Category Archives: Student Life

10.23.23

Blood drive Nov. 14

More than 4.5 million people in the U.S. need blood transfusions each year and 1 pint of whole blood saves 3 or more lives.

ImpactLife will be on the LLCC main campus to make donating blood convenient! Please consider donating on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are required and registration for the blood drive is available online.

As an additional incentive to participate, donors will receive:

  • $10 gift card option or 500 bonus points for whole blood donations
  • $25 gift card option or 1500 bonus points for double red donations

If you have questions about the process or eligibility, visit www.bloodcenter.org or email Kristin Booher. Thank you for helping to save lives!

10.18.23

Submit Veterans Day recognition form

The college will honor veterans at its 28th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, sponsored by LLCC Student Life. The ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10 in A. Lincoln Commons with a reception to follow. This event honors all veterans, including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces, and it is open to the public. 

We look forward to honoring those who have served our country. To be included in the printed program, please complete this Veterans Day Recognition Form no later than Oct. 31.

If you have any questions, please contact Student Life at studentlife@llcc.edu.  

10.17.23

Spotlight on Student Life: Save the date for an open house

LLCC Student Life promotes the mission of the college by providing quality programs and services that enhance the campus experience through leadership, educational and multicultural programs, and initiatives. Learn more about how they do this by stopping by the office (lower level, Menard Hall) between 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1 for the first departmental spotlight of the year!

Open house attendees will have the opportunity to tour the LLCC food pantry and to hear more about the active student clubs and other events on the calendar. Of course, no Student Life sponsored activity would be complete without snacks and, this time, they’ll be fall-themed!

Two students at a Multicultural Fest exhibitDid you know that Student Life coordinated …

  • Welcome Week events – This fall it was “Welcome, Welcome, Welcome” with three weeks full of opportunities to gather. Activities ranged from a “Get the Scoop” ice cream social to a Student Worker Job Fair in partnership with Financial Aid.
  • Multicultural Festival – A fun opportunity to celebrate the various cultures and backgrounds within the LLCC and Springfield area communities.
  • World Mental Health Day activities – In partnership with Student Success, Student Life and the Logger Activities Board, we offered resources, giveaways and a healthy breakfast.

Five students dressed in Halloween costumes with Linc.Make sure to check out these upcoming events:

  • LAB Halloween Party – Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Students are invited to come in costume for a party filled with more treats than tricks! Prizes will be awarded in a costume contest and a pumpkin painting contest. Everyone can also enjoy games, candy and the photo backdrop.
  • Operation Full Belly – Over the next several weeks, departments will work together to collect donations to support students facing food insecurity over the Thanksgiving holiday.
  • Veterans Day Ceremony – Friday, Nov. 10 – The 28th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony will honor all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces.

See you on Nov. 1!

10.17.23

BSU and PTK collecting coats for kids

The LLCC Black Student Union and Phi Theta Kappa are partnering up with Eastside Pride and Green Family Stores to collect coats for kids in the community.

BSU and PTK members will accept coat donations in A. Lincoln Commons from noon to 2 p.m. on Oct. 20 and Nov. 3.

Coats can also be dropped off with one of the BSU advisors (Kim Wilson, Lisa Clanton and Brandon Lewis) or PTK advisors (Dr. Gillian Bauer).

Every child should have a warm coat, and you can help!

10.16.23

Jacksonville Activities Board helps with campground work day

Photo of four students standing outside, in front of a brick building.Members of LLCC-Jacksonville’s student group, Jacksonville Activities Board (JAB), visited Green Pastures Campground outside Meredosia on Saturday, Oct. 7 to help with the campground work day. Students cleaned and organized rooms to prepare for the campground’s upcoming events. The students had a great time helping and enjoying lunch that was provided (even after finding a snake!).

10.10.23

Healthy breakfast and resources for students today

In recognition of World Mental Health Day today, Oct. 10, the LLCC Student Life and Student Success will be sponsoring a healthy breakfast and resources for students from 9-11:30am. Additionally, Memorial Behavioral Health representatives will be available 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide students with mental health resources and free mental health assessments. Activities will take place in A. Lincoln Commons.

10.10.23

BSU and PTK collecting coats for kids

The LLCC Black Student Union and Phi Theta Kappa are partnering up with Eastside Pride and Green Family Stores to collect coats for kids in the community.

BSU and PTK members will accept coat donations in A. Lincoln Commons from noon to 2 p.m. on Oct. 20 and Nov. 3.

Coats can also be dropped off with one of the BSU advisors (Kim Wilson, Lisa Clanton and Brandon Lewis) or PTK advisors (Dr. Gillian Bauer).

Every child should have a warm coat, and you can help!

10.04.23

19th annual Multicultural Fest today

Flags from different countriesJoin us for the 19th annual Multicultural Festival today! The event on the Springfield campus is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside of A. Lincoln Commons, and food trucks will be on campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

LLCC Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville will also host celebrations. LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza, will provide food from local restaurants and cultural exhibits from noon-3 p.m. LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Dr., will feature food from local restaurants from 12:30-3 p.m. LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser, will showcase snacks from around the world and grab-and-go activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

10.03.23

19th annual Multicultural Fest tomorrow

Flags from different countriesJoin us for the 19th annual Multicultural Festival happening tomorrow, Oct. 4! The main campus event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside of A. Lincoln Commons, and food trucks will be on campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

LLCC Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville will also host celebrations. LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza, will provide food from local restaurants and cultural exhibits from noon-3 p.m. LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Dr., will feature food from local restaurants from 12:30-3 p.m. LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser, will showcase snacks from around the world and grab-and-go activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Please contact studentlife@llcc.edu with questions.