February 9 - 15
Celebrating Black History Month
Chelonia performances are this week, on Feb. 12, Feb. 13, Feb. 14 (evening), and Feb. 15 (matinee). Get your tickets — free for students — and watch Beloit College’s annual celebration of dance, with choreography by students, faculty, and Ferrall Artist-in-Residence Gabriel Bruno Eng Gonzalez ’20.Hello Beloiters!
This year we celebrate Black History Month’s 50th anniversary!
Black History Month evolved from “Negro History Week,” established by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926. Starting today, join Black Students United for a fun-filled week full of SPIRIT.
- Monday - Pajama Day
- Tuesday - Decades Day
- Wednesday - Black Excellence Day
- Thursday - Dress for Love Day
- Friday - Black Out Day
Keep that spirit going throughout February with a series of Black Students United (BSU) sponsored events:
- Feb. 11: Soul Food Luncheon, 12-1:30 p.m. at Grace’s Place.
- Feb. 12: Black Love Event (Valentine Making), 8-10 p.m. at Grace’s Place. Celebrate black love and indulge in fun Valentine making for a special someone. Black students and allies are welcome!
- Feb. 19: Open Mic Night, 8-10 p.m. at Grace’s Place. Join BSU for a poetic, expressive event that will quench your artistic thirst!
- Feb. 21: Black History Museum. Travel to the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center in Chicago. The museum is dedicated to the study and conservation of African-American history, culture, and art.
Honor the accomplishments of Black Americans, learn more, and reflect on how much richer our lives are because of our diverse community!
Sports Recap
Men’s Basketball took the court twice, battling in close games. Thomas Glenn ’26 led the charge into overtime against Lake Forest with 20 points and six rebounds, shooting 4/6 from the three-point line. Anthony Carter ’27 contributed 19 total points, notched nine assists, and barely missed a double-double. Lathan Lewis ’26 scored 15 points with seven rebounds against Knox.
Women’s Basketball thrilled at home against Lake Forest, winning 56-49. Hailey Johnson ’26 was a presence with a double-double, 18 points and 11 rebounds. Against Knox, Bailey Darneal ’27 set the tone with a team-high 12 points.
Men’s Hockey faced off in a doubleheader against UW-Stevens Point which saw Landon Adams ’29 score his first career goal and forward Ben Stewart ’27 score twice, making his season tally five. Goalie Andrew Yocum ’27 boasted a .894 save percentage with 98 saves across the two games.
Women’s Hockey took to the ice at Marian University, where Madi Hoffman ’29 scored her third goal of the season, assisted by Britni Detsch ’29 and Natasha Ludwig ’29. Addison Gruhlke ’29 dominated the faceoff circle, recording a winning possession rate of 80%.
Track and Field had a memorable meet in Dubuque. Josh Yearby ’27 broke his own school record in the 200-meter dash with a time of 21.98 seconds, and John Deary II ’28 earned a first-place finish in the long jump with a distance of 6.82 meters. On the women’s side, Syniyah Quenga ’29 sped to a second-place finish in the 200-meter and third in the 60-meter.
Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving delivered standout performances in De Pere over the weekend. Jeremy Mueller ’27 was victorious in the 200-yard and 100-yard Freestyle, followed by teammate Jordan Hodges ’29 who fought his way to a second-place finish in the 100-yard Freestyle. Lydia Nordgren ’28 set the pace for the women, leading the 200-yard Medley relay team to a third-place finish and out-touching opponents at the wall to finish third in the 200 and fourth in the 100-yard Freestyle.
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Stories
From Beloit College to the classroom: An EDYS alumna makes an impact
Beloit native and education & youth studies alumna Bre Noack ’22 has turned her passion for working with children into a meaningful career as an elementary teacher and coach in her hometown.
Beloit executive practices design thinking with students
Since 2013, Brett Gabrielatos has been practicing design thinking, an approach that builds empathy, breaks silos, and reframes failure so that multiple visions can work together. She brought her experience to Intro to Design Thinking Innovation, a unique course in which Beloit College students engage with content she has used in workshops for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and start-ups.
The Huck Finns of Ecology and The EnvironVan
In 1970, two Beloit College students set out with a bold idea: to bring environmental education to students along the Mississippi River.
Upcoming Events
- Feb. 9: Des Moines University Program Partnership Info Session
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m., Sanger Center for the Sciences, Room 117 - Feb. 9: Student Social Media Training #1/2
12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m., Morse Library and Richard Black Information Center - Feb. 9: RA Selection Dinner
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Hamiltons - Feb. 11: Student Social Media Training #2/2
12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m., Morse Library and Richard Black Information Center - Feb. 12: Gratitude Card Making
2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Morse Library and Richard Black Information Center - Feb. 12: Mackey Chair of Creative Writing Keynote Address: Rick Bass
7:30 p.m., Moore Lounge, Pearsons Hall - Feb. 13: No Chains, No Masters (Albertine Cinémathèque)
7:30 p.m., Weissberg Auditorium - Feb. 14: Love Data Party
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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