Paul Simon Essay & Scholarship Contest deadline is today

LLCC students have an opportunity to win a $500 scholarship by participating in the Paul Simon Essay Contest. Please encourage students to enter by writing a 500-word essay on the topic “How My Community College Changed My Life.”

Deadline: 3 p.m., Friday, March 21

Entries will be judged on style, clarity and relevance with special emphasis on grammar and punctuation. Submissions must include the student’s name, address, phone number and email address. Students are encouraged to schedule appointments in the LLCC Writing Center to review essays before submission. Submissions must be emailed to the Writing Center by the deadline, writing.center@llcc.edu.

LLCC prizes:

  • First place: $75 gas card and prizes from the LLCC Bookstore. The winning essay will be entered into the statewide competition for the chance to win $500 toward educational expenses for the fall 2025 and an invitation to attend the Illinois Community College Association’s awards banquet in June.
  • Second place: $25 gas card and prizes from the LLCC Bookstore.
  • Third place: prizes from the LLCC Bookstore.

For more information, contact the Writing Center at 217-786-2341 or writing.center@llcc.edu.

Special thanks to the LLCC Foundation and Bookstore for the prize giveaways.

LEAGUE Kickoff Luncheon

LEAGUE 2025 LLCC Foundation Catch the Wave.Be sure to join us for lunch on Tuesday, March 25, in the Student Union for a beach inspired menu including:

  • Malibu fresh fruit
  • Venice Beach salad
  • Baja tacos-fish and beef with toppings (Gluten free tortillas available upon request.)
  • Santa Monica pasta
  • Catalina rice
  • Laguna Beach vegetables
  • Chips and salsa
  • Cookies and sweets

Complete the LEAGUE 2025 donation form now or at the kickoff to help us reach our goal of raising a total of $1 million since the start of the LEAGUE Campaign.

Charicature of Brian Dockter on a surfboardGuess the Surfer Dude/Dudette
Did you guess yesterday’s surfer dudette was Alison Mills, associate vice president of financial aid? She doesn’t hang ten but she does love to hang with her family and friends playing cards and games. She also plays old lady volleyball and loves to cook!

If you break a leg surfing don’t call this doctor. Can you guess today’s surfer dude? Submit your answer for a chance to win some LEAGUE swag by emailing LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu. Watch for the answer in LincIn. Congratulations to previous winners Mary Dellert and Shawn Floyd.

LEAGUE Surfboard Decorating Contest

LEAGUE 2025 LLCC Foundation Catch the Wave.All faculty and staff are invited to catch the wave and join the LEAGUE Committee for fabulous food, entertainment, games and prizes on Professional Development Day, March 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. LLCC’s jazz band has been preparing some Beach Boy inspired tunes for your listening enjoyment. Limber up for a game of limbo, bring cash to purchase 50/50 tickets and vote on your favorite decorated surfboard.

Complete the LEAGUE 2025 donation form now or at the kickoff.

Charicture of Alison Mills on a surfboard.

Guess the Surfer Dude/Dudette

Although there are many similarities, yesterday’s surfer dude was not Brad Pitt. He spends more time helping to coach his son’s baseball team than in Hollywood. His first job was as an intern with the Illinois Department of Corrections where he worked for 17 years. This surfer dude is none other than our VP of Administrative Services Bryan Gleckler.

Today’s surfer dudette can help you navigate the waves of the federal student aid application known as FAFSA. Can you guess who this is? Submit your answer for a chance to win some LEAGUE swag by emailing LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu. Watch for the answer in LincIn.

LEAGUE Surfboard Decorating Contest

LEAGUE 2025 LLCC Foundation Catch the Wave.Still want to hang ten in the LEAGUE surfboard decorating contest? There are a few surfboards left in LLCC Foundation. Completed surfboards should be brought to the Student Union on March 25 between 9-11 a.m. where people can vote on their favorite one.

LEAGUE donation gifts All faculty and staff are invited to catch the wave and join us for fabulous food, entertainment, games and prizes on March 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Skip the line at the LEAGUE Kickoff on Professional Development Day and complete your LEAGUE 2025 Donation Form now. You can choose how where to designate your gift. Whether you donate for scholarships, the Pay It Forward Fund, LEAGUE Grants or the greatest need, your gift benefits the students and programs here at LLCC. Incentive items based on giving levels include a lunch bag, T-shirt and beach towel.

Guess the Surfer Dude/Dudette

LEAGUE photo - Bryan Gleckler.Did you correctly guess that the surfer dudette was Hanna O’Brien marketing manager and LEAGUE committee member. Congratulations to previous winners Randi Riemann and Lindsay Shelton. Can you guess this surfer dude who serves as a member of the LEAGUE Cabinet? Submit your answer for a chance to win some LEAGUE swag by emailing LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu. Watch for the answer in LincIn.

