March 30 - April 5

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Something for everyone

Hello Beloiters!

In between scheduling classes, schedule time to hear from Daniel Wilkinson, this year’s Weissberg Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice. Wilkinson will share insights rooted in his three-decades career as a lawyer and writer who has advocated for human rights in the United States and worldwide. 

Begin with Tuesday’s keynote lecture, “Human Rights and the Climate Crisis.” Extend your conversation with Wilkinson during the Social Justice Lunch and build your skills during his “Ending Avocado-Driven Deforestation: Anatomy of a Climate Campaign” workshop. 

The Weissberg Residency is part of the Weissberg Program in Human Rights and Social Justice and one of the Beloit College Residencies that bring interdisciplinary experts to campus so that students from all fields benefit.

Sports Recap

Men’s Lacrosse faced tough battles last week. Against Lawrence University, John Imbriale ’28, Rilan Larmore ’28, and Sky Solig ’27 led the offensive pressure. Goalie Christian Moore ’27 kept the Bucs alive, making 13 saves. Against Aurora University, the team recorded a total of 29 ground balls key to controlling the game’s pace and increasing opportunities to score.

Women’s Lacrosse suited up against UW-Stevens Point and Aurora University. Tate Hutchinson ’28 netted her first goal of the season, and Willow Mashkuri ’28 and Menah Garcia ’28 each added two goals to their tallies. Goalkeeper Kim Pilon ’28 contributed to her teammates’ offensive drive by notching 12 ground balls in the two games.

Women’s Softball took the field four times, including a gritty home opener versus Dubuque University. Against Carroll University. Allie Gustafson ’28 hit a solo home run and Kaylee Witte ’26 batted in two runs in the fifth inning. Lizzie Paschal ’28 kept the pressure on Carthage College with two RBIs in the top of the third inning.

Men’s Baseball displayed their competitive spirit last week against Rockford University and Illinois College. Seth Brankey ’27 was the standout performer for the Bucs, hitting a home run and two RBIs. On the mound, Jack Alport ’26 allowed only one hit and zero runs in the final two innings, and catcher Blake Nelson ’27 launched a three-run home, proof the Bucs are never out of a fight.

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Engage with history in the Beloit College Archives

The new archive exhibit “Beloit College Against War: Alumni Stories of Anti-War Movements” opens April 3, featuring a gallery talk by student curator, Casper Voca ’26. The Beloit College Archives are a rich source of original materials for research on the history of Beloit College. The new exhibit will run until the end of the semester.

Contact Diane Ray, Beloit, college archivist at rayd@beloit.edu

Where theater meets education: Greg Wallendal ’98

For the past 23 years, Greg Wallendal ’98 has combined his passions for literature and theatre as a tenth grade English teacher and theater director at Beloit Memorial High School. This past January, he was inducted into the United Arts Alliance Hall of Fame, a recognition that reflects not only his artistic accomplishments but also his impact as an educator.

Finance students engage directly with professionals at Borgman Capital

Beloit College students visited Borgman Capital LLC, a private equity firm, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The investment firm adds value to businesses and the communities in which they operate, and the value add for finance students was increased understanding of finance in the real communities. Students heard directly from private equity analysts about the needed experiences and skills for this career path.

Forging ahead: new experiences through student club’s roleplay workshop

A first-year student’s account of how he made his own fantasy weapon out of foam at a Live Action Role-Play (LARP) event hosted by the Beloit Science Fiction and Fantasy Association. The experience shows how student-led clubs at Beloit College support students to step outside their comfort zone and try new things.

• March 31: Anthro Job Fair
  4 p.m., 2nd Floor, Morse Library and Richard Black Information Center
• March 31: This Is the Route of My Forefathers Book Talk with Dr. Bill Green
  4:30 p.m., Morse Library - Impact Beloit Classroom
• April 1: Career Exploration: So…What Can I Do With That?
  12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Impact Beloit Classroom, 1st Floor, Library
• April 1: Introducing Interactive Biographies as an Innovative Tool for Armenian Genocide Education
  4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Virtual
• April 2: Wanda Hollensteiner Conservation Lecture
  12 p.m., Wright Museum of Art