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- <article class="beloiters-story"> <div class="beloiters-story_img"> <span class="lw_item_thumb"> <a href="https://beloitcollegeathletics.com/news/2023/5/26/womens-track-and-field-t-aira-boyance-finishes-15th-at-ncaa-division-iii-nationals.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2O8Asm2wPQy3GbmfVMxdMmz-CdncAuFUFqIVNczAiWxU3jd9RjQEiyuus"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,787,788/11194_220528-2023-NCAA-OTF-Event05-Womens400-039583-RCP_MeiyF.rev.1685473894.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,787,788/11194_220528-2023-NCAA-OTF-Event05-Womens400-039583-RCP_MeiyF.rev.1685473894.webp 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,787,788/11194_220528-2023-NCAA-OTF-Event05-Womens400-039583-RCP_MeiyF.rev.1685473894.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,787,788/11194_220528-2023-NCAA-OTF-Event05-Womens400-039583-RCP_MeiyF.rev.1685473894.jpg 2x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/155/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,787,788/11194_220528-2023-NCAA-OTF-Event05-Womens400-039583-RCP_MeiyF.rev.1685473894.jpg" alt="Senior T'Aira Boyance finished 15th in the 400 meters at this weekend's NCAA Division-III Outdoor National Championships, hosted by St. J..." width="270" height="270" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,787,788/11194_220528-2023-NCAA-OTF-Event05-Womens400-039583-RCP_MeiyF.rev.1685473894.jpg 2x" data-max-w="787" data-max-h="788" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a> </span> </div> <div class="beloiters-story_text"> <span class="beloiters-story_eyebrow">BELOIT COLLEGE EXTRAORDINARY ATHLETES</span> <h2 class="beloiters-story_headline"> <a href="https://beloitcollegeathletics.com/news/2023/5/26/womens-track-and-field-t-aira-boyance-finishes-15th-at-ncaa-division-iii-nationals.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2O8Asm2wPQy3GbmfVMxdMmz-CdncAuFUFqIVNczAiWxU3jd9RjQEiyuus">T’Aira Boyance Finishes 15th at NCAA Division-III Nationals</a> </h2> <div class="beloiters-story_summary"> <p> It’s been a tremendous season for Boyance, who was named Midwest Conference Women’s Track Performer of the Year. A Biology and Cognitive Science major from Houston, Texas, Boyance also earned All-Region honors in the 400 meters this season.</p> </div> </div> </article>
- <article class="beloiters-story"> <div class="beloiters-story_img"> <span class="lw_item_thumb"> <a href="/live/news/5196-cooking-your-way-through-college"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2133/11026_IMG_4073.rev.1683323221.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2133/11026_IMG_4073.rev.1683323221.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2133/11026_IMG_4073.rev.1683323221.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2133/11026_IMG_4073.rev.1683323221.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2133/11026_IMG_4073.rev.1683323221.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2133/11026_IMG_4073.rev.1683323221.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2133/11026_IMG_4073.rev.1683323221.jpg" alt="Abhishek Shekhar'24 helps out in the 609 kitchen on symposium day" width="270" height="270" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2133/11026_IMG_4073.rev.1683323221.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2133/11026_IMG_4073.rev.1683323221.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2133" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a> </span> </div> <div class="beloiters-story_text"> <span class="beloiters-story_eyebrow">STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS</span> <h2 class="beloiters-story_headline"> <a href="/live/news/5196-cooking-your-way-through-college">Cooking your way through college</a> </h2> <div class="beloiters-story_summary"> <p> Experiential learning is an integral part of being a Beloiter. Students across all departments initiate and organize their own special projects around topics they’re passionate about. Three students created the Himalayan Kitchen project to expand South Asian food options on campus.</p> </div> </div> </article>
