Learn how to boost student engagement by building beautiful multiple- or single-choice questions with images and other multimedia. Join Jennifer from the H5P Core Team today, Feb. 25, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., on Zoom, to learn how to incorporate multimedia choice activities in your H5P content and Canvas pages, including how to customize the layout and choose between different aspect ratios. This hands-on workshop will allow you to experience image choice and brainstorm how you might incorporate this dynamic H5P content type into your own courses. Register for H5P wokrshop.
African-American Food and Vendor Day is Wednesday
Don’t forget some extra spending money on Wednesday, Feb. 26! Vendors will be set up in A. Lincoln Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for browsing/shopping. The University of Spa will offer free manicures and haircuts as well.
Beginning around 11 a.m. there will be food samples offered too!
If you’d like to help with any aspects of the day, please sign up to volunteer at the African-American Food and Vendor Day..
The African-American History Month Planning Committee looks forward to seeing you!
IRE open office hours today, 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 Millennium Center, Room 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.
In the news
Members of LLCC’s Ag Student Club, who were part of the first place swine and soils teams at the recent PAS Conference, were interviewed by Capitol Radio Group on Monday.
Journaling and Mindfulness Today
Join the Journaling and Mindfulness session with Deborah Brothers and John Paul Jaramillo being held today at 12:45 p.m. in the LLCC Library, Sangamon Hall, Room 1126. Journals and ink pens will be provided to those who need them.
It’s the Last Week of Heart Health Month
As Heart Health Month comes to a close, we hope the information shared over the past few weeks has helped you find ways to care for your heart. The good news is that even small changes can make a big impact! CDC research shows that losing just 5-10% of body weight can significantly reduce blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart disease. In fact, for every 2.2 pounds (1 kg) lost, systolic blood pressure can drop by about 1 mmHg — a step in the right direction for overall heart health.
Making heart-healthy choices doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether it’s adding more movement to your day, reducing sodium intake or managing stress, small, consistent efforts add up.
As we wrap up Heart Health Month, consider one simple change you can make today to support your heart—it all starts with one step!
This week:
- Take part in the Journaling and Mindfulness Session on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
- Check out the heart risk quiz, detailed high blood pressure education, learn about the signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke and take the nutrition quiz from the Heart Safety Expo all provided on the Health and Wellness page.
Board of Trustees meets Wednesday
The Board of Trustees meets this Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room.
LLCC to host transfer fairs today and tomorrow
The LLCC Office of Student Success will be hosting the State University Transfer Day (SUTD) on Monday, Feb. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the Private Illinois Colleges and Universities (PICU) Transfer Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Both events will be held in A. Lincoln Commons and are for current students looking to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree. Please encourage your students in transfer majors to attend these events.
SUTD attendees include: Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville, University of Illinois – Chicago, University of Illinois – Springfield, University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign and Western Illinois University.
PICU attendees include: Bradley University, Columbia College – Chicago, DePaul University, Dominican University, Greenville University, Illinois College, Illinois Wesleyan University, Loyola University – Chicago, McKendree University, Methodist College, Millikin University, Monmouth College, National Louis University, North Park University, Olivet Nazarene University, Quincy University, St. Francis Medical Center – Nursing and St. John’s College of Nursing.
Also participating Feb. 25: University of Missouri
LLCC Ag Club students shine at state PAS contest
Seventeen LLCC Agriculture Club members recently competed at the Illinois Professional Agriculture Student (PAS) Conference held in Normal. Fifteen members earned top rankings to advance to the national competition, which will be held in Sheridan, Wyo. March 18-21.
Read about all the LLCC winners and events. See more photos and follow LLCC Agriculture on their Facebook page.
LLCC to host Illinois Poet Laureate, Angela Jackson
LLCC’s English and Humanities Department and Writing Center, in partnership with the Springfield Area Arts Council and Poetry Out Loud will host Illinois’ Poet Laureate in residence, Angela Jackson, on March 20 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Writing Center.
As part of her visit, Jackson will facilitate a poetry writing workshop and speak about her life, her inspirations and her experiences as Illinois Poet Laureate. Additionally, she will read from her collections including, “It Seems Like a Mighty Long Time.”