Be All In
For over 175 years, Beloit College has transformed lives. The Be All In Campaign is our call to support the college for the next 175 years.
Why they are all in
- <div class="row mb-3"> <div class="alumni-image col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,361,361/10417_Ian_Semple_61_duo.rev.1668104955.png 1x"/> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,361,361/10417_Ian_Semple_61_duo.rev.1668104955.png 1x"/> <source type="image/png" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,361,361/10417_Ian_Semple_61_duo.rev.1668104955.png 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,361,361/10417_Ian_Semple_61_duo.rev.1668104955.png" alt="Ian Semple'61" width="250" height="250" data-max-w="361" data-max-h="361" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <div class="story-blurb col-12 col-sm-6 col-md"> <h3 class="mt-2 mb-0 my-md-0">Ian Semple'61</h3> <h4 class="mt-1">Geology</h4> <p> During the many years of my post-Beloit life, the teachings of Dr. Hank Woodard, “The Chief,” are always remembered not just for the geological knowledge he taught, and the excitement of the learning he imparted, but also more importantly for those aspects of living that are vital to self and those around you, namely diligence, resourcefulness, hard work, teamwork, honesty, and respect for oneself and others in the face of adversity. These are all lessons within, but also well beyond, the boundaries of geology. The Chief has always remained one of my heroes in life.</p> <a href="/giving/be-all-in/im-all-in/" class="arrow-btn">Read how Beloiters like Ian are All In</a> </div> </div>
- <div class="row mb-3"> <div class="alumni-image col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2070,2070/8806_Jishnu2_duotone_square.rev.1633626510.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2070,2070/8806_Jishnu2_duotone_square.rev.1633626510.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2070,2070/8806_Jishnu2_duotone_square.rev.1633626510.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2070,2070/8806_Jishnu2_duotone_square.rev.1633626510.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2070,2070/8806_Jishnu2_duotone_square.rev.1633626510.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2070,2070/8806_Jishnu2_duotone_square.rev.1633626510.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2070,2070/8806_Jishnu2_duotone_square.rev.1633626510.jpg" alt="Jishnu Guha'13" width="250" height="250" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2070,2070/8806_Jishnu2_duotone_square.rev.1633626510.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2070,2070/8806_Jishnu2_duotone_square.rev.1633626510.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2070" data-max-h="2070" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <div class="story-blurb col-12 col-sm-6 col-md"> <h3 class="mt-2 mb-0 my-md-0">Jishnu Guha'13</h3> <h4 class="mt-1">Media Studies</h4> <p> Professor John Kaufmann’s infectious enthusiasm, passion, and commitment while directing me in several Beloit theater productions such as <em>Kid Simple: A Radio Play In The Flesh</em> and <em>The Lady From The Sea</em>. That is why I’m a filmmaker today.</p> <a href="/giving/be-all-in/im-all-in/" class="arrow-btn">Read how Beloiters like Jishnu are All In</a> </div> </div>
- <div class="row mb-3"> <div class="alumni-image col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,999,999/8803_Jonathan_Mason_duotone_square.rev.1633626508.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,999,999/8803_Jonathan_Mason_duotone_square.rev.1633626508.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,999,999/8803_Jonathan_Mason_duotone_square.rev.1633626508.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,999,999/8803_Jonathan_Mason_duotone_square.rev.1633626508.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,999,999/8803_Jonathan_Mason_duotone_square.rev.1633626508.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,999,999/8803_Jonathan_Mason_duotone_square.rev.1633626508.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,999,999/8803_Jonathan_Mason_duotone_square.rev.1633626508.jpg" alt="Jonathan Mason'80" width="250" height="250" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,999,999/8803_Jonathan_Mason_duotone_square.rev.1633626508.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,999,999/8803_Jonathan_Mason_duotone_square.rev.1633626508.jpg 3x" data-max-w="999" data-max-h="999" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <div class="story-blurb col-12 col-sm-6 col-md"> <h3 class="mt-2 mb-0 my-md-0">Jon Mason'80</h3> <h4 class="mt-1">Economics & International Relations</h4> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">I hated studying German so much I was about to quit. Then Professor Bob Irrmann convinced me to tough it out so I could attend a seminar in Hamburg the next year. I did. And I not only became fluent in German, I stayed to work there, leading to a long career in international business.</span> </p> <a href="/giving/be-all-in/im-all-in/" class="arrow-btn">Read how Beloiters like Jon are All In</a> </div> </div>
