September 30 - October 6

The power of your vote

Lirio Hittle'86 and Samir Goswami'98 meet with Beloit College students.Beloit College alumni Lirio Hittle’86 and Samir Goswami’98 visited Beloit College in September to participate in classes and offer professional advice for students interested in careers in political science and environmental studies.

Hello Beloiters.

The office of Student Success, Equity & Community, the Weissberg Program, and the Why Bother Campaign have brought 2023 Ousley Scholar Ashlyn Sparrow back to campus for two events taking place this afternoon.

The first event, Arcade Power to the People: A Voting Awareness Arcade, is an interactive experience designed to educate and engage us in the democratic process through fun, non-partisan games. Stop by the Powerhouse’s Riverside Lounge between noon and 4 p.m. 

Immediately following, at 4:30 p.m., is a panel titled “Does My Vote Matter.” The panel will explore voting’s collective power and highlight how local and state elections often have a far greater impact on our daily lives than national elections.

Election day this year is Tuesday, November 5. The college will not be holding classes on that day to allow students plenty of opportunities to vote in between presentations at the Beloit & Beyond Conference, one of Beloit’s annual symposiums.

If you plan to vote in Wisconsin, make sure you are registered at https://myvote.wi.gov/. You can vote absentee, either by mail or early in person. If you’re voting locally, your polling location is 7 a.m.- 8 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 801 Bushnell St. 

Sports recap

Women’s soccer started their week with non-conference fixture Carroll University, where they lost 1-0. They ended the week with their first Midwest Conference matchup against the Cornell College Rams. The Bucs secured a commanding win, 4-1. They will play their second Midwest Conference game at home against Monmouth College at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

Men’s soccer opened conference play in an away game against Cornell College, dropping the game 4-0. They will play Monmouth College at home on Saturday at 11 a.m.

Volleyball started the week by hosting the Beloit College Tri, where they dropped games to both Coe College and Rockford University. They then faced off against Wisconsin Lutheran College, losing 3-0.

Stories

From Monroe to Manhattan

Iftesham Rahman Sami'25 at his internship at Bay Street Advisors in New York.

Iftesham Rahman Sami’25 had a busy, but meaningful, summer working locally at the Boys & Girls Club in Monroe, Wisconsin, and an internship with Bay Street Advisors in New York City.

Beloit Again Among U.S. News & World Report’s List of Nation’s Top Colleges

Beloit College students enjoy time spent walking the campus.

In addition to being among the nation’s top 100 liberal arts colleges, Beloit received high marks on the publication’s lists for Most Innovative, Best Undergraduate Teaching, Best Value, and First-Year Experience, among others.

Upcoming Events

Announcements

Changes to LITS services

The LITS Technology Team has begun the process of moving back to Morse Library, with offices at Mayer Hall closing Monday, Sept. 30. During our transition, the fastest way to obtain technology and event support will be to email LITS Support (support@beloit.edu) to create a ticket. We appreciate your patience as we relocate.

American College Dance Association Conference

The dance conference is March 14-18, 2025: four days of taking dance classes, watching dance performances, and a super fun time. Cost is $75 total. To sign up, contact Gina Tai (taig@beloit.edu) or Olivia Norquist (norquistov@beloit.edu). Deadline is Friday, October 4.

Fall Break Shuttles

There is shuttle service to the Van Galder bus station during fall break. Drop off will be October 11-13. Pick up will be October 19-20. Please sign up for a time if you need transportation to the bus stop.

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