Make plans to experience Loteria as part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.
A Spanish word meaning “lottery,” Loteria is a traditional game of chance, similar to bingo, but using images on a deck of cards instead of numbered ping pong balls. Students participating in Loteria will have the opportunity to win prizes. Let’s test your luck with this timeless game and see if fortune will be on your side!
We are excited to remind everyone about the upcoming event titled Ending the Silence hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). This informative session is designed to raise awareness and break the stigma surrounding mental health, providing valuable insights and resources.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 24
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Location: Trutter Center
While we encourage everyone to attend in person for the full experience, we understand that not all may be able to join physically. For your convenience, the event will also be available via Teams. The link to join will be shared in the employee newsletter on the day of the event. If you have any questions, please email Rachel Duff or call 217- 786-2204.
News media, including WTAX and WICS, came to cover the Ag & Workforce Careers Expo on Thursday. Dr. Nancy Sweet, dean, Workforce Institute was among those who were interviewed.
Dr. Deborah Brothers, professor, English, was interivewed on NPR Illinois about LLCC events for the upcoming Banned Books Week.
The third annual Ag and Workforce Careers Expo was the largest to date. Nearly 1,300 students and 100 vendors filled the LLCC campus on Thursday. See more photos on the LLCC Facebook page.
Ignite the future. Donate today to spark change. Your contribution to United Way of Central Illinois fuels programs that empower individuals, strengthen communities and create lasting impact.
LLCC will officially launch its annual United Way campaign Monday, Sept. 23. Please consider a gift to United Way of Central Illinois, which works to address the basic needs, education, financial stability and health of every person in our community. Your gift will be spread among local social service agencies, or you can designate your gift to one or more favorite charities. LincIn will include more information about the work of your local United Way over the next two weeks.
The college supports United Way and makes payroll deduction available to employees. You may also make an outright gift via credit card or check. Learn more about United Way and make your pledge on the LLCC United Way donation page.
This year, there is an additional, fun way to participate — through a cutest pet contest! Donations are made by casting your vote for the cutest pet(s) of LLCC faculty and staff. To enter your pet to earn top honors, please email your pet’s photo along with their name to Sarah.Frey@llcc.edu by Friday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. The contest will launch on Monday, Sept. 23, and run until end of the day on Oct. 4.
Local employers will be moving in equipment today for the Ag & Workforce Careers Expo. To help our current students with parking, employees are asked to park in lots 9, 11, 13 or 15 or in Cass Gym lots. View campus map.
Thank you for your assistance as we prepare for this event, which connects high school students with local employers to learn about careers in ag, health care and the skilled trades.
(Note: LLCC students are encouraged to park in Lots 1, 3, 5 and 7.)
LLCC’s Fall Professional Development Day will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The Faculty Development Advisory Group is currently seeking proposals for sessions. This call for proposals will close at 12 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7.
Professional Development Day is a great opportunity to share new ideas and teaching success stories, and to explore innovative teaching and learning experiences with your colleagues.
Suggested topics for presentation proposals include:
Active Learning
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Assessment
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ)
Online Teaching and Learning
Open Educational Resources (OER)
Recent research/scholarship work
Student Engagement and Motivation
Technology Tools for Teaching
In addition to specific session proposals, this year’s form also allows you to suggest a general topic or theme for consideration, along with the names of anyone on or off campus who might be able to speak to this topic.
Given 110 ILCS 155/35, each higher education institution in Illinois must annually conduct an anonymous campus sexual misconduct climate survey to assess students’ experiences, outcomes regarding their experiences and perception of sexual violence and college culture. LLCC will administer this survey during the fall semester to those in the student body who are at least 18 years of age. Survey invitations will be sent to the students’ LLCC email accounts on Monday, Sept. 23. Any student who wishes to participate has until Thursday, Oct. 31 to provide a response.
If asked, please share that any student of legal age can participate yet participation is voluntary and may be withdrawn at any time without penalty or prejudice. If you would like to preview the survey questions or learn more about this statute, please visit the IBHE website.
Sheridan Lane, director, culinary and hospitality programs, dives into the culinary influence of Hispanic and Latino impressions on modern day cuisine during Hispanic Heritage Month in this week’s Epicuriosity column for the Springfield State Journal-Register.
Jolene Lamb, director, community education was interviewed by WCIA for a segment on the morning news called Community College Connection. Lamb was discussing the Academy of Lifelong Learning.
Lisa Avendano, writing center specialist, was recently selected to serve on the board of the Midwest Writing Center Association. The MWCA is a source of support for writing centers in ten states throughout the Midwest. Lisa will serve a three-year term as an At-Large Member. She is also currently serving on the conference planning committee, which is preparing for the MWCA annual conference to be held in March 2025 at North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.