11.05.24

National Radiologic Technology Week Trivia

Continuing the celebration of National Radiologic Technology Week…here’s a bit of trivia for you!

black and white photo of Wilhelm Roentgen.Wilhelm Roentgen discovered x-rays quite by accident on Nov. 8, 1895. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a piece of cardboard coated with barium platinocyanide glowing when he was working with electricity in a vacuum tube in front of him. He called the mysterious rays x-rays because x stands for the unknown! At the time of Roentgen’s discovery of x-ray, there were several others who were also experimenting with a vacuum tube. Roentgen had an advantage due to a condition that made him extraordinarily sensitive to faint light. He was better able to see the faint glow that was being emitted because he was colorblind!

A photo of Wilhelm Roentgen's laboratory in his home.

11.04.24

Housing & Basic Needs Support is available for LLCC students

Hello from Student Success!  As we approach finals and the winter holidays, we’d like to remind you that we offer several avenues of support for our students. If you encounter a student experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness or that needs assistance with basic needs such as food, utility or rental assistance or related needs, please refer students to us through the established process via the referral link (below).Using the referral link preserves students’ privacy and protects their personal information. To refer a student:

Housing Support: Click on the “Referral for service request” green button.

Basic Needs Support: Click on the “Referral for service request” green button.

Thank you for all you do for LLCC students and for sending them our way! We are now in the Student Services Hub in Menard Hall. Feel free to come see us in our new space.

If you have questions about types of housing and basic needs support on campus, please reach out to Claire Heffron-McKinney.

11.04.24

Career Development Month – My Story boards

November is National Career Development Month, and the Career Center invites your participation in sharing career insights with our students. We’re excited to bring back the “My Story Boards,” which faculty and staff can fill out and display in their offices or outside their doors. Sharing your educational and career journeys can be both inspirational and informative for students, especially when integrated into classroom discussions.

The Career Center is delivering My Story Boards to Administrative Assistant Offices. If you did not receive a My Story Board and would like one, please email CareerCenter@LLCC.edu, and we’ll be happy to bring one to your office.

11.04.24

The Career Center Celebrates Career Development Month with Handshake Activation Prizes!

In honor of Career Development Month, the Career Center is encouraging students to register their Handshake Job Board account and complete their profile for a chance to win gift cards!

  • Students who activate their Handshake account by the end of the day on Nov. 30 will automatically be entered into a drawing for one of two $50 Amazon gift cards.
  • Additionally, students who fully complete their Handshake profile by Nov. 30 will be entered into a drawing for one of two $100 Amazon gift cards.

Winners will be notified in December.

11.04.24

Monday Morning Mentor

This week’s Monday Morning Mentor is, “How Can I Help Students Become Comfortable with the Uncomfortable?” The online presentation is available Nov. 4 and on-demand for one week. You will need to enter the password in order to view the program: comfortable566.

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.

11.04.24

In the Community

LLCC staff manning a Halloween table at the Zoo.The LLCC Child Development Center was a fun stop for trick-or-treaters during Zoolie Ghoulie at the Henson-Robinson Zoo last week.  Trick or Treaters at the Zoo.

Professor Brenda Protz poses with four Jacksonvlle High School students.Brenda Protz, professor of communication, was the featured speaker at Jacksonville High School’s recent National English Honor Society induction. The organization recognizes high school students who excel in English language, literature, writing, journalism and related fields.

11.04.24

BSU to sponsor Jeans Day Nov. 6

LLCC’s Black Student Union is sponsoring a Jeans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 6 to raise funds for their scholarship. Each year a student will be awarded funds to help with tuition, fees and books.

Faculty and staff can wear jeans with a minimum donation of $5 to be paid in LLCC Student Life (lower level, Menard Hall). A sticker to wear on Jeans Day will be given to those who donate.