On Thursday, March 20, the LLCC Writing Center is hosting a visit from Illinois Poet Laureate Angela Jackson. The Writing Center will be closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this event. Beginning at 11 a.m., Ms. Jackson will share from her writing as well as facilitate a poetry writing workshop. Lunch will be provided for all guests.
Category Archives: Events
SkillsUSA Regional Competition happening today
Today, LLCC is hosting the SkillsUSA regional competition at the Workforce Careers Center. High school and college students will compete in diesel and auotmotive technologies and welding fabrication at LLCC. The Capitol Area Career Center is hosting the welding portion of the competition.
SkillsUSA Regional Competition at LLCC tomorrow
Tomorrow, Feb. 7, LLCC will host the SkillsUSA regional competition at the Workforce Careers Center. High school and college students will compete in diesel and automotive technologies as well as welding fabrication at LLCC. The Capitol Area Career Center is hosting the welding portion of the competition.
2025 Employee Recognition Ceremony
Mark your calendars! The Employee Recognition Ceremony will take place on May 15 from 3-5 p.m. in the Student Union.
Join us as we celebrate and honor the hard work and dedication of our amazing employees. Stay tuned for more details!
LLCC Student Thanksgiving Lunch is today
Today is the complimentary LLCC Student Thanksgiving Lunch in the newly remodeled Atrium oustide of the Student Services Hub in Menard Hall. All students are welcome to enjoy a Thanksgiving lunch with all the trimmings, provided by LLCC faculty and staff. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students are welcome to stop by before, after or in between classes. If they are unable to sit and eat, they may take their lunch “to go.”
In the news
WAND News covered LLCC’s 29th annual Veterans Day Ceremony yesterday in A. Lincoln Commons. Retired USAF Technical Sergeant and LLCC student, K. William Hudson, was interviewed.
LLCC Hosts the Chamber’s Economic Outlook Breakfast
LLCC was proud to host the 2024 Springfield Chamber of Commerce Economic Outlook Breakfast in the Student Union on Thursday. The annual event features a national economist that provides an overview of the national economy and how it will impact the local community and affect the business environment.
Health Care & Human Services Career Expo
Students had an opportunity to network and learn about job opportunities with more than a dozen local businesses at the Health Care and Human Services Career Expo on Tuesday in A. Lincoln Commons.
Get your Flu Shot today
Today is the second (and final) day of the health screenings. Employees can have lab work and get their flu shot. The screenings will take place in the Student Union in Menard Hall from 7 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. All benefit eligible employees who participate in the screening and complete the health risk assessment survey will receive a $50 Visa give card! For questions, please contact the HR office at HR@llcc.edu.
2024 Cardboard Boat Regatta
The 3rd annual Cardboard Boat Regatta drew a large crowd on Friday. Students, faculty and staff enjoyed grilled hot dogs, hamburgers and Kona Ice while they watched this year’s competition. For more photos, see LLCC Facebook and Instagram posts. Read on for this year’s winners.
First Place – RV Swan Linc
For the third straight year, the LLCC Library took top honors with their boat titled RV Swan Linc. The library boat also received awards for fastest boat, with a finish time of 2:09, and LLCC Spirit.
Second Place – Pell Pirates – also won Best Design
Third Place – The Birds and the Bees at LLCC
Titanic Award – LLCC Games Club: FenRir 2
Longest Time in the Water (without sinking) – SS BSU
Other equally engaging and entertaining boats included:
LLCC Honors Club – Professor McDonald’s Revenge
Enrollment Management – Enrollment Splashtastic
LLCC Police Department – Hanson’s Heroes