today exploring civil rights and restorative justice (Monday).
• Queer sociologist Clare Forstie will be on campus to talk about her book Queering the Midwest : Forging LGBTQ Community with anthropology professor Jason Alley, followed by a reception (Thursday).

School of Health Sciences

• Beloit College alumni Gabrielle Wagner ’21 and Audrey Peasley ’24 will share their journeys and answer your questions about preparing for medical school programs (Monday).

School of Business

• CELEB has invited Kathy Mikells, Senior VP & CFO of Exxon Mobil, to discuss pathways to finance careers (registration filled).
• Project Destined will be on campus to share their opportunities for working in real estate, entrepreneurship, and finance (Friday).

School of Environment and Sustainability

• The Cognitive Science Club is holding a panel discussing the environmental impacts of using AI (Tuesday), featuring Professors Robin Zebrowski, Gregory Koutnik, and Jay Zambito.

School of Media and the Arts

• Ferrall Artist-in-Residence Caroline Kent is on campus this week for a gallery talk (Wed.) and a keynote address (Friday).
• Three films about love are being screened throughout the week as part of Albertine Cinémathèque (Wednesday – Friday).

Sports recap

• Swimming and diving competed in the Midwest Conference Championship from Thursday to Sunday. Diver Helena Harrison ’25 was once again the 1 M diving champion. The Bucs also broke three school records including Jeremy Mueller ’27 in the 100 back (50.69), Lydia Nordgren ’28 in the 50 freestyle (24.04), and the women’s 200 Freestyle Relay team (1:42.93). We are still awaiting results from day four.
• Women’s basketball capped off their season with a convincing win on senior night, defeating Lake Forest College, 59-48. Seniors Johanna McNair ’25 and Hadja Bayo ’25 led the charge and closed their careers each with a double-double. McNair recorded 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Bayo had 15 points and 13 rebounds of her own. Bayo also became fourth in all time in career blocks with 101.
• Men’s basketball also concluded their season at home against Lake Forest over the weekend, where they dropped the close game, 82-77. Seniors Azeez Ganiyu ’24 and Ryan Nixon ’25 brought the largest contribution for the Bucs. Nixon had 19 points, while Ganiyu had a 24-point 18-rebound double-double.
• Men’s lacrosse kicked off their season over the weekend with a home game against Hanover College. Despite a strong second half showing, the men’s team lost the game, 10-4.
• Track and field competed over the weekend at the University of Chicago, where the men’s team placed third of 10 teams and the women’s placed fourth of 11. The single first place finish for the Bucs came from the men’s 4x400 relay team. They will compete in the Midwest Conference Championship this week.

Creative solutions and attention to detail

Rafaella Pavarini de Souza ’25 is interning at First National Bank & Trust Co., where she supports the accounting team with tasks ranging from general ledger operations to process improvements, gaining insights into banking operations while enhancing her analytical skills.

Sourcing the resources of the past

Through chemical and visual analysis, Jack Collier ’24 is investigating the origins of ancient stone artifacts, offering a glimpse into the resource use and movement of early Wisconsin inhabitants.

Back in the U.S.A.

From launching a student record label at Beloit to founding a global media company, Rebecca Lammers ’07 has had a career that has been defined by innovation. Now, she’s using her entrepreneurial skills to advocate for expat voting rights and tax reform on the global stage.

• Feb. 25: Build Your Mentor Network
  4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Impact Beloit Classroom, Morse Library
• Feb. 26: Great Lakes College Association Virtual Career Fair
  10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Feb. 26: Faculty Development Session: Community Connections in your Classroom
  12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m., Pearsons Hall, Weeks Lounge
• Feb. 27: Library Lounge
  2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Morse Library and Richard Black Information Center
• Feb. 27: Hometown Conversations: Growing up African American in Beloit
  6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Impact Beloit Hub, first floor of Morse Library
• March 1: Downtown Beloit Winter Crafter & Farmers’ Market
  9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 557 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wisconsin 53511

Black Trans Feminism Reading Group

This year the Weissberg Chair Keynote will be Marquis Bey with “Caring to Be Free: A Black Trans Feminist Meditation.” Sign-up to join a book group, with the first 25 people who register and can attend the reading sessions receiving a copy of Black Trans Feminism.

Chelonia Costume Crew Needed

Help the dancers as they get ready and change into various costumes throughout the Chelonia shows, Feb. 25–March 2. Credit is available to those who take part. Those interested should contact Shelbi Wilkin at wilkins@beloit.edu.

1098-T Notice for Tax Year 2024

Beloit College has issued 1098-T’s for Tax Year 2024. All tax forms were mailed to the students’ home address on file or delivered electronically. Forms are available electronically if you have not received a mailed copy.