The LLCC Bookstore welcomes Jennifer Smith as the new course materials coordinator. Jennifer started in her role on April 8. She’s hoping every workday comes with a once-in-a-lifetime party. Jennifer comes to LLCC from SPARC extensive career experience in social work employment. Welcome Jennifer!
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LLCC’s Paul Simon Essay Contest Winners
The LLCC Writing Center is happy to announce the winners of the Paul Simon Essay Contest.
- First place – Miranda Sanders
- Second place – Kelly Meyer
- Third place – Haleigh Sanders
The first place winner’s essay will be forwarded to the statewide contest for a chance at a $500 scholarship. Congratulations to our winners!
GradFest continues today in A. Lincoln Commons
GradFest 2024 takes place today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the main campus and at LLCC Outreach Centers. Students may purchase caps, gowns and tassels from the LLCC Bookstore beginning March 27. You can find LLCC Commencement information online.
GradFest today & tomorrow in A. Lincoln Commons
GradFest 2024 takes place today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the main campus and at LLCC Outreach Centers. Students may purchase caps, gowns and tassels from the LLCC Bookstore beginning March 27. You can find LLCC Commencement information online.
GradFest happens next week, March 27 & 28
Mark your calendars for GradFest 2024, happening on March 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the main campus and all LLCC Outreach Centers. Students may purchase caps, gowns and tassels from the LLCC Bookstore beginning March 27. You can find LLCC Commencement information online.
Friday is the Deadline for the Paul Simon Essay Contest
LLCC students have an opportunity to win a $500 scholarship by participating in the Paul Simon Essay Contest. Please encourage students to enter by writing a 500-word essay on the topic “How My Community College Changed My Life.”
Deadline: 3 p.m., Friday, March 22
Entries will be judged on style, clarity and relevance with special emphasis on grammar and punctuation. Submissions must include the student’s name, address, phone number and email address. Students are encouraged to schedule appointments in the LLCC Writing Center to review essays before submission. Submissions must be emailed to the Writing Center by the deadline, writing.center@llcc.edu.
LLCC prizes:
- First place: $75 gas card and prizes from the LLCC Bookstore. The winning essay will be entered into the statewide competition for the chance to win $500 toward educational expenses for the fall 2024 and an invitation to attend the Illinois Community College Association’s awards banquet in June.
- Second place: $25 gas card and prizes from the LLCC Bookstore.
- Third place: prizes from the LLCC Bookstore.
For more information contact the Writing Center at 217-786-2341 or writing.center@llcc.edu.
Paul Simon Essay Contest offers $500 scholarship
LLCC students have an opportunity to win a $500 scholarship by participating in the Paul Simon Essay Contest. Please encourage students to enter by writing a 500-word essay on the topic “How My Community College Changed My Life.”
Deadline: 3 p.m., Friday, March 22
Entries will be judged on style, clarity and relevance with special emphasis on grammar and punctuation. Submissions must include the student’s name, address, phone number and email address. Students are encouraged to schedule appointments in the LLCC Writing Center to review essays before submission. Submissions must be emailed to the Writing Center by the deadline, writing.center@llcc.edu.
LLCC prizes:
- First place: $75 gas card and prizes from the LLCC Bookstore. The winning essay will be entered into the statewide competition for the chance to win $500 toward educational expenses for the fall 2024 and an invitation to attend the Illinois Community College Association’s awards banquet in June.
- Second place: $25 gas card and prizes from the LLCC Bookstore.
- Third place: prizes from the LLCC Bookstore.
For more information contact the Writing Center at 217-786-2341 or writing.center@llcc.edu.
GradFest 2024 planned for March 27 & 28
Mark your calendars for GradFest 2024, happening on March 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the main campus and all LLCC Outreach Centers. Students may purchase caps, gowns and tassels from the LLCC Bookstore beginning March 27. You can find LLCC Commencement information online.
Paul Simon Essay Contest offers $500 scholarship
LLCC students have an opportunity to win a $500 scholarship by participating in the Paul Simon Essay Contest. Please encourage students to enter by writing a 500-word essay on the topic “How My Community College Changed My Life.”
Deadline: 3 p.m., Friday, March 22
Entries will be judged on style, clarity and relevance with special emphasis on grammar and punctuation. Submissions must include the student’s name, address, phone number and email address. Students are encouraged to schedule appointments in the LLCC Writing Center to review essays before submission. Submissions must be emailed to the Writing Center by the deadline, writing.center@llcc.edu.
LLCC prizes:
- First place: $75 gas card and prizes from the LLCC Bookstore. The winning essay will be entered into the statewide competition for the chance to win $500 toward educational expenses for the fall 2024 and an invitation to attend the Illinois Community College Association’s awards banquet in June.
- Second place: $25 gas card and prizes from the LLCC Bookstore.
- Third place: prizes from the LLCC Bookstore.
For more information contact the Writing Center at 217-786-2341 or writing.center@llcc.edu.
Paul Simon Essay Contest
Students have an opportunity to win a $500 scholarship by participating in the Paul Simon Essay Contest. Please encourage students to enter by writing a 500-word essay on the topic “How My Community College Changed My Life.” The winner will be given prizes from the LLCC Bookstore, Foundation and Writing Center. They will then be entered into the statewide contest for a chance to win the scholarship. The Writing Center encourages students to schedule appointments for assistance with the essays. Entries should be submitted by 3 p.m. on March 22, 2024, to the Writing Center email: WritingCenter@llcc.edu.
Please see the 2024 Paul Simon Essay flyer for more information.