03.19.24

Don’t miss these upcoming job/internship opportunities

There are several exciting upcoming opportunities for LLCC students to connect with local employers and learn more about part- and full-time jobs and internships. Please share these opportunities with students and encourage them to attend. Unless otherwise noted, please contact Rhilee Cochran for more information.

Career Connections Expo with UIS

March 21, 2024, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Recreation & Athletic Center (TRAC) at UIS

Nursing Career Fair

April 2, 2024, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Montgomery Hall
For more information, please contact Kimberly Young.

Workforce Institute Career Fair

April 11, 2024, 9-11 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Workforce Careers Center

Info Tech Expo

April 12, 2024, 1-3 p.m.
Trutter Center

State of Illinois Career Fair

May 1, 2024, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Student Union

03.19.24

IRE OPEN OFFICE HOURS ARE TODAY

Want to create a report in ZogoTech but just don’t quite remember where to start? Need a refresher on stacking filters in Navigator to get the right group of students? Have questions on a PowerBI Dashboard?

LLCC Institutional Research and Effectiveness staff are available during dedicated drop-in hours on Tuesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Stop by MCTR 2215, and bring your questions or requests. We look forward to seeing you!

Those with a need to meet virtually should contact IRE for a Teams meeting link.

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03.19.24

VALIC/AIG REP ON CAMPUS March 20

David Jones, certified financial planner with VALIC/AIG Retirement, will be on campus for 30-minute account reviews to help you understand your options and for new enrollments. Sessions will be held tomorrow, March, 20 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the VP Conference Room, Menard Hall.

  • 403b Plans
  • Roth 403b Plans
  • 457b Plans
  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning

To register, go to my.VALIC.com/seminars and enter registration code 6303SPR11AB.

03.19.24

Health and Wellness News

This week’s health and wellness events include:

  • Walk on Wednesday, March 20, at 12:30 p.m. in front of Cass Gym
  • Journaling and Mindfulness on Thursday, March 21, in Menard Hall Room 1177 from noon-1 p.m.

Plus visit the Health and Wellness page to learn more about services available to LLCC employees. Check out the Deer Oaks “Did You Know” information, and choose from the list of new wellbeing videos provided by Deer Oaks and available to employees to help reach wellness goals.

For those employees who missed the In Our Own Voice presentation, represented by NAMI, a recording is also now available on the health and wellness page.

For any questions related to health and wellness events, contact Rachel.Duff@llcc.edu.

03.19.24

Tickets on Sale for BSU Grand Masquerade Ball

Masquerade Ball masks on black velvet.Make sure students don’t miss this dance! The event will be on Saturday, April 13 from 7-1o p.m. in the Trutter Center. Tickets are $10 and include dinner (and a mask upon purchase!).

This week, tickets will be on sale in A. Lincoln Commons on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and in the Workforce Careers Center lobby from 1-3 p.m. Tickets are also available in the LLCC Student Life office.

If a staff member would like to purchase a ticket for a student who would like to attend but cannot purchase one themselves, please contact Kim Wilson (recruitment), Brandon Lewis (WEI at LLCC-Medical District), Lisa Clanton (student success coach), Andre Rye (student success coach) or Nicholas Johnson (WEI).

03.19.24

ImpactLife Blood Drive Tomorrow

Impact Life logoYour selfless donation will become the lifeline for individuals facing medical emergencies, undergoing surgeries or dealing with chronic illnesses. For donating, you will receive a voucher to get your choice of the following:

  • Electronic gift card ($10 for whole blood, $25 for double red)
  • Loyalty Store bonus reward points that can be used to redeem for a limited-edition green T-shirt or other items
  • Donation for trees to be planted in a U.S. national forest

First-time donors will also receive a BONUS $25 gift card in addition to the voucher mentioned above!

Please sign up for a time to donate (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons). Appointments are encouraged but, if you find unexpected time available tomorrow, walk-ins are welcome too!

03.18.24

Make plans to attend Professional Development Day and LEAGUE kickoff March 26

Professional Development Day

Professional Development Day will be held March 26!

  • 8-11 a.m. – Department activities
  • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – LEAGUE Kickoff
  • 1:15-2:15 p.m. – General session: Prioritization and time management
  • 2:30-4:20 p.m. – Concurrent sessions

Can you Guess Who This LEAGUE Friend Is?

LEAGUE. LLCC Foundation

This huge U2 fan can’t remember the number of times they have seen the rock band in concert but they do recall they have been at LLCC for 19 years. They give because they like that donations to the LEAGUE Campaign go back to the students we serve and help make things happen that might otherwise not be possible due to budget constraints. They also like choosing where their monies are donated. This person is creative and uses computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform and captivate their audience! Try to guess who this LEAGUE Friend is for a chance to win a prize! Submit your answer today at LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu. Watch for the answer in LincIn.

Speaking of entertainment, the LEAGUE Committee has lots of fun planned for the kickoff of the annual LEAGUE Campaign on March 26. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. Gianna Hines will be playing some of your favorite hits from the 90s in the Student Union. Download the Kahoot app on your phone and join us for some Friends and 90’s trivia. The winner will receive a basket donated by Raising Canes.

03.18.24

Loggers play in the NJCAA Championships this week!

Loggers Women's Basketball championship win.The No. 3 seed LLCC Loggers played host to the No. 1 seed Parkland College Cobras for the Region 24 Championship game on March 10 and won 70-50. “These kids have battled so much all year. Injuries, illness, you name it, and we dealt with it,” said Chad Jones, head coach. “I’m so proud of them for how they handled the adversity and just kept coming to work.” LLCC improved to 27-6 and will advance the NJCAA Division 2 National Championships in Joplin, Missouri, beginning March 18. The Loggers’ first game is Tuesday at 1 p.m. versus Union College. The game will be livestreamed on the NJCAA Network.

03.18.24

Commencement student speaker and outstanding graduate nominations sought

Commencement Student Speaker

The vice president of student services is currently seeking nominations for student speakers for LLCC Commencement 2024.

Please take some time to consider students you would be comfortable recommending as a potential commencement speaker for the class of 2024.

If you would like to nominate a student, instructions, application and graduate listing are attached here for your convenience. All nominations should be returned to Gailyn Draper, Menard Hall 1255, no later than noon on Friday, March 29. Nominees must have completed graduation requirements at the end of the summer 2023 term, fall 2023 semester or be candidates for graduation at the end of the spring 2024 semester or summer 2024 term. All nominated students need to have their speech ready to audition on April 9 in Menard Hall, Room 2206 beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Outstanding Graduate

The office of the vice president of student services is also currently seeking nominations for Outstanding Graduate for LLCC Commencement 2024.

Each year, you have the opportunity to nominate candidates for consideration for this recognition. If you would like to nominate a student, instructions, application and graduate listing of students with 3.0 GPA or higher are attached below for your convenience. All nominations should be returned to Gailyn Draper at gailyn.draper@llcc.edu by noon on Friday, March 29. Nominees must have completed graduation requirements at the end of the summer 2023 term, fall 2023 semester or be candidates for graduation at the end of the spring 2024 semester or summer 2024 term.