LLCC’s 24th annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held Monday, Nov. 11 at noon outside of A. Lincoln Commons. The ceremony is sponsored by LLCC Student Life and honors all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces. Following the brief ceremony, refreshments will be served inside the Commons. In the event of inclement or extremely cold weather, the ceremony will be held in A. Lincoln Commons.
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Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11
LLCC’s 24th annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held Monday, Nov. 11 at noon outside of A. Lincoln Commons. The ceremony is sponsored by LLCC Student Life and honors all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces. Following the brief ceremony, refreshments will be served inside the Commons. In the event of inclement or extremely cold weather, the ceremony will be held in A. Lincoln Commons.
Over 200 attendees at 7th annual Haunted Lab
More than 200 kids and parents from the community attended the seventh annual Haunted Lab hosted by the LLCC Chemistry Club on Oct. 25! Both kids and club members were in costume for the event. Kids and parents watched “spooky” chemistry demonstrations and participated in hands-on science activities. Parents were also given a packet describing science activities they could do with their kids at home.
Student Radiographer Association Yankee candle fundraiser
Need holiday gift ideas? The LLCC Student Radiographer Association is partnering with Yankee Candle for a student club fundraiser and is accepting orders until Friday, Nov. 8. Yankee Candle offers more than just candles. They also offer Calphalon bakeware, wrapping paper, Rubbermaid containers and popcorn, just to name a few. There is a great selection of gifts for family, friends, teachers, daycare, white elephant, etc. To view the catalog and place an order, go to www.yankeecandlefundraising.com. Enter the group code of 999995510, and then click “Start Shopping.” Online orders will be shipped directly to the customer. Thank you for your support!
Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11
LLCC’s 24th annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held Monday, Nov. 11 at noon outside of A. Lincoln Commons. The ceremony is sponsored by LLCC Student Life and honors all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces. Following the brief ceremony, refreshments will be served inside the Commons. In the event of inclement or extremely cold weather, the ceremony will be held in A. Lincoln Commons.
“Feed the Need” food drive kicks off today
The Honors Humanities class is hosting a “Feed the Need” food drive for the LLCC Food Pantry starting today and going through Nov. 8. Today’s kickoff events in A. Lincoln Commons include a demonstration on cooking easy college meals at 10 a.m. followed by Heidi Hughes of the Central Illinois Food Bank speaking on food insecurity. Drop-off boxes are located in Student Life, Montgomery Hall and the Workforce Careers Center. Drop off non-perishables into the designated boxes to earn a ticket for prize drawings (including gift cards and gift certificates to area restaurants) that will be held Monday, Nov. 11.
Suggested items include:
- Trail mix
- To-go peanut butter cups
- Pop-Tarts
- Microwavable mac & cheese cups
- Tuna salad ready-to-go kits
- Cans of soup
- Cans of vegetables/fruit
- Pasta
- Protein bars
- Granola bars
- Fruit snacks
- Fruit cups and pudding cups
- Juice
- Crackers
- Microwave popcorn
BSU collecting coats yet today for Eastside Pride’s 13th annual coat drive
Help the LLCC Black Student Union collect clean, slightly used or new coats to be donated to local public schools and shelters for the 13th annual coat drive sponsored by Eastside Pride. A box will be available in LLCC Student Success until Nov. 1. Thank you for helping to keep children and families warm this winter. If you have any questions, contact Doris Williams at Doris.Williams@llcc.edu or Laurie Clemons at Laurie.Clemons@llcc.edu.
LLCC Food Pantry food drive Nov. 4-8
The Honors Humanities class is hosting a “Feed the Need” food drive for the LLCC Food Pantry Nov. 4-8. Drop-off boxes are located in Student Life, Montgomery Hall and the Workforce Careers Center. Drop off non-perishables into the designated boxes, to earn a ticket for prize drawings (including gift cards and gift certificates to area restaurants) that will be held Monday, Nov. 11
Suggested items include:
- Trail mix
- To-go peanut butter cups
- Pop-Tarts
- Microwavable mac & cheese cups
- Tuna salad ready-to-go kits
- Cans of soup
- Cans of vegetables/fruit
- Pasta
- Protein bars
- Granola bars
- Fruit snacks
- Fruit cups and pudding cups
- Juice
- Crackers
- Microwave popcorn
Student Radiographer Association Yankee Candle fundraiser
Need holiday gift ideas? The LLCC Student Radiographer Association is partnering with Yankee Candle for a student club fundraiser and is accepting orders until Friday, Nov. 8. Yankee Candle offers more than just candles. They also offer Calphalon bakeware, wrapping paper, Rubbermaid containers and popcorn, just to name a few. There is a great selection of gifts for family, friends, teachers, daycare, white elephant, etc. To view the catalog and place an order, go to www.yankeecandlefundraising.com. Enter the group code of 999995510, and then click “Start Shopping.” Online orders will be shipped directly to the customer. Thank you for your support!
Veterans Day program
Current LLCC faculty and staff who are active or inactive military are invited to share their name and branch of military with LLCC Student Life so that their service can be recognized in the Veterans Day Ceremony program. Please email this information to Jacob Deters at jacob.deters@llcc.edu by today, Oct. 31.
LLCC’s 24th annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held Monday, Nov. 11 at noon outside of A. Lincoln Commons. The ceremony is sponsored by LLCC Student Life and honors all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces. Following the brief ceremony, refreshments will be served inside the Commons. In the event of inclement or extremely cold weather, the ceremony will be held in A. Lincoln Commons.