12.03.13

2014-2015 LLCC Foundation scholarship application now available!

The LLCC Foundation is accepting applications for 2014-2015 scholarships. Scholarships are available for both first-time and continuing students who will be enrolled full or part time at LLCC in fall 2014.

There is one application for all scholarships. Students submitting a complete application are considered for all available scholarships for which they are eligible.The online application is available by going to www.llccfoundation.org and clicking on “For Student Scholarships” at the top right corner of the page. Students may also visit the LLCC Foundation, level one, Menard Hall for a hard copy application. The application deadline is Monday, March 3, 2014.

For more information, call the LLCC Foundation at 217.786.4502.

12.03.13

Winter Baseball Camp Dec. 27-29 features professional instruction

LLCC’s Winter Baseball Camp will be held Dec. 27, 28, 29 in Cass Gym. Ages 8-10 attend 9-11:30 a.m. and ages 11 and up from noon-2:30 p.m. Cost is $120 per person (including T-shirt) and $140 after Dec. 20. Call 786.2426 to register.

The camp features professional instruction by Justin Knoedler, former major league catcher and current LLCC assistant coach; Ryan Aper, former LLCC player and 2013 Miami Marlins 6th round draft pick; Ron Riggle, LLCC athletic director and head baseball coach; Eric Weaver, former Major League player (Dodgers and Phillies); and Jason Knoedler, former Minor League player.

12.02.13

L.E.A.G.U.E. grant applications due Tuesday at 5 p.m.!

A gentle reminder  . . . applications for L.E.A.G.U.E. grants are due in the LLCC Foundation Tuesday, December 5 at 5 p.m.  Click to view the Grant Guidelines, the application and budget worksheet.  Approximately $10,000 will be awarded at the L.E.A.G.U.E. kickoff on March 25, 2014.

Faculty and staff make these grants possible through their generous giving to the annual faculty and staff campaign each spring.  Thank you!

To have the application documents e-mailed to you, call the LLCC Foundation at 6-2217.  More information can be found at www.LLCCFoundation.org by hovering over “What We Do,” and clicking on “Educational Support.  Again, the application deadline is December 3, at 5 p.m.

12.02.13

LLCC Big Band & Stolen Moments holiday performances begin tonight

The LLCC Big Band and Stolen Moments jazz ensemble plan holiday performances in December. The public is invited at no charge to both performances.

The LLCC Big Band, under the direction of Jane Hartman, professor of music, presents a concert entitled “The Best is yet to Come” on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St.

The Big Band will be joined by the Stolen Moments jazz ensemble, under the
direction of music instructor Jason Waddell, to perform Christmas and holiday
favorites at the White Oaks Mall food court on Monday, Dec. 16, from 6-8:30
p.m.

12.02.13

Ceramics Club pottery sale Dec. 4-5; perfect for holiday gifts!

The LLCC Ceramics Club of LLCC will hold its annual Pottery Sale on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 4 and 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Handmade ceramic pieces, created by LLCC students in the ceramics classes, as well as by Michelle Coakes, professor of art, will be sold.  Prices range from $3-$100.  A portion of all sales will be used to fund student attendance at a national ceramics conference this spring in Milwaukee. Come and see what the students have made! The Ceramics Club is a recognized Student Life Organization.

12.02.13

Beardstown Students hold successful food drive

Btown Canned Food DrivePictured: Reanna Orr, SELF President and Linda Large, SELF Treasurer.

LLCC-Beardstown’s SELF (Students Engaging in Lifelong Friendships) group collected over 200 items in their first annual Holiday Canned Food Drive.  Their donations will go the Cass County Food Pantry to help Cass County residents during the holidays.

12.02.13

In the News

Karen Sanders, executive director, Foundation and Scott Stallman, executive director, LLCC-Taylorville, Litchfield, Hillsboro, were guests on the WTIM morning program, “Ask the Professional,” Nov. 25, discussing the Grow Beyond endowment campaign, scholarships and spring registration.

Mary Beth Ray, director, Career Development Services, and students Christine Robinson and Karla Martin, were interviewed Nov. 26 for a special tabloid in the State Journal-Register about jobs and retraining. The tab will run in mid-January.

Lynn Whalen, executive director, PRM, was interviewed by the SJR for a Nov. 23 story on LLCC joining the Illinois Energy Consortium, with expected energy savings of more than $90,000 per year.