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Phi Theta Kappa

11.28.18

“PTK Triple Play” events start today

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is hosting  “PTK Triple Play” this week, Wednesday, Nov. 28 through Friday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. The schedule includes three events:

“Diaper Drive” – PTK will be collecting items to donate to the Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery.  Items needed include:

  • Diapers (especially sizes 4, 5 and 6)
  • Wipes
  • New or used clothing (no used underwear)
  • Canned fruit and vegetables
  • SpaghettiOs
  • Jars of baby food
  • Kid-friendly snacks (Goldfish, Cheez-Its)
  • Fruit snacks
  • Bleach/Laundry detergent
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Toilet paper/paper towels

“C4 Community College Completion Corps” – students are encouraged to sign a pledge and/or banner, indicating their intention to complete their LLCC degree or certificate. Employees can also sign a pledge card and/or banner as “Completion Champions.” Event plans include free popcorn for students who complete a pledge card!

PTK Awareness – an information table will be set up with brochures and flyers about PTK. Members will wear their PTK T-shirts and “Ask Me About PTK” stickers on Wednesday, Nov. 28.

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11.28.17

LLCC Phi Theta Kappa chapter providing information on organ donation today

The LLCC chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society is sponsoring an an information table today on organ donation in A. Lincoln Commons from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and an information session this evening from 5-8 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. The public is invited to attend. Guest speakers will include Karen Kohnke, regional coordinator, organ/tissue donor program, Office of Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White; Joe Gardner, LLCC alum who recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of his heart transplant; and Jay Landers, whose son was an organ donor. Refreshments will be served.

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04.07.17

LLCC students Regina Suszko and Catherine Wittler selected for 2017 Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois Academic Team

Regina Suszko of Springfield and Catherine Wittler of Williamsville were selected as LLCC’s representatives for the 2017 Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois Academic Team. Community colleges in Illinois select two students yearly for the prestigious honor. Honorees were recognized at the 19th annual Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois Academic Team awards banquet sponsored by the Illinois Community College Board in Springfield on April 4.

Suszko is vice president of the PTK Illinois Region Central District, public relations officer of LLCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, captain of LLCC’s Quiz Bowl team, treasurer of LLCC’s Honors Program Student Organization and ranks 12th in the nation as a quiz bowl player. Suszko has a 4.0 GPA and is graduating in May with an Associate in Arts degree in philosophy. After graduation, she plans to take a gap year before pursuing a degree in sign language interpretation for the deaf.

Wittler serves as president of LLCC’s Honors Program Student Organization, vice president of scholarship of LLCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter and vice president of LLCC’s Student Government Association. In addition, she works as a student recruiter at LLCC and participated in a biological field studies research trip to Belize in January 2017. Wittler maintains a 4.0 GPA and is graduating with an Associate in Arts degree in business administration. Following graduation, she plans to transfer to University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign to major in marketing and environmental sustainability.

Nominees must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa, have a minimum GPA of 3.5, be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and be actively engaged in school and the community. In addition, they must submit a short essay explaining why they chose to start their higher education at a community college and describe their most significant academic endeavors in college.

Phi Theta Kappa is the leading international academic honor society for students at two-year colleges.

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04.03.17

PTK Parking Spot Raffle Winner Announced

Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket for the Phi Theta Kappa Parking Spot Raffle. Ticket sales raised over $160 for PTK.   The winner is Sarah Goodman, Budget Specialist, Finance.  Congratulations, Sarah!

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01.26.17

Phi Theta Kappa completes Honors in Action project

LLCC’s Alpha Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently completed its Honors In Action project.  Their project explored the negative impacts of how women are portrayed in the media.  After researching this topic, the Chapter hosted a free screening of the documentary film “Miss Representation,” which was open to the public as well as the campus community.  A report on this project was submitted to Phi Theta Kappa as one of the final requirements for our chapter to reach “Five Star Status” for the third consecutive year.  Read the report: Phi Theta Kappa Honors in Action Report January 2017

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12.05.16

PTK hosts showing of “Miss Representation” tomorrow

PTK will host a viewing and discussion of the documentary “Miss Representation” tomorrow, Dec. 6, 6 to 8 p.m. in the Trutter Center. The public is invited at no charge.

“Miss Representation” depicts how women are portrayed in American media and how this affects their position in society. Participants are invited to stay after the viewing to discuss issues raised in the film.

LLCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter is sponsoring this event as an Honors in Action Project, which is a requirement to maintain its five-star (highest) chapter status.

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11.29.16

Phi Theta Kappa to host viewing of “Miss Representation” documentary Dec. 6

The LLCC Alpha Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will host a viewing and discussion of the documentary “Miss Representation” on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Trutter Center. The public is invited at no charge.

“Miss Representation” depicts how women are portrayed in American media and how this affects their position in society. Participants are invited to stay after the viewing to discuss issues raised in the film.

LLCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter is sponsoring this event as an Honors in Action Project, which is a requirement to maintain its five-star (highest) chapter status.

 

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10.31.16

Phi Theta Kappa hosts Escape the Room

PTK presents “Escape the Room” today from 1-4 p.m. in Menard Hall 2219. The program will work in 30 minute increments and all donations will benefit the LLCC Food Pantry. Admission/donation suggestions include: ready-to-eat item like trail mix, raisins, mac & cheese cups, granola bars, water bottles or cash. PTK invites you to join them to Escape the Room and help our community Escape from Hunger!