November 17 - 23

Be inspired

Mina Tolu-Honary '26 in one of her host cities, Erfurt, Germany and in the mountains of Patagonia, Argentina. Mina, education & ...Mina Tolu-Honary ’26 in one of her host cities, Erfurt, Germany and in the mountains of Patagonia, Argentina. Mina, education & youth studies major and Spanish language & culture minor, completed two study abroad experiences in one year. International Education Week is a great opportunity to learn more about these semester long options and short, study-away, global experience seminars.

Hello Beloiters!

This weeks’ events invite you to be inspired by the Beloit College arts community. Schedule creativity into your week!

Are you a visual artist searching for your next medium? Accessible Arts and Crafts Night is a relaxing environment to explore art stations. All supplies provided. (Fri., Nov. 21)

Are you a writer seeking your next story? “Putting the Story in History” will discuss Wayne Turmel’s creative process for turning historical facts into compelling fiction. The Count of the Sahara, one of Turmel’s four published works, is inspired by Beloit College’s 1925 Franco-American expedition to Algeria. Register to receive an event link and reminder email. (Thu., Nov 20) Visit the current exhibition, “Sahara of Mysteries,” at the Logan Museum of Anthropology.

Are you a performer in need of an audience? International Poetry Night is an evening of poetry readings in multiple languages that celebrates Beloit College’s multicultural, multilingual, and multinational community. Submit poems to Olga Ogurtsova in advance to be read at the event. (Mon., Nov 17)

Prefer to be a part of the audience? Stop by the library for a pop up Bits & Pieces concert. (Fri., Nov. 21) Or, reserve your free ticket to see The Guiding Spirit, a unique production written by students for students.

Science of climate change

Steve Vavrus, the Wisconsin State Climatologist will deliver the Ivan Stone Lecture, open to the public, in the Weissberg Auditorium on Tue., Nov. 18. Learn about the science of climate change from an engaging expert with longstanding ties to Beloit and Beloit College.

Sports Recap

Football fought hard in their last game of the season against Illinois College with standout performances from many players. Jonathan Williamson ’28 had a 65 yard touchdown and Ayouba Sumoaro ’27 racked up nine total tackles. Football also celebrated senior day, where they honored seven graduating seniors and their contributions to the team. The game ended in a 38-7 loss

Men’s Hockey took the ice three times. They fell to Augsburg University in the home opener, losing 4-2. with goals from Valerii Kneib ’27 and Nathan Hinze ’29. They turned it around in the next game against Hiram College which featured standout performances from goaltender Jude Ayling ’28. He made 13 saves in his first start and they won 6-1. Men’s Hockey tied against Hiram College 3-3, with Ben Stewart ’27, Hunter Nelson ’28, and Kneib scoring for the Bucs.

Women’s Hockey started the week against UW-Stevens Point. Goaltender Madison Bliss ’28 saved 49 of 52 shots in the tough 3-0 loss. Their next two games were a test against the staggering offense of UW-Eau Claire. The determined Buccaneer goaltending of Janelle Quast ’29 and Bliss for 29 saves on 38 shots. Offense ultimately could not convert shots on goal. Both games ended in losses, 9-0 and.

Men’s Basketball was on the road last week, starting at Carroll University. The game featured strong performances from Semaj Roy ’25, Anthony Carter ’27 and Dae’Quan Davis ’26 who scored 38 total points in the close 63-61 loss. The Bucs took home the win against Maranatha Baptist University, outscoring the Sabercats 86-50. Miles Anderson ’29 and Owen Geiger ’29 ran an efficient offense, including three 3-pointers.

Women’s Basketball competed on the road and at home. Amaya Bridgewater ’29 scored a career-high ten points and Kaitlin Davis ’27 landed multiple defensive rebounds against Benedictine University. Kaelie Moreno ’27 contributed an impressive 16 points and ten rebounds versus Carroll University. The Bucs lost 64-43 and 72-25 respectively. Women’s Basketball wrapped up the week by winning their home opener 62-50 against Illinois Tech in a game that featured strong defensive performances from Davis and Bridgewater.

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country wrapped up their season at the 2025 NCAA North Region Championships. Dylan Malmgren ’28 led the men with an 8k time of 27:41.7, finishing in 125th place. Simone De Montigny ’26 was the lead finisher for the women in the 6k with a time of 24:36.5, placing 106th place. In the final standings, the men’s team finished 27th and the women 29th.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving hosted Milwaukee School of Engineering and North Central College. Lylah Murrah ’27 put in a standout performance for the women, placing third in 100 Yard Fly and second in the 200 Yard Free. On the men’s side, Jeremy Mueller ’27 placed first in the 200 and 100 Yard Free. The team celebrated Lucy Monnig ’26 and Amelia Pullen ’26 for their work with the team as a part of senior day.

Announcements

International Education Week

Join us for International Education Week, a full week of events celebrating our campus’s global cultures. All events are free and open to students, staff, and faculty.

2026-2027 Beloit Student Government members elected

 Beloit Student Government (BSG) held annual elections. Congratulations to the newly elected Executive Board members.

Two choirs seek new members

Two opportunities are available to join a choir on campus, College and Community choir (no audition required) and Chamber Singers. More male voices are especially welcome. 

Stories

A new era in ice hockey begins

A Beloit College Men's Hockey goaltender holding a Buccaneers puck in their glove.

Beloit College celebrates its new NCAA Division III men’s and women’s hockey programs as they begin their inaugural season, settling into a new home and path to success.

Beloit students present their work at annual Beloit & Beyond Conference

Beloit College campus view and beyond. Photo by Kayla Wolf

Beloit & Beyond, a conference of student-led symposiums, takes place each November, highlighting Beloit students’ research and experiences outside of the classroom.

Balancing research with the beauty of exploration

Photo from Kendric Chen '26 study abroad in Hong Kong

During his semester at Lingnan University in Hong Kong, Kendric Chen ’26 experienced a new classroom structure, learned to navigate a different academic culture, and found meaning in both study and everyday life.

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