- <article class="beloiters-story"> <div class="beloiters-story_img"> <span class="lw_item_thumb"> <a href="/live/news/5251-beloit-college-morse-library-donates-equipment-to"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/629,0,2071,1440/11247_Morse_Library_donation_2.rev.1685561136.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/629,0,2071,1440/11247_Morse_Library_donation_2.rev.1685561136.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/629,0,2071,1440/11247_Morse_Library_donation_2.rev.1685561136.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/629,0,2071,1440/11247_Morse_Library_donation_2.rev.1685561136.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/629,0,2071,1440/11247_Morse_Library_donation_2.rev.1685561136.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/629,0,2071,1440/11247_Morse_Library_donation_2.rev.1685561136.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/155/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/629,0,2071,1440/11247_Morse_Library_donation_2.rev.1685561136.jpg" alt="Photo caption: Beloit College Library staff hand the microfilm reader to Beloit Historical Society Assistant Director Jesse Herscher. (Le..." width="270" height="270" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/629,0,2071,1440/11247_Morse_Library_donation_2.rev.1685561136.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/629,0,2071,1440/11247_Morse_Library_donation_2.rev.1685561136.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1442" data-max-h="1440" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a> </span> </div> <div class="beloiters-story_text"> <span class="beloiters-story_eyebrow">COLLEGE HELPING IN THE COMMUNITY</span> <h2 class="beloiters-story_headline"> <a href="/live/news/5251-beloit-college-morse-library-donates-equipment-to">Beloit College Morse Library donates equipment to Beloit Historical Society</a> </h2> <div class="beloiters-story_summary"> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The college’s donation of a microfilm reader will help local residents access the extensive collection at the historical society.</span> </p> </div> </div> </article>
- <section class="beloiters-widget"><h2 class="beloiters-widget_title full"> Featured Photo </h2><div class="beloiters-photo"><picture class="lw_image lw_image11246"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/11246_Screenshot_2023-05-31_at_11.49.54_AM.rev.1685552005.png 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/11246_Screenshot_2023-05-31_at_11.49.54_AM.rev.1685552005.png 2x"/> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/11246_Screenshot_2023-05-31_at_11.49.54_AM.rev.1685552005.png 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/11246_Screenshot_2023-05-31_at_11.49.54_AM.rev.1685552005.png 2x"/> <source type="image/png" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/11246_Screenshot_2023-05-31_at_11.49.54_AM.rev.1685552005.png 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/11246_Screenshot_2023-05-31_at_11.49.54_AM.rev.1685552005.png 2x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/11246_Screenshot_2023-05-31_at_11.49.54_AM.rev.1685552005.png" alt="Beloit College students are studying abroad in Puerto Rico until June 5. They are exploring the Castillo San Cristóbal, a Spanish fortre..." width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/11246_Screenshot_2023-05-31_at_11.49.54_AM.rev.1685552005.png 2x" data-max-w="1040" data-max-h="1042" loading="lazy"/> </picture> <div class="beloiters-photo_caption"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Beloit College students are studying abroad in</span> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="/offices/global-experience/study-abroad/global-experience-seminars/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Puerto Rico</span></a> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">until June 5. They are exploring the Castillo San Cristóbal, a Spanish fortress built in the 1700s to protect San Juan, and learning about Puerto Rican coffee, agriculture, and economy at La Hacienda Muñoz. Beloiters also had <a href="/offices/global-experience/study-abroad/global-experience-seminars/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Global Experience Seminar</a> experiences in German, Poland, and Italy this summer.</span></div></div></section>
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Wednesday Wellness Campus Walks
Enjoy the summer weather and get fit with a leisurely walk around campus, and an occasional lunch stop at a downtown restaurant or food truck. Every Wednesday in June, July, and August. Meet up at Eaton Chapel at 12:30 p.m. Organized by the Health and Wellness Committee.
Temporary Morse Library location now open in Powerhouse’s Riverside Lounge
A small collection of resources, games, multimedia equipment, Interlibrary Loans, and academic reserve materials will be available there throughout the renovation of Morse Library.
