Through this Wednesday, Feb. 4, the LLCC Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2015 Drs. Raymond and Ann Pearson Master Teacher Award. This award annually recognizes an exceptional faculty member for his or her professional contributions to LLCC. To submit nominations, log onto Blackboard, or go to www.LLCCFoundation.org, hover over “What We Do,” then click on “Nominate a Master Teacher.” Paper nomination forms may also be printed from the web site or are available in the LLCC Foundation office. For more information stop by the LLCC Foundation, level one, Menard Hall room 1214, call 786-2217 or e-mail LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu.
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LLCC Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2015-2016 academic year
The LLCC Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2015-2016 academic year. Students planning to attend LLCC in fall 2015 are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is March 2.
LLCC Foundation scholarships are available for first-time and continuing students who will be enrolled full or part time at LLCC. Many of the scholarships are designed for students in any major, with the average award being approximately $1,000 per academic year. Students submitting a complete application are considered for all available scholarships in which they are eligible.
Only one application form is needed to apply for all scholarships. More information, in addition to the online application, can be found at www.llccfoundation.org by clicking on “For Student Scholarships” at the top right corner of the page. Students may also visit the LLCC Foundation in Menard Hall on the Springfield campus at 5250 Shepherd Road, or any of LLCC’s locations in Beardstown, Jacksonville, Litchfield or Taylorville for a hard copy application.
For more information, call Lori Smith, scholarship program coordinator, at ext. 6.4502.
Master Teacher nominations being accepted
The LLCC Foundation invites students, faculty, staff, alums and retirees to nominate an outstanding full-time, tenured faculty member for the 2015 Drs. Raymond and Ann Pearson Master 
Teacher Award. This award annually recognizes an exceptional faculty member for his or her professional contributions to LLCC. A faculty member may receive the award one time only.
Online nominations are now being accepted. Simply log into Blackboard, or go to www.LLCCFoundation.org, hover over “What We Do,” then click on “Nominate a Master Teacher.” Paper nomination forms may also be printed from the website or are available in the LLCC Foundation office. Nominations must be submitted to the Foundation by Wednesday, Feb. 4.
For more information stop by the LLCC Foundation in Menard Hall room 1214, call 786-2785 or e-mail LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu.
LLCC students donate nearly $800 during the holiday season
Thank you to our students who graciously contributed nearly $800 to LLCC Foundation’s Pay It Forward Fund during the holiday season. Students were asked to make a donation of any amount to the fund when selling back textbooks at the LLCC Bookstore during book buyback—the week of Dec. 15. LLCC students really stepped up to the call! Donations to the Pay It Forward Fund support students who may need emergency assistance. For example, the fund has been used to purchase gas cards, bus passes, books, tools for auto tech students and course materials for nursing students. The fund has also paid for tuition to help keep students in the classroom.
L.E.A.G.U.E. grant applications due today; 2015-2016 scholarship applications being accepted
A reminder that applications for L.E.A.G.U.E. grants are due in the LLCC Foundation today, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. Approximately $10,000 will be awarded at the L.E.A.G.U.E. kickoff on March 24, 2015. Application materials can be found in an article dated Dec. 1.
LLCC Foundation scholarship applications for the 2015-2016 academic year are being accepted online at www.llccfoundation.org. Faculty and staff are invited to encourage students to apply. For more information about LLCC Foundation scholarships, contact Lori Smith, scholarship program coordinator, at ext. 64502.
LLCC Foundation receives $420,687 gift
Lincoln Land Community College Foundation was presented with a $420,687.07 gift Monday, Dec. 1. Micah Bartlett, president and CEO of Town and Country Bank, presented the check on behalf of the Russell L. and Thelma L. Kirchner Trust.
L to R – Karen Sanders, LLCC Foundation executive director; Micah Bartlett, president and CEO, Town and Country Bank; Ryan Murphy, LLCC Foundation board chairman; Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., president, LLCC; Jennifer Stice, senior trust officer, Town and Country Bank; Lori Smith, LLCC Foundation scholarship program coordinator; Katie Boston, LLCC student; Tom Gallagher, senior vice president, Town and Country Bank; and Jason Barth, LLCC Foundation board member
“With this gift, the Kirchner’s legacy of learning and love for education will continue and assist students,” stated Ryan Murphy, LLCC Foundation board chairman. The gift from the Kirchner Trust Agreement, the principal from the trust, is being used to establish the Russell L. and Thelma L. Kirchner Endowment Scholarship. The annual interest earned on the endowment will be used to fund several scholarships. The scholarships will help the LLCC Foundation fill an important need of the college’s district residents by offering financial assistance to students. The scholarships will be available for first-time and continuing students who are pursuing any program of study. “The Foundation’s goal is to continue to provide scholarships to target populations to meet the needs of district residents,” said Mr. Murphy.
Russell L. and Thelma L. Kirchner were very charitable in nature. They valued supporting higher education for area youth. While in Springfield, they owned the Colonial Motel on South MacArthur and the Spring Street Laundromat.
“Town and Country Bank had the distinct honor of carrying on the Kirchner’s values and generosity, and the responsibility to carry on their wishes,” stated Mr. Bartlett. “As trustee, we solicited proposals at various times from multiple colleges and universities. In each case, the proposal and information provided by LLCC demonstrated both the ability and commitment we sought as trustee.”
TODAY is Giving Tuesday; support LLCC students
Today is Giving Tuesday, a national event created as a way for people to support charitable giving after the retail phenomena of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Support LLCC students by making a donation to the LLCC Foundation.
Order Papa John’s pizza today, Dec. 2 and support LLCC students. Papa John’s will donate 15 percent of your order to the LLCC Foundation in support of students. Click to enlarge poster for more information.
Holiday shopping online? Do you use Amazon? If you do, please follow this link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/37-1360597
The LLCC Foundation is a part of AmazonSmile…so simple to set-up, and every time you shop Amazon, the Foundation will receive .5% of your eligible purchases! It’s that easy!
Order Papa John’s pizza and support LLCC students
Order Papa John’s pizza Tuesday, Dec. 2 and support LLCC students. Papa John’s will donate 15 percent of your order to the LLCC Foundation in support of students. Click to enlarge poster for more information.
LLCC Foundation L.E.A.G.U.E. grants due Dec. 5
A reminder that applications for L.E.A.G.U.E. grants are due in the LLCC Foundation Friday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. Approximately $10,000 will be awarded at the L.E.A.G.U.E. kickoff on March 24, 2015.
Grant guidelines, application and budget worksheet are below, or may be obtained by calling the LLCC Foundation at 786-2785. More information is available at www.LLCCFoundation.org. Just hover over “What We Do” and click on “Educational Support.”
2015LEAGUEgrantGuidelines • LEAGUE Grant App 2015 • LEAGUE Grant Budget Worksheet 2015
Retirement reception tomorrow for Christine Ramirez-Campbell
Faculty and staff are invited to a retirement reception honoring Christine Ramirez-Campbell tomorrow, Nov. 20 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Trutter Center. Click on the invitation to read more.