11.12.21

Sign up to be a blood donor next Wednesday

Did you know that the next LLCC Student Life Blood Drive is on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.? Thinking about signing up but are unsure if you can donate blood? One question the Student Life staff frequently gets from new and returning donors is, “ am I eligible to donate?” If you are reading this and asking yourself the same questions, email kyle.roughan@llcc.edu for an informational flyer.

Sign up for an appointment as they are required. Be sure to share this blood drive with your family, friends and neighbors! Appointments are required.

If you have any questions about donating or need assistance signing up, please reach out to Kyle Roughan, student engagement coordinator,  at kyle.roughan@llcc.edu or call 217-786-2315.

11.12.21

In the News

Claire Gordon, Ph.D., professor of communication, spoke on WTAX radio Nov. 11 about the Phi Theta Kappa “Life Goes On” organ donor event being held Monday in A. Lincoln Commons.

Also, yesterday’s Veterans Day Ceremony was covered by WICS/WRSP and The Lamp.

11.11.21

Join us in honoring veterans today at the Veterans Day Ceremony

Veterans Day 2021. Thursday, Nov. 11, 12:30 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons. Following the brief ceremony, refreshments will be served.
LLCC is honoring veterans at its 26th annual Veterans Day Ceremony today, Nov. 11. The ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons, and a reception will follow. The public is invited to attend.

The program includes Ken Elmore, LLCC Board of Trustees Chair, serving as master of ceremonies; Darian Hayes, LLCC student and Private First Class, U.S. Army Reserve, providing remarks; and LLCC student Jack John Barham singing the national anthem.

The Veterans Day Ceremony is sponsored by LLCC Student Life and honors all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces.

11.11.21

COVID-19 vaccination clinic Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 15 & 16

LLCC will host another COVID-19 vaccination clinic in A. Lincoln Commons Monday, Nov. 15 and Tuesday, Nov. 16.  The clinic Monday will operate from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 4–6:30 p.m. On Nov. 16, the clinic will operate from 8:30 a.m. to noon. For this clinic, they plan to have the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines available. If you received your first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine held at our last vaccination clinic (Oct. 18 and 19), you can get your second dose to become fully vaccinated at this upcoming vaccination clinic. No appointment is necessary to participate in this vaccination clinic; walk-ins are welcome.

Also, given your status as working in education, if you are fully vaccinated and received the Pfizer vaccine, the booster shot is also available at these clinics. To be eligible for the vaccination booster, the following qualifications must be met: You must be at least 18 years old; the booster shot must be administered at least six months after the last dose of the primary series (this is the 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine). The booster shot is only for individuals who have received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for their primary series.

Please note that this clinic cannot provide the vaccination to children in the 5-11 year age group. As a reminder, LLCC has extended the COVID-19 vaccination incentive for both employees and students through Nov. 30, 2021.

11.11.21

Etrieve maintenance this morning

As a reminder, Etrieve is undergoing maintenance this morning and will be unavailable from 7:30 a.m. until noon. The outage includes HR, payroll and finance forms, as well as document filing/retrieval.

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11.11.21

LLCC Giving Day is Tuesday, Nov. 16

Giving Day November 16, 2021 LLCC’s annual Giving Day is Tuesday, Nov. 16. The purpose of this 24-hour day of giving is to advance the mission of the college while raising essential funds for our students.

Help us spread the word about LLCC Giving Day by promoting it on social media using the save-the-date image and #LLCCGivingDay.

Everyone is invited to participate in Giving Day and faculty and staff who donate will receive a sticker good for one jean’s day of their choice (supervisor permission is required). Your gift can be used for following:

  • The Pay It Forward student emergency assistance fund – provides things like bus passes, gas cards, rent and utilities payment for students who experience a catastrophic event.
  • The general scholarship fund – provides money for tuition and books.
  • Greatest need – funds will be used to upgrade technology, facilities and equipment among other things.

No amount is too small when pooled with other donations. Watch the Giving Day video to see how donations benefit our students.

11.11.21

LLCC art student wins AARP Illinois Disrupt Disparities Art Contest

Wilma Wofford, LLCC art student, was recently selected as the winner of AARP’s Illinois Disrupt Disparities Art Contest. She credits her LLCC art professors. The article from the AARP website states: “Wofford didn’t start making art until after she retired and enrolled in art courses at Lincoln Land Community College, and she says she owes her success to her talented instructors. ‘I got started a bit late, so now I just want to make all the art I can make while I’m on this Earth.'”Wilma Wofford artwork

11.11.21

Bistro To Go open today

Bistro To Go in the Workforce Careers Center
Bistro Verde, LLCC’s student-run café, is open during the fall 2021 semester as Bistro To Go. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 18. You are invited to enjoy takeout soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, coffees and drinks prepared by LLCC culinary arts, baking and pastry, and hospitality students. View the fall 2021 menu!

Lunch orders may be placed online at https://orders.cake.net/11205518 (credit card) or in person (cash or credit card).

11.10.21

Operation Full Belly today

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will be collecting donations for the LLCC Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in A. Lincoln Commons. Below are items that are most needed, but all donations are welcome.  Monetary donations will also be collected.

  • Trail Mix
  • To-Go Peanut Butter Cups
  • Cereal –Single Serving Size
  • Mac & Cheese Cups
  • Tuna Salad Ready-to-eat kits
  • Chicken Salad Ready-to-eat kits
  • Easy Peel Opening Cans of Soup
  • Ready-to-eat Pasta Meals
  • Protein Bars
  • Granola Bars
  • Ready-to-eat rice meals
  • Juice Bottles
  • Crackers

Non-Food Item Donations

  • Microwavable Safe Bowls and plastic-ware (forks, spoons, knives)
  • Toiletry and Hygiene Items
  • Deodorant, toothbrushes and paste, feminine products, soap, shampoo, razors, etc.
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