The Gay-Straight Alliance is holding a bake sale today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the A. Lincoln Commons walkway.
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BSU 80s and 90s open mic tonight, 5-8 p.m.
The LLCC Black Student Union is hosting an open mic tonight in A. Lincoln Commons from 5-8 p.m. Open mic night is a social event where LLCC students and staff have a platform to openly express their voice and talents through poetry, singing, dance, instrumental solos and spoken word. Come showcase your talents and let your voice be heard!
Honors Program collecting Halloween costumes yet today
The LLCC Honors Program is collecting Halloween costumes on campus and at several area locations, to be distributed to families at a “BOOtique” Oct. 20. The public is invited to donate all sizes of costumes, both complete and partial, along with masks, props and accessories, by today, Oct. 16. Drop boxes are located at:
- Springfield – LLCC Student Life Office, Menard Hall, 5250 Shepherd Rd.; Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. 6th St.
- Auburn – Auburn Public Library, 338 W. Jefferson St.
- Chatham – Chatham Public Library, 600 E. Spruce St.; Chatham Police Department, 117 E. Mulberry St.; Fulgenzi’s Trattoria and Catering, 214 W. Chestnut St.
- Divernon – Divernon Public Library, 221 S. 2nd St.
- Nokomis – Nokomis High School, 511 Oberle St.; Ugly Mugs, 125 W. State St.
- Pawnee – Pawnee Public Library, 613 Douglas St.
The “BOOtique” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the LLCC campus. Families are invited to pick out free costumes for their children during the event.
More information is available at https://www.facebook.com/springfieldbootique.
LLCC Chemistry Club sponsors sixth annual “Haunted Lab” Oct. 26
The LLCC Chemistry Club will host the sixth annual “Haunted Lab” Friday, Oct. 26 from 5-6:30 p.m. in upper Sangamon Hall.
Children ages five and older and their parents/guardians are invited to the free event. Pre-registration is required at www.llcc.edu/haunted-lab.
Children will see “spooky” science demonstrations and learn about experiments they can do at home. Experiments will be conducted by club members under the guidance of Jennifer Ramm, LLCC professor of chemistry.
Science demonstration shows will run about 20 minutes and will take place in Sangamon Hall Rooms 2213 and 2215. Children will see bubbles, color changes, fire and much more as they learn about science.
Shows begin every 15 minutes at 5, 5:15, 5:30, 5:45, 6 and 6:15 p.m. While waiting for shows to begin, children can participate in hands-on activities and face painting across the hall in Room 2216.
Children are welcome to wear Halloween costumes to the event. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
Domestic Violence Awareness Week of Action daily events begin today
Join SAVE Taskforce as Domestic Violence Awareness Week of Action starts off with Pledge Day. Visit the table in A. Lincoln Commons to read about ways you can help prevent intimate partner violence and support survivors, and then take a pledge to use the knowledge to be a part of the change. The table will be staffed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Materials will be available at the table all day.
The LLCC Gay-Straight Alliance and SAVE Taskforce are hosting a Jeans Day this Thursday, Oct. 18 in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Participants should bring a minimum donation of $5 to LLCC Student Life to participate. All proceeds will support our local domestic violence shelter and service agency, Sojourn Shelter and Services, Inc. More information about the services provided by Sojourn can be found by visiting their website.
Honors Program collecting Halloween costumes through tomorrow
The LLCC Honors Program is collecting Halloween costumes on campus and at several area locations, to be distributed to families at a “BOOtique” Oct. 20.
The public is invited to donate all sizes of costumes, both complete and partial, along with masks, props and accessories, by tomorrow, Oct. 16. Drop boxes are located at:
- Springfield – LLCC Student Life Office, Menard Hall, 5250 Shepherd Rd.; Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. 6th St.
- Auburn – Auburn Public Library, 338 W. Jefferson St.
- Chatham – Chatham Public Library, 600 E. Spruce St.; Chatham Police Department, 117 E. Mulberry St.; Fulgenzi’s Trattoria and Catering, 214 W. Chestnut St.
