October 20 - 26

See the Upton Scholar, and support Athletics

A collage of Beloit College Buccaneer athletes, a diverse set of faces and sports.

The 2025 Athletics Day of Giving is this week on Tuesday, October 21. The three teams with the largest number of donors will receive an additional donation from the 1889 Council. Get the word out to support the Buccaneers.

Hello Beloiters!

This week Beloit College hosts the 2025 Upton Forum, The Ideas and Influence of Mark Granovetter. The Upton Forum, named after economist and sixth Beloit College President Miller Upton, brings renowned scholars to campus for a week-long visit, deepening our understanding of the wealth and well-being of nations.

Professor Granovetter will spend a week in residence at the college, visiting classes, presiding over a panel of sociologists and economists, and delivering a keynote lecture. Mark Granovetter, a professor at Stanford University, is renowned for his research on economic sociology and how people, social networks, and social institutions influence and interact with each other. Granovetter’s 1973 article “The Strength of Weak Ties” has been cited over 70,000 times.

The Beloit College Residencies are opportunities to learn alongside Nobel Prize winners, human rights leaders, and national poet laureates right here on campus. Mark your calendars for Upton Forum events this week and future Residencies:

Nov. 10: Crom Philosopher, Mark Johnson
Nov. 18: Ivan Stone Lecture on the science of climate change, Steven Vavrus
And more in the spring semester!

Sports recap

Men’s Soccer fought hard last week against Grinnell College, securing a 1-1 tie. Defense, especially clutch saves by David Staats, resulted in a scoreless first half. Beloit College broke through first with Rafael Cervantes Jr.’s effort, assisted by Evan Miranda. Beloit continued to push, but Grinnell shot back, scoring to finish the game with a draw.

Women’s Soccer fought hard until the final seconds, preventing a shutout in their tough loss to Grinnell College. The Pioneers set the tone in the first half with two goals, but Sophia Dietz fended off a high volume of shots on goal to keep the Buccaneers close. Beloit pushed hard, marking the second half with a stunning goal by Keira Werner late in the game. In the end, the Buccaneers fell to Grinnell 3-1.

Women’s Volleyball was on the road, facing a tough challenge against Conference-leading Cornell College and at the Grinnell Tri. The Bucs’ persistence showed as the three-game match progressed with an improved attacking percentage and increased number of kills. Still, Cornell’s offense proved to be too much, defeating Beloit 3-0. The all-day competition the next weekend showcased noteworthy individual performances.

Football came to play last Saturday, dominating Lawrence University after a tough loss to Lake Forest the previous week. Jared Torres’ passing game connected with multiple receivers across four quarters of Buccaneer-dominated football, including a 45 yard punt return that extended Beloit’s lead. Buc’s defense shut down Lawrence’s offense, keeping Lawrence scoreless. Beloit secured their first win of the season!

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country competed in the Wisconsin Private College Championships. Individual achievement was evident in both the men’s and women’s races. Dylan Malmgren was the top men’s finisher, with Kembre Daniel and Cooper Rathmann clipping across the finish line soon after with 23rd and 26th place finishes, respectively. Top finishers for the women’s squad were Allie Roberts (29th place), Addie Bogda (32nd place), and Meghan Koning (43rd).

Announcements

Changes to library access in the evening

In an effort to expand campus access and increase safety, access to the library is changing. Your Beloit College ID will be needed to access the building after 6 p.m. as well as to access the book return at the second floor between 6 a.m. and 2 a.m.

Free tickets to the Art Institute of Chicago

Beloit College students have free access to the Art Institute of Chicago year-round. Free electronic tickets are available for Beloit College faculty and staff—first come, first served. Email Christa Story at storyc@beloit.edu.

2026-27 FAFSA is available

The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available now! You and your family can begin filling it out now to secure financial aid for next year.