Around the World Gourmet Dinner Kit Pickup Event – Friday, Nov. 1

The LLCC Foundation in partnership with LLCC’s Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts Program is once again offering a five-course gourmet dinner kit pickup on Friday, Nov. 1. Formerly known as the Around the World event, Take and Create features dishes prepared by culinary students that can be finished and served with a little preparation at home.

Gourmet dinner kits with drink pairings are $150 and serves two people. View the menu and order your gourmet dinner kits today on the Take and Create web page for pick up between 4-5:30 p.m. on Nov. 1. This fundraiser benefits our students and programs while providing a hands-on experience for culinary students.

10.15.24

We Need Your Help! Become a Giving Day Ambassador

LLCC’s annual Giving Day is Nov. 15! We need faculty, staff, students and alums to help us share the word. Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising event designed to unite our alumni, donors and community friends who believe in supporting our students. It’s a day dedicated to giving back, where every donation, no matter the size, contributes to making a difference in the lives of our students.

Giving Day Ambassadors are the champions of our cause, using their networks to share messages and inspire generosity using social media and email. We will provide all the material to make it easy to share. Your efforts will contribute to the success of LLCC students by helping to provide the latest technology, creating new initiatives, and upgrading equipment.

For more information or to become an LLCC Giving Day Ambassador, visit our LLCC Foundation Giving Day web page.

There is no need to wait until Giving Day to make a difference. Visit the LLCC Foundation page to donate. Gifts of all sizes are welcome.

10.09.24

Join the Cause: Become a Giving Day Ambassador

Lincoln Land Community College’s annual Giving Day is Nov. 15! We need your help! Become a Giving Day Ambassador. Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising event designed to unite our alumni, donors and community friends who believe in supporting our students. It’s a day dedicated to giving back, where every donation, no matter the size, contributes to making a difference in the lives of our students. Giving Day Ambassadors are the champions of our cause, using their networks to amplify our message and inspire generosity using social media and email. We will provide all the material to make it easy to share. Your efforts will contribute to the success of LLCC students by helping to provide the latest technology, creating new initiatives, and upgrading equipment. See our Giving Day web page for more information or to become an LLCC Giving Day Ambassador.

There is no need to wait until Giving Day to make a difference. Visit the LLCC Foundation page to donate now. Gifts of all sizes are welcome.

10.02.24

Join the LEAGUE Committee

The LLCC Foundation is seeking new members to serve on the LEAGUE Committee. LEAGUE is an acronym for Leaders Establishing Annual Gifts Underwriting Education and is the annual faculty and staff giving campaign. The LEAGUE Committee chooses a theme for the campaign and plans the activities for the kickoff on Professional Development Day in March. If you are interested in joining the fun by serving on the LEAGUE Committee, we would love to hear from you! The committee meets once a month and serves for two years. We ask the following of committee members:

Attend the one-hour monthly committee meetings (November-March).
Help the day of the kickoff luncheon on Professional Development Day, Tuesday, March 25.
Make a contribution to the LEAGUE Campaign. The amount is entirely up to you. It can be $1.

Please call 217-786-2255 or email Barb Eades for more information.

10.01.24

Recognition event for Hospital Sisters Mission

LLCC Health Professions hosted a thank you luncheon and tour for Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach on Friday. In attendance were Erica Smith, executive director; Nick Amdor, warehouse supervisor; Vicki Detmers, recipient services and operations manager; and Darin Gardner, operations specialist. Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach recently partnered with LLCC to provide an estimated value of approximately $125,000 in supplies, such as gloves, syringes, IV tubing and more, for student training in health professions programs.

Founded in 2002 by the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, Mission Outreach exists to improve the health and wellness of people across the globe through the responsible donation of medical supplies, equipment and support services. They collaborate with multiple health care facilities nationwide that donate supplies that can no longer be used for various reasons. They serve multiple countries and partners overseas, but not all the supplies they obtain can be used (i.e., if supplies cannot pass through customs or the shelf life is about to expire).

As an educational organization, LLCC requires such supplies to prepare students for clinicals, provide them with hands-on experience and demonstrate the correct way to administer and perform essential skills. The college received the first shipment of supplies that would have otherwise been discarded in May 2024. Pallets filled with sterile, surgical, and standard gloves in every size; trach care kits; supplies to start IVs; Foley catheters; IV fluids; sharps containers; cleaning supplies; needles and syringes to administer medication; and more were delivered.

09.25.24

Around the World Gourmet Dinner Kit Pickup Event – Friday, Nov. 1

09.11.24

LLCC is advertising for a donor relations coordinator

LLCC Human Resources office is advertising for a donor relations coordinator. Full details on this and all other open positions can be viewed on the HR employment page.

08.29.24

Congratulations to Michelle Burger and Jill Siebert on recent promotions

The LLCC Foundation would like to congratulate Michelle Burger and Jill Siebert on promotions that go into effect Sept. 1

Michelle Burger

Michelle has been promoted to assistant director of alumni services. In her new role, Michelle will spearhead our alumni engagement efforts, fostering meaningful connections with our alumni community nationwide. With her extensive experience at the college, she will enhance programs and strengthen alumni relations. For any alumni-related inquiries or support, Michelle is your go-to person. Congratulations, Michelle!

Jill Siebert

Jill Siebert has been promoted to the position of scholarship program coordinator within the LLCC Foundation. In this role, Jill will oversee all aspects of our scholarship program, ensuring it continues to support student success. She will also play a key role in cultivating and renewing donor relationships. For questions or information related to scholarships, reach out to Jill. Congratulations, Jill!

08.13.24

O’Shea provides scholarship for LLCC Construction students

LLCC has received a gift from the O’Shea family to fund a scholarship for LLCC students in the construction trades program.

The first recipient of the O’Shea Family Scholarship is Alexis Bowman of Palmyra, a 2024 graduate of North Mac High School. “The O’Shea Family Scholarship has opened the door for more opportunities and relationships in the area of construction management,” said Bowman. “I plan for this scholarship to lead me to my goal of a leadership role in the construction industry.”

Led by Beth and Mike O’Shea, long-time supporters of education and students at LLCC, the O’Shea family has established a scholarship for students pursuing a two-year construction management degree in the Workforce Institute at LLCC.

This fund is being established to help ensure that the cost of education is not a barrier for students who are interested in a career in construction. Scholarships are being provided for students seeking an associate in applied science degree in construction management. If funds are available after supporting these students, scholarships may also be available to those pursuing a degree in education or engineering.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security projects an 8.5% growth in the construction trades over the next 10 years (2020-2030). A report by the Associated Builders and Contractors estimates there is a need for 500,000 workers on top of current hiring. “The shortage is due to retirements and fewer young people entering the skills trades,” explained Chris Edmonds, program director, construction trades at LLCC. “With the anticipated demand in the industry, it is important to note there is also currently a shortage of skilled construction workers.”

“As a teacher at Lincoln Land Community College, I have witnessed firsthand how our new construction management program is transforming careers,” said Matt O’Shea. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see our students seize this opportunity and lay a solid foundation for their future success in the construction industry.”

“We are grateful for the incredible generosity of the O’Shea family in supporting and providing opportunities for LLCC students,” said Karen Sanders, executive director, LLCC Foundation, and vice president, advancement. “This major gift will support many students as they train to enter the high-demand career field of construction and impact the local workforce, as employers hire our work-ready graduates.”

07.30.24

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.

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