Attend Convocation this Friday and help restock food pantry

Jack Uldrich speaking on a stageThe annual Convocation for faculty and staff will be held this Friday starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Student Union. This year’s event will feature Jack Uldrich, a leading futurist, author, and speaker who helps organizations gain the critical foresight they need to create a successful future! In addition, the day will include an address by Dr. Charlotte Warren, department meetings in the afternoon and a social from 4-6 p.m. in the Hamilton Area.

Help restock the LLCC Food Pantry for fall

Pantry shelves have emptied out over the summer, and students will be back again soon! If you are able to contribute, your donations are welcome. They can be dropped of in the LLCC Student Life office any time, and a table for donations will be outside the office during the social on Friday, Aug. 16.

Current needs include:

  • Microwaveable, “heat and eat” meals
  • Protein (meat sticks, canned chicken, tuna and chicken salad packets/kits)
  • Noodles (pasta and pasta sauce, macaroni & cheese, ramen cups)
  • Breakfast Items – breakfast bars, toaster tarts, oatmeal and cereal cups, pancake or muffin mixes (just add water)
  • Snacks – crackers, granola bars, trail mix, fruit cups, applesauce
  • Refrigerated – small, individual servings of milk, yogurt, string cheese
  • Hygiene – shampoo, deodorant, hand soap
  • Cleaning – dish soap, sponges, small bottles of detergent

At any point, if you prefer to make a monetary donation, you can do so through the LLCC Foundation website by choosing “other” and noting “Food Pantry” in the comments. LLCC Student Life staff will then shop for what is most needed at the time.

The partnership with LLCC Quiznos will continue as well. By purchasing a small sandwich as a part of the initiative, you will allow Student Life to pass it along to a student who selects from the pre-paid receipts posted in the pantry.

A big thanks from Student Life for all your support!

Kick off the new school year with Convocation Aug. 16

Save the date for the annual Convocation for faculty and staff! It will be held Friday, Aug. 16, starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Student Union. This year’s event will feature acclaimed global futurist, best-selling author and speaker Jack Uldrich! In addition, the day will include an address by Dr. Warren, department meetings in the afternoon and a social from 4-6 p.m. in the Hamilton Area.

More details will be coming in LincIn!

 

STUDENT WORKER JOB FAIR AUG. 28

Do you need a student employee to assist with various tasks in your office? LLCC offers on-campus jobs to students enrolled in at least six credits hours each semester. On-campus jobs are a great resource for students to advance their academic and professional goals.

To promote various on-campus jobs, LLCC Student Life in conjunction with LLCC Financial Aid will be hosting a Job Information Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. for LLCC offices to promote their on-campus jobs to LLCC students. If you’d like to participate, complete the Job Information Fair online registration form.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Kristin Booher or Gianna Hines.

Inviting Employees to Join Event Planning Committees

As we kick off another year, some committees are forming to plan programs and events. Groups are needed to plan and implement the following:

  • Multicultural Festival – The event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 9 with cultural vendors, entertainment and food. The committee members will brainstorm ways to make the day even more special and, most importantly, will be present to make it happen on that day! The first meeting will be a Teams meeting on Wednesday, July 31 at 10 a.m. and there will be a some additional meetings prior to the festival.
  • African American History Month – The programming will be in February, but planning will get underway soon. There will be monthly planning meetings in the fall becoming more frequent as events near. Each committee member will take on a few tasks to do between meetings. The committee divides responsibilities for the setup/cleanup of the 4-5 events during the month of February.
  • Women’s History Month – We’re creating a new group for planning a few activities in March. The group can decide when/how often to meet to make this happen

All are invited and welcome! If you are interested in joining one of these committees (or if there is another program/event on your mind!), please let Kristin Booher know of your interest.

JULY BLOOD DRIVE RESULTS

Impact Life logoThank you for your support of the summer blood drive! There were:

  • 14 donors present to donate.
  • 13 whole blood units collected.
  • Four first time donors with Impact Life (a special thanks to these donors!).
  • Potentially 39 lives that will be saved with the donations collected.

Everyone at Impact Life and in LLCC Student Life appreciate your generosity and caring spirit!

Mark your calendars and plan to donate at the next LLCC drive on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Make an appointment to donate blood at LLCC Wednesday

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.Impact Life logo

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.

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.Impact Life logo

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.

Register to donate blood on July 17

Every day, 36,000 units of blood are needed, and ImpactLife partners with LLCC to make donating as easy as possible.

Please schedule an appointment to donate blood on Wednesday, July 17 in A. Lincoln Commons between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Appointments are strongly encouraged because walk-in appointments can not always be accommodated.

As an additional incentive to participate, donors will receive their choice of a gift card, a donation to Make-A-Wish Illinois or bonus points to the rewards store!

If you have questions about the process or eligibility, visit www.bloodcenter.org or email Kristin Booher. Thank you for helping to save lives!