Financial abuse is one of the most powerful methods of keeping a survivor trapped in an abusive relationship. LLCC is teaming up with local, state and national organizations for a statewide conference aimed at helping survivors and practitioners move forward with economic justice. The all day conference happens Sept. 13. CEUs are available. Learn more online.
Category Archives: Events
Rep. Budzinski Tours LLCC Diesel Technology Lab
LLCC hosted Rep. Nikki Budzinski and representatives of Skills USA and the AED Workforce Development Foundation on Wednesday in the Diesel Technologies Lab. Skills USA and AED thanked the congresswoman for helping secure a Department of Labor grant to support and develop high school programs that promote skilled trades. While at LLCC, Rep. Budzinski was given a tour of the Diesel Technologies lab from Program Director Jeff Gardner.
FAFSA Completion and Enrollment Events Planned
LLCC will host Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion nights at three college outreach centers to assist students and parents filling out the FAFSA and enrolling for the 2024-2025 academic year.
LLCC financial aid and admissions professionals will provide personalized help for students and parents in this open house style event. The event is free and registration is not required. Those needing assistance may stop by at any time during the following hours.
• Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2-6 p.m. – LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza
• Tuesday, Aug. 13, 3-6 p.m. – LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Drive
• Wednesday Aug. 14, 3-6 p.m. – LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser
LLCC Financial Aid on the main campus, 5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield, will offer walk-in FAFSA assistance Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with after-hours help available by appointment.
TableScape Celebration this Friday & Saturday
Learn to set/decorate the perfect table for any occasion this week at the Springfield Civic Garden Club’s “A TableScape Celebration” sponsored by the LLCC Foundation:
- Friday, Aug. 2, noon-4 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
The event will be held at the Trutter Center. Admission is $10 per person with students admitted free. Enjoy more than 30 tablescapes created by talented members of the Springfield Civic Garden Club and community organizations, and purchase tickets to win one of 20 raffle baskets. Proceeds benefit the club’s community grants and LLCC scholarships.
There’s Still Time to Register for Summer Blood Drive!
Donating blood is a great way to give back to our community! By donating with ImpactLife, you are helping to save local lives. All types are needed and O+, O-, and B- are currently in critically low supply.
Donating will be convenient during the blood drive on Wednesday, July 17 in A. Lincoln Commons. Please go online to schedule an appointment between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
All donors will receive a voucher for an electronic gift card, reward points to be redeemed in the ImpactLife Loyalty Store for a long-sleeved sun shirt, or a donation to Make-a-Wish Illinois. If you have questions about the process, visit www.bloodcenter.org or email Kristin Booher.
LLCC offering free Media Makers Camp
LLCC will host a Media Makers Camp for high school and recently graduated students who are interested in an inside-look at the field of integrated media design. The free camp will run July 22-25 at the LLCC-Medical District, 130 W. Mason St., Springfield. Morning (9 a.m.-noon) and afternoon (1-4 p.m.) sessions of the camp will be offered.
Over the course of four days, participants will get to explore the areas of 2D and 3D animation as well as video game design. The sessions will be led by Matthew Shaver, LLCC professor of integrated media design.
Open House Success
LLCC’s summer Open House on Tuesday had great weather and turnout. LLCC Recruitment and Admissions hosted 42 prospective students and dozens of their family members who toured buildings on campus; spoke with instructors, staff and deans; learned about programs and services offered at LLCC; and enjoyed hamburgers grilled by LLCC Police and snow cones from LLCC Student Life.
Of the prospective students who completed the event satisfaction survey, 90% of them gave LLCC the highest rating possible.
Juneteenth Freedom Walk
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2nd annual Juneteenth Freedom Walk. We had about 95 participants who walked in the heat for 1.25 miles to recognize the Journey to Juneteenth. Special thanks to the Juneteenth Committee: Candace Silas, Katrina Quattlander, Michelle Pulce-Flynn, Kellee Phillips, Brandon Lewis, Amanda Turner, Mion Denton, Kristin Booher, Mackenzie Bryant, Leanne Rosenberry, Calvin Walter and Lisa Clanton. Special thanks to Debra Bell, facilities, Chief Chris Russell and the LLCC Police Department for helping make the event a success.
– Kim Wilson
See more photos on the LLCC Facebook page.
Join the LLCC Juneteenth Freedom Walk today at 8:30 a.m.
Join fellow LLCC employees and community members for the second annual Juneteenth Freedom Walk at 8:30 a.m. Meet outside A. Lincoln Commons, near the flag poles. The one-mile walk around campus is a self-paced, self-guided tour with interactive trivia questions for those who want to test their Juneteenth knowledge. When you’re finished, stop by the A. Lincoln Commons to enjoy a light breakfast and some Juneteenth swag. Visit the LLCC Library to watch a short film on the grandmother of Juneteenth, Opal Lee.
Juneteenth Fact of the Day: Juneteenth traditions vary across the United States from historical readings, to barbeques, parades, concerts and rodeos. Read more at Mental Floss.
Juneteenth Freedom Walk is tomorrow!
L.J. Graf designed the Juneteenth flag with much symbolism. The red, white and blue symbolize that enslaved people and their descendants were American. The star pays homage to Texas. The bursting new star on the horizon respresents a new freedom and a new people. Read more at Mental Floss.
Make plans to celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Day at LLCC tomorrow with the second annual Freedom Walk at 8:30 a.m.