Cheer on the Loggers at the Super Fan home volleyball game on Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. in Cass Gym as they take on John Wood Community College. There will be free popcorn and chances for fans to win prizes!
Faculty Book Club begins Monday
Join us for a three-part faculty book club series, led by Becky Miller, professor, psychology, centered on “Small Teaching” by James Lang, a transformative guide offering practical, research-based strategies for enhancing classroom instruction. We will explore how small, targeted changes in teaching practices can lead to significant improvements in student learning. Each session will provide a collaborative space for faculty members to discuss and apply these insights to their own teaching. Engage with your peers, share experiences and discover actionable strategies that can be immediately integrated into your courses. All participants will receive a free copy of “Small Teaching.”
Register now and receive your copy of “Small Teaching” before the session dates.
- Monday, Sept. 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 2202. Register for Sept. 16.
- Monday, Oct. 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 2202. Register for Oct. 14.
- Monday, Nov. 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 2202. Register for Nov. 11.
Note: Faculty will receive one point for each session attended. Those who attend all three will be awarded an extra point (four total).
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY, Sept. 19
LLCC Human Resources is offering a session on Effective Communication in the Workplace on Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. in Menard Hall, Room 1179. Participants will learn how to articulate their ideas effectively, engage in constructive dialogue and foster a collaborative work environment. Session details can be found on the HR Portal page. To register for the session, email Kirsten.Taylor@llcc.edu.
Monday Morning Mentor: How Can I Teach Courses that are inclusively accessible to all learners?
This week’s Monday Morning Mentor is How Can I Teach Courses That Are Inclusively Accessible to All Learners? The presentation is available Sept. 16, 2024 with this online link, and on-demand for one week. You will need to use the password, accessible579
Access to the programs in the Monday Morning Mentor series is restricted to members of the subscribing institution. Any unauthorized use or access, including sharing access with faculty and staff not affiliated with the subscribing institution, is prohibited.
Open office hours for Zogotech tomorrow, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
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.
SEPTEMBER BLOOD DRIVE RESULTS
Loggers, Thank you for your support of the most recent blood drive! These were our LLCC stats!
- 24 donors present to donate
- 20 whole blood units collected
- 6 red cell donations collected (3 double red donors)
- 13 (wow!!) first time donors with Impact Life (a special thanks to these donors!)
- Potentially 66 lives that will be saved with the donations collected
Everyone at Impact Life and in LLCC Student Life appreciate your generosity and caring spirit!
Mark your calendars and plan to donate at the next LLCC drive on Tuesday, Nov. 12 between 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. A. Lincoln Commons. You can even sign up now online.
Wellness screenings and flu shots
Sign up for a wellness screening and flu shot on Oct. 10 or Oct. 23, 7 -11:30 a.m. in the Student Union in Menard Hall. All benefit-eligible employees and their spouses may participate. The screening is free to benefit-eligible employees and for spouses who are enrolled on a LLCC health insurance plan. All benefit-eligible employees who participate in the wellness screening and complete the health risk assessment survey will receive a $50 Visa gift card! You may also sign up for a flu shot. A regular flu shot, as well as a preservative free and high dose flu shot, will be available. View Monday’s email from HR for the link and program code to sign up!
The 3rd Annual Health & Wellness Fair will also be held during the first wellness screening event on Thursday, Oct.10. Look for more information soon in LincIn!
Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Event Monday
Sept. 15 marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Our theme this year is “Cultural Conversations Through the Years.” Join us on Monday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons for food, music, history, Spanish speaking and celebration!
Get Registered for the 2024 Cardboard Boat Regatta!
Faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to participate in LLCC’s third cardboard boat regatta on Sept. 27 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m. Register by Sept. 20 at the LLCC PoliceDepartment in Sangamon Hall South or by calling 217-786-2278.
The LLCCPD can provide cardboard, while supplies last. (Please note: duct tape is not provided.) A boat construction area is provided under the overhang between Sangamon Hall North and Sangamon Hall South. All painting must be done in the grass west of the construction area. Please respect the space and keep your site tidy. Contact LLCC PD for more details.
The boats will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton Center prior to the race. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic!
Important event details
•There is an entry fee of $20 per team. Money raised will be donated to a charity.
•There must be at least two people per boat; there is no maximum.
•Minimum age to participate is 16; minors will need parental consent.
•Closed toe shoes and life preservers are required (if you cannot bring one, please make priorarrangements with the LLCCPD)
•Each preliminary race, or “heat race,” of 3-4 boats will take place around the Lake Macoupinfountain from the east bank in the Helen Hamilton Center.
•Winners of each preliminary race will compete in the final race.
•An opening ceremony prior to the first race and closing ceremony with awards will be held in theoutdoor amphitheater.
•Rain date: Oct. 11
Boat Construction Materials
Accepteble materials:
- corrugated cardboard
- duct tape
- water-based paint
Materials not allowed:
- oil-based paint
- water-proof paint
- wood
- styrofoam
- plastic sheathing
- fiberglass
- Son0tubes/coated cardboard
- silicon, wax or tar
- caulking compounds
- metal
- staples, clamps or screws
Rules
1. Life preservers/vests must always be worn while on/in the water.
2. Closed toe shoes are required. Shoes that tie/zip are preferred, tennis or water shoes. NO flip flops or Crocs.
3. The ENTIRE boat including paddles must be made from cardboard and duct tape. Corrugated cardboard only!
4. Duct tape may be used only to reinforce seams. DO NOT duct tape the entire hull of the boat!
5. Water-based paint is allowed (no oil-based paint) for decorating the boat.
6. Decorations are allowed and encouraged, provided they are not used as structural or floatation elements.
7. Crew costumes are encouraged.
8. Design is left to builder(s). Let your creativity take over.
9. NO surfboard style boat allowed.
10. Team members who start the race must finish the race without leaving the interior of the boat. If a team member exits the boat for any reason during the race, the team will be disqualified.
11. Please make sure all packing labels and staples are removed!
12. Throwing water on another boat is reason for disqualification, unless said water comes from the incidental splash of a paddle or other propulsive device.
13. Sunken or discarded boats must be disposed of in the designated trash receptacle.
Integrity Challenge
An individual or team may submit a challenge of integrity on any of the top three finishing boats.
Procedures will be developed for an individual or team to submit a challenge confidentially.
There is a challenge fee of $20 per submission. All challenge money will be donated to a charity.
Challenged boats will be thoroughly inspected. This may involve cutting the boat to inspect the internal structure.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY, Sept. 19
LLCC Human Resources is offering a session on Effective Communication in the Workplace on Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. in Menard Hall, Room 1179. Participants will learn how to articulate their ideas effectively, engage in constructive dialogue and foster a collaborative work environment. Session details can be found on the HR Portal page. To register for the session, email Kirsten.Taylor@llcc.edu.