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!
Happy birthday to those celebrating in November!
See which faculty and staff have birthdays in November.
PACE survey open through tomorrow
As a reminder, the college is currently administering the Personal Assessment of the College Environment (PACE). It will be available through tomorrow, Nov. 1. For those who have not yet completed the survey, you should have received a reminder email with the survey link on Monday, Oct. 28 from the National Initiative for Leadership and Institutional Effectiveness (NILIE).
The survey is conducted every three years to provide data on perceptions of the college environment and to help inform continuous quality improvement initiatives. Your participation is important and appreciated!
Online giving to United Way campaign is easy!
It’s quick and easy to make your donation online to LLCC’s United Way giving program. You can also text LLCCUNITED to 41444 or use the paper form and return it to your group representative listed below.
LLCC participates in the United Way giving program because we are a vital part of improving lives in our community. Your gift through payroll deduction spreads your donation out over 24 pay periods. So a little from each paycheck adds up to a big impact on the community services that help your friends and neighbors in need.
Among the top needs in our community served by United Way agencies are:
- Basic needs: emergency food and shelter
- Education: kindergarten readiness, on-time achievement, graduating with a plan
- Financial stability: stable housing, work skills support, financial literacy
- Health: access to healthcare, mental health services, health advocacy
Be a game changer! All donors get a free “jeans day” sticker and are entered into a drawing for gift cards on Professional Development Day.
Thank you!
Leanne Roseberry, Classified Staff, Library; Nicole Ralph, Administrative Staff, Human Resources; Melissa Franzen, Professional Staff; Student Success; Tara Walk, Faculty, Sangamon 1109; Lynn Whalen, Program Coordinator, Public Relations & Marketing, 786-2219
Farewell reception for Junell Ransdell today 1-3 p.m.
Come say “auf wiedersehen” to Junell Ransdell, associate vice president, human resources, and enjoy some of her favorite things! A farewell reception and open house is being held today, Oct. 31, from 1-3 p.m. in LLCC Human Resources. Stop in to say so long, farewell to our dear friend and colleague, and wish her well as she embarks on a new adventure in Indiana!
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.
Today is the last day to vote for LLCC OMOT People’s Choice Award
Today is the last day to vote for the LLCC On My Own Time People’s Choice Award at LLCC’s OMOT exhibit in the Trutter Museum! The artist of the favorite piece at LLCC will receive a $50 Visa gift card courtesy of the Trutter Museum.
A few pieces are for sale! Shop for that someone special and see if you can find them a one-of-a-kind gift! Contact Misty or Lindee if you are interested in purchasing any of the artwork that is for sale.
All pieces awarded first place at the LLCC OMOT exhibit will move on to the OMOT city-wide exhibit. The OMOT city-wide exhibit will be at the Springfield Art Association (SAA), 700 North Fourth Street, Nov. 5-23. The city-wide awards, as well as the city-wide best of show award will be announced at a reception at the SAA on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
OMOT is a program of the Springfield Area Arts Council. The purpose of OMOT is to help local businesses, agencies, educational and medical institutions identify and celebrate the artistic talents of people they employ.
Misty Hagstrom, 786-2466, misty.hagstrom@llcc.edu
Lindee Hall, 786-2409, lindee.hall@llcc.edu
Bistro To Go open today, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bistro To Go, LLCCs student-run café, is open today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The café, located in the Workforce Careers Center, offers takeout soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods and coffees prepared by LLCC culinary arts, baking and pastry, and hospitality students. View the fall 2019 menu.
Lunch orders can be placed in person, at 786-2821 or at bistroverde@llcc.edu. Additional information and instructions on how to email your order can be found at www.llcc.edu/bistro-verde. Cash and debit or credit cards are accepted.
Bistro To Go is open for the fall semester on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 21 (with the exception of Nov. 5).