09.25.24

HALLOWEEN BOO-TIQUE COSTUME COLLECTION

As Halloween approaches, the LLCC Honors Program is hosting a costume donation drive to support those in need within our local community! Everyone is invited to participate in this special fundraiser by donating old or gently used Halloween costumes or costume accessories. All donations will be given to a local elementary school!Three kids in Halloween costumes

How You Can Help

  • Donate your costumes: If you have costumes, masks, hats, or other accessories from past Halloweens that are no longer in use, consider donating them. Kids’ costumes, adult costumes, or even costume parts are all welcome!
  • Spread the word: Share this with your friends and family and encourage them to join in too. The more costumes we collect, the more we can support our community.

Drop-Off Information:

  • Donations can be dropped off in A. Lincoln Commons in Menard Hall, Sept. 30-Oct. 2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Apple cider provided for those donating.
  • There will be collection boxes located in Sangamon Hall, Office 2312 as well as outside the Honors Lounge in Menard Hall, 2238.
09.24.24

Internship Fair today in A. Lincoln Commons

LLCC will be hosting an Internship Fair today, Sept. 24 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.
This is a great chance for students to learn about internship opportunities from organizations with openings right now and future openings in 2025. Opportunities are available in IT, business, accounting, marketing, graphic design, communications, engineering, public sector and more. Please encourage students to attend and connect with employers!

09.24.24

Cardboard Boat Regatta registration extended until Wednesday

Cardboard Boat Regatta. Lincoln Land Community College.It’s not too late to register your team for LLCC’s third annual Cardboad Boat Regatta. Teams now have until Wednesday, Sept. 25. Register at the LLCC Police Department in Sangamon Hall South, by calling 217-786-2278 or online.

The regatta happens on Friday, Sept. 27 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m.

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

Important event details, including acceptible boat construction materials and the race rules can be found online.

09.24.24

Introduction to H5P: A Step-by-Step Guide

Join this virtual workshop today, Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 2-3 p.m., hosted by Jennifer Gardner from the H5P Core team, and learn how to create, share and reuse interactive H5P content. This workshop is suitable for new members of the H5P community or as a reminder of the power of H5P for existing authors.

In this workshop, you’ll explore:

  • How to access H5P – Get started with ease.
  • Build three easy-to-use content types – Single Choice Set, Image Choice, and Flashcards.
  • Combine content types for more complex interactions – Dive into Interactive Video and Interactive Book for advanced use.
  • Publishing your content – Seamlessly integrate with Canvas

Don’t miss this opportunity to take your interactive content to the next level. Register for Intro to H5P now.

09.24.24

NAMI: Ending the Silence

A reminder that NAMI: Ending the Silence is being held on campus today in the Trutter Center from noon until 1 p.m. Although in person attendance is strongly encouraged, those who are unable to be present can use the link to attend via Teams. We hope you’ll join us to continue to learn more about mental health and reducing the stigma for those who are struggling.

For questions, please email Rachel Duff or call 217-786-2204.

09.24.24

Multicultural Festival – Volunteers Needed (& Performers Welcomed!)

LLCC students attend the 19th annual Multicultural FestivalThe 20th annual LLCC Multicultural Festival will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 9 in the Trutter Center from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Several community groups will host exhibits, food trucks will be on site, an artist will offer henna, The stage is also open for cultural performances! There is still room in the schedule for entertainment if you or someone you know would like to perform. Cultural music, dance, storytelling, etc. are all welcomed. Please email studentlife@llcc.edu if interested. Volunteers are also needed to help the event run smoothly. Please sign up on the Microsoft sheet. We hope to see you all there on Oct. 9!

09.24.24

Mental Health Resources

The Mental Health Resources Canvas shell is available to all students and employees.

This shell contains an abundance of information regarding mental health and wellness, including but not limited to: mental health information, on campus and community resources, self help tools, national hotlines, veteran resources, relaxation techniques, etc.

Please share this link with current LLCC students as you see fit! With your help, our students can navigate the shell and achieve better overall wellness. Thank you!

If you have mental health information that is not included and you think it would benefit our students, please send it to Kellee Phillips.