- <div class="row mb-3"> <div class="alumni-image col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,400,400/9371_Allan_Dalcher_duotone_sq.rev.1646848619.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,400,400/9371_Allan_Dalcher_duotone_sq.rev.1646848619.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,400,400/9371_Allan_Dalcher_duotone_sq.rev.1646848619.jpg" alt="Allan Dalcher'70" width="250" height="250" data-max-w="400" data-max-h="400" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <div class="story-blurb col-12 col-sm-6 col-md"> <h3 class="mt-2 mb-0 my-md-0">Allan Dalcher'70</h3> <h4 class="mt-1">Psychology</h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Professor Chad Walsh’s book</span> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nellie and Her Flying Crocodile</span></i> <span style="font-weight: 400;">was one of the first books I ever read. As a freshman in his creative writing class, the topic of children’s books came up, and he said he had no experience in that field. I had to stand up and ask, “What about Nellie?” and he blushed. Never have I witnessed such modesty. He made me a writer.</span></p> <a href="/giving/be-all-in/im-all-in/" class="arrow-btn">Read how Beloiters like Allan are All In</a> </div> </div>
- <div class="row mb-3"> <div class="alumni-image col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1473,1473/9373_Bruce_Bartleson_duotone_sq.rev.1646848620.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1473,1473/9373_Bruce_Bartleson_duotone_sq.rev.1646848620.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1473,1473/9373_Bruce_Bartleson_duotone_sq.rev.1646848620.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1473,1473/9373_Bruce_Bartleson_duotone_sq.rev.1646848620.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1473,1473/9373_Bruce_Bartleson_duotone_sq.rev.1646848620.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1473,1473/9373_Bruce_Bartleson_duotone_sq.rev.1646848620.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1473,1473/9373_Bruce_Bartleson_duotone_sq.rev.1646848620.jpg" alt="Bruce Bartleson'56" width="250" height="250" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1473,1473/9373_Bruce_Bartleson_duotone_sq.rev.1646848620.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1473,1473/9373_Bruce_Bartleson_duotone_sq.rev.1646848620.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1473" data-max-h="1473" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <div class="story-blurb col-12 col-sm-6 col-md"> <h3 class="mt-2 mb-0 my-md-0">Bruce Bartleson'56</h3> <h4 class="mt-1">Geology</h4> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Hank 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. Many of his students went on to teach with “The Chief” as their model.</span> </p> <a href="/giving/be-all-in/im-all-in/" class="arrow-btn">Read how Beloiters like Bruce are All In</a> </div> </div>
- <div class="row mb-3"> <div class="alumni-image col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,700,700/9367_Lois_More_Overbeck_edited_duotone_sq.rev.1646848617.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,700,700/9367_Lois_More_Overbeck_edited_duotone_sq.rev.1646848617.webp 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,700,700/9367_Lois_More_Overbeck_edited_duotone_sq.rev.1646848617.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,700,700/9367_Lois_More_Overbeck_edited_duotone_sq.rev.1646848617.jpg 2x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,700,700/9367_Lois_More_Overbeck_edited_duotone_sq.rev.1646848617.jpg" alt="Lois More Overbeck'66" width="250" height="250" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,700,700/9367_Lois_More_Overbeck_edited_duotone_sq.rev.1646848617.jpg 2x" data-max-w="700" data-max-h="700" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <div class="story-blurb col-12 col-sm-6 col-md"> <h3 class="mt-2 mb-0 my-md-0">Lois More Overbeck'66</h3> <h4 class="mt-1">English Literature</h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I had an advanced class with Professor Marion Stocking my freshman year. After graduate school and a few decades of life and family, we met again in her retirement haven in Maine. She also visited my office at Emory University to see the legacy her own teaching, editing experience, and friendship had influenced:</span> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Letters of Samuel Beckett</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, which I was co-editing for Cambridge University Press.</span></p> <a href="/giving/be-all-in/im-all-in/" class="arrow-btn">Read how Beloiters like Lois are All In</a> </div> </div>
