Join the LLCC Juneteenth Freedom Walk today at 8:30 a.m.

The Journey of JuneteenthJoin fellow LLCC employees and community members for the second annual Juneteenth Freedom Walk at 8:30 a.m. Meet outside A. Lincoln Commons, near the flag poles. The one-mile walk around campus is a self-paced, self-guided tour with interactive trivia questions for those who want to test their Juneteenth knowledge. When you’re finished, stop by the A. Lincoln Commons to enjoy a light breakfast and some Juneteenth swag. Visit the LLCC Library to watch a short film on the grandmother of Juneteenth, Opal Lee.

Juneteenth Fact of the Day: Juneteenth traditions vary across the United States from historical readings, to barbeques, parades, concerts and rodeos. Read more at Mental Floss.

New “Start Here” bus ads

New “Start Here” bus ads can now be seen on the roads in Springfield! The theme promotes LLCC as the place to start a college degree, get training for health care and workforce careers, or add new skills.

Summer 2024 LLCC bus cover with the theme, "add new skills."

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer bus covers, theme, LLCC Get to Work

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024 LLCC bus ad, "From Here to Care."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024 LLCC bus theme, "Higher Ed, Lower Cost."

In the news

Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed by WTIM Monday, June 17, about Juneteenth activities, registration for fall classes and LLCC’s upcoming summer open house event for prospective students interested in starting or restarting college or training for a new career.

Members of LLCC’s Black Student Union participated in Springfield’s annual Juneteenth Unity Parade on Saturday. Read about the parade on WMAY.