As students are amid midterms and eagerly anticipating a mid-semester break, Phi Theta Kappa is offering opportunities to unwind with a week of activities they are calling “Expression Expo.” Please encourage students to attend these events:
The next blood drive with ImpactLife happens soon after returning from the mid-semester break. Be sure to sign up before leaving this week so that an appointment is on your calendar! Schedule an appointment online.
The drive is Wednesday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. By donating just a small portion of your time and a unit of blood, you have the power to be a lifeline for someone in need. Thank you for your support!
As students are amid midterms and eagerly anticipating a mid-semester break, PTK is offering opportunities to unwind with a week of activities they are calling “Expression Expo.” Please encourage students to attend these events:
side of A. Lincoln Commons (Rain location: Inside A. Lincoln Commons Rotunda)Come join LLCC’s Computer Science Academy and the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois for an enlightening keynote titled “Security in the Cyber Age: An Introduction to Policy and Technology.” Dr. Derek Reveron, chair of the Naval War College National Security Affairs Department, will delve into the workings of cyberspace, dissect how both state and non-state actors capitalize on its vulnerabilities and offer strategies for enhancing cybersecurity.
Thursday, March 7
3:15-4:40 p.m.
Menard Hall, Room 2202
Join us as we wrap up African-American History month with:
This event features free samples of African-American food, displays exhibiting the wares of African-American entrepreneurs and music provided by DJ Yinka.
Don’t miss our last two events honoring African-American History Month.
“Empowerment and Resilience: A Black History Month Panel on Building Community, Advocating for Justice and Inspiring Change”
This panel of community members, emceed by Michelle Pulce-Flynn, will discuss their crafts as a platform for understanding history, struggle, social justice and triumph. Panelists include:
African-American Food & Vendor Day
This event features free samples of African-American food, displays exhibiting the wares of African-American entrepreneurs and music provided by DJ Yinka.
Every year, 18,000 patients are diagnosed with life-threatening blood cancers or other blood disorders that could be cured or treated with a blood stem cell transplant. But 70% of them don’t have a fully matched donor in their family.
Phi Theta Kappa is hosting a stem cell and bone marrow registry drive. Just a simple cheek swab can add someone to the national registry!
Potential donors should be:
Find PTK this week to add your name to the registry or learn more:
Programming for African-American History Month continues this week with the three remaining events in A. Lincoln Commons!
Music of the Movement
Join us for a video and conversation about how songs have influenced social justice movements over the years. With recent discussion around Beyonce’s new album, there will also be time to view and talk about African-American influences in country music.
“Empowerment and Resilience: A Black History Month Panel on Building Community, Advocating for Justice and Inspiring Change”
This panel of community members, emceed by Michelle Pulce-Flynn, will discuss their crafts as a platform for understanding history, struggle, social justice and triumph. Panelists include:
African-American Food & Vendor Day
This event features free samples of African-American food, displays exhibiting the wares of African-American entrepreneurs and music provided by DJ Yinka.
Save the date! Due to the popular success of the event last year, the LLCC Black Student Union is hosting BSU Fest again on April 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event celebrates black culture and excellence, and connects you with the Black students of LLCC.
BSU is seeking Black volunteers to have lunch with students during the event. The event’s purpose is to introduce students to the Black staff and faculty of LLCC and inspire them to consider LLCC as a home for their educational journey. We would like to highlight all career fields. This is a chance to mentor and inspire the next generation of Black leaders and scholars. The event is specifically aimed at high school seniors but will include some community members as well. Please email Brandon Lewis by March 21 with your name, department and availability if you would like to participate. More information will be provided at a later date. Thank you for your support and participation.
Introducing the 2024 LLCC Homecoming Royals, Dane Foster and Olivia Marchizza.
Dane is a business major from Sedalia, Missouri who plays basketball for the Loggers. Olivia is from Auburn and is working on her associate degree in science. She plays basketball for the Loggers, is an officer in Phi Theta Kappa and a member of the Honors program.
Congratulations to them both!