Category Archives: Honors Program

11.21.23

Honors Program hosting Holiday Drive

The LLCC Honors Program student club is hosting a Holiday Drive to support MERCY Communities, an organization in Springfield addressing the crisis of family homelessness.

Items in the highest need are baby diapers (sizes 4, 5 and 6), pull-ups, baby wipes and cleaning supplies. Other items in need include household paper products (tissues, toilet paper and paper towels).

Club members will be accepting donations in A. Lincoln Commons from Nov. 27-29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Additionally, boxes will be in Crystal Norris’s office (upper level Sangamon) and the Honors Lounge (upper level Menard).

11.15.23

Honors Program hosting Holiday Drive

The LLCC Honors Program student club is hosting a Holiday Drive to support MERCY Communities, an organization in Springfield addressing the crisis of family homelessness.

Items in the highest need are baby diapers (sizes 4, 5 and 6), pull-ups, baby wipes and cleaning supplies. Other items in need include household paper products (tissues, toilet paper and paper towels).

Club members will be accepting donations in A. Lincoln Commons from Nov. 27-29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Additionally, boxes will be in Crystal Norris’s office (upper level Sangamon) and the Honors Lounge (upper level Menard).

10.25.23

Presentation by Ambassador Charles Ray today, 10 a.m.

Ambassador (Ret.) Charles Ray“The Future of U.S. Diplomacy,” a presentation by Ambassador (Ret.) Charles Ray, will be held today, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Trutter Center. Ambassador Ray will discuss the landmark actionable report, “Blueprints for a More Modern U.S. Diplomatic Service,” which provides recommendations on how the U.S. organizes and executes its diplomacy.

The campus community and public are invited to attend. This is an opportunity to have your voice heard and provide your thoughts on the recommendations in the report.

During his 30-year career as a Foreign Service Officer, Ambassador Ray was posted to China, Thailand, Sierra Leone and Vietnam. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia and to Zimbabwe.

The presentation is sponsored by LLCC and the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois.

The ambassador will also meet with the Honors Program Leadership Class taught by Dr. Chris McDonald from 9-10 that morning in the Trutter Center.

10.19.23

LLCC to host public session with Ambassador Charles Ray Oct. 25, 10 a.m.; your opinions sought

Ambassador (Ret.) Charles Ray“The Future of U.S. Diplomacy,” a presentation by Ambassador (Ret.) Charles Ray, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Trutter Center. Ambassador Ray will discuss the landmark actionable report, “Blueprints for a More Modern U.S. Diplomatic Service,” which provides recommendations on how the U.S. organizes and executes its diplomacy.

The campus community and public are invited to attend. This is an opportunity to have your voice heard and provide your thoughts on the recommendations in the report.

During his 30-year career as a Foreign Service Officer, Ambassador Ray was posted to China, Thailand, Sierra Leone and Vietnam. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia and to Zimbabwe.

The presentation is sponsored by LLCC and the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois.

The ambassador will also meet with the Honors Program Leadership Class taught by Dr. Chris McDonald from 9-10 that morning in the Trutter Center.

12.08.22

Honors Program collecting donations for M.E.R.C.Y. Communities

As a reminder, the LLCC Honors Program student club is collecting donations for M.E.R.C.Y. Communities from 10 a.m. to 2  p.m. today and tomorrow! The donation box is in A. Lincoln Commons. Items to donate: diapers (especially sizes 4, 5 and 6), feminine hygiene (deodorant, tampons and pads), toothbrush, toothpaste, body wash soaps, toilet paper, dish soaps, tissues, blankets and monetary donations. Hot chocolate is being provided for free as well, so stop by and donate to share some holiday joy with those who are less fortunate!

12.06.22

Honors Program collecting donations for M.E.R.C.Y. Communities

The Honors Program student club is collecting donations for M.E.R.C.Y. Communities from 10 a.m. to 2  p.m. Dec. 7-9! The donation box will be in A. Lincoln Commons. Items to donate: diapers (especially sizes 4, 5 and 6), feminine hygiene (deodorant, tampons and pads), toothbrush, toothpaste, body wash soaps, toilet paper, dish soaps, tissues, blankets and monetary donations. There will be hot chocolate provided for free as well, so stop by and donate to share some holiday joy with those who are less fortunate!