Paddle down the Rock this summer
The Buccaneer Boathouse and Welty Environmental Center are offering free opportunities to paddle on the Rock River this summer.Fourth of July Pop on the Rocks concert and fireworks
Pops on the Rock, the annual patriotic concert and fireworks show, is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2023, with the fireworks starting at dusk. The concert will be held at the Harry Moore Pavilion, 1160 Riverside Drive,
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Free Art Institute of Chicago tickets
Free electronic tickets are available for Beloit College faculty and staff—first come, first served. Email Christa Story at storyc@beloit.edu. Students get in free year-round.Powerhouse summer hours
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday noon - 5 p.m.
Monday, June 19 - Closed for Juneteenth
Monday, July 3, Tuesday, July 4 - Closed for the Fourth of July holidaySports Center summer hours
Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed: Sundays, May 29, June 19, & July 4
Upcoming Events
- Jun. 10, 8:00am—1:00pm
Downtown Beloit Farmers’ Market
- Jul. 5, All Day
Incompletes from Spring 2023 due
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Free Art Institute of Chicago tickets
Free electronic tickets are available for Beloit College faculty and staff—first come, first served. Email Christa Story at storyc@beloit.edu. Students get in free year-round.COVID policy update
Vaccinations, testing, and positive case reporting are no longer required. Masks are optional. The Beloit Covid Plan pages will be archived and no longer updated.
Provost announcement
Professor Donna Oliver will assume the role of Interim Provost and Dean of the College beginning July 1, 2023. Professor Ron Watson will assume the role of Associate Provost.
Upcoming Events
- Jun. 10, 8:00am—1:00pm
Downtown Beloit Farmers’ Market
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Hello Alumni
This page may be more for our Beloiters currently on-campus, but know we are always thinking of you too. Hopefully everything you see here is bringing back fond memories of your own time on campus.
If you’re interested in coming back to campus, look for our upcoming alumni events or opportunities to volunteer.
- <section class="mceNonEditable"><h4 class="beloiters-widget_title">Featured Photo</h4><div class="beloiters-photo"><picture class="lw_image lw_image9857"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9857_Geology_-_Hank_Woodard.rev.1657315893.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9857_Geology_-_Hank_Woodard.rev.1657315893.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9857_Geology_-_Hank_Woodard.rev.1657315893.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9857_Geology_-_Hank_Woodard.rev.1657315893.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9857_Geology_-_Hank_Woodard.rev.1657315893.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9857_Geology_-_Hank_Woodard.rev.1657315893.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9857_Geology_-_Hank_Woodard.rev.1657315893.jpg" alt="Dr. Woodard, or 'The Chief,' as he was fondly known, was truly inspirational to his students. He exhibited enthusiasm, integrit..." width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9857_Geology_-_Hank_Woodard.rev.1657315893.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9857_Geology_-_Hank_Woodard.rev.1657315893.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2567" data-max-h="2568" loading="lazy"/> </picture> <div class="beloiters-photo_caption"> “Dr. Woodard, or ‘The Chief,’ as he was fondly known, was truly inspirational to his students. He exhibited enthusiasm, integrity, a deep knowledge of his subject, and a rare combination of caring for students while maintaining respect and admiration.” – <a href="/live/news/3678-who-made-beloit-special">Bruce Bartleson’56</a></div></div></section>
