In-person attendance at tomorrow’s 9 a.m. Lincoln Lecture by LLCC alum and public historian Dr. Samuel Wheeler is at capacity, but you can still attend via Zoom at bit.ly/3r8XfA4.
As a preview, Dr. Wheeler spoke about his talk “More painful than pleasant?: Abraham Lincoln and his father” on the WTAX Morning Newswatch Monday.
Caught in Cass shooting some hoops — Linc can’t wait to meet everyone at Saturday’s 1 p.m. game! Will you be there?
LLCC’s mascot, Linc, will be introduced Saturday as part of homecoming — during halftime of the women’s basketball game, which begins at 1 p.m. In the meantime, stay tuned to LLCC social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) this week for clues leading up to the big reveal!
Custom kicks only a No. 1 fan could own! Linc found a good read to keep them busy until the homecoming game.
LLCC’s mascot, Linc, will be introduced Saturday as part of homecoming — during halftime of the women’s basketball game, which begins at 1 p.m. In the meantime, stay tuned to LLCC social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) this week for clues leading up to the big reveal!
Get ready to welcome Linc! This clue was revealed yesterday on social media:
LLCC’s mascot will be introduced Saturday as part of homecoming — during halftime of the women’s basketball game, which begins at 1 p.m. In the meantime, stay tuned to LLCC social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) this week for clues leading up to the big reveal!
LLCC’s new mascot will debut during halftime of the homecoming women’s basketball game, which begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12. In the meantime, check LLCC social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) beginning at 9 this morning and throughout the week for clues about what the new mascot looks like and how they became LLCC’s No. 1 fan!
A committee with representatives from LLCC Athletics, Student Life, Student Success, Public Relations & Marketing and Advancement (Alumni) along with a student focus group worked for more than a year to bring a new mascot to the college with the goal of increasing school spirit. Look for the mascot to make appearances around campus and at Outreach Centers at various events and activities in the future!
LLCC will celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s legacy Friday, Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. with “More Painful Than Pleasant?: Abraham Lincoln and His Father,” a presentation by Dr. Samuel Wheeler.
Dr. Wheeler is an historian specializing in the history of Illinois, the Civil War Era and the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. An LLCC graduate and the college’s 2019 Honored Alumnus, he earned his Ph.D. in history from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He has worked in the field of public history for more than two decades, including as state historian of Illinois and director of research and collections at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. He currently serves as director of history programs at the Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission in Springfield.
LLCC will also commemorate Lincoln’s legacy with a variety of educational activities for students at the Springfield campus and LLCC Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Beardstown, Taylorville and Litchfield.
Due to continuing inclement weather, Lincoln Land Community College will be closed today, Friday, Feb. 4 at all locations. All facilities and offices will be closed, with classes and events cancelled.