- <div class="row mb-3"> <div class="alumni-image col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,346,346/9370_Alfred_Kraemer_duotone_sq.rev.1646848619.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,346,346/9370_Alfred_Kraemer_duotone_sq.rev.1646848619.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,346,346/9370_Alfred_Kraemer_duotone_sq.rev.1646848619.jpg" alt="Alfred Kraemer'73" width="250" height="250" data-max-w="346" data-max-h="346" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <div class="story-blurb col-12 col-sm-6 col-md"> <h3 class="mt-2 mb-0 my-md-0">Alfred Kraemer'73</h3> <h4 class="mt-1">English Literature & Philosophy</h4> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">When my father died unexpectedly during my senior year, I hurried home to be with my family. When I got there, Professor Scott Crom had already sent a telegram telling me to stay home as long as I needed and that he and Professor Chad Walsh would talk to my professors. Both men were gentle, caring people who treated students with respect and affection.</span> </p> <a href="/giving/be-all-in/im-all-in/" class="arrow-btn">Read how Beloiters like Alfred are All In</a> </div> </div>
- <div class="row mb-3"> <div class="alumni-image col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1541,1541/8993_Charlie_Baxter_duotone_square.rev.1637705259.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1541,1541/8993_Charlie_Baxter_duotone_square.rev.1637705259.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1541,1541/8993_Charlie_Baxter_duotone_square.rev.1637705259.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1541,1541/8993_Charlie_Baxter_duotone_square.rev.1637705259.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1541,1541/8993_Charlie_Baxter_duotone_square.rev.1637705259.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1541,1541/8993_Charlie_Baxter_duotone_square.rev.1637705259.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1541,1541/8993_Charlie_Baxter_duotone_square.rev.1637705259.jpg" alt="Charlie Baxter'14" width="250" height="250" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1541,1541/8993_Charlie_Baxter_duotone_square.rev.1637705259.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1541,1541/8993_Charlie_Baxter_duotone_square.rev.1637705259.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1541" data-max-h="1541" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <div class="story-blurb col-12 col-sm-6 col-md"> <h3 class="mt-2 mb-0 my-md-0">Charlie Baxter'14</h3> <h4 class="mt-1">Psychology</h4> <p> Professor Suzanne Cox had such faith in me as an individual: she wrote a strong recommendation that led to my Honors Term project even though my GPA was slightly under the 3.2 minimum required to apply. This act of grace allowed me to help establish a student leadership program at Beloit, and it launched my career in experiential learning.</p> <a href="/giving/be-all-in/im-all-in/" class="arrow-btn">Read how Beloiters like Charlie are All In</a> </div> </div>
- <div class="row mb-3"> <div class="alumni-image col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1395,1394/9778_Katelynn_Sinclair_duotone_square.rev.1654032174.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1395,1394/9778_Katelynn_Sinclair_duotone_square.rev.1654032174.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1395,1394/9778_Katelynn_Sinclair_duotone_square.rev.1654032174.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1395,1394/9778_Katelynn_Sinclair_duotone_square.rev.1654032174.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1395,1394/9778_Katelynn_Sinclair_duotone_square.rev.1654032174.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1395,1394/9778_Katelynn_Sinclair_duotone_square.rev.1654032174.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1395,1394/9778_Katelynn_Sinclair_duotone_square.rev.1654032174.jpg" alt="Katelynn Sinclair'20" width="250" height="250" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1395,1394/9778_Katelynn_Sinclair_duotone_square.rev.1654032174.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1395,1394/9778_Katelynn_Sinclair_duotone_square.rev.1654032174.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1395" data-max-h="1394" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <div class="story-blurb col-12 col-sm-6 col-md"> <h3 class="mt-2 mb-0 my-md-0">Katelynn Sinclair'20</h3> <h4 class="mt-1">Anthropology</h4> <p> My friends were incredibly supportive of me for all four years and beyond. I can’t imagine having anyone better in my life. I’m so happy that we’re still gathering and supporting each other, like at Megan Pollpeter Cullison and Alex Cullison’s wedding with Andy Rich, Lydia Travers, and me (all from the Class of 2020).</p> <a href="/giving/be-all-in/im-all-in/" class="arrow-btn">Read how Beloiters like Katelynn are All In</a> </div> </div>
