Congratulations to John Freml, instructional designer, on his completion of the Canvas Certified Educator program. The Canvas Certified Educator program consists of six course which take place over a nine-month period and focuses on the connection between Canvas and teaching and learning best practices.
Library Lightning Sessions begin next week
The LLCC Library is excited to host “Library Lightning Sessions” for new and returning students. These brief 15-20 minute sessions will provide an overview of how to use the many services and resources available through the LLCC Library. Any student who attends will be entered to win an LLCC swag bag. Please help spread the word and encourage students to sign up at http://bit.ly/Libsession.
Upcoming sessions:
- Monday, Aug. 28, 9:30 a.m.
- Monday, Aug. 28, 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 29, 11 a.m.
- Friday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m.
- Friday, Sept. 1, 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.
1,000 Paper Cranes Project
LLCC Student Life is hosting a variety of activities to kick off the fall 2023 semester. Please help spread the word to students about these opportunities!
Friday, Aug. 25
Look for the Student Life cart roaming around campus (or stop by the office) — 1,000 Paper Cranes Project – Join together to create paper cranes to send hope to someone in a health care crisis.
Also, ongoing from through Sept. 8, there is Back to School Bingo. Students can complete tasks/challenges to mark off spots on a bingo card and potentially win a prize! A new card will launch each week, and students can participate from anywhere. Cards are posted on the Lincoln Landing app.
VALIC/AIG rep on campus Aug. 30
Wednesday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
VP Conference Room, Menard Hall
David Jones, certified financial planner with VALIC/AIG Retirement, will be on campus for 30-minute account reviews to help you understand your options and for new enrollments.
- 403b Plans
- Roth 403b Plans
- 457b Plans
- Financial Planning
- Retirement Planning
To register, go to my.VALIC.com/seminars and enter registration code 6303SPR11AB.
LLCC Career Center
Last spring the college combined business relations, career services and work-based learning under LLCC Advancement. Moving forward, these services and functions will be promoted and identified as the LLCC Career Center. The LLCC Career Center will be the central resource for excellence in student career development and a trusted collaborative partner for local employers and community stakeholders. More updates will be coming throughout the fall semester.
Super Fan game Sept. 13
Cheer on our Loggers and enjoy free popcorn at the volleyball Super Fan game on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m. The LLCC volleyball team is currently 5-0 and will be playing Lewis & Clark Community College.
In the news
Candace Silas, director, WEI and PATH, recently wrote an essay for the Illinois Times, “Grit. Grind. Goal: The journey to success.”
Simple Hacks for College Life, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LLCC Student Life is hosting a variety of activities to kick off the fall 2023 semester. Please help spread the word to students about these opportunities!
Thursday, Aug. 24
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons — Simple Hacks for College Life — Learn a few TikTok tips for making college life easier and maybe try a dance while you’re there!
Also, ongoing from through Sept. 8, there is Back to School Bingo. Students can complete tasks/challenges to mark off spots on a bingo card and potentially win a prize! A new card will launch each week, and students can participate from anywhere. Cards are posted on the Lincoln Landing app.
Sign up now for the Sept. 13 blood drive
Every two seconds an American needs blood, and ImpactLife works to meet that need locally. On Sept. 13, they will be in A. Lincoln Commons from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make donating even more convenient. Appointments are required, and you can sign up now online. Donors may select a gift card or bonus points to shop in the ImpactLife store.
If you have questions about the process or eligibility, visit www.bloodcenter.org or email Kristin Booher. Thank you for helping to save lives!
Jersey the therapy dog visits LLCC-Jacksonville
LLCC-Jacksonville had a special visitor Wednesday — Jersey the therapy dog! Jersey’s owner, Nadine Szczepanski, recently had Jersey certified as a therapy dog and offered her services to students this week as they navigate their first week of classes. Students loved giving Jersey lots of love and pets. Thank you, Nadine, and thank you, Jersey!