Category Archives: General

09.27.24

Cardboard Boat Regatta Postponed until Oct. 11

Cardboard Boat Regatta. Lincoln Land Community College.Due to expected rain today, the third annual Cardboard Boat Regatta has been postponed until Friday, Oct. 11. Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m.

The date change will give teams more time to fortify their watercraft.

The boats will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton Center prior to the race. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic!

Important event details

Important event details, including acceptible boat construction materials and the race rules can be found online.

09.25.24

Cardboard Boat Regatta Registration ends today

Cardboard Boat Regatta. Lincoln Land Community College.Today is the final day to register your team for LLCC’s third annual Cardboad Boat Regatta. Register at the LLCC Police Department in Sangamon Hall South, by calling 217-786-2278 or online.

The regatta happens on Friday, Sept. 27 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m.

The LLCCPD can provide cardboard, while supplies last. (Please note: duct tape is not provided.) A boat construction area is provided under the overhang between Sangamon Hall North and Sangamon Hall South. All painting must be done in the grass west of the construction area. Please respect the space and keep your site tidy. Contact LLCC PD for more details.

The boats will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton Center prior to the race. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic!

Important event details

Important event details, including acceptible boat construction materials and the race rules can be found online.

09.25.24

HALLOWEEN BOO-TIQUE COSTUME COLLECTION

As Halloween approaches, the LLCC Honors Program is hosting a costume donation drive to support those in need within our local community! Everyone is invited to participate in this special fundraiser by donating old or gently used Halloween costumes or costume accessories. All donations will be given to a local elementary school!Three kids in Halloween costumes

How You Can Help

  • Donate your costumes: If you have costumes, masks, hats, or other accessories from past Halloweens that are no longer in use, consider donating them. Kids’ costumes, adult costumes, or even costume parts are all welcome!
  • Spread the word: Share this with your friends and family and encourage them to join in too. The more costumes we collect, the more we can support our community.

Drop-Off Information:

  • Donations can be dropped off in A. Lincoln Commons in Menard Hall, Sept. 30-Oct. 2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Apple cider provided for those donating.
  • There will be collection boxes located in Sangamon Hall, Office 2312 as well as outside the Honors Lounge in Menard Hall, 2238.
09.24.24

Cardboard Boat Regatta registration extended until Wednesday

Cardboard Boat Regatta. Lincoln Land Community College.It’s not too late to register your team for LLCC’s third annual Cardboad Boat Regatta. Teams now have until Wednesday, Sept. 25. Register at the LLCC Police Department in Sangamon Hall South, by calling 217-786-2278 or online.

The regatta happens on Friday, Sept. 27 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m.

The LLCCPD can provide cardboard, while supplies last. (Please note: duct tape is not provided.) A boat construction area is provided under the overhang between Sangamon Hall North and Sangamon Hall South. All painting must be done in the grass west of the construction area. Please respect the space and keep your site tidy. Contact LLCC PD for more details.

The boats will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton Center prior to the race. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic!

Important event details

Important event details, including acceptible boat construction materials and the race rules can be found online.

09.23.24

Cardboard Boat Regatta registration extended until Wednesday

Cardboard Boat Regatta. Lincoln Land Community College.It’s not too late to register your team for LLCC’s third annual Cardboad Boat Regatta. Teams now have until Wednesday, Sept. 25. Register at the LLCC Police Department in Sangamon Hall South, by calling 217-786-2278 or online.

The regatta happens on Friday, Sept. 27 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m.

The LLCCPD can provide cardboard, while supplies last. (Please note: duct tape is not provided.) A boat construction area is provided under the overhang between Sangamon Hall North and Sangamon Hall South. All painting must be done in the grass west of the construction area. Please respect the space and keep your site tidy. Contact LLCC PD for more details.

The boats will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton Center prior to the race. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic!

Important event details

Important event details, including acceptible boat construction materials and the race rules can be found online.

09.20.24

Non-Traditional Course Delivery Follow Up

The Non-Traditional Course Delivery Workgroup held their kick-off meeting on Sept. 16. The team is focusing efforts in three different areas including Competency Based Education (CBE), Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and Blending Non-Credit/Credit programming. The co-chairs have developed a one-pager for each and invite anyone who could not attend the kickoff to review them and contact a co-chair by Friday, Sept. 27 if interested in working with a group of colleagues to advance the college in any of the three areas.

Co-Chairs:
Dr. Corrine Hinton
Dr. Laurel Bretz

09.19.24

Lisa Avendano to serve on MWCA board

Lisa Avendano, writing center specialist, was recently selected to serve on the board of the Midwest Writing Center Association. The MWCA is a source of support for writing centers in ten states throughout the Midwest. Lisa will serve a three-year term as an At-Large Member. She is also currently serving on the conference planning committee, which is preparing for the MWCA annual conference to be held in March 2025 at North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

09.17.24

Parking during Ag & Workforce Careers Expo, Sept. 19

On Thursday, Sept. 19, employees are asked to park in lots 9, 11, 13 or 15 or in Cass Gym lots. View campus map.

(Note: LLCC students are encouraged to park in Lots 1, 3, 5 and 7.)

LLCC’s Ag & Workforce Careers Expo will be held on campus that day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The outdoor event connects high school students with local employers to learn about careers in ag, health care and the skilled trades. More than 1,000 high school students and 90 employers are expected at the event. Lots on the southwest side of campus and the exit drive heading north from the Workforce Careers Center are closed for the event.

Thank you for your assistance as we welcome many high school students and employers to campus.

09.16.24

Parking during Ag & Workforce Careers Expo, Sept. 19

On Thursday, Sept. 19, employees are asked to park in lots 9, 11, 13 or 15 or in Cass Gym lots. View campus map.

(Note: LLCC students are encouraged to park in Lots 1, 3, 5 and 7.)

LLCC’s Ag & Workforce Careers Expo will be held on campus that day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The outdoor event connects high school students with local employers to learn about careers in ag, health care and the skilled trades. More than 1,000 high school students and 90 employers are expected at the event. Lots on the southwest side of campus and the exit drive heading north from the Workforce Careers Center are closed for the event.

Thank you for your assistance as we welcome many high school students and employers to campus.