- <div class="row mb-3"> <div class="alumni-image col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,500,500/8704_Bengisu.rev.1632762198.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,500,500/8704_Bengisu.rev.1632762198.webp 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,500,500/8704_Bengisu.rev.1632762198.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,500,500/8704_Bengisu.rev.1632762198.jpg 2x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,500,500/8704_Bengisu.rev.1632762198.jpg" alt="Bengisu Erenli Abramsky'93" width="250" height="250" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,500,500/8704_Bengisu.rev.1632762198.jpg 2x" data-max-w="500" data-max-h="500" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <div class="story-blurb col-12 col-sm-6 col-md"> <h3 class="mt-2 mb-0 my-md-0">Bengisu Erenli Abramsky'93</h3> <h4 class="mt-1">Economics, Math & Computer Science</h4> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Professor Jerry Gustafson’63 not only convinced me to leave Turkey to attend Beloit, he helped me gain early admission to the University of Chicago’s MBA program and connected me to a corporate job — all before I even graduated.</span> </p> <a href="/giving/be-all-in/im-all-in/" class="arrow-btn">Read how Beloiters like Bengisu are All In</a> </div> </div>
- <div class="row mb-3"> <div class="alumni-image col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1080/10656_Christina_Hildebrandt_89_duo.rev.1674490276.png 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1080/10656_Christina_Hildebrandt_89_duo.rev.1674490276.png 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1080/10656_Christina_Hildebrandt_89_duo.rev.1674490276.png 3x"/> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1080/10656_Christina_Hildebrandt_89_duo.rev.1674490276.png 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1080/10656_Christina_Hildebrandt_89_duo.rev.1674490276.png 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1080/10656_Christina_Hildebrandt_89_duo.rev.1674490276.png 3x"/> <source type="image/png" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1080/10656_Christina_Hildebrandt_89_duo.rev.1674490276.png 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1080/10656_Christina_Hildebrandt_89_duo.rev.1674490276.png 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1080/10656_Christina_Hildebrandt_89_duo.rev.1674490276.png 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1080/10656_Christina_Hildebrandt_89_duo.rev.1674490276.png" alt="Christina Hildebrandt'89" width="250" height="250" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1080/10656_Christina_Hildebrandt_89_duo.rev.1674490276.png 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1080/10656_Christina_Hildebrandt_89_duo.rev.1674490276.png 3x" data-max-w="1080" data-max-h="1080" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <div class="story-blurb col-12 col-sm-6 col-md"> <h3 class="mt-2 mb-0 my-md-0">Christina Hildebrandt'89</h3> <h4 class="mt-1">Modern Languages and Literatures</h4> <p> Professor of Russian Nicholas Paley opened my eyes to what an academic life could be like: working for the Vatican, translating Nahuatl, becoming an expert in an obscure but fascinating area. He also inspired me to want to live an inspiring life so that others find inspiration in me!</p> <a href="/giving/be-all-in/im-all-in/" class="arrow-btn">Read how Beloiters like Christina are All In</a> </div> </div>
- <div class="row mb-3"> <div class="alumni-image col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3024,3024/8986_Oceana_Gilliam_R_duotone_square.rev.1637705253.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3024,3024/8986_Oceana_Gilliam_R_duotone_square.rev.1637705253.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3024,3024/8986_Oceana_Gilliam_R_duotone_square.rev.1637705253.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3024,3024/8986_Oceana_Gilliam_R_duotone_square.rev.1637705253.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3024,3024/8986_Oceana_Gilliam_R_duotone_square.rev.1637705253.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3024,3024/8986_Oceana_Gilliam_R_duotone_square.rev.1637705253.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3024,3024/8986_Oceana_Gilliam_R_duotone_square.rev.1637705253.jpg" alt="Oceana Gilliam'17" width="250" height="250" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3024,3024/8986_Oceana_Gilliam_R_duotone_square.rev.1637705253.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3024,3024/8986_Oceana_Gilliam_R_duotone_square.rev.1637705253.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3024" data-max-h="3024" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <div class="story-blurb col-12 col-sm-6 col-md"> <h3 class="mt-2 mb-0 my-md-0">Oceana R. Gilliam'17</h3> <h4 class="mt-1">Russian & Political Science</h4> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Professor Donna Oliver supported me since my very first day at Beloit. As my Russian faculty advisor, she guided me through my Russian study abroad program, introduced me to the work of poet Alexander Pushkin, and mentored me as a Ronald E. McNair Research Scholar.</span> </p> <a href="/giving/be-all-in/im-all-in/" class="arrow-btn">Read how Beloiters like Oceana are All In</a> </div> </div>
