10.25.24

Phi Theta Kappa Fall Induction Ceremony

Congratulations to LLCC’s Phi Theta Kappa inductees. The Alpha Epsilon Kappa chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society held its fall induction ceremony on Oct. 23 in the Trutter Center. The keynote speaker was Isaac Barrett, former chapter president. Barrett and another former chapter president, Joey Gallo formally installed the new chapter officers.

The event formally recognizes new members and officers and is conducted in part by the student leaders of the chapter.

Photos from the PTK Induction ceremony, 2024.

  • President: Hannah Shoemaker
  • Vice President of Science: Jessica Gibson
  • Vice President of Scholarship: Zorah Austin
  • Vice President of Records: Braden Nicoll
  • Vice President of Fellowship: Katie Angulo
  • Vice President of Public Relations: Lexie Ebersohl

Students inducted into PTK this fall included:

Victoria Alamu, Paige Alexander, Lexi Aper, Dakota Barker, Syd Carey, Haley Christian, Brennah Dillon, Natalie Dockter, Jamie Edit, Julie Elfgen, Audrey Breann Feagans, Jessica Gibson, Zachary David Hamilton, Olivia Hentzien, Amanda Hoover, Keja Jordan, Amena Kennon, Jamie Kunz, Kara Lynn Lawyer, Sabrina Lewis, Wendie yesenia Porras, Walker Quimby, Cheyenne Reichert, Manuel Lino Rojo Garcia, Yasmeen Salem, Andrew James Sample, Emily J. Sierra, Sophie Skaggs, Morgan Smith, Korbyn M. Stevens, Maretta Sullivan, Latasha N. Sykes, Nichole Tamosaitis, Kavita Vachone Tolliver, Jack H. Waldeck, Breanna Washington and Allyson Whitaker. 

Group photo of the fall 2024 PTK inductees.

PTK co-advisors are Dr. Gillian Bauer, professor, English, and Ryan Roberts, professor, Library.

Photos from the PTK induction ceremony, fall 2024.

10.25.24

Submit Veterans Day recognition form

United States flagsThe college will honor veterans at its 29th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, sponsored by LLCC Student Life. The ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 in A. Lincoln Commons with a reception to follow. This event honors all veterans, including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces, and it is open to the public. 

We look forward to honoring those who have served our country. To be included in the printed program, please complete this Veterans Day Recognition Form no later than Nov. 1.

If you have any questions, please contact Student Life at studentlife@llcc.edu.  

10.25.24

Impact Life Blood Drive at LLCC

Impact Life logoDonate blood at LLCC on Tues., Nov. 12 between 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Help us meet our goal of at 20 donors during the last campus drive of 2024! By donating a small portion of your time and a unit of blood, you have the power to be a lifeline for someone in need. Appointments are requested and you can sign up online. Donors will have a choice of a gift card, donation to local area food banks or bonus points to the rewards store. Please email  Student Life with any questions. Thank you for your support!

10.25.24

Journaling and Mindfulness Rescheduled

A woman's hand writing in a journal.The second Journaling and Mindfulness session has been rescheduled for Thursday, Oct. 31 from noon until 1 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 1179. Join this hour-long session for some relaxation and reflection.

We hope to see you there!

10.24.24

Early Alert workgroup survey

The Early Alert workgroup is investigating how we can use an early alert system to improve student retention. LLCC’s current Early Alert system is used by some faculty members to report grades at specific times throughout the semester, but it does not have widespread use. Since every LLCC employee interacts with students in some capacity, we would like to hear your ideas on how we can support students through an early alert intervention. Please think about any conversations you’ve had or overheard with students where they have described a gap in service or a barrier they have experienced. We want to gather input from the LLCC community and encourage you to complete a brief survey by Nov. 1.

10.24.24

Thanksgiving Meals for Students and a Parade of Food!

Throughout the year the LLCC Food Pantry supports students experiencing food insecurity. As we enter a season of many holiday celebrations and traditions, often centered around food, the need becomes even more apparent. The 4th annual “Operation Full Belly” aims to provide students who elect to participate with many of the ingredients for a Thanksgiving meal.

Donations help to make Operation Fully Belly a success, and there is a signup sheet for the donations needed this year.

If you prefer to make an online monetary contribution for use to stock shelves now and throughout the year, please visit the donor page through the Foundation.

Although food donations will be accepted in the Student Office leading up to the break, we would love a crowd for the “Parade of Food” on Monday, Nov. 4 in A. Lincoln Commons. Gather around the perimeter with your donations around 9:45 a.m. that morning. Children from the Child Development Center will bring their wagons around to collect and deliver food to the Student Life Office!

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Student Life Office staff at studentlife@llcc.edu or (217) 782-2241.

10.24.24

LLCC Library presents textbook at annual CARLI Conference

On Oct. 22, CARLI honored Secretary of State and State Librarian, Alexi Giannoulias for his support of Illinois libraries. As part of the recognition, a print copy of LLCC’s OER textbook and 3D-printed model of a sugar molecule was presented to Greg McCormick, director of the Illinois State Library. The presentation was done at the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries (CARLI) annual meeting in Champaign. The OER textbook, “An Introduction to Human Nutrition” was written by Erin Shanle, assistant professor of biology and Jan Dowell, adjunct instructor of biology and supported by LLCC’s Open Educational Resources team. The OER was created as part of the Illinois SCOREs grant program.

Table with varios biology textbooks and 3D printed anatomy items.

10.24.24

Human Resources News – Did you HeaR?

Blue horn with the words - Did you hear?Did You HeaR about the Accident Insurance policy through Sun Life during open enrollment?

When you, your spouse, or child has a covered accident, you can receive cash benefits to help cover the unexpected costs. You can use these benefits to help cover related expenses like lost income, childcare, deductibles and co-pays. Benefits are payable directly to you, AND there are no health questions or pre-existing conditions limitations. All family members on your plan are eligible to a wellness-screening benefit of $50, which is also paid directly to you! Please contact Human Resources at HR@llcc.edu for more information or questions.

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