Congratulations Amber Berman and Student United Way!

Amber Berman, program assistant, Student Life Office, has been awarded the Campus Advisor of the Year award from United Way Worldwide. The announcement read: “Congratulations! We were incredibly impressed with the work you’re doing at Lincoln Land Community College. Amber Berman’s leadership and support has created huge opportunities for her students to LIVE UNITED on campus and in the community. For that reason, we’ve awarded her Campus Advisor of the year.

“By winning this award, you’ve proven yourself a leader in the Student United Way network. We will continue to rely on you and support you for future learning opportunities and you will be eligible for mini grants through United Way Worldwide that are not available to the rest of the network.”

Congratulations Amber and LLCC Student United Way!

Congratulations Colleen Pittman!

MadelineColleen Pittman, Public Relations and Marketing assistant, and her husband Daniel are parents of a baby girl, Madeline Clare Pittman, born Friday, May 16 at 8:47 p.m., weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces and 19 inches long. Congratulations!

 

 

Mary Bonn, former PRM student worker, is currently stationed at the Information Desk during Colleen’s maternity leave. Welcome back, Mary!

 

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This week at LLCC

Today, May 20, there is a New Student Orientation at 5:30 p.m. beginning in the R.H. Stephens Room.

Wednesday, there will be a Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop in Montgomery Hall, room 1144 at 1:30 p.m., as well as an ASAP Information Session at 5:30 p.m. in the R.H. Stephens Room.

 

In the News

The SJ-R story on Karla Martin, LLCC’s Outstanding Graduate, was picked up by the Daily Lumina News from the Lumina Foundation and distributed nationwide Friday, May 16.

Parking lots 9 and 11 closed today

Parking lots 9 and 11 on the east side of the Millennium Center are closed today for set-up of the Girls on the Run event being held on campus tomorrow. The lots will be open again Monday.

LLCC Commencement tonight-line of march updated

Commencement 2014 will be held at the Prairie Capital Convention Center this evening, May 16, beginning at 7:30 p.m.  Faculty/Administrators should arrive by 7 p.m. Information as well as an updated line of march are attached below.  Please note that there will be NO coat/purse check available.  In addition, the Komen Race for the Cure and other events will also be taking place Friday night downtown Springfield.  Please plan accordingly for additional traffic and limited parking.  Thank you!

FacultyAdministrators Directions_2014        Line of March 2014

8th Annual LLCC Gala Raises Funds for LLCC Students

Lincoln Land Community College Foundation’s 8th Annual Gala was held at the college on Saturday, May 3. Approximately 270 people attended this elegant evening featuring a gourmet dinner prepared by our culinary students and instructors. Guests were treated to entertainment provided by LLCC’s Concert Choir, the Stolen Moments Jazz Band and LLCC’s Big Band. The Gala is the Foundation’s single largest fundraiser for unrestricted student support. Preliminary estimates are that $67,000 in net revenue was raised in support of student learning at LLCC. Our sincerest thanks to all our sponsors, donors, friends, staff, faculty and volunteers who help make this event a success.

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