February 23 - March 1

Building community and opportunity

Four women stand at a high table talking, with other people mingling behind them, and a Chicago skyscape out the window.February is a big month for career networking events at Beloit College, with the School of Business holding their annual Business Networking Summit on February 13, and the School of Global and Public Service holding their first annual Career Day in Chicago on February 27. Pictured here, from left to right, are Hitali Kothari, ’26, Adilene Dominguez ’12, Samantha (Schonberger) Kaveney ’16, and Lily Hess ’28 at the Business Networking Summit in downtown Chicago.

Hello Beloiters!

This week the search starts to find our new mascot a name – one that represents us all! Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to submit ideas through the contest form.

  • You can submit multiple responses and multiple forms.
  • Each idea is an entry into a participation prize drawing.
    • Any student, faculty, or staff member can submit ideas, but only students are eligible to win.
    • Students can only win once.
  • Submissions should adhere to our guidelines. (Full details in the form.)

Sports Recap

Men’s Lacrosse started their season on the right foot with a win against Spalding University at Strong Stadium. The man of the day was Liam Walker ’26, scoring seven goals. Alexander Klemp ’26, Parker Davis ’28 and Rilan Larmore ’28 each contributed their own tally to make the final score 11-3.

Softball kicked off their season in a doubleheader at Webster University. The Bucs bounced back, after losing the opening series, to claim a 13-10 victory due to the efforts of Jessalyn Coppe ’26 and Allie Gustafson ’28, who each made crucial plays.

Men’s Basketball finished their season last week in games against Lawrence and Ripon. Against Lawrence, Dae’Quan Davis ’26 scored a team-high 13 points, including two 3-pointers. Ebrahim JarJue ’28 was crucial in the paint with seven points and five rebounds. Against Ripon, Anthony Carter ’27 notched 19 points and 11 rebounds. Beloit College also celebrated senior night, honoring Dae’Quan Davis ’26, Thomas Glenn ’26, and Lathan Lewis ’26 for their contributions to the team.

Women’s Basketball finished their season strong. Against Lawrence, Brooke Foster ’29 led the scoring with 13 points, shooting 75% from beyond the arc. Hailey Johnson ’26 contributed defensively with two blocks and two steals. The Bucs also honored Hailey Johnson ’26 and Aina Mallorqui ’26 and their efforts with the program.

Women’s Hockey ended their season in two games against UW-Superior. They battled to the end on defense, with Hannah Chady ’28 and Claire Dixon ’29 making key blocks to keep UW-Superior at bay in a close loss. In their second game, both Dixon and Julia Fussy ’28 scored goals, taking Fussy’s total tally to three on the season.

Track and Field took a trip to the University of Chicago at the Margaret Bradley Invitational. Josh Martinez Marte ’27 asserted his dominance by breaking another school record in the weight throw with a length of 16.58m. He was backed up by Ian Phillips ’28, who secured third in the weight throw. On the women’s side, thrower Adelaide Schmitt ’28 secured second place in the shot put and weight throw. The women’s 4x400 relay team took home second in a close race.

Swimming and Diving headed to the Midwest Conference Swimming and Diving Championships in a four-day tournament. On the men’s side Jeremy Mueller ’27 made his mark in a second-place finish in the 200-Yard Individual Medley and anchored the relay team in his 200IM leg. On the women’s side, Lydia Nordgren ’28 was a standout performer, placing third in the 100-Yard Butterfly. 

Announcements

Strengthen connections at Beloit College

You are invited to complete a short survey about your campus experience and interest in mentorship. Two students, Noor Fatima or Niomee Casey, are working on a new campus mentorship program, and your feedback will directly influence how they structure the program.

Volunteer with Reading Buddies program

The Reading Buddies Volunteer program is an opportunity to read books to students at Todd Elementary and make a difference in the community.

Fill out this form and attend the required training session TODAY from 4:15 p.m.-5 to learn more.

Contact Julia Weber (weberjk@beloit.edu)

Add a fitness class to your routine

The Powerhouse has a great selection of weekly exercise classes for all levels, or you can work out on your own with different equipment and spaces. All classes are listed in the campus calendar. Follow @beloitcollegecampusrec on Instagram for updates, reminders, and highlights.

Stories

Voices from cardboard: students build environmental stories from recycled pages

Students in “Spanish in Dialogue with the Environment” researched environmental issues from El País, then created libros cartoneros—hand-painted books made from recycled cardboard. Under Profesora Cerghedean’s guidance, they transformed language learning and environmental awareness into a unique art project that blends sustainability with storytelling.

Sowing knowledge, growing resilience: students strengthen partnerships by volunteering

Kaelyb gave a garden tour to EDYS 276/290 students in early September

During the fall, education & youth studies’ students partnered with a wide range of stateline area organizations, including the Merrill Community Sharing Garden, the Welty Environmental Center, Nature at the Confluence, local food pantries, Todd Elementary Reading Club, and others. A significant number of students chose to volunteer with the Merrill Community Sharing Garden, where their projects explored the deeper connections between ecology, creativity, and well-being. 

Spotlight on Ryan Pham ’26, Concierge Intern with ABC Supply

Ryan Pham '26

Meet Ryan Pham, a Concierge Intern at Beloit College from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam majoring in computer science and philosophy.

Upcoming Events

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