Clubs of Beacon
Join us every Friday night from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Student Center for fun gaming activities such as tournaments, themed nights, and much more! You can bring your own console and controllers for those who want to play.
Video Game Club
Students come together to socialize and engage in activities on topics that help breakdown steps for how to meet and build relationships with another relating to roommates, romance, professionalism, electronic communication, and general peer to peer interaction.
Sessions are lead by Learning Specialist Julie Dunlap and Occupational Therapist Jennifer Castilloveitia. Meets Thursdays at 5 pm
FRIENDS Workshop
If you were invited to a party, but you're uncertain if you should go because you are sensitive to loud noises. What are some options you can try in order to participate?
Various appropriate answers
This person is your hub for navigating Beacon College. This person addresses the 5 Pillars of academic excellence and also helps you find the resources you need.
Learning Specialist
When at a party, what is a good conversation starter?
any variety of appropriate answers
focuses on creating a safe space for the community and on discussions that will support and uplift the Beacon College community. This club supports education initiatives and community-based fun. This club serves as a safe and inclusive space for all. Meets Friday from 5:30 to 6:30 in the Student Center Conference Room
Multicultural Club
Beacon College Library partners with Leesburg Public Library monthly to provide 30 minutes of this therapy - Next event - Oct. 14 at 3 pm.
Paws for a Break
Your roommate is spending a long time in the bathroom in the mornings when everyone is trying to get ready for class. How do you address this situation?
Various answers apply
This resource gets you from here to there physically. Find the schedule on the Beacon College website
True or False: Good conversationalists often ask follow-up questions or make related comments to show interest and keep the conversation moving.
True
tabletop, roleplaying game which encourages the players to use their imagination and work as a team to overcome obstacles and challenges. Meets Tuesday at 5:00pm to 6:00 pm
A small structured social group hosted by Community Educator & First Year Engagement Coach Jim Borden. The group is aimed at getting first-year students engaged on campus through small social gatherings. The Tuesday night group is located in the RAP Hall classroom
Campus Connections (Board Game Night)
You are planning to get some groceries this weekend and need to go to Walmart, but you don't have your own vehicle. What can you do?
various answers apply
When you need help coping with your emotions this is a good resource
Counseling Center
This type of question helps keep a conversation going after someone has already answered your first question.
What is a follow-up question?
dedicated to sharing and growing a love for the game. Whether you're brand new to the multiverse or a seasoned planes walker, this club offers a welcoming space to learn the rules, sharpen your strategies, and connect with fellow players. Our mission is to build camaraderie, promote friendly competition, and create a supportive environment where players of all levels can thrive in the multiverse. Meets Tuesday 7-10 pm
The Spell Slingers
a workshop where you can explore your senses with movement during the first half of the class and relaxing wind down the second half before leaving. Sensory Sports offers activities vs. traditional sports that encourage natural movement in
a fun way. Next event - 10/27 at 4 pm
Sensory Sports
How often should you speak to your roommate or dorm mates?
At least once a day
To get assistance with editing your research papers or citing your sources, this is where you go
The Writing Center/ Compass Center
Asking questions, listening to answers, and responding with comments or additional questions are all examples of this skill.
What is conversation skills (or communication skills)?
This club will help reconnect those who had fun when they were little with the opportunity to enjoy a blast from the past. So if you liked this growing up and want enjoy all the types of wars like zombies, free for all, capture the flag, etc., this clubs for you. Meets on Wednesday from 5- 6 pm
Nerf club
Music is part of self-care! Join R.A. Jamie for a brief discussion on how music serves as a coping skill, can carry us through challenges, and create connections! Then craft the perfect playlist to pick up your year. During this event, students will be able to use music to help cope with difficult feelings. Welcome anyone looking for strategies for self-care! Next meeting - 9/30 at 5 pm
Manifest Your Mood with Music
You missed class on Friday. How can you get the information you missed?
Various answers
When you have specific concerns with roommates or conditions in your dorm, contact this resource
Resident Director
Instead of ending the conversation after someone answers, you can do this to show interest in what they said.
What is making a related comment?