Category Archives: LLCC Outreach Centers

12.03.24

LLCC-Litchfield Food Drive Competition

The LLCC-Litchfield Student Club recently held a Thanksgiving Food Drive competition from Nov. 11-21. A total of 246 non-perishable food items were collected and donated to the Montgomery County CEFS Food Pantry and LLCC-Litchfield Food Pantry. The class who brought in the highest percentage of donations was BIO 101, taught by Amy Delap, and will celebrate with a pizza party. LLCC-Litchfield extends its gratitude to everyone who contributed to the food drive.

students smiling at a food drive.

L to R: Adrienne Frazier, LLCC-Litchfield enrollment services representative and student club advisor; students: Rylie Jones, Charlotte Booth-Jones, Hannah Hawkins and Halley Werner-Long.

10.09.24

Multicultural Fest happens today!

Everyone is invited to celebrate LLCC’s 20th annual Multicultural Fest today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Trutter Center.

On the Springfield campus, local food trucks are offering free samples at the event. Restaurants serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. include Azteca, B & W and Gyros Stop.

Entertainment will be provided by DJ Yinka, Tebe Zalango (spoken word), Tom Irwin (music) and student performers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expressions Body Art & Design will offer henna body art from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.

College and community partners with exhibits include LLCC Logger Activities Board, LLCC Adult Education, Springfield Baha’i Faith, Garvey Tubman Cultural Arts and Research Center, the Immigration Project, Illinois Migrant Council, Springfield Lincoln Library, Lithuanian American Club of Central IL, Islamic Society of Greater Springfield, Springfield Center for Independent Living, Unity of Springfield and the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois.

Outreach Center celebrations

LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza, will provide food from local restaurants, trivia and displays from English language learning students from 2-3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10.

LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Dr., will feature food from local restaurants and a variety of coffee from different countries from 12:30 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 9.

LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser, will showcase snacks from around the world and grab-and-go activities from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 9.

10.02.24

LLCC-Jacksonville to host FAFSA and program Q&A events Oct. 16

LLCC-Jacksonville will host a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion event and Q&A sessions to learn more about getting started at LLCC on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The events are free and open to prospective students and family members.

Families who would like assistance completing the FAFSA can schedule a 30-minute appointment between 2-6 p.m. (last appointment at 5:30 p.m.) to meet with an LLCC financial aid professional.

Prospective students can learn more about getting started at LLCC during 45-minute Q&A sessions. For students who are undecided on their major, sessions will be held at 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Sessions for those interested in workforce or health care careers will take place at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. LLCC professionals will also be available to assist with completion of the online application and next steps.

Registration is encouraged and available at www.llcc.edu/jacksonville or by calling 217-243-6699.