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“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.”— John Quincy Adams
Getting our Global Props
Beacon College shared the limelight in February with a global group of educational innovators and advocates for individuals living with disabilities. The Leesburg, Fla. college was recognized on the world stage for its innovative pedagogy during the United Nations Zero Project Conference 2020 in Vienna, Austria.
Smooth Transitions
If there’s any doubt about the effectiveness of Beacon College’s Navigator PREP program — the country’s first virtual transition program for learning-disabled students that specifically works on executive functioning, social skills and emotional management — just ask the students and parents involved. Thumbs up all around. READ MORE
Beacon College’s second dormitory-style residence is taking shape as show by this aerial shot taken in mid-February. Construction is expected to be completed for occupancy for the fall 2020 semester.
Youth on the Rise
Beacon College junior Marcos Allen recently was named to the National Center for Learning Disabilities’ Leadership Council. Allen, a studio arts major, and his fellow council members are being groomed to step up and become young leaders in the disability rights movement. READ MORE
A Poet and She Knows It
Beacon College writing coach and ’19 grad Serena Partlow recently wowed the audience at the TEDx Eustis 2020 event with her performance of her self-penned poetry. Click on the image to view her performance and then read all about it. READ MORE
Sitting in the Big Chair

Beacon College anthrozoologist Michelle Szydlowski recently was named chair of the board of directors of the Katie Adamson Conservation Fund to help guide its global conservation efforts. READ MORE
Holding Sway

Beacon College transitions guru Alexander Morris-Wood discussed the college’s pioneering transition programs for soon-to-be collegians at the Learning Disabilities Association of America's 57th Annual International Conference in Orlando. READ MORE
Sharing the Wealth (of Knowledge)
Beacon College Provost Dr. Shelly Chandler last month educated faculty at Southeastern Community College in West Burlington, Iowa about the Beacon learning model and general accessibility issues. In three workshops, she outlined how Beacon’s pedagogy focuses on brain-based universal design, authentic assessment, and research-centered practices. She also outlined best practices for complying with class accessibility requirements.
Adventures in the Isle of Enchantment
Eleven Beacon College anthrozoology students jetted to Puerto Rico on February 6 to study the relationship between its culture and nature and animals. Shepherded by Beacon anthrozoologist Bryan Cushing and Dr. Patricia Konovalov, an assistant professor of humanities and general education, students will study this spring semester on the San German campus of the Interamericana University. Students will develop cross-cultural skills and critical thinking skills while visiting the Manatee Conservation Center, a coffee plantation, a horse and pony rescue, the Puerto Rican rain forest, a bioluminescent bay and other natural reserves.
The Poseidon Adventure

Alex Sweet, ’18, is, well, living the sweet life. After earning his bachelor’s degree in anthrozoology at Beacon, Sweet now swims with bottlenosed dolphins.
Alumni Updates

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Save the Date

Save the dates of March 20-22 for the Beacon College Alumni Reunion Weekend. Join your fellow Navigators for a weekend of networking, reconnecting, and socializing. Click here for details .
Dr. Kimberly Wilmot Voss presented on her book, "Politicking Politely: Well-Behaved Women Making a Difference in the 1960s and 1970s" last month for the Beacon Salon Speaker Series. Click on the image to view her presentation.
Beacon College humanities instructor and cinema expert Christopher J. Irving led a rousing lecture and discussion during his January Beacon Salon Lecture Series presentation on “Pages, Reels, and Us,” examining the cinemat ic adaptations of literary sources. Click on the image to view his lecture.
Carolyn Jeppsen, co-founder and president of BroadFutures, a Washington D.C. nonprofit organization devoted to providing paid internship opportunities for students with learning disabilities, introduced nearly 50 Beacon College students to its broad array of winter and summer opportunities during her February 14 campus visit. Beacon students now can apply to some 60 Washington, D.C.-based organizations. Contact the Boven Career Development Center by March 16 to apply.
 
The Eustis Memorial Library, 120 N Center St., Eustis, Fla., is exhibiting Beacon College Studio Arts students’ works from March 1-April 5, and again, from April 8-May 8.
The 7th Annual Beacon College Student Exhibition takes place March 2-April 3. The exhibition spotlights works from more than 30 students ranging from freshmen to seniors. Winners of Best of Show, first-place 2-D, first-place 3-D and five honorable mentions will receive cash awards. Tyrus Clutter, associate professor at the College of Central Florida, will serve as juror. Be sure to attend the April 2 reception from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Kristen Michelle Mason Art Galley.
Beacon College assistant art professor Dustin Boise is participating in the “Little Big Print” event. The collaboration between the Leesburg Center for the Arts and Jennifer Harper Printmaking Studio features Boise and other artists collaborating to print their wood blocks using a small steamroller. His work in progress is pictured. The event takes place Saturday March 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
George Washington didn’t like it. Thomas Jefferson claimed he bought it. James Madison had a secret plan to steal it and Abraham Lincoln thought he could invade it. For 200 years, presidents and Florida have found themselves intertwined — whether they wanted to be or not. Historian Dr. James C. Clark tells the story of the presidents who have come to fish, swim, campaign, survive an assassination, and write a bestseller during his March 4 Beacon Salon Speaker Series presentation. Registration required.
Beacon College continues to grow and that growth brings exciting new opportunities for our students. We have launched the public phase of our capital campaign to build a new academic center to serve our students, faculty and the community. Click on the video to take a virtual tour. The building will be constructed adjacent to Beacon Hall on Main Street in downtown Leesburg and will boast 12 classrooms, offices, a state-of-the-art auditorium, a coffee shop, learning lounges and much more. You can be part of the college’s success and leave a legacy for many students to come. If you would like additional information including naming opportunities, please contact Donna Martin at 352-638-9811 or dmartin@beaconcollege.edu