09.10.21

Blood drive Sept. 20

1,800

This number represents the number of lives saved by blood donations from LLCC over the last few years. LLCC Student Life is once again partnering with ImpactLife for a blood drive. The first blood drive of the year will be on Monday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Trutter Center.

This year, appointments are required to donate blood. For those who donate, ImpactLife will give donors their choice of a Retro T-Shirt or gift card as a thank you. Please help Student Life meet the donation goal of 20 units and continue growing the number of lives our college community has saved.

Blood Drive (BLOODCENTER.ORG) at Lincoln Land Community College, sponsored by Student Life. Monday, September 20th, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Trutter Center (5250 Shepherd Road). Masks and appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, email Kyle Roughan at kyle.roughan@llcc.edu or call ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401. Donners get their choice of a retro T-Shirt or a gift card (choice of Amazon, Lowe’s, Target, Starbucks, or Walmart) Masks are Required. Bring photo ID. Please eat before donation. The last date to donate elsewhere is 7/26/21. Use group sponsor code 6099 to schedule online.

09.10.21

Intervarsity Christian Fellowship

A local chapter of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship exists as a student club at LLCC. Intervarsity is a campus ministry that establishes and advances witnessing communities of students and faculty. Weekly small groups meet on Tuesdays through Dec. 7 in the Student Union at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. A regional retreat will be held on Sept. 25 and a fall conference Oct. 29-31. More information is available by contacting club advisor Chris.Barry@llcc.edu.

09.09.21

Library hosting 9/11 poster exhibit through Sept. 30

September 11, 2001. The day that changed the world. 9/11 Memorial & Museum. 20 years later. National Endowment for the Humanities.
The walk-through exhibit “Sept. 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World” will be viewable on the square pillars on the first floor, northwest side of the LLCC Library beginning today through Sept. 30. The poster exhibition was made possible through the efforts of Leslie Ross, librarian/professor.

This educational exhibition recounts the events of Sept. 11, 2001 through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. Told across 14 posters, the exhibition includes archival photographs and images of artifacts from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum’s permanent collection. It explores the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and communities at the local, national and international levels, and encourages critical thinking about the legacies of 9/11.

The exhibition was developed by the 9/11 Memorial and Museum and made possible in part by the National Endowment of the Humanities.

09.09.21

NISOD Fall Virtual Conference

NISOD Fall Virtual Conference October 20-22, 2021LLCC Academic Services has purchased an institutional license for NISOD’s Fall Virtual Conference to be held Oct. 20-22. The institutional registration allows all LLCC employees to register at no cost for this event.

Registering for the conference will provide access to 65 live sessions, three keynote sessions, over 40 on-demand sessions and countless opportunities to connect with colleagues throughout the event. In addition, you will have access for 12 months to watch sessions you may have missed during the live event.

All you need to do to participate without cost is register here using your college email address. 

Email becky.parton@llcc.edu with any questions.

09.09.21

In the news

LLCC. Illinois Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (IREAP). Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives.Nancy Sweet, dean, Workforce Institute, was interviewed by WICS at the AIEC Lineman Safety Rodeo on campus Sept. 8. She spoke about LLCC electrical distribution lineman program and the Workforce Careers Expo held in association with it. Students from the Capital Area Career Center were invited to campus to see the rodeo and attend various interactive sessions with faculty and employers in the Workforce Careers Center.

Students in LLCC distribution lineman programDr. Charlotte Warren speaking at Lineman RodeoCACC students observing welding in labCACC students in HVACR labTom Spears talking to students in construction labBrian Earley talking to students in auto tech lab

09.08.21

LLCC hosting Campus Visit Day Oct. 11

Campus Visit Day. Monday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-noon and 5-7 p.m.
Prospective students interested in starting or restarting college or training for a new career are invited to visit Lincoln Land Community College for Campus Visit Day on Monday, Oct. 11. The free event will be held at the LLCC Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road, with two sessions scheduled: 10 a.m.-noon and 5-7 p.m. Exhibits open at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

“No matter where you are in your educational journey, whether in high school, needing to start a new career or start over on a college degree, I encourage you to visit LLCC on Campus Visit Day. The event will feature interactive sessions where you can explore classes and majors, and we’ll introduce you to our personalized services that help students succeed,” says LLCC President Charlotte Warren, Ph.D.

The event provides information on how to enroll and pay for college. Visitors are invited to view exhibits and speak with LLCC representatives, tour select areas of campus and apply for admission. Refreshments will feature baked goods from LLCC Culinary Arts.

Registration for Campus Visit Day is available at www.llcc.edu/campus-visit-day or by calling 217-786-2577.

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09.08.21

Place orders for Around the World Gourmet Dinner Kit Pickup

Around the World LLCC Foundation Dinner Kit Pickup hosted by LLCC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program. Join us October 1! 217-786-2785. LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu. https://llccfoundation.org/around-the-world. Limited dinner kits available. Order now at www..llccfoundation/org/Around-the-World/. Reminder: Ordering closes at 8:00 a.m. on 9/20.LLCC Lincoln Land Community College Foundation.
The LLCC Foundation, in partnership with LLCC Culinary and Hospitality Arts, is offering a five-course gourmet dinner kit pickup on Friday Oct. 1 (Institutional Improvement Day). The Around the World themed menu will feature cuisine from a variety of regions and gives culinary students a first-hand opportunity to prepare and serve the meal which can then be finished with a little preparation at home.

After Institutional Improvement Day activities have concluded, pickup your dinner kit in front of the Workforce Career Center from 3-6 p.m. Gourmet dinner kits with drink pairings are $125, and each kit serves two people. View the menu and order your gourmet dinner kits today at llccfoundation.org/around-the-world. Kits are limited. Ordering closes at 8 a.m. on Sept. 20.

09.08.21

Monday Morning Mentor program

Each week, Academic Innovation and eLearning is sending out a link to a different Monday Morning Mentor program by MAGNA Publications. Each topic is presented by respected academic peers and covers timely and relevant topics in only 20 minutes — brief enough to fit busy schedules, but long enough to deliver valuable, actionable content.

This week’s topic:
How Will OER Benefit the 21st Century Student?
Presentation date: Sept. 6, 2021 and on-demand for one week

Link to the presentation: mondaymorningmentors.com
From this link, you can view the featured 20-Minute Mentor and access the transcript, handouts and supplemental material. These materials are only available for the week of the presentation.

NOTE: You will need to enter a password in order to view the program. See Monday’s email from Becky Parton for the password, or contact becky.parton@llcc.edu.

Access to the programs in the Monday Morning Mentor series is restricted to members of the subscribing institution. Any unauthorized use or access, including sharing access with faculty and staff not affiliated with the subscribing institution, is prohibited.