10.29.24

BSU Breast Cancer Awareness event today

Pink ribbonOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. LLCC’s Black Student Union would like for you to join them on Oct. 29 in the Student Union from noon until 2 p.m. for the “Paint in Pink” event. LLCC’s own Dr. Leigh Giles-Brown will speak on life after breast cancer. Dr. Giles-Brown was featured on Oct. 1 on WICS to begin Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Then join us for a paint event to create a breast cancer canvas in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each participant will receive a breast cancer goodie bag with information provided by Sangamon County Health Department and Sarah Price with Temple Elks.

If you are a survivor, please contact Kim Wilson. We would like to acknowledge you! Wear Pink!

10.29.24

Journaling and Mindfulness This Thursday

Take a moment to relax and recharge during the workday! Join us for the next Journaling & Mindfulness Session and begin with a calming mindfulness exercise to help you step away from daily challenges and clear your mind followed by a journaling prompt to help spark creativity and reflection.

  • Date: Thursday, Oct. 31
  • Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
  • Location: Menard Hall, Room 1179

We hope you’ll join us for some mid-day self-care!

10.29.24

Dine at Bistro Verde this week

bistro verde in the Workforce Careers Center
Bistro Verde is open Tuesday-Thursday this week, offering a full-service lunch experience that features appetizers, soups, salads, desserts, coffees and drinks! View the menu. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by leaving a message at 217-786-2821 or by emailing BistroVerde@llcc.edu. Your phone or email reservation will be confirmed as soon as we are able.

This week’s Student Chef Jonohn Stainback’s Special is chili cheese Irish nachos, southern chicken & waffles with honey drizzle and red velvet cake.

Online to-go orders will be accepted, but we very much encourage guests to make a reservation and join us in person.

Bistro Verde

Oct. 22-Nov. 21 (closed Nov. 5)
Tue, Wed and Thu
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

10.28.24

Watch LLCC Soccer in Playoffs this Friday!

Our Loggers have moved into postseason play with an outstanding 13 and 2 record.

Wear your LLCC gear and cheer on the women’s soccer team as they take on Kaskaskia College in the Region 24 Tournament this Friday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. here at home!

10.28.24

Submit Veterans Day recognition form

United States flagsThe college will honor veterans at its 29th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, sponsored by LLCC Student Life. The ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 in A. Lincoln Commons with a reception to follow. This event honors all veterans, including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces, and it is open to the public. 

We look forward to honoring those who have served our country. To be included in the printed program, please complete this Veterans Day Recognition Form no later than Nov. 1.

If you have any questions, please contact Student Life at studentlife@llcc.edu.  

10.28.24

Early Alert workgroup survey

The Early Alert workgroup is investigating how we can use an early alert system to improve student retention. LLCC’s current Early Alert system is used by some faculty members to report grades at specific times throughout the semester, but it does not have widespread use. Since every LLCC employee interacts with students in some capacity, we would like to hear your ideas on how we can support students through an early alert intervention. Please think about any conversations you’ve had or overheard with students where they have described a gap in service or a barrier they have experienced. We want to gather input from the LLCC community and encourage you to complete a brief survey by Nov. 1.

10.28.24

Monday Morning Mentor

This week’s Monday Morning Mentor is, How Can I Leverage ChatGPT to Support Students with Disabilities? The presentation is available online on Oct. 28 and on-demand for one week. From the link, you can view the featured 20-Minute Mentor, as well as access the transcript, handouts, and supplemental material. These materials will not be available to be viewed until Monday when the presentation becomes available. Use the password: leverage227.

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.

10.28.24

BSU Breast Cancer Awareness event, Tuesday

Pink ribbonOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. LLCC’s Black Student Union would like for you to join them on Oct. 29 in the Student Union from noon until 2 p.m. for the “Paint in Pink” event. LLCC’s own Dr. Leigh Giles-Brown will speak on life after breast cancer. Dr. Giles-Brown was featured on Oct. 1 on WICS to begin Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Then join us for a paint event to create a breast cancer canvas in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each participant will receive a breast cancer goodie bag with information provided by Sangamon County Health Department and Sarah Price with Temple Elks.

If you are a survivor, please contact Kim Wilson. We would like to acknowledge you! Wear Pink!

10.28.24

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.