December 1 - 7

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Beloiter’s Beat: It’s Game Time!

Hello Beloiters!

It’s the last week of classes before finals, with plenty of fun (and productive study sessions) to be had before next week. De-stress and study at Thursday’s Night Against Procrastination— we know you’ll do great!

• Groove with Creative Strings Collective Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Eaton Chapel
• Watch PART dance students show off new moves in the December Choreography Showcase Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Hendricks Center for the Arts.
• Stretch your legs on a stroll through the Winter Open House at the Logan Museum Dec. 5, 4-7 p.m., and venture off campus to Holidazzle in downtown Beloit.
• Relax in Eaton Chapel to hear the retelling of Rapunzel, In My Eyes, an original adaptation, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m.
• Feast at the Late Night Pancake Breakfast annual tradition, Dec. 5, 9-10 p.m. in Chapin Hall Commons Dining Room (yes, really – old Commons!)
• Treat yourself to an Evening on Broadway Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hendricks Center for the Arts

But wait, what’s that you hear? There’s more … Not ‘just a party’ - it’s Last Call!

Last Call is a new event celebrating the end of fall semester with a unique opportunity to connect before the holiday break. There will be DJs, giveaways, specialty beverages, games, and a first-ever tree lighting, hosted by Dean of Students Ron Watson.

Last Call is developed through a partnership between the students of the Marketing Practicum class and the Student Life leadership.

Sports Recap

Women’s Basketball took home a ‘W’ on the road at Grinnell College in an absolute thriller, the first win in over 10 years at Grinnell. Brooke Foster ’29 nailed the game winning 3-pointer with four seconds left in overtime, adding to her 12 point total. Hailey Johnson ’26 scored the most points for Beloit with 18, and guard Julia Kennedy ’28 the most 3-pointers with four.

Men’s Basketball hit the court against Grinnell College, battling it out in a 104-88 loss. Semaj Roy ’25 led the charge with 21 total points. Anthony Carter ’27 was close behind with 18, including three for five 3-pointers. Thomas Glenn ’26 made key contributions on defense with three blocks.

Women’s Hockey played at Aurora University this week, with Makenzee Kastiuk ’29 leading shots on goal with four. Forward Kylie Schryer ’28 led Beloit in faceoff wins with six. Goaltender Janelle Quast ’29 also put on an impressive performance, saving 26 shots. Beloit put up14 total shots on Aurora’s goal, fighting hard in a 2-0 loss.

Winter Break On Campus

Are you staying for winter break? Learn more about who can stay on campus, the registration process, dorm access, meal plan pricing, and food service schedules. The deadline to apply to stay on campus is Friday, December 5 at 5 p.m.

Course evaluations

All students are asked to fill out a course evaluation form for each class. Most invitations will be sent December 1st. Please save the email to respond during class time.

Student Insurance Open Enrollment

All Beloit College students are required to have health insurance. Students are currently able to waive or enroll for Wellfleet student health insurance coverage for spring and summer (Jan. 1 - July 31, 2026). The cost for the spring-summer period is $1,337. Students with other, approved medical insurance have until January 15, 2026 to complete a waiver.

Celebrating 100 years of anthropology the Beloit College way

The Department of Anthropology celebrated multiple anniversaries in 2025. Museum staff spent the fall 2025 semester installing exhibits and hosting programs that commemorated the pivotal events of 1925. The Logan Museum invites the public to celebrate by attending a Winter Open House and Pop-up Gift Sale on December 5 from 4-7 p.m.

Climate change: Reasons to hope

Beloit College recently hosted Wisconsin State Climatologist Dr. Steve Vavrus as this year’s Ivan Stone lecture. His residency offered students and the community the opportunity to engage with a leading expert and to explore the complex and world-wide issues surrounding climate change.

A celebration of talent

The Powerhouse was full of chatter, music, and colorful crafts during Beloit College’s first Fall Arts Festival, organized by Art Club and Artists for Change. Attendees browsed student art, made their own art with supplied materials, and listened to the performances of student musicians.

• Dec. 1: School of Environment & Sustainability End-of-Semester Party
  12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m., Room 350, Sanger Center for the Sciences
• Dec. 1: Hanukkah Celebration
  5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Maurer Link
• Dec. 1: Beloit Police Chief Swearing In Ceremony
  6 p.m., Eaton Chapel
• Dec. 2: Game Day with SEAL x Campus Recreation
  4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Sports Center
• Dec. 3: FAFSA Workshop
  12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Sanger Center for the Sciences, Room 150
• Dec. 4: Night Against Procrastination
  7 p.m. - 11:59 p.m., Morse Library and Richard Black Information Center
• Dec. 5: Classes end
  All Day
• Dec. 5: Faculty and Staff Winter Celebration
  2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., The Stack, The Powerhouse