- <section class="mceNonEditable"><h4 class="beloiters-widget_title">Featured Photo</h4><div class="beloiters-photo"><picture class="lw_image lw_image9859"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9859_Study_Abroad_-_Machu_Picchu_-_1970s.rev.1657315808.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9859_Study_Abroad_-_Machu_Picchu_-_1970s.rev.1657315808.webp 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9859_Study_Abroad_-_Machu_Picchu_-_1970s.rev.1657315808.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9859_Study_Abroad_-_Machu_Picchu_-_1970s.rev.1657315808.jpg 2x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9859_Study_Abroad_-_Machu_Picchu_-_1970s.rev.1657315808.jpg" alt="Many alumni fondly remember the Beloit Plan and its required Field Term that sent students off campus and around the world. This Beloit g..." width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9859_Study_Abroad_-_Machu_Picchu_-_1970s.rev.1657315808.jpg 2x" data-max-w="1025" data-max-h="1025" loading="lazy"/> </picture> <div class="beloiters-photo_caption"> Many alumni fondly remember <a href="/live/news/2704-the-beloit-plan-a-unique-experiment">the Beloit Plan and its required Field Term</a> that sent students off campus and around the world. This Beloit group is at the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru, circa 1970s. </div></div></section>
- <section class="mceNonEditable"><h4 class="beloiters-widget_title">Featured Photo</h4><div class="beloiters-photo"><picture class="lw_image lw_image9858"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9858_Homecoming_1968_decorations_2.rev.1657315637.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9858_Homecoming_1968_decorations_2.rev.1657315637.webp 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9858_Homecoming_1968_decorations_2.rev.1657315637.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9858_Homecoming_1968_decorations_2.rev.1657315637.jpg 2x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9858_Homecoming_1968_decorations_2.rev.1657315637.jpg" alt="Homecoming has always been a beloved tradition at Beloit. In addition to the parades and events, students would make house decorations we..." width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9858_Homecoming_1968_decorations_2.rev.1657315637.jpg 2x" data-max-w="997" data-max-h="996" loading="lazy"/> </picture> <div class="beloiters-photo_caption"><a href="/alumni/events/beloiter-days/">Homecoming</a> has always been a beloved tradition at Beloit. <a href="/live/news/3238-homecoming-time-capsule">In addition to the parades and events</a>, students would make house decorations were commonly placed in front of fraternities and sororities and vied to win contests. </div></div></section>
- <section class="mceNonEditable"><h4 class="beloiters-widget_title">Featured Photo</h4><div class="beloiters-photo"><picture class="lw_image lw_image9495"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9495_Phil_Erickson_Len_Pagliaro_seated_and_Andy_Persily_-_The_Rocket_Sled_Experiments_1973_-_3_of_4_b.rev.1650645975.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9495_Phil_Erickson_Len_Pagliaro_seated_and_Andy_Persily_-_The_Rocket_Sled_Experiments_1973_-_3_of_4_b.rev.1650645975.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9495_Phil_Erickson_Len_Pagliaro_seated_and_Andy_Persily_-_The_Rocket_Sled_Experiments_1973_-_3_of_4_b.rev.1650645975.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9495_Phil_Erickson_Len_Pagliaro_seated_and_Andy_Persily_-_The_Rocket_Sled_Experiments_1973_-_3_of_4_b.rev.1650645975.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9495_Phil_Erickson_Len_Pagliaro_seated_and_Andy_Persily_-_The_Rocket_Sled_Experiments_1973_-_3_of_4_b.rev.1650645975.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9495_Phil_Erickson_Len_Pagliaro_seated_and_Andy_Persily_-_The_Rocket_Sled_Experiments_1973_-_3_of_4_b.rev.1650645975.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9495_Phil_Erickson_Len_Pagliaro_seated_and_Andy_Persily_-_The_Rocket_Sled_Experiments_1973_-_3_of_4_b.rev.1650645975.jpg" alt="The Basic Elmos' experiments with rocket sleds in Chapin Hall were inspired by a physics class. Seated is Len Pagliaro'76, with Phil Eric..." width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9495_Phil_Erickson_Len_Pagliaro_seated_and_Andy_Persily_-_The_Rocket_Sled_Experiments_1973_-_3_of_4_b.rev.1650645975.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9495_Phil_Erickson_Len_Pagliaro_seated_and_Andy_Persily_-_The_Rocket_Sled_Experiments_1973_-_3_of_4_b.rev.1650645975.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1432" data-max-h="1432" loading="lazy"/> </picture> <div class="beloiters-photo_caption"><a href="/live/news/1061-the-silly-but-mostly-true-story-of-the-basic-elmos">The Basic Elmos’</a> experiments with rocket sleds in Chapin Hall were inspired by a physics class. Seated is Len Pagliaro’76, with Phil Erickson’76 and Andy Persily’76 at right. </div></div></section>