Passing of retiree Janet Miller

Photo of Janet Miller assisting studentsJanet Miller, retired Writing Center specialist and adjunct English instructor, passed away April 5. She worked in the Writing Center from 1998-2013. Her coworkers and English faculty who had the chance to know her can attest to her devotion to LLCC’s values, especially when it came to one-on-one instruction in the Writing Center.

Paul Simon Essay Contest submissions due tomorrow

As a reminder, the deadline for students to make Paul Simon Essay Contest submissions is Friday, March 24, by 3 p.m. to the LLCC Writing Center email. The theme of the essay is “How My Community College Changed My Life.” The top three essays will receive prizes from LLCC, and the winning essay will be sent to the statewide contest for a chance to win $500. Students may visit the Writing Center for help with the essay. Please see the 2023 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest flyer for details.

Deadline for Paul Simon Essay Contest extended

The LLCC Writing Center has extended the deadline for the Paul Simon Essay Contest! The theme of the essay is “How My Community College Changed My Life.” The top three essays will receive prizes from LLCC, and the winning essay will be sent to the statewide contest for a chance to win $500. Essays must be submitted to the LLCC Writing Center email by 3 p.m. on Friday, March 24. Students may visit the Writing Center for help with the essay. Please see the 2023 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest flyer for details.

Paul Simon Essay Contest

There is still time for students to enter the Paul Simon Essay Contest. The theme of the essay is “How My Community College Changed My Life.” The top three essays will receive prizes from LLCC, and the winning essay will be sent to the statewide contest for a chance to win $500. Essays must be submitted to the LLCC Writing Center email by 3 p.m. on tomorrow, March 17. Students may visit the Writing Center for help with the essay. Please see the 2023 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest flyer for details.

Paul Simon Essay Contest

Students are encouraged to enter the Paul Simon Essay Contest. The theme of the essay is “How My Community College Changed My Life.” The top three essays will receive prizes from LLCC, and the winning essay will be sent to the statewide contest for a chance to win $500. Essays must be submitted to the LLCC Writing Center email by 3 p.m. on Friday, March 17. Students may visit the Writing Center for help with the essay. Please see the 2023 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest flyer for details.

International Writing Centers Week Feb. 13-17

pink heart with words on it: You're All WriteHelp celebrate our LLCC Writing Center this week by stopping by and creating a conversation heart with a writing-based message or writing advice.

Submissions with names will be entered into a drawing to win a prize! Three lucky winners will each receive a $20 Qik-n-EZ gift card.

Call 217-786-2341 or visit the Writing Center in the lower level of Sangamon Hall for more information.

We love our Writing Center!

International Writing Centers Week Feb. 13-17

pink heart with words on it: You're All WriteHelp celebrate our LLCC Writing Center during International Writing Centers Week (Feb. 13-17) by stopping by and creating a conversation heart with a writing-based message or writing advice.

Submissions with names will be entered into a drawing to win a prize! Three lucky winners will each receive a $20 Qik-n-EZ gift card.

Call 217-786-2341 or visit the Writing Center in the lower level of Sangamon Hall for more information.

We love our Writing Center!