LLCC Public Relations and Marketing will be conducting a photo shoot on campus today. The photos will be used on the website, social media, ads and publications. We have a schedule to visit various classrooms and activities but will also be taking some candid photos along the way.
Canvas Discussions Redesign
Faculty may have noticed changes to the Canvas Discussions this semester. The enhancements to the discussions function aim to improve teachers’ and students’ experiences by offering new customizations and interactive components, including @mentions, anonymous posting, post logging, and enhanced searching and sorting capabilities. To support your use of these new features, Canvas has prepared the following resources:
- Instructional Video: This brief video provides an overview of the new features and changes that users can expect to see in the Discussions Redesign.
- Two-Page Guide: This concise document explains which features have changed and includes tips to assist you in leveraging the new features effectively.
- User Guides: We have created detailed “How-To” user guides for both the student and teacher roles. You can find supplemental resources for those using the Canvas Student (iOS/Android) and Canvas Teacher (iOS/Android) apps as well.
Monday Morning Mentor: getting students to complete reading assignments
This week’s Monday Morning Mentor series is How Do I Get Students to Complete Reading Assignments? This presentation is available Sept. 9 and on-demand for one week. You may link to the presentation online. The password for this week’s program is: reading910
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.
Come cheer on the Loggers this month!
Monday, Sept. 9 – Loggers Soccer vs Mineral Area College at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 11 – Loggers Baseball vs Illinois Central College at 4 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 12 – Loggers Soccer vs John Wood Community College at 4 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 14 – Loggers Soccer vs Parkland College at 12 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 17 – Loggers Soccer vs East Central College at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 18 – Loggers Volleyball vs John Wood Community College at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 28 – Loggers Baseball vs Rock Valley College at 10 a.m. & vs Southwestern Illinois College at 12:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 30 – Loggers Soccer vs Morton College at 4 p.m.
Open office hours for Zogotech tomorrow, 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 MCTR 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.
Help Save Lives this Wednesday , register to donate blood
Did you know blood has a limited shelf life? Red blood cells can be stored for just 42 days. Regular donations are crucial to maintain supply.
Please consider giving blood to help ensure that every patient gets the care they need. The next drive at LLCC, in partnership with ImpactLife, is Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Advance online registration is encouraged and walk-ins will be welcomed if there is availability.
For donating, you will receive your choice of the following
- $20 gift card ($25 gift card for double red)
- Loyalty Store bonus reward points to redeem a Koozie 3-in-1 tumbler
- A donation to Make-A-Wish Illinois
Please contact Kristin Booher in the Student Life Office with any questions.
Summer Corn Salad from LLCC Community Education, Culinary
This is a Midwest spin and a salad Channing Fullaway-Johnson’s grandma made every summer. It beautifully captures the summer season.
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups fresh sweet corn
- 1-1/2 cups heirloom tomatoes, medium dice
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk 4 teaspoons oil, lime juice, and salt; set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook and stir corn in remaining oil over medium-high heat until tender. Transfