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- <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/116/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/281,659,1646,2022/4496_Kat_Grzeszkiewicz.rev.1588199045.JPG" alt=""/><p><strong>Kat Grzeszkiewicz </strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Greendale, Wisconsin</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Kat Grzeszkiewicz </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>cum laude</em></div><strong> Media Studies</strong> with Departmental <span><ul class="multi_value"><li>Honors</li></ul></span><br/>Journalism Minor <p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Greendale, Wisconsin</strong></p></div><div class="senior-awards"><a href="/commencement/prizes-awards/?name=Kat Grzeszkiewicz "><ul><li>Mortar Board Honor Society </li></ul></a></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Kat is an excellent student that helped build up the media studies major and is a great friend. Her and I met halloween our freshman year and have been inseparable since. I’m from California, but she made Beloit feel like home for me. My college experience would not have been the same without her and I am thankful for that.”</p><p> “Kat is a great friend and roommate this year. She worked hard to finish her media studies major in two years while also handling the stress of softball and relationships. She is very accepting and willing to help others. I am glad to have met her and look forward to staying friends as we graduate.”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
- <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/116/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/0,0,957,958/4490_Profile_Pic.rev.1588199042.jpg" alt=""/><p><strong> Nicole Dolcimascolo</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Redding, Connecticut</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Nicole Dolcimascolo </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>summa cum laude</em></div><strong> International Political Economy</strong><br/><strong>Sociology</strong> with Departmental <span><ul class="multi_value"><li>Honors</li></ul></span><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Redding, Connecticut</strong></p></div><div class="senior-awards"><a href="/commencement/prizes-awards/?name= Nicole Dolcimascolo"><ul><li>Charles Grant Curtis Memorial Award for Excellence in Sociology </li><li>Mortar Board Honor Society </li></ul></a></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Nicole is a leader, friend, athlete, captain, academic, and above all a hard worker. She juggled her Duffy internship, music, Greek life, lacrosse, and her double major while achieving academic success. She has a bright future a head of her at her new job in Madison, WI.”</p><p> “Nicole has been involved in so many ways, from being a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and the Women’s Lacrosse team, to working for Belmark Associates or the Admissions office. A double major in IPE and sociology, Nicole participated in the Duffy program (interned at The House of Mercy Homeless Shelter) and studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. Through a Beloit connection, she applied for and got offered a job as a Research Analyst at Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) in Madison, Wisconsin.”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
- <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/844,966,1766,1888/4648_RachelCook_SeniorSpotlight.rev.1588713374.JPG" alt=""/><p><strong> Rachel Cook</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Moscow, Idaho</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Rachel Cook </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>summa cum laude</em></div><strong> Ecology, Evolution, and Behavioral Biology</strong> with Departmental <span><ul class="multi_value"><li>Honors</li></ul></span><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Moscow, Idaho</strong></p></div><div class="senior-awards"><a href="/commencement/prizes-awards/?name= Rachel Cook"><ul><li>Ann M. Verville Scholar’s Award in Biology </li></ul></a></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Rachel is my FYI advisee. I haven’t had her in my class after the FYI seminar but I always remember Rachel as such a hardworking student dedicated to her passion in biology and conservation. She has done great work for the FYI seminar and I have no doubts she will be successful in her academic and career goals after Beloit.”</p><p> “Rachel is an exemplary student with an intrinsic motivation to learn. She worked on a research project with me this spring and demonstrated her ability to work independently and troubleshoot– both skills that I know she will use to be successful in her future endeavors!”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
- <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/0,86,750,836/4857_IMG_3074.rev.1589245719.jpg" alt=""/><p><strong> Jiho Wu</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Seoul, Republic of Korea</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Jiho Wu </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>summa cum laude</em></div><strong> Quantitative Economics</strong><br/><strong>Studio Art</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Seoul, Republic of Korea</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Jiho, you are truly a student of the liberal arts. From the time you set foot on campus, you knew you wanted to pursue your interests in art. You excelled at this! Then you decided that you also needed some practical knowledge and double-majored in economics. You should be proud that you completed both of these endeavors even when English was not your first language. I have always enjoyed mentoring you. Best wishes for much success in the future.”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
- <div class="row"><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Xiangran Li </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Political Science</strong><br/><strong>Psychology</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Beijing, China</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Xiangran is a thinker. He takes pride in his cultural roots and always compares and contrasts his learning at Beloit and in the Western society with his own experience and learning in the Eastern society. Xiangran is also a doer. He does not limit his Beloit education to merely majors or minors or courses. Instead, he explores his interests in many different ways, including going to conferences that interest him such as the one on Dewey in Chicago or other learning and practical opportunities in China during many breaks.”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
- <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/261,326,818,883/4529_Screenshot_20200428-175011_Gallery.rev.1588370618.jpg" alt=""/><p><strong> Jenna Nordin</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Marshfield, Wisconsin</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Jenna Nordin </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>summa cum laude</em></div><strong> Biochemistry</strong> with Departmental <span><ul class="multi_value"><li>Honors</li></ul></span><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Marshfield, Wisconsin</strong></p></div><div class="senior-awards"><a href="/commencement/prizes-awards/?name= Jenna Nordin"><ul><li>Gertrude E. Sweet Award (Biology) </li><li>Edward C. Fuller Chemical Education Award (Chemistry) </li><li>John H. Nair Award (Chemistry) </li><li>Mortar Board Honor Society </li><li>Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society </li></ul></a></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Jenna and I met during freshman year. She has always been very welcoming to me and made sure that I felt at home. Jenna is one of the brightest students in the biochemistry department and works diligently behind the scenes to make events happen -whether that be planning the GWIS conference or managing tutors for the LEADS office. Her hard work and diligence in all of her endeavours are commendable. Beloit is not going to be the same without Jenna. Good luck with what the future may bring and excel in Pharmacy school!”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
- <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/915,102,2515,1702/4800_IMG_2395.rev.1589052263.JPG" alt=""/><p><strong> Aidan Paradis</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Putney, Vermont</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Aidan Paradis </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>magna cum laude</em></div><strong> Cognitive Science</strong> with Departmental <span><ul class="multi_value"><li>Honors</li></ul></span><br/>Computer Science Minor <p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Putney, Vermont</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Aidan is such an amazing student to have classes with. He always has well-considered things to say about the readings for the day, and his questions and ideas spark so much conversation among peers! He is also, however, a very private person who may not enjoy being highlighted in this way!”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
- <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/3,65,213,275/4750_Screen_Shot_2020-05-05_at_3.54.14_PM.rev.1588961991.png" alt=""/><p><strong> Ross McFarland-Porter</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Rochester, New York</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Ross McFarland-Porter </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Chemistry</strong><br/>Physics Minor <p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Rochester, New York</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Ross has been involved in the chemistry department since his first year at Beloit. I remember Ross as a strong student in Chem 117, and I also remember handing out safety glasses to his mom and grandma when they visited class, including a lab, on family day! He has served as a (fabulous!) teaching assistant for the course, has conducted exciting research projects in with Prof. George Lisensky, and has volunteered to teach kids about science at community outreach events. We appreciate these contributions to the chem dept and to the College and we know Ross will go on to do great things!”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
- <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/780,384,2796,2400/4753_Meersman_Nico.rev.1588962729.jpg" alt=""/><p><strong> Nico Meersman</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Eden Prairie, Minnesota</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Nico Meersman </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>cum laude</em></div><strong> Physics</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Eden Prairie, Minnesota</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Nico has been a delight to have in class over the past few years, playfully engaging in the deeper subtleties of theoretical physics while building a broad appreciation of physics. Always filled with ideas of applying science to make the world richer, Nico is off to be an engineer, and will surely be designing improvements in the lives of many.”</p><p> “Since they arrived on campus, Nico has been laser-focused on studying engineering to build assistive devices. They are a standout in their physics classes and have a bright future ahead!”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
- <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/0,131,768,899/4551_77a18b1b-6adc-47be-9af2-b01c05b42d90.rev.1588459110.jpg" alt=""/><p><strong> Mikino Kumagai</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Wailuku, Hawaii</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Mikino Kumagai </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Health and Society</strong><br/>Japanese Minor <p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Wailuku, Hawaii</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “We were living in the same dorm during the freshman year and since then we became such good friends. Mikino is the brightest human I’ve ever met and always made my day whenever I hang out with her. I’ll miss eating cheese curds at Culver’s with her!”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
- <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/537,883,1939,2284/4575_IMG-5431_1_-_Shreya_Regmi.rev.1588554118.jpg" alt=""/><p><strong> Shreya Regmi</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Kathmandu, Nepal</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Shreya Regmi </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Education and Youth Studies</strong><br/>Anthropology Minor <p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Kathmandu, Nepal</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Shreya is my best friend, roommate, sorority sister and so much more. She is strong and works very hard every day. She goes the extra mile for her friends, family and even professors. I think she deserves to be highlighted as an important part of Beloit College.”</p><p> “Shreya is a fantastic human being that helped me through many things here at Beloit College. We’ve known each other since freshman year, and I see her contribution to the college and community. “</p><p> “Shreya is one of our student workers. She has a very sweet and caring nature and always comes in with a smile on her face. She is a great Phonathon student caller and is always willing to help out with extra tasks when needed.”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
- <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/409,1100,1222,1913/4561_IMG_20181004_114745_1.rev.1588459112.jpg" alt=""/><p><strong> Tobin Greenwald</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Park City, Utah</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Tobin Greenwald </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>cum laude</em></div><strong> Political Science</strong><br/>International Political Economy Minor <p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Park City, Utah</strong></p></div><div class="senior-awards"><a href="/commencement/prizes-awards/?name= Tobin Greenwald"><ul><li>Ruth Colman Peterson Prize in Political Science or International Relations </li></ul></a></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “I feel like I don’t really need a reason. He is actually one of the coolest people I know. “</p><p> “Tobin is a top class lad and has consistently proved this to myself and the greater Beloit College community throughout his four years. Tobin inspires me to be the best man, friend and student that I can be. He is a captain, co-president, senior class officer and an incredible friend. I am lucky to have him in my life.”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
- <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/116/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/0,460,1394,1855/4466_IMG_1680.rev.1587757073.jpg" alt=""/><p><strong> Alexa Arakelian</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Palatine, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Alexa Arakelian </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Psychology</strong><br/>Law and Justice Minor <p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Palatine, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="senior-awards"><a href="/commencement/prizes-awards/?name= Alexa Arakelian"><ul><li>Charles D. Rosa 1898 Award </li></ul></a></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Alexa has worked for me in the HWC for 2 years and it has been a pleasure. She has been a leader and a programming mogul on campus and I feel lucky to have had her in my corner. She is fierce and determined and I am so excited to watch her take her next steps in the world. Thank you Alexa, for calling Beloit and the HWC home.”</p><p> “Alexa has been through so much as a student on campus and yet she continued to push herself and made time for others. She was the president of her sorority and represented the organization well on campus. She wore her letters with pride and outside of that she pushed herself to do her best as a member on the women’s Lacrosse team. A Beloiter through and through.”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
- <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/520,385,1175,1040/4747_8B80F1BE-44A0-4770-8B6E-7C0FFBBEA503.rev.1588960696.jpg" alt=""/><p><strong> Katherine Jossi</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>St. Paul, Minnesota</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Katherine Jossi </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>cum laude</em></div><strong> History</strong><br/><strong>Political Science</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>St. Paul, Minnesota</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Katherine has been my best friend since day 1. Her passion and creativity for photography, videography, journalism and history have taught me so much over the past 4 years. She’s a high-spirited, friendly, and outgoing person who has really taken advantage of all that Beloit has to offer by studying abroad in 2 different locations, and working hard to see all of her creative endeavors to fruition. She does excellent photography, especially for Senior photos, and I was so excited to hire her to take my photos this semester!”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
- <div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/44,10,702,668/4847_1587921283978.rev.1589314928.png" alt=""/><p><strong> Robert Thomsen</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Grayslake, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Robert Thomsen </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> History</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Grayslake, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Since his first year at Beloit, Robert has demonstrated a strong commitment both to classroom learning and to his own personal growth. He’s done a great job using the opportunities here to expand his worldview and to make a strong start in a business career. That career path has already taken him to England, where he has drawn on his love of History to engage with the culture of modern Britain; we hope he will have many more chances to see the world through the distinct lens of a successful History graduate!”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
