Beloit College Alumni

Dave Threinen'56, Secretary of the Chapin Society

The Chapin Society named after Beloit College's first president, Aaron Lucius Chapin, recognizes those individuals, families, and organizations who have committed to a leadership level of generosity. Established in 1967, the Chapin Society acknowledges donors whose gifts are $1000 or more per year. Young alumni are invited to join the Chapin Society at special introductory rates.

To see photos from the Chapin Society event during Commencement 2008, click here.

To see photos from the Chapin Society reception hosted by Interim President Dick Niemiec’65 and Joan Niemiec during Homecoming/Reunion Weekend 2008, click here.

The Chapin Scholars Initiative
In the fall of 2007, the challenge of growing support for student scholarships lead to a new opportunity: the Chapin Scholars Initiative. Chapin donors were asked to increase their gift by $1500 to provide additional funding for Chapin Scholarships. The leadership of Chapin donors is evidenced everywhere on campus, whether it be through support of the Beloit Fund, the library, athletics, or any number of other important areas. Chapin donors were encouraged to continue to support the things they value but were also asked to consider an additional $1500 to support scholarships for deserving students.

If you have questions about the Chapin Scholars Initiative, please contact Chapin Society Coordinator Jenifer Allen’05.

Gifts with Immediate Impact
The Chapin Scholars gift you make today assures that students who otherwise may not be able to attend Beloit will indeed be on campus this fall. To appreciate the difference your scholarship gift can make in the life of a Beloit student, see what past scholarship recipients have to say:

Deana Brown’09
Integrative and Medical Biology

I have never doubted my decision to attend Beloit College. As a first-generation college student, I would never be able to afford Beloit if it was not for the Chapin Presidential Scholarship. I am so grateful for the support and opportunities that come with being a Chapin Presidential Scholarship recipient.

Trevor Johnson’08
Theatre Arts: Dance and Acting

Four years at Beloit has helped me shape who I want to be as a person. I’ve been given the opportunity to try new things, major in something I love, get involved in all aspects of the campus community, and have experiences that have prepared me for life after college. It has been an honor and privilege to be a Chapin Presidential Scholar, and I have worked hard at Beloit to distinguish myself as a leader.

Scott Reynhout’08
Geology and Creative Writing

The Chapin Presidential Scholarship made attending Beloit possible for me – simultaneously setting high expectations and encouraging me to excel. It allows Beloit to admit students from a variety of economic backgrounds, which I found unique among liberal arts schools, and was the main reason I ultimately chose Beloit.