Beloit College Hendricks Center To Give New Life To Former Beloit Public Library
 James Sanger, chair of the Beloit College Trustees, today announced the College’s plans to transform the former Beloit Public Library, located on the corner of Grand Ave. and Pleasant St. in downtown Beloit, to a Beloit College educational facility for the arts that will enhance the life of the community. The 48,000 square foot structure is a gift to the College from Beloit business leader Diane Hendricks and her late husband and Beloit College trustee, Ken Hendricks. Read More |
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Beloit 's 11th President Takes Helm Next Month
 Scott and Melody Bierman will assume the role of Beloit College’s first family in July. The 11th president of the College, Scott comes to Beloit following 27 years of teaching and leadership at Carleton College. The economist is a graduate of Bates College in Maine and earned his Ph.D. degree at the University of Virginia. He joined the Carleton faculty in 1982, served as faculty president from 1997 to 2000, and founded and chaired the Carleton Faculty Council. He was appointed dean of the Minnesota liberal arts college in 2005.
Listen to the announcement made on February 11.
The College community extends gratitude to Dick Niemiec'65 for his dedication and leadership as Beloit's interim president since June of 2008. Niemiec will resume service to the College as a member of the board of trustees. |
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Beloit Fund Exceeds Fiscal Year End Goal!
Thanks to the generous support of our dedicated alumni, parents, and friends, the College's annual fund – the Beloit Fund – exceeded its ambitious $2,275,000 goal by raising $2,275,329. Despite falling a bit short of the alumni participation goal of 5,000 donors, giving remained strong. "This is quite an accomplishment given these challenging economic times," says Director of Development Tim McKearn. "That so many kept Beloit in their philanthropic plans during this difficult period speaks volumes about the Beloit experience." McKearn also emphasizes that even small gifts make a big difference toward the alumni participation goal. "In a year like this, every gift truly mattered. It is fair to say that every donor played a significant role in the success of surpassing our goal, and for that we are very grateful."
Beloit's fiscal year runs from June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2010. To make an online gift, click here. |
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Homecoming/Reunion Weekend 2009
 Homecoming/Reunion Weekend will take place Oct. 2-4, 2009. All alumni are invited to return to campus to celebrate and take advantage of the many events taking place. Classes celebrating a reunion this year are: 1939, 70th; 1944, 65th; 1949, 60th; 1954, 55th, 1959, 50th; '63, '64, '65, 45th Cluster; 1969, 40th; 1984, 25th; '88, '89, '90, 20th Cluster; and 1999, 10th. Volunteers put the special touch on reunion and are needed to contact classmates and plan class events. |
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2009 Alumni Award Recipients
Distinguished Service Citations (DSCs), the highest honor awarded by the Beloit College Alumni Association, and the Young Alumni Award, are awarded to alumni on the basis of overall achievements, personal growth in career, and outstanding civic, cultural, and professional/business service in such ways as to reflect credit on Beloit College. On Oct. 3, 2009, during the Alumni Assembly of Homecoming/ Reunion Weekend, we will honor five such alumni with awards. They are:
- Eddie Rock'99 - Young Alumni Award
- Robert Allen'84 - DSC
- Michael Young'69 - DSC
- Lorraine Smith Gates'59 - DSC
- Wanda Hollensteiner'54 - DSC– At Large
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Center for the Sciences Self-Guided Tour
 While you're back on campus, be sure to visit our newest addition to the campus landscape, the Center for the Sciences. Visitors to the Center for the Sciences can learn more about the College’s premiere academic facility by taking a self-guided walking tour that brings the innovative design and construction into sharp focus. Produced by graduating senior Connor Donahue'09, the tour is presented in a six-page booklet that follows 16 plaques stationed throughout the building’s four floors. Each station highlights a specific “green” feature of the center that can be experienced from that particular vantage-point. Read More |
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Scholarship Luncheon Connects Recipients with Donors
 The annual Scholarship Luncheon offers an opportunity for student recipients to meet the generous donors who support Beloit's scholarship program. Featured speakers at this year's event included Anne Taylor Weber'73 (left), who spoke about her family's motivation for supporting the Barbara E. Taylor Endowed Scholarship Fund, and scholarship recipient JoJo Errington'11, who expressed her appreciation to the donors and highlighted the many wonderful opportunities a Beloit education offers. The Barbara E. Taylor Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2000 by Jane and Charles Walcott, daughter and son-in-law of Barbara Ellett Taylor, a member of the class of 1943 and a life trustee of Beloit College. Click here for more event pictures. |
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Beloiters Unite! International BRAG Night a Success
 More than 450 alumni from around the globe celebrated their connections to Beloit and each other during the 2nd Annual International BRAG event. 50 volunteer coordinators organized events in 21 different locations and reported great times had by all. From every account, the event provided positive experiences and further supports the Alumni Board mission of facilitating Beloit connections and solidifying ties to each other and the College.
Save the date! The 3rd annual Beloiters Unite! International BRAG events are scheduled for June 26, 2010. |
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Commencement Weekend 2009
Beloit College's Commencement ceremonies took place on Sunday, May 17, 2009, on the red square of Middle College. The 2009 commencement speaker was Beloit parent and Wisconsin Governor James Doyle P97. Receiving special honors during the ceremony were former president of the College Victor E. Ferrall Jr., retiring Professor of Classics Art Robson, physicist and Director of Argonne National Laboratory Eric Isaacs'79, and Beloit's retired director of Public Affairs Ron Nief. |
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Davies Named Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs
 Ann Davies, the Edwin F. Wilde, Jr. Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at Beloit College, has been named vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college. The two-year appointment was announced by Beloit College President-elect Scott Bierman on April 27, following the spring meeting of the college’s board of trustees. Read More |
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Phonathon Cultivates Connections Between Students and Alumni
 Corey Shircliff'11 has an ideal job. As one of 12 carefully selected Beloit Phonathon
callers, the sophomore from Louisville, KY, treasures talking with former Beloit students.
From her personalized calling station, Corey looks forward to exchanging
stories and memories about Beloit. And, as one of four students to raise more than
$10,000 in a single semester of calling—an achievement recognized by membership
in the esteemed Top Turtle Society—she knows her efforts are making an impact on
the College and her fellow classmates. Read More |
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