LEAGUE Surfboard Decorating Contest

2025 LLCC LEAGUE faculty and staff campaign. Tuesday, march 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Student Union. Complimentary food, entertainmetn, prizes, surfboard decorating contest. For more information or to donate contact the Founation at 6-2255. LEAGUE 2025 LLCC Foundatino, Catch the Wave.Thanks to all who are decorating cardboard surfboards for the LEAGUE Kickoff. More surfboards will be available on March 18 in the LLCC Foundation office, after break, for those still interested in joining in the fun. Completed surfboards should be brought to the Student Union on March 25 between 9 and 11 a.m. where people can vote on their favorite one.

The LEAGUE Committee has been hard at work making plans for the kickoff luncheon. All faculty and staff are invited to catch the wave and join us for fabulous food, entertainment, games and prizes on March 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Skip the line at the LEAGUE Kickoff on Professional Development Day and complete your LEAGUE 2025 donation form now.

Guess the surfer dude/dudette

Did you correctly guess that the emcee for the LEAGUE kickoff is Alex Berry, associate vice president of student services?

Surfer caricature

Can you guess this surfer dudette who serves as a member of the LEAGUE Committee? Submit your answer for a chance to win some LEAGUE swag by emailing LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu. Watch for the answer in LincIn.

LLCC LEAGUE will be Hanging Ten on March 25

LEAGUE 2025 LLCC Foundation Catch the Wave.The LEAGUE Committee has been hard at work making plans for the upcoming kickoff of the LEAGUE campaign on Professional Development Day, Tuesday March 25. LEAGUE is an acronym for Leaders Establishing Annual Gifts Underwriting Education. It is the annual faculty and staff giving campaign, and the purpose is to raise money in support of our students and programs. Since the LEAGUE campaign began in 1995, nearly $950,000 has been donated by faculty and staff members.

This year’s theme for the campaign is surfing. The committee invites all faculty and staff to “catch the wave” and join them for lunch, entertainment and camaraderie on March 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

LEAGUE Surfboard Decorating Contest

Calling all surfer dudes and dudettes … or departments who just like to be creative! The LEAGUE Committee is hosting a surfboard decorating contest — not real surfboards — but cardboard cutouts. Get your team together to decorate and decorate a surfboard by March 25. There will be a prize for the most popular surfboard. For more information, email Barb Eades or call 217-786-2255.

Paul Simon Essay Contest offers $500 scholarship

LLCC students have an opportunity to win a $500 scholarship by participating in the Paul Simon Essay Contest. Please encourage students to enter by writing a 500-word essay on the topic “How My Community College Changed My Life.”

Deadline: 3 p.m., Friday, March 21

Entries will be judged on style, clarity and relevance with special emphasis on grammar and punctuation. Submissions must include the student’s name, address, phone number and email address. Students are encouraged to schedule appointments in the LLCC Writing Center to review essays before submission. Submissions must be emailed to the Writing Center by the deadline, writing.center@llcc.edu.

LLCC prizes:

  • First place: $75 gas card and prizes from the LLCC Bookstore. The winning essay will be entered into the statewide competition for the chance to win $500 toward educational expenses for the fall 2025 and an invitation to attend the Illinois Community College Association’s awards banquet in June.
  • Second place: $25 gas card and prizes from the LLCC Bookstore.
  • Third place: prizes from the LLCC Bookstore.

For more information contact the Writing Center at 217-786-2341 or writing.center@llcc.edu.

Special thanks to the LLCC Foundation and Bookstore for the prize giveaways.

Paul Simon Essay Contest offers $500 scholarship

LLCC students have an opportunity to win a $500 scholarship by participating in the Paul Simon Essay Contest. Please encourage students to enter by writing a 500-word essay on the topic “How My Community College Changed My Life.”

Deadline: 3 p.m., Friday, March 21

Entries will be judged on style, clarity and relevance with special emphasis on grammar and punctuation. Submissions must include the student’s name, address, phone number and email address. Students are encouraged to schedule appointments in the LLCC Writing Center to review essays before submission. Submissions must be emailed to the Writing Center by the deadline, writing.center@llcc.edu.

LLCC prizes:

  • First place: $75 gas card and prizes from the LLCC Bookstore. The winning essay will be entered into the statewide competition for the chance to win $500 toward educational expenses for the fall 2025 and an invitation to attend the Illinois Community College Association’s awards banquet in June.
  • Second place: $25 gas card and prizes from the LLCC Bookstore.
  • Third place: prizes from the LLCC Bookstore.

For more information contact the Writing Center at 217-786-2341 or writing.center@llcc.edu.

Special thanks to the LLCC Foundation and Bookstore for the prize giveaways.