- Divernon – Divernon Public Library, 221 S. 2nd St.
- Nokomis – Nokomis High School, 511 Oberle St.; Ugly Mugs, 125 W. State St.
- Pawnee – Pawnee Public Library, 613 Douglas St.
The “BOOtique” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the LLCC campus. Families are invited to pick out free costumes for their children during the event .
More information is available at https://www.facebook.com/springfieldbootique.
GSA hosting National Coming Out Day celebration
The LLCC Gay-Straight Alliance is hosting a celebration for National Coming Out Day today in A. Lincoln Commons from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Make a pride bracelet, color a pride flag or just join the conversation on how to “come out” safely and successfully. The event is free and open to the public!
Congratulations to The Lamp
The Lamp placed second in the John M. Ryan Best of Show award category at the the Illinois Community College Journalism Association’s fall 2018 conference at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. The best of show award is given to the community college with the single best issue of any newspaper published since January 2018. The contest allows larger and smaller schools to highlight the best example of their work. The Lamp’s co-editors are Niko Robledo (holding award) and Meredith Howard.
Tim McKenzie, professor of journalism and humanities, is pictured with the 14 Lamp staff members who attended the two-day conference on Oct. 4 and 5. They worked with professional journalists to learn about storytelling visually, writing better and covering one’s campus. The editor and general manager of the Mattoon/Charleson Journal-Gazette/Times-Courier, Penny Weaver, gave the keynote address on how to tell the story while remaining mindful of one’s community and ethics.
LLCC Honors Program collecting Halloween costumes for distribution
The LLCC Honors Program is collecting Halloween costumes on campus and at several area locations, to be distributed to families at a “BOOtique” Oct. 20.
The public is invited to donate all sizes of costumes, both complete and partial, along with masks, props and accessories, by Oct. 16. Drop boxes are located at:
- Springfield – LLCC Student Life Office, Menard Hall, 5250 Shepherd Rd.; Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. 6th St.
- Auburn – Auburn Public Library, 338 W. Jefferson St.
- Chatham – Chatham Public Library, 600 E. Spruce St.; Chatham Police Department, 117 E. Mulberry St.; Fulgenzi’s Trattoria and Catering, 214 W. Chestnut St.
- Divernon – Divernon Public Library, 221 S. 2nd St.
- Nokomis – Nokomis High School, 511 Oberle St.; Ugly Mugs, 125 W. State St.
- Pawnee – Pawnee Public Library, 613 Douglas St.
The “BOOtique” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the LLCC campus. Families are invited to pick out free costumes for their children during the event .
More information is available at https://www.facebook.com/springfieldbootique.
15th annual Multicultural Fest today!
LLCC’s 15th annual Multicultural Fest will take place today, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside A. Lincoln Commons on the Springfield campus. The event, sponsored by LLCC Student Life, showcases various cultures with ethnic food (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), entertainment and cultural exhibits.
Local restaurants will be offering free samples of ethnic food. Restaurants serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. include Clay’s Popeye’s Bar-B-Q, Flavor of India, Hunan Chinese Restaurant, Boccardi’s Italian Imports, AZ-T-CA Mexican Grill and Nickey’s Place.
Entertainment includes dance performances by LLCC Dance Club: Express Your Seoul and LotusFire Bellydancers as well as DJ Yinka who will cover music from various regions of the world such as Latin America, Asia and Africa.
Those providing cultural exhibits are Central Counties Health Centers, Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County, International Student Association, Islamic Society of Greater Springfield, Sister Cities Association, Sol Peru, Springfield Commission on International Visitors and World Affairs Council of Central Illinois. LLCC clubs and programs participating include the Logger Activities Board, Agriculture Club/Collegiate Farm Bureau, Christian Student Fellowship Club and Adult Education’s English as a Second Language program.
LLCC Outreach Centers are also hosting multicultural events in October.
- LLCC-Beardstown, 109 White Pine Ln. – Tuesday, Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza – Wednesday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser – Thursday, Oct. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Dr. – Monday, Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.