See the attached for an update on the LLCC food pantry: March Food Pantry Update
Category Archives: Student Life
SGA seeking volunteers for Zombie Run!
The Student Government Association is looking for volunteers for a Zombie Run 5K on April 22 from 9 a.m.-noon. Volunteers could be asked to help set-up and tear-down, sign people in, or even be dressed up as zombies! For more information, please contact sga@llcc.edu or cwitt9212@llcc.edu. For additional information or to sign up for the run, visit: https://sgazombierun.eventbrite.com
LLCC Food Pantry is open and donations are appreciated!
Thank you to our many donors who have supported the efforts of the LLCC Food Pantry! This would not be possible without YOU! Many staff, faculty and community members have donated food on a regular basis to our pantry and several clubs have supported the pantry with food drives or fundraisers. On behalf of our food pantry patrons, the Student Life Office extends our sincere gratitude for the support!
The LLCC Food Pantry is available and accessible for all Lincoln Land Community College students who self-identify a need for food resources. The mission of the Food Pantry is to provide support to LLCC students in the area of supplemental health and wellness by providing reliable access to a sufficient quantity of nutritious food. Information on the pantry can be found on the LLCC Student Life page on the “Services” tab. Student Life will also be providing “Spring Break” food bags for students who may need supplies over the break.
Please note: The Food Pantry provides hygiene items to students upon request. The Food Pantry currently subsists primarily by donations. Check out the information on our Website and please be aware that the LLCC Food Pantry is not allowed to distribute expired food.
LLCC Ag Club spring raffle tickets
The LLCC Ag Club is selling raffle tickets today in the A. Lincoln Commons for their spring faffle event. The Drawing will be held on March 17 in the Millenium Center and some of the prizes include gift cards for Chick-fil-A, Chili’s, Scheels and Farm & Home. Stop by the Ag Club table to get more details. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.
LLCC Agriculture Club competes at state PAS conference
College Bowl team wins first place
Thirteen LLCC Agriculture Club members competed at the Illinois Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (PAS) spring conference held on campus Feb. 10. Students from 13 community colleges and universities participated in contests designed to test their knowledge and readiness for their future careers.
L to R: Isaac Cruz, Adrian Austin, Andrew Daniels, Matt Talkemeyer, Ethan Keiser, Lauren Bickel
The college bowl team of Matt Talkemeyer, Lauren Bickel, Isaac Cruz, Ethan Keiser, Adrian Austin and Andrew Daniels won first place out of 10 schools competing. The team stumbled in their first match, losing to Western Illinois University. They then ran the table from the losers bracket, winning six matches in a row.
LLCC’s equine specialist team of Brianna Parada and Mary Kate Curtin took third place overall. The soils specialist team of Ethan Keiser, Darian Norville and Kendall Crawford placed third in their event, with Keiser placing third overall as an individual. Other soils competitors were Baylee Flowers, Amber Meece and Jenny Burnet.
The teams will now travel to the National PAS Conference in St. Charles, Missouri, in March where they will compete against teams from 18 states. In addition to the teams participating at the conference, Mary Kate Curtin was elected as Illinois PAS vice president for 2017-2018.
Homecoming King and Queen announced!
Brandon Lewis and Catherine Wittler were announced as the 2017 Homecoming King and Queen Saturday between the women’s and men’s homecoming basketball games at Cass Gym. Congratulations!
LLCC Epicurean Club-Valentine’s Day sweets for sale
The LLCC Epicurean Club is selling delectable sweets for Valentine’s Day. Decorated heart cookies and chocolate-dipped pretzels are available for pre-order now through Feb. 6. Order forms have been placed in all faculty and staff mailboxes and are also available in the Student Life Office and the Bistro. Checks can be made out to LLCC. Orders can be picked up in the Workforce Career Center outside of the Bistro on Monday, Feb. 13 from 4-6 p.m. and on Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
In the News–Epicuriosity 101 and African-American History Month
Jolene Adams, culinary institute coordinator, is this week’s author of the SJ-R’s Epicuriosity 101 column with “Feeling under the weather? Eat chicken soup!”
Laurie Clemons, academic advisor, was interviewed by the State Journal-Register Jan. 24 for an upcoming story on African American History Month at LLCC.
Chemistry Club Bake Sale
The Chemistry Club is hosting a Bake Sale today, Friday, Dec. 9, in A. Lincoln Commons from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Accepting cash or checks payable to “LLCC.” Money raised is used to cover the costs of future club activities, field trips, and events. Stop by and pick-up some delicious treats for the holidays!
Veterans Club Coffee Sale
LLCC Veterans Club is selling coffee Dec. 13 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Stop by for a cup of java to fuel your day!