Thanksgiving baskets and food pantry

LLCC Student Life is putting out a call to action — asking faculty and staff to help build Thanksgiving baskets for the LLCC Food Pantry. While the primary purpose of the food pantry during the year is to provide ready-to-eat meals for our students, this time of year the food pantry is looking specifically for items that can help an LLCC student provide a wonderful Thanksgiving meal for their family. These specialty items will be collected through Thursday, Nov. 15.

Thank you to the LLCC Student Government Association for getting the baskets started with their recent food drive. Student Life is hoping to put together 10 to 15 baskets for LLCC students and their families. Right now there is enough to make about five baskets. Students that are interested in requesting a basket, can come to the food pantry during regular hours to fill out the form.

Here is a list of items that are needed. Please make sure these items are non-perishable.

  • Pumpkin pie or other pie filling
  • Graham cracker pie crusts
  • Canned vegetables (green beans, corn)
  • Canned sweet potatoes
  • Canned cranberry sauce
  • Canned fruit
  • Cream of chicken, vegetable, celery
  • Boxed mash potatoes
  • Boxed stove top stuffing
  • Boxed macaroni and cheese

The food pantry is also in need of the following ready-to-eat items to help get us through the end of the semester:

  • Juice packs
  • Tuna with crackers
  • Chicken with crackers
  • Oatmeal
  • Snack crackers – smaller serving pouches to go with tuna and chicken pouches
  • Toaster pastries (i.e., Pop-Tarts)

Blood drive Nov. 15

LLCC Student Life is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, Nov. 15  from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the student union, located in the lower level of Menard Hall. All donors are asked to please eat before donation and present a photo ID. Walk-ins are always welcome. To schedule an appointment, please call the Community Blood Center at 217-241-7550 or schedule online. All donors will receive a free T-shirt!

Beta Nu Nursing Honor Society volunteers at Girls on the Run 5K

LLCC’s Beta Nu Nursing Honor Society students braved the cold to volunteer at the Girls on the Run 5K held at LLCC this past Saturday. The students were providing games for the runners promoting healthy activities, as well as assisting at water stations, face painting and running the first aid station. Girls on the Run works to instill a sense of confidence and accomplishment in girls from our community.

Beta Nu nursing students at Girls on the Run 5KBeta Nu nursing students at Girls on the Run 5K

Veterans Day Ceremony today

LLCC’s 23rd annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held today, Nov. 12, with a reception at 1 p.m. and ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. The ceremony is sponsored by LLCC Student Life and honors all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces. Read more.

Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 12

LLCC’s 23rd annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held Monday, Nov. 12 with a reception at 1 p.m. and ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. The ceremony is sponsored by LLCC Student Life and honors all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces. Read more.

Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 12

LLCC’s 23rd annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held Monday, Nov. 12 with a reception at 1 p.m. and ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. The ceremony is sponsored by LLCC Student Life and honors all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces. Read more.

BSU supports Eastside Pride’s 12th annual coat drive

Help the LLCC Black Student Union collect clean, slightly used or new coats to be donated to local public schools and shelters for the 12th Annual Coat Drive sponsored by Eastside Pride. A box will be available in LLCC Advising, Counseling and Career Services from Nov. 1-Dec. 1. Thank you for helping to keep children and families warm this winter! If you have any questions, contact Doris Williams at doris.williams@llcc.edu or Laurie Clemons at laurie.clemons@llcc.edu.

SGA sponsoring annual angel tree

The LLCC Student Government Association is sponsoring the annual Angel Tree to spread joy and cheer to local senior residents of Capitol Retirement Village. Students, faculty and staff are invited to take an angel from the holiday tree located in A. Lincoln Commons back lounge and purchase a gift for the resident named on the angel tag. The angels will be available for pick-up starting TODAY! Gifts must be returned to LLCC Student Life with the angel tag included by Friday, Nov. 30. For any questions, please email Sierra Peterson, SGA public relations representative, at spete6831@llcc.edu.

Environmental Club hosts bake sale today

Join the LLCC Environmental Club today for its bake sale in A. Lincoln Commons. A variety of baked goods will be offered from 10 a.m. until they run out! All items are $1. Eco-friendly cloth shopping bags will also be available for purchase.  The club thanks you for your support!

LLCC Chemistry Club hosts “Haunted Lab,” 5-6:30 p.m.

LLCC Chemistry Club presents: 6th annual Haunted Lab Oct. 26, 5-6:30 p.m. Children 5 and older with parents/guardians invited
The LLCC Chemistry Club will host the sixth annual “Haunted Lab” this evening from 5-6:30 p.m. in upper Sangamon Hall.

Children ages five and older and their parents/guardians are invited to the free event. Pre-registration is required at www.llcc.edu/haunted-lab.

Children will see “spooky” science demonstrations and learn about experiments they can do at home. Experiments will be conducted by club members under the guidance of Jennifer Ramm, LLCC professor of chemistry.

Science demonstration shows will run about 20 minutes and will take place in Sangamon Hall Rooms 2213 and 2215. Children will see bubbles, color changes, fire and much more as they learn about science.

Shows begin every 15 minutes at 5, 5:15, 5:30, 5:45, 6 and 6:15 p.m. While waiting for shows to begin, children can participate in hands-on activities and face painting across the hall in Room 2216.

Children are welcome to wear Halloween costumes to the event. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.