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With its new name and new focus, Beacon’s Juan & Lisa Jones Center for Career Preparation aims to reach and equip students earlier as marketable job candidates. READ MORE
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For some, it may be recalling a special song, gift or game from childhood; for others, a cherished gathering of loved ones at dinner or a prayer to honor those who are no longer there. Whatever the holiday memory or tradition, they are threads that weave the tapestry of individual and family life. Some Beacon students, administrators and staff shared their own memories and traditions. READ MORE
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A survey conducted this year by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers revealed a vision for registrars of being “actively involved in student engagement across the student lifecycle.” That vision is in line with the mission of Beacon’s registrar’s office managed by registrar Carrie Santaw. READ MORE
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As a scuba diving and scuba ecology instructor, Alex Rhodes has developed a fondness for the beauty land dwellers often don’t see. Beauty such as coral reefs. Beauty that he was able to advocate for last month at a prestigious international student conference. READ MORE
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With 56 research projects and more than 105 student presenters, November’s Research and Technology Fair featured great work by Beacon students. From digital presentations to scientific posters, the students showcased their work to faculty, staff and students. Topics included: ADHD and autism in women, zoning laws in the United States, climate change, legal drinking age, corals reefs, racial equality, animal testing, and much more. |
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Beacon men’s basketball coach Sam Vincent and the men’s basketball team was featured in November on a segment on WKMG News 6 in Orlando. In case you missed it, you can watch the segment HERE
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Beacon College's women's basketball team has battled hard and looked good so far this season. The team is looking forward to a strong finish in 2023 with games against the University of Fort Lauderdale and Florida National University in February.
Go Lady Navigators!
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Gretchen Dreimiller and Emily Morgan had their topic proposal “Demystifying Neurodiversity: Meeting the Needs of Niche Populations with Confidence” accepted for inclusion for the Florida Library Association annual conference. They will be presenting the topic in May 2023.
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Associate vice president Alex Morris-Wood appeared as a guest on The Mother's Guide Through Autism podcast for an episode titled “Making College Work for Kids on the Spectrum.” You can click the image to watch the segment.
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Dr. William Nesbitt served on the editorial staff for Aji Magazine 17 Fall (2022). Aji is an online literary magazine publishing poetry, short fiction, essays, art, photography and graphic design.
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Daniel Maya, ’21, used to run to clear his mind and give himself a break from his homework for his human services major at Beacon College. He headed out to run up and down Leesburg’s Main Street and on the bike trail. Running proved the perfect stress reliever. After two pandemic virtual marathons, Maya signed up for the New York City Marathon this year. READ MORE
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Submit your Beacon College alumni updates, news, weddings, births, career changes, etc. for consideration in the next issue of the "Lighting the Path" newsletter. We look forward to hearing from you! EMAIL US
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November’s episode of “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity” explores how to make reading fundamental for dyslexics and introduces the Winner Twins, sci-fi/fantasy authors with learning differences. Click the image to watch.
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The January edition of the 2022-23 Beacon Salon Speaker Series features food historian Sarah Lohman on January 26 with her presentation, "Historical Female Poisoners." First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes … a little bit of rat poison in their coffee cup. When love goes wrong, out comes the Victorian obsession with female poisoners: delicate and seductive, these ladies made headlines in the age of yellow journalism for offing their lovers with poisoned food. Hear their stories and … hey, wait ... does this taste like almonds? REGISTER TODAY
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The Beacon community mourns the passing on October 31 of trustee emeritus Sabino “Sam” Battaglia. From September 1998 to September 2011, he served as an active member on the board, including a one-year stint as board chair (2010-11). He was awarded emeritus status after he stepped down in 2011. He also was the father of Beacon alumna Kristen Battaglia, ’97.
A lifelong resident of Nutley, New Jersey, Battaglia spent more than 45 years working in the energy sector and served as a senior executive with Royal Dutch Shell, the Coastal Corporation and Dominion, according to his online obituary.
“Sam had a huge presence at Beacon College in size and in kindness,” said Dr. Shelly Chandler, Beacon provost. “He was dedicated to the success of Beacon College and took pride in all we accomplish.” He was 77.
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“Peace begins with a smile.”
― Mother Theresa
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