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“A whole world outside Beloit College”: Beloit Heritage Days’ 50th Anniversary
The Beloit community celebrated 50 years of Beloit Heritage Days from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13 with Open Doors Beloit, a weekend of community events including tours, open houses, expert talks, and special museum exhibits.
STEM Research Poster Session
On Sept. 18, 2026, the Science Center hosted a STEM research poster session in the atrium from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Alumni Lunch with Meshach Roberts
Meshach Roberts’19, was the man of the hour for a lunch event during the common hour in Room 107 of the Science Center.
‘Betting on Beloit’ Comes to EntreCon
“Betting on Beloit” follows Hendricks-Schuh as she takes on old homes around the city — which are mostly historical properties — and completely renovates them.
I humiliated myself at the Conviviality
For my own peace of mind, I needed confirmation that I was not crashing a professor party, and that journalism was, in fact, appropriate for this occasion. This acknowledgement never came.
Green politics at the Harry Davis Lecture
The annual Harry Davis lecture took place in Richardson Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. This year’s guest, Sharon Krause, is the William R. Kenan, Jr. University Professor of Political Science at Brown University.
Beloiter Days Weekend
Let’s discuss the shenanigans of current students and alumni, especially for making it through the busiest weekend of our 2026 college experience.
“Getting Balled in the Pussy” at Last Call Legends
This past Saturday, Beloit College opened C-Haus for Last Call Legends, an event capitalizing on the presence of alumni and Beloiter Days.
The Residential Experience Advisory Committee: What to Know
An informational meeting on the newly-formed Residential Experience Advisory Committee shed light on how the committee — which was formed in response to last year’s student protest against the housing price increase — will operate.
The Beloit College Mound Group: A Walking Tour
On Friday, Sept. 11, Professor Shannon Fie led a walking tour of the Beloit College Mounds in collaboration with Beloit Heritage Days.
A Divided Nation: One Year After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
A one-year review of cultural shifts across the nation after Kirk’s death.
9/11 Memorial Viewing
On Sept. 11, 2026, Beloit College held an event sponsored by the Weissberg Program in Human Rights and Social Justice commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Organized by Professor of Political Science Beth Dougherty, around 80 minutes of original CNN broadcast was screened, from the very first moments after the first plane hit,…
What is the Future of Research at Beloit? Inside the Jay Zambito Faculty Forum
On Sept. 9, 2026, Jay Zambito, director of the School of Environmental & Sustainability School and chair of the Geology department, gathered up most of the Beloit College faculty for a talk about the past, present, and future of Beloit’s student research program.
What Changed in the 2026–27 Student Handbook?
This year’s Student Handbook includes several changes from last year’s edition, including policy changes that disallow chalk writing on the steps of Middle College, set more rigid standards for student demonstrations and define what qualifies as graffiti. A link to the updated 2026–27 Student Handbook was emailed to students Aug. 31. by the Dean of…
Record measles outbreak in WI, the Amish, and RFK Jr.
Wisconsin is in the midst of an unprecedented measles outbreak. Preliminary data from the CDC indicates 104 confirmed cases, all but two of which are from July and August. The number of individuals with a “rash onset” from the week of August 9th — 36 counts — matches the number of confirmed cases for all…
Senior Toast at President’s House
On Aug. 25, 2026, President Eric Boynton hosted the annual senior toast, inviting Beloit College’s graduating class of 2027 to dress up in their Tuesday best and enjoy cookies, champagne (or grape juice for those under 21), and a moment of celebration for all their hard work. Beneath the shady canopy of the President’s House’s…
A Look Inside Beloit’s Housing: Renovations and Reality
Beloit College has spent the past three summers renovating residence halls across campus, but students continue to report problems with heat, mold, pests, moisture and other adverse living conditions. In 2024, Whitney Hall underwent a $3.5 million renovation. Wood Hall received renovations in 2025, and Bushnell Hall was renovated this summer. At the same time,…
BUG & OEC “Bring Your Own Mug” Tea Party
The Beloit Urban Garden and the Outdoor Environmental Club convened at the Marca Bristo Keep to share various herbal- and fruit-flavored teas and introduce themselves for the upcoming year.
Beloit Student Workers United: Welcome Workers!
Beloit Student Workers United held an informational event in the Weissberg Auditorium.
Student Statement of Culture Revised at BSG Town Hall
Beloit students gathered in the Moore Lounge on the second floor of Pearsons Hall for a Beloit Student Government (BSG) Town Hall led by five panelists, all of whom were BSG executives.
Climate Conversations
Aislynn Patrick’26 organized this event as part of a senior thesis on the topic of climate change and how to have effective conversations about the topic.
AI Data Center in Beloit- An Update
The massive wave of new data centers being proposed and constructed across the nation has struck close to home, as several Wisconsin towns, including Beloit, have been targeted.
Good Ol’ GAZ
This past Wednesday, April 22, was the annual GAZ fest. This year’s organizer was Finn Waterman’26, who has participated in the fest for three years, including this one. The lineup included Lily Niesen’28, Xenya, Annabelle Sherman’27, and Xx_gu773r tr4sh_xX.
Middle East Conflict Continues as Peace Talks Fail
The war between Israel, Iran, and the United States has continued to expand since March 4… Ceasefire talks have stalled, casualties have risen, and recent maritime incidents have raised concern over oil shipments and global trade.
Breaking It Down Sporangium Style: Mold Growth Confirmed in Dance Haus
Lauren Parada’28, decided to test living spaces in Dance Haus, Haven Hall first floor, for mold. All of the places she tested showed mold growth.
Shawn Gillen is Retiring…
On Friday, April 24, students in Shawn Gillen’s Creative Nonfiction class threw a surprise party for Gillen to celebrate his retirement.
Student Sit-In at Middle College Against Housing Changes
BSWU, Greek Life, and Beloit students of all backgrounds take a stand (with a sit-in) outside Middle College.
Bull-riding and Rock Climbing: Spring Day 2026
Spring Day 2026 was full of fun activities, like inflatable rock climbing, mechanical bull riding, and the aforementioned photo booth. The mechanical bull was the premier attraction for a lot of students, each competing to see who could stay on the longest. Eyewitness testimony says Richard McGregory’27 lasted a staggering 23 seconds on the bull.…
2026 Faculty & Staff Award Recipients Announced
On the evening of April 9 in the Moore Lounge, a two-hour awards ceremony took place. Faculty gathered to honor the recipients of the James R. Underkofler Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award and the Phee Boon Kang’73 Prizes for Excellence in Advising and Mentoring, with the Phee Boon Kang awards being given to both a…
Vintage PhotoBooth on Spring Day ‘26
On Wednesday, April 22, Beloit held its annual Spring Day… among all the activities, one of the most consistently crowded spots was the new vintage photo booth, with 3,484 photos taken throughout the day.
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