- <div class="row mb-3"> <div class="alumni-image col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2050,2050/10413_Alfonso_Colasuonno_06_duo.rev.1668104950.png 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2050,2050/10413_Alfonso_Colasuonno_06_duo.rev.1668104950.png 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2050,2050/10413_Alfonso_Colasuonno_06_duo.rev.1668104950.png 3x"/> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2050,2050/10413_Alfonso_Colasuonno_06_duo.rev.1668104950.png 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2050,2050/10413_Alfonso_Colasuonno_06_duo.rev.1668104950.png 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2050,2050/10413_Alfonso_Colasuonno_06_duo.rev.1668104950.png 3x"/> <source type="image/png" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2050,2050/10413_Alfonso_Colasuonno_06_duo.rev.1668104950.png 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2050,2050/10413_Alfonso_Colasuonno_06_duo.rev.1668104950.png 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2050,2050/10413_Alfonso_Colasuonno_06_duo.rev.1668104950.png 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2050,2050/10413_Alfonso_Colasuonno_06_duo.rev.1668104950.png" alt="Alfonso Colasuonno'06" width="250" height="250" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2050,2050/10413_Alfonso_Colasuonno_06_duo.rev.1668104950.png 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2050,2050/10413_Alfonso_Colasuonno_06_duo.rev.1668104950.png 3x" data-max-w="2050" data-max-h="2050" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <div class="story-blurb col-12 col-sm-6 col-md"> <h3 class="mt-2 mb-0 my-md-0">Alfonso Colasuonno'06</h3> <h4 class="mt-1">Creative Writing</h4> <p> DeVon Wilson’90, Lee Gray’98, Nick Ewoldt, and Phyllis Hill from Beloit’s TRIO and McNair programs inspired me to set my aspirations high in life. I could relate to them because they showed that a commitment to low-income, first-generation students like me wasn’t just “lip service,” but that they truly cared and wanted the best for me and everyone else. Throughout my entire time they set the bar high and inspired me to make my dreams a reality, while also making the most of my education and time at Beloit.</p> <a href="/giving/be-all-in/im-all-in/" class="arrow-btn">Read how Beloiters like Alfonso are All In</a> </div> </div>
- <div class="row mb-3"> <div class="alumni-image col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1294,1293/9964_Steven_Soli_duotone_square.rev.1659650212.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1294,1293/9964_Steven_Soli_duotone_square.rev.1659650212.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1294,1293/9964_Steven_Soli_duotone_square.rev.1659650212.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1294,1293/9964_Steven_Soli_duotone_square.rev.1659650212.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1294,1293/9964_Steven_Soli_duotone_square.rev.1659650212.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1294,1293/9964_Steven_Soli_duotone_square.rev.1659650212.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1294,1293/9964_Steven_Soli_duotone_square.rev.1659650212.jpg" alt="Steven Soli'22" width="250" height="250" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1294,1293/9964_Steven_Soli_duotone_square.rev.1659650212.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1294,1293/9964_Steven_Soli_duotone_square.rev.1659650212.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1294" data-max-h="1293" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <div class="story-blurb col-12 col-sm-6 col-md"> <h3 class="mt-2 mb-0 my-md-0">Steven Soli'22</h3> <h4 class="mt-1">Biology</h4> <p> Coach Kevin Lerg came in for my senior year season for lacrosse as the third coach our senior class had while playing lacrosse at Beloit. He immediately brought the team together and established a culture while trusting myself and the other seniors to lead the team. He gave us the chance to meet with multiple recruits off the field and teach the young players how to play the game fluidly on the field. He is a man of few words but someone who knows what to say when. I looked up to him and want to emulate him as a person and aspiring physician.</p> <a href="/giving/be-all-in/im-all-in/" class="arrow-btn">Read how Beloiters like Steven are All In</a> </div> </div>
