Dr. Vern Lindquist, vice president, academic services, was interviewed April 16 by Sam Madonia of Sports Radio 1450 on the new multiple measures method of placing students in appropriate classes. Dr. Lindquist will also be interviewed on WMAY radio this morning at 10 a.m. on the same topic.
Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Easter Desserts.”
The LLCC Agriculture Club is hosting its Eighth Annual Farmer’s Share Lunch on Wednesday, April 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Trutter Center. The club is selling tickets for the meal that will include a pork BBQ or steakburger sandwich, green beans, potato salad, cookies, and tea or lemonade for 50 cents. The cost represents the portion of the meal’s cost that actually goes back to the farmers who grew the food. The rest of the cost is for processing, marketing, transportation, etc. Only 100 tickets are available, and they may be purchased from any LLCC Ag Club member or by contacting club advisor Bill Harmon at 786-2573 or bill.harmon@llcc.edu.
During the event, guests will also be able to test their agriculture knowledge with trivia questions and win prizes. The event is open to anyone in the campus community as an educational activity for the club.
LLCC Academic Innovation & eLearning is offering the workshop “Well, Isn’t That Just a Kahoot” today from 2-3 p.m. in S0119. Learn how to use Kahoot – a game-based classroom response system played by the whole class in real time. During this session you will establish your Kahoot account and create a Kahoot that can be used when you return to the class. It is recommended that you bring content information with you to use in creating your Kahoot lesson. Register at: http://bit.ly/2OEBjIq. Note: Current online faculty participating in the Online Proficiency Program can receive two points for successful completion of this workshop.
For full descriptions and registration information for this and other workshops in April, visit https://www.llcc.edu/aiel/workshops-training.
The LLCC Student Government Association (SGA) is hosting Student Professional Development Day from 10 a.m. to noon and 4-6 p.m. today in the Trutter Center. The social sciences and business representatives of SGA hope to help students prepare for the workforce by challenging students with problem-solving activities and immersing them into a networking environment. This event will be complete with light appetizers, a panel of community leaders and a keynote speaker.
Please encourage students to attend the event to gain valuable skills for their professional career. Students may RSVP by emailing SGA@llcc.edu.
The LLCC Student Government Association will be hosting a jeans day tomorrow, April 18. All proceeds will be donated to the Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault. Anyone interested in participating can make a minimum donation of $5 in LLCC Student Life.
Open interviews for peer tutors will be held Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the LLCC Center for Academic Success. Please recommend students and inform them of this great on-campus job opportunity for the upcoming fall semester. No appointment needed!
Peer tutor requirements:
For questions or further information, please contact Jamie McCoy at 786-2845.
Please note the following dates:
Last date for all major purchases — April 19, 2019
Last date Purchase Orders will be issued — May 23, 2019
Last date to order items on a Blanket Purchase Order — May 23, 2019
Last date to process payments on a Blanket Purchase Order — June 13, 2019
Only emergency purchases will be allowed after the above dates, and as such must have the appropriate approvals.
Grant purchases — above dates apply to grants ending June 30, 2019
It’s not too late to make your annual contribution to the LLCC Foundation through the LEAGUE Campaign. Donate to LEAGUE by Tuesday, April 30 to be entered into a drawing for some great prizes including $150 cash donated by members of the LLCC Cabinet. Complete the LEAGUE contribution form and return to the Foundation to be entered into the drawing.
Thank you to those who have donated more than $42,000 so far. Your gift makes an impact on the lives of our students by supporting scholarships, grants and more.
This past winter our LLCC community noticed many students wearing light coats that did not provide the best protection for the intense cold we experienced. That is why the LLCC Student Government Association, TRIO and the Student Success team are working together to make sure any LLCC student who needs a warm winter coat will have one next winter.
Take a minute to watch SGA explain a bit more about how you can help make a difference! (Please note that the video plays best when using Chrome or Firefox as your browser.)
As you are doing your spring cleaning this year, if you find a gently used adult or child winter coat(s) you no longer are going to use, please donate it to our coat drive. Any size coat will be appreciated because, as you may know, many our students have little ones at home that also need a warm coat next winter. We welcome all new or gently used coats and ask that, if possible, you wash and dry donations on high heat before bringing them to campus.
Drop off locations can be found in LLCC Student Life, outside the TRIO area and in the Workforce Careers Center. The coat drive continues through Tuesday, April 23. The coat giveaway event will be held during the fall semester in November. Thank you for helping to make next winter a more enjoyable experience for many of our students.
Express your Seoul: LLCC Dance Club will be hosting the first Express Your Talent Show on Thursday, April 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the student union located in the lower level of Menard Hall. There will be four categories: vocal, dance, poetry/reading and instrumental. There will be T-shirts available for purchase for $3. The public is invited with an entry fee of $5, which includes a T-shirt. LLCC students enter for free. Students who are interested in participating are encouraged to reach out to Natalie at 217-691-4988 to reserve a spot. Come showcase your talent!