September 15 - 21

An exciting weekend ahead

A crowd of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents cheer on the Buccaneers Football team at a homecoming game.

Hello Beloiters! You may have chapters to read, notes to revise, and even clothes to wash, but make sure you’ve cleared your schedule for the end of the week! Beloiter Days, our combined homecoming, reunion, and family & friends extravaganza, is this weekend, Friday through Sunday.

You may network with alumni in class, have lunch with your roommate’s parents, get in a cheering match at the Homecoming Tailgate, or give someone directions on campus. There’s so many ways to connect with your fellow Buccaneers!

Check out the Beloiter Days schedule. You’ll find activities that build connections today and for the future. While some are for specific audiences, many are open for everyone on campus.

Participate in events that combine faculty expertise and the real world experience of alumni. Whether you’re interested in launching a career in the federal government, getting a first glimpse at new resources for your healthcare career, or listening to stories about professional documentary projects and public service paths, Beloiter Days is an opportunity to build connections, and …

It’s a great (Satur)day to be a Buccaneer!

  • 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. – Homecoming Parade: Celebrate Beloiter creativity and spirit alongside your current classmates and alumni.
  • 4:00 p.m. - 6 p.m. – Homecoming Tailgate & Cookout: Join us at Strong Stadium to enjoy a picnic cookout before the game. All are welcome.
  • 6 p.m. – Homecoming Game: Beloit College vs Knox College: Cheer on the Buccaneers and our Athletic Hall of Honor inductees.

Sports recap

Missing highlights from your favorite sport, or curious about how your classmates are doing? You can read about all Buccaneer wins and losses on the Beloit College Athletics website.

Announcements

Nominations for Beloit & Beyond Conference

Faculty and staff: nominate students for the annual Beloit and Beyond Conference, scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Nominations are due today: Monday, September 22, 2024. Student registration and abstract submission are due Sept. 30.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We invite you to celebrate with us through a series of engaging events and opportunities to learn, connect, and uplift Hispanic and Latinx voices on our campus.

Fall Break Shuttles

There is shuttle service to the Van Galder bus station during fall break. Drop off will be October 10-12. Pick up will be October 18-19. Please sign up for a time if you need transportation to the bus stop.

Stories

Geology and ecology first-hand

Conservancy Research Ecologist Dr. Tom Simpson discusses the geology of Glacial Park with students.

On this year’s “Skip Trip” to Glacial Park, geology and environmental studies students explored glacial landforms, Indigenous and European influences on the landscape, and the role of geology in guiding ecological restoration.

Class and the ballot

With mentorship from Assistant Professor Klara Fredriksson, McNair Scholar Jake Fein ’27 conducted research on the complexities of working-class political attitudes, gaining valuable experience in survey design, focus groups, and the research process.

Upcoming Events

For Beloiters

Find more campus happenings on For Beloiters.