CompTIA Presentation today, 1-2 p.m.

You’re invited to join the LLCC Computer Science Academy (CSA) for a CompTIA presentation today, Dec. 1, 1-2 p.m. in the Kreher Agriculture Center. Learn how LLCC courses that lead to CompTIA certifications help prepare students for the IT workforce.

CompTIA representative Karen Martin will be providing information on the top Illinois employers, wages and tech job postings as well as common pathways into the technology field.

CompTIA Presentation Dec. 1

You’re invited to join the LLCC Computer Science Academy (CSA) for a CompTIA presentation on Friday, Dec. 1, 1-2 p.m. in the Kreher Agriculture Center. Learn how LLCC courses that lead to CompTIA certifications help prepare students for the IT workforce.

CompTIA representative Karen Martin will be providing information on the top Illinois employers, wages and tech job postings as well as common pathways into the technology field.

Finals fair today

Finals Fair. Graphic of big tent, flags and LLCC logoCome one, come all … to the Finals Fair!

The Finals Fair, hosted by LLCC Student Life and the Center for Academic Success, continues today, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the Springfield campus. There will be snacks, prizes and staff on-hand to help students prepare for finals.

Honors Program hosting Holiday Drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Table in A. Lincoln Commons staffed by two people to accept donations
The LLCC Honors Program student club is hosting a Holiday Drive to support MERCY Communities, an organization in Springfield addressing the crisis of family homelessness. Club members will be accepting donations in A. Lincoln Commons yet today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additionally, boxes will be in Crystal Norris’s office (upper level Sangamon) and the Honors Lounge (upper level Menard) until Friday.

Items in the highest need are baby diapers (sizes 4, 5 and 6), pull-ups, baby wipes and cleaning supplies. Other items in need include household paper products (tissues, toilet paper and paper towels).

Finals fair today and tomorrow

Finals Fair. Graphic of big tent, flags and LLCC logoCome one, come all … to the Finals Fair!

LLCC Student Life and the Center for Academic Success are hosting a Finals Fair today, Nov. 28, and tomorrow, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the Springfield campus. There will be snacks, prizes and staff on-hand to help students prepare for finals.

Honors Program hosting Holiday Drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The LLCC Honors Program student club is hosting a Holiday Drive to support MERCY Communities, an organization in Springfield addressing the crisis of family homelessness.

Items in the highest need are baby diapers (sizes 4, 5 and 6), pull-ups, baby wipes and cleaning supplies. Other items in need include household paper products (tissues, toilet paper and paper towels).

Club members will be accepting donations in A. Lincoln Commons today through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Additionally, boxes will be in Crystal Norris’s office (upper level Sangamon) and the Honors Lounge (upper level Menard).

BSU hosting Jeans Day Wednesday

LLCC’s Black Student Union is sponsoring a Jeans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 29 to raise funds for their scholarship. Each year one student will be awarded $250 to help with tuition, fees and books.

Faculty and staff can wear jeans with a minimum donation of $5 to be paid in LLCC Student Life (lower level Menard). A sticker to wear on Jeans Day will be given to those who donate.

BSU attends national conference

Four BSU students and Kim Wilson, advisor
Photo of conference attendees in front of stageLLCC Black Student Union students attended the 25th National Black Student Conference at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater this past weekend. Four students — Devin Brown, Christina Brown, Bre’Ona Van and Keundra Daniels — attended with club advisor Kim Wilson. BSU students were able to attend sessions to assist them with expanding ideas and opportunities for BSU here on campus.

Linc Con 3 today, 5:30-10 p.m.

All are welcome at “Linc Con 3: The Fun Before the Feast” sponsored by the LLCC Games Club. The event is being held today, Nov. 21, from 5:30-10 p.m. and spans four classrooms (Sangamon 2209, 2210, 2214 and 2216).

This is a fun night of faculty-led games, including board games (like “Blokus” and “Trekking the National Parks”), role-playing games, miniatures and party games. Free snacks are available for all participants, and door prizes will be given away throughout the evening.

Honors Program hosting Holiday Drive

The LLCC Honors Program student club is hosting a Holiday Drive to support MERCY Communities, an organization in Springfield addressing the crisis of family homelessness.

Items in the highest need are baby diapers (sizes 4, 5 and 6), pull-ups, baby wipes and cleaning supplies. Other items in need include household paper products (tissues, toilet paper and paper towels).

Club members will be accepting donations in A. Lincoln Commons from Nov. 27-29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Additionally, boxes will be in Crystal Norris’s office (upper level Sangamon) and the Honors Lounge (upper level Menard).