Category Archives: Writing Center

12.02.15

Writing Center staff collecting supplies for Harvard Park Elementary School

This year we are extending our giving efforts to Harvard Park Harvard Park Elementary studentsElementary School. We are collecting school and office supplies to deliver to them at the end of the semester. Jim Hayes, Harvard Park’s principal, has given us the following wish list to help students and teachers start off well in the spring: #2 pencils, spiral notebooks (wide-ruled paper), colored pencils, washable markers, scissors (blunt-edged), rulers, wide-ruled loose leaf paper, copy paper, Post-It® Notes, staples, push pins and any general office supplies. (Glue is not needed.)

We will have a box in the Writing Center for any supplies you would like to donate. We are collecting items until Tuesday, Dec. 15. If you would prefer to make a cash donation, we are also planning to purchase some gas cards to donate for students in need here at LLCC. As we have done in previous years, we will pass the cards along to Mary Beth Ray who oversees helping the students in this way. So, please, when you are holiday shopping, keep these students in mind and pick up an extra item.

Thank you!!
Writing Center Staff

11.18.15

Writing Center is holding school supplies drive

This year we are extending our giving efforts to Harvard Park Elementary. We would like to collect school and office supplies to deliver to them at the end of the semester. Jim Hayes, Harvard Park’s principal, has given us the following wish list to help students and teachers start off well in the spring: #2 pencils, spiral notebooks (wide-ruled paper), colored pencils, washable markers, scissors (blunt-edged), rulers, wide-ruled loose leaf paper, copy paper, Post-It® Notes, staples, push pins and any general office supplies. (Glue is not needed.)

We will have a box in the Writing Center for any supplies you would like to donate. We are collecting items until Tuesday, Dec. 15. If you would prefer to make a cash donation, we are also planning to purchase some gas cards to donate for students in need here at LLCC. As we have done in previous years, we will pass the cards along to Mary Beth Ray who oversees helping the students in this way. So, please, when you are holiday shopping, keep these students in mind and pick up an extra item.

Thank you!!
Writing Center Staff

02.24.14

2014 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest

The 2014 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest is under way! Please encourage students to participate for a chance to win $500!  Essays must be submitted via email to writingcenter@llcc.edu by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 24.

Submission Guidelines
– Essay submissions must be 500 words or less.
– Submissions must be typed.
– Essays must address the topic: “How My Community College Has Changed My Life.”
Students are encouraged to schedule appointments with the Writing Center to review essays before submission.

The first place local winner’s essay submission will be forwarded to the state-wide competition for the chance to win $500 toward education expenses for the Fall 2014 Semester and an honorary invitation to attend the Illinois Community College Association’s award banquet on June 6, 2014.   Local prizes will also be awarded by LLCC Foundation.

For more information, contact Mary Fortner, Writing Center coordinator, at 6-2582 or mary.fortner@llcc.edu.