Category Archives: Student Life

11.01.22

LLCC Food Pantry accepting donations to assist students

Each year, students face many forms of service or resource insecurities. Of the many insecurities a student may have while at LLCC, food insecurity is often one of the most basic and personal insecurities to navigate. As a campus community, we have risen to this all-too-common challenge by establishing the LLCC Food Pantry and other events and programs throughout the year to support those in need.

As you can imagine, holidays like Thanksgiving are difficult because many lack the resources to have a Thanksgiving meal. Back for a second year, one initiative that has risen this year to help combat food insecurity faced by our students is called Operation Full Belly: Help for Hungry Students. Operation Full Belly is a joint venture between LLCC Student Life, Child Development Center, Police and Foundation to offer students in need a chance to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.

To make Operation Full Belly a success, we need your help. Through Tuesday, Nov. 15, Student Life will collect food items donations in the office or through one of the collection boxes around campus. View a list of what to donate to the LLCC Food Pantry this November.

At the same time, the Foundation will be collecting monetary donations through Tuesday, Nov. 15. Funds collected as part of Operation Full Belly will be used to purchase grocery baskets and gift cards for our students who have indicated a need for assistance this Thanksgiving holiday.

If you can contribute, please visit www.llccfoundation.org/donate, choose “Pay it Forward” from the drop-down menu and in the comments type: Operation Full Belly: Help for Hungry Students. Cash/checks can also be dropped off in the Foundation office, indicating that the gift is for Operation Full Belly: Help for Hungry Students.

If you have any questions about Operation Full Belly, please reach out to the Student Life staff at studentlife@llcc.edu or 217-782-2241.

10.31.22

Sign up to attend the Mobile Museum of Tolerance

LLCC Criminal Justice and Student Life are hosting the Mobile Museum of Tolerance on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 11:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

The purpose of the MMOT is to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds, empowering them to raise their voices and combat anti-Semitism, bullying, racism, hate, and intolerance and to promote human dignity.

There are three classes with multiple time slots that will be offered to faculty, staff and students. Please review options and sign up with your preference of class and time. A Student Life staff member will contact you with your reservation confirmation. Please note this is a first come, first serve basis.

Any questions or concerns can be directed to Student Life at studentlife@llcc.edu or Professor Walk at tara.walk@llcc.edu.

10.31.22

Submit Veterans Day Recognition Form yet today

United States flagsLLCC will honor veterans at its 27th annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11. The ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons, and a reception will follow. The public is invited to attend. The Veterans Day Ceremony is sponsored by LLCC Student Life in partnership with the Veterans Club, and it honors all veterans, including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces.

We look forward to honoring your services to our country! Please fill this form out no later than Oct. 31: Veterans Day Recognition Form. If you have any questions, please get in touch with LLCC Student Life at studentlife@llcc.edu.

10.31.22

BSU collecting coats for kids today and Wednesday

Coats for Kids. Green Family Stores. Donate New Coats Here! We will distribute them to local schools with children in need of a warm winter coat! We are collecting coats during the month of October.
The LLCC Black Student Union is partnering up with Eastside Pride and Green Family Stores to collect coats for kids in the community. The Black Student Union will be collecting coats in A. Lincoln Commons from noon to 2 p.m. today and on Nov. 2.

Every child should have a warm coat, and you can help!

10.28.22

BSU collecting coats for kids

Coats for Kids. Green Family Stores. Donate New Coats Here! We will distribute them to local schools with children in need of a warm winter coat! We are collecting coats during the month of October.
The LLCC Black Student Union is partnering up with Eastside Pride and Green Family Stores to collect coats for kids in the community. The Black Student Union will be collecting coats in A. Lincoln Commons from noon to 2 p.m. on Oct. 31 and Nov. 2.

Every child should have a warm coat, and you can help!

10.27.22

Submit Veterans Day Recognition Form by Oct. 31

United States flagsLLCC will honor veterans at its 27th annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11. The ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons, and a reception will follow. The public is invited to attend. The Veterans Day Ceremony is sponsored by LLCC Student Life in partnership with the Veterans Club, and it honors all veterans, including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces.

We look forward to honoring your services to our country! Please fill this form out no later than Oct. 31: Veterans Day Recognition Form. If you have any questions, please get in touch with LLCC Student Life at studentlife@llcc.edu.

10.26.22

FAFSA Workshop Day for LLCC students today

FAFSAPlease help remind LLCC students that today is FAFSA Workshop Day, 10 a.m. to noon in Menard Hall Atrium. They have the opportunity to begin, work on or complete their 2023-2024 FAFSA application. LLCC Financial Aid, in partnership with the LLCC Student Life and Student Government Association, is hosting the event. Staff from Financial Aid will be on hand to answer student questions and guide them through the process.

Students who cannot make this event are more than welcome to reach out to Financial Aid directly by emailing Financial.Aid@llcc.edu, calling 217-786-2237 or texting 217-920-1096.