Members of LLCC-Jacksonville’s student group, Jacksonville Activities Board (JAB), visited Green Pastures Campground outside Meredosia on Saturday, Oct. 7 to help with the campground work day. Students cleaned and organized rooms to prepare for the campground’s upcoming events. The students had a great time helping and enjoying lunch that was provided (even after finding a snake!).
Category Archives: LLCC Outreach Centers
In the community
LLCC-Taylorville was a sponsor of the 38th annual Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce Chillifest this past weekend, Oct. 7-8. In addition to sponsoring the event, staff had an info table at the event and provided LLCC swag for each chili cook.
19th annual Multicultural Fest today
Join us for the 19th annual Multicultural Festival today! The event on the Springfield campus is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside of A. Lincoln Commons, and food trucks will be on campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
LLCC Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville will also host celebrations. LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza, will provide food from local restaurants and cultural exhibits from noon-3 p.m. LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Dr., will feature food from local restaurants from 12:30-3 p.m. LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser, will showcase snacks from around the world and grab-and-go activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
LLCC-Taylorville to offer Microsoft Office training
LLCC-Taylorville will offer Microsoft Office training this fall to help individuals enhance their productivity and upgrade their skills in using Word and Excel.
Each class will meet two mornings, 8:30 a.m. to noon, and be held at 800 S. Spresser. The cost for each two-session class is $149.
Classes include Word 2019/365 Level 1 on Oct. 31 and Nov. 2, and Excel 2019/365 Level 1 on Dec. 5 and 7.
More information is available at www.llcc.edu/ms-office or by calling 217-524-6749.
19th annual Multicultural Fest tomorrow
Join us for the 19th annual Multicultural Festival happening tomorrow, Oct. 4! The main campus event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside of A. Lincoln Commons, and food trucks will be on campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
LLCC Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville will also host celebrations. LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza, will provide food from local restaurants and cultural exhibits from noon-3 p.m. LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Dr., will feature food from local restaurants from 12:30-3 p.m. LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser, will showcase snacks from around the world and grab-and-go activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Please contact studentlife@llcc.edu with questions.
19th annual Multicultural Fest Wednesday
Don’t miss the 19th Annual Multicultural Festival happening on Wednesday, Oct. 4! The main campus event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside of A. Lincoln Commons, and food trucks will be on campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Volunteers are needed throughout the event to assist with setup/teardown, distributing tickets for food, handing out t-shirts and assisting participants (food, exhibitors, performers) as needed.
Sign up to volunteer for MC Fest. Please contact studentlife@llcc.edu with questions.
LLCC Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville will also host celebrations.LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza, will provide food from local restaurants and cultural exhibits from noon-3 p.m. LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Dr., will feature food from local restaurants from 12:30-3 p.m. LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser, will showcase snacks from around the world and grab-and-go activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
LLCC to celebrate 19th annual Multicultural Fest Oct. 4
LLCC invites the public to its 19th annual Multicultural Fest Wednesday, Oct. 4. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside A. Lincoln Commons and the Millennium Center on the Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd. LLCC Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville will also host celebrations. The events are free and open to the public.
The annual Multicultural Fest showcases various cultures through food, entertainment and exhibits.
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 B&W Good Eats and Sweets, Leo’s Pizza and Gyros Stop.
Entertainment will be provided by DJ Yinka, Marcus Prudencio (Brazilian music) and student performers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
College and community partners with exhibits include LLCC Logger Activities Board, LLCC Adult Education, Springfield Baha’i Faith, Springfield Lincoln Library, Springfield Branch of the NAACP, Islamic Society of Greater Springfield, TalentSol and Souvenirs from Peru. There will also be exhibits on the religion of spiritualism and Myanmar culture.
LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza, will provide food from local restaurants and cultural exhibits from noon-3 p.m. LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Dr., will feature food from local restaurants from 12:30-3 p.m. LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser, will showcase snacks from around the world and grab-and-go activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Multicultural Fest is sponsored by LLCC Student Life.
LLCC Open House to be held Oct. 9
Information on college and career training
Prospective students interested in starting or restarting college or training for a new career are invited to visit LLCC for an open house on Monday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus and at Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville.
“Start here at LLCC, whether you are looking to earn a degree or train for a hands-on career,” says LLCC President Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. “We invite you to find your path at our open house by exploring majors and our personalized services that help students reach their goals.”
Visitors can check in at the event information tent and then follow footprints to various areas on campus where they can speak with faculty and staff, view exhibits, take tours, learn about how to enroll and pay for college, and apply for admission. The event will also feature an outdoor cookout, DJ and student life activities.
Registration for the LLCC Open House is encouraged and available at www.llcc.edu/open-house or by calling 217-786-2577.
Jersey the therapy dog visits LLCC-Jacksonville
LLCC-Jacksonville had a special visitor Wednesday — Jersey the therapy dog! Jersey’s owner, Nadine Szczepanski, recently had Jersey certified as a therapy dog and offered her services to students this week as they navigate their first week of classes. Students loved giving Jersey lots of love and pets. Thank you, Nadine, and thank you, Jersey!
LLCC at Hillsboro Old Settlers Day Parade
LLCC was well represented at the Hillsboro Old Settlers Day Parade Aug. 10 celebrating the city’s bicentennial! A busy day for Linc after also attending the Illinois State Fair kickoff!