- <div class="row mb-3"> <div class="alumni-image col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2577,2577/10419_Jim_Winter_97_duo.rev.1668104956.png 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2577,2577/10419_Jim_Winter_97_duo.rev.1668104956.png 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2577,2577/10419_Jim_Winter_97_duo.rev.1668104956.png 3x"/> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2577,2577/10419_Jim_Winter_97_duo.rev.1668104956.png 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2577,2577/10419_Jim_Winter_97_duo.rev.1668104956.png 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2577,2577/10419_Jim_Winter_97_duo.rev.1668104956.png 3x"/> <source type="image/png" srcset="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2577,2577/10419_Jim_Winter_97_duo.rev.1668104956.png 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2577,2577/10419_Jim_Winter_97_duo.rev.1668104956.png 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2577,2577/10419_Jim_Winter_97_duo.rev.1668104956.png 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2577,2577/10419_Jim_Winter_97_duo.rev.1668104956.png" alt="Jim Winter'97" width="250" height="250" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2577,2577/10419_Jim_Winter_97_duo.rev.1668104956.png 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/39/width/250/height/250/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2577,2577/10419_Jim_Winter_97_duo.rev.1668104956.png 3x" data-max-w="2577" data-max-h="2577" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <div class="story-blurb col-12 col-sm-6 col-md"> <h3 class="mt-2 mb-0 my-md-0">Jim Winter'97</h3> <h4 class="mt-1">Creative Writing</h4> <p> Professor Tom McBride taught me to think differently about the world. His approaches to sharing his vast knowledge with us were unorthodox but always entertaining. He challenged me to see the world differently and consider all perspectives. His unique combination of matter-of-factness and dry humor made learning from him all the more enjoyable.</p> <a href="/giving/be-all-in/im-all-in/" class="arrow-btn">Read how Beloiters like Jim are All In</a> </div> </div>
Are you All In for Beloit?
Did becoming a Beloiter change your life?
Did you find your path, your soulmate, your direction, your purpose by being a Beloiter?
Was there one professor, advisor, or alum who went out of their way to see you succeed, or engage you in a transformative conversation you remember to this day?
Do you want to see Beloit thrive?
Then we invite you to Be All In for Beloit College right now.
Why now?
Over the past few years, Beloit has taken the bold step of strengthening its financial position while facing increasing competition for students and highly qualified professors.
The College paid down most of its debt and its leadership drafted the Beloit Action Plan, aimed at making the highly individualized education that sets Beloit apart even more relevant in today’s fast-changing world.
Beloit is now offering more intense student mentoring, a powerful program connecting college to careers, and bigger financial aid packages to help students and their families keep pace with today’s cost of higher education.
The Be All In Campaign
In February 2020, Beloit publicly launched its extraordinary fundraising campaign: Be All In to raise $54 million in unrestricted support over the next five years.
The response from alumni and friends, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been extraordinary, indeed.
Your gifts to the campaign allow our students opportunities that will serve them for the rest of their lives—just like your Beloit experiences have served you.
What’s Included in the Be All In Campaign?
With your investment, Beloit will be here another 175 years.
The changes are paying off
The college has devised a strong five-year financial plan to address the headwinds. Enrollment growth will take several years, so in the meantime, we are asking our alumni and friends to join us in building the runway on which to taxi, until our numbers and net tuition revenue bounce back.
The great news? The plan is already working.
- We’ve received extensive national attention for our COVID response and success, and our happy and participatory students: we are a success story and still the same adventurous, resilient community as always
- Our retention rates have averaged 98% in the past two years, a sign of huge student satisfaction
- We were ranked #5 Most Innovative Colleges by USNews.
- Giving and engagement are growing.
But there is more to be done. For Beloit to fully implement its Action Plan, it must cover existing financial gaps until enrollment and net tuition revenue fully rebound.
We want the best and brightest to have access to the experiences that only Beloit provides. Today, more than 99 percent of Beloiters receive financial aid—nearly $30 million annually. This support is provided through the generosity of the college’s alumni, parents, and friends: Beloiters supporting Beloiters.
Beloit is the oldest continuously operating private college in Wisconsin and, with your investment, we will be here for the next 175 years.
We invite you to join us with your gift for this extraordinary campaign and Be All In for Beloit College.