International internship in anthropology
George Carlson spent the summer examining human health in the past during an international research trip with Prof. Leslie Williams
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Hands-on experience at the Beloit Historical Society
Sydney Moses ’25, a senior double majoring in anthropology and creative writing , is gaining valuable experience interning at the Beloit Historical Society.
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Learning outside the classroom
Beloit College students from three departments visited the Art Institute of Chicago and the Pilsen Neighborhood (Lower West side) as part of their coursework. Also on the trip were students involved in the Curating & Communicating Channel . This multi-disciplinary excursion to Chicago was generously funded by Beloit College’s Career Ready Programming Fund.
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Exploring environmental justice in the wild
Nestled deep within the pristine wilderness of Ely, Minnesota, lies the Wilderness Field Station, a haven for nature enthusiasts and a hub for immersive learning. Here, I had the opportunity to take an environmental justice course, which opened my eyes to the intricate web of environmental issues and their impact on communities.
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Traveling the world and our own backyard
They conducted archaeological research on Neanderthal stone tools in North Macedonia and swam with sea lions in the Galapagos, trained as an EMT with the South Beloit Fire Department and studied environmental policy in Finland.
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Helen Griffin’21 heads to Taiwan through a Fulbright Student Award
Helen Griffin’21 completed her Beloit education on a high note with four majors and highest academic honors. She attracted a Fulbright Student Award which will take her to Taiwan to teach.
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Indigenous People’s Day and CMSAI
I talked recently to Nana Heaton about her role in Beloit Campus Mounds Sustainability and Advocacy Initiative, the group’s history, and what Indigenous People’s Day means and why it’s so important for us to celebrate it.
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