INTERNATIONALIZATION AT BELOIT COLLEGE
Beloit College prides itself on internationalization.  From its early beginnings the “college on the hill,” as Beloit College has been known in the community, has enrolled students from around the world.  In the current academic year (2005-06), we will have nearly 100 students from 41 countries on campus, among them Muslim students from countries such as; Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Pakistan, Yemen and Syria.  

While Beloit has had a long history of enrolling Muslim students, the number on campus has grown recently thanks to the U.S. State Department’s Partnership for Learning for Undergraduate Studies (PLUS) program.  This program brings university students from countries with large Muslim populations to the U.S. to complete liberal arts degrees.  Two years ago, the College was chosen as one of 11 colleges and universities to host the first group of PLUS students.   We are proud to be a part of this endeavor. 

We have prepared this resource guide especially for Muslim students, but encourage other members of the campus to use the guide to learn more about the Muslim.

BELOIT COLLEGE CONTACTS
Beloit College has some faculty and staff members who you can contact for your spiritual needs or to discuss issues related to the Muslim community at Beloit College.  You may contact the faculty and staff listed below for advice and assistance in arranging for religious activities.      

Sadique Isahaku                                          Debra Majeed (on leave 2005/06)
Department of Education                                 Department of Religious Studies         
M-I, Room #221                                              M-I, Room #218
(608) 363-2078                                              (608) 363-2318

Natalie Gummer                                           Bill Conover
Department of Religious Studies                       Director, Spiritual Life Program
M-I, Room #215                                              2nd Floor, 726 Church Street
(608) 363-2346                                              (608) 363-2389          

Beth Dougherty
Department of Political Science
M-I, Room# 112B
(608) 363-2084

OPPORTUNITIES AT BELOIT COLLEGE

• Spiritual advice
• Organized trips to the Rockford mosque
• Organized prayers during Ramadan
• Food service assistance in Commons during Ramadan
• Lectures about the Muslim religion and the Muslim world
• Language classes
• A chance for students to be proactive, by making presentations at multi-cultural fairs, inviting speakers to campus, performing dances and music from their countries, and establishing clubs, such as the Arabic club established by 2004/05 PLUS program students. 

ISLAMIC ORGANIZATIONS IN BELOIT AND SURROUNDING AREA
The organizations listed below offer various services and activities for the Muslim community. Contact the organizations directly for more information.

Beloit College
Office of International Education
International House (717 Chapin)
Beloit, WI
(608) 363-2269

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