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It’s Saturday, December 21. 

It’s always a great day to be a Beloiter.

  • <article class="beloiters-story"> <div class="beloiters-story_img"> <span class="lw_item_thumb"> <a href="/live/news/6372-journeys-from-camp-counselor-to-career-path"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1536,2048/13420_Opening_Picture.rev.1733247934.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1536,2048/13420_Opening_Picture.rev.1733247934.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1536,2048/13420_Opening_Picture.rev.1733247934.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1536,2048/13420_Opening_Picture.rev.1733247934.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1536,2048/13420_Opening_Picture.rev.1733247934.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1536,2048/13420_Opening_Picture.rev.1733247934.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1536,2048/13420_Opening_Picture.rev.1733247934.jpg" alt="People sit a watch green and yellow fireworks." width="270" height="270" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1536,2048/13420_Opening_Picture.rev.1733247934.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1536,2048/13420_Opening_Picture.rev.1733247934.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1536" data-max-h="2048" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a> </span> </div> <div class="beloiters-story_text"> <span class="beloiters-story_eyebrow">Making a difference</span> <h2 class="beloiters-story_headline"> <a href="/live/news/6372-journeys-from-camp-counselor-to-career-path">Journeys from camp counselor to career path</a> </h2> <div class="beloiters-story_summary"> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Levi Hansen’26</strong>, <strong>Connor Vogel’25</strong>, and <strong>Marion Mayor’26</strong> discussed their time as camp counselors at the <a href="/beloit-beyond/">Beloit & Beyond Conference</a>, with their roles ranging from group specialist for higher need campers to baseball specialist at a sports camp to site supervisor of a science camp.</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_image13453"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/13453_2024-12-5-therapy-dogs.rev.1733760049.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/13453_2024-12-5-therapy-dogs.rev.1733760049.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/13453_2024-12-5-therapy-dogs.rev.1733760049.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/13453_2024-12-5-therapy-dogs.rev.1733760049.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/13453_2024-12-5-therapy-dogs.rev.1733760049.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/13453_2024-12-5-therapy-dogs.rev.1733760049.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/13453_2024-12-5-therapy-dogs.rev.1733760049.jpg" alt="A standard poodle dog smiling at the camera as two students pet it." width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/13453_2024-12-5-therapy-dogs.rev.1733760049.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/13453_2024-12-5-therapy-dogs.rev.1733760049.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1332" data-max-h="1333" loading="lazy"/> </picture> <div class="beloiters-photo_caption"> Four furry friends from the Southern Wisconsin Canine Therapy Dog Association—Odin, Aspen, Murphy, and Koda <em>(pictured)</em>—visited the Morse Library to help students destress and unwind while preparing for the end of classes and final exams as part of the <a href="/live/news/6388-night-against-procrastination-making-finals-a-little-sw">Night Against Procrastination</a>. </div></div></section>

Top Announcements

  • Student Insurance Open Enrollment

    Students are currently able to waive or enroll for Wellfleet student health insurance coverage for spring-summer 2025. All Beloit College students are required to have health insurance. Students with other, approved medical insurance who did not waive out for fall 2024 will have until January 10, 2025 to complete a waiver.

  • Interested in women’s flag football?

    Beloit College is launching a women’s flag football program, which will compete for the first time in spring 2026. Current students are welcome to join the team! If you are interested in playing flag football at Beloit, or learning more, please answer this quick survey.

  • Powerhouse Winter Break Hours

    The Powerhouse will have reduced hours at times between December 14 and January 20 to accommodate winter break and construction. From December 16 through January 3, the Powerhouse will be closed and the Sports Center will have extended hours.

  • Apply to Mortar Board Honor Society

    Mortar Board is a prestigious national honor society, and the selection committee for the Beloit Senior Bench chapter is currently accepting applications from juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. Applications will remain open until January 18, 2025.

Announcements

  • Student Insurance Open Enrollment

    Students are currently able to waive or enroll for Wellfleet student health insurance coverage for spring-summer 2025. All Beloit College students are required to have health insurance. Students with other, approved medical insurance who did not waive out for fall 2024 will have until January 10, 2025 to complete a waiver.

  • Interested in women’s flag football?

    Beloit College is launching a women’s flag football program, which will compete for the first time in spring 2026. Current students are welcome to join the team! If you are interested in playing flag football at Beloit, or learning more, please answer this quick survey.

  • Audition for a Musical – First Date!

    Be part of the first musical in 8 years at Beloit with First Date, a comedy about love, laughter, and awkward encounters. Auditions for acting, singing, and dancing begin January 21, 2025—don’t miss your chance to shine!

Announcements

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_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>
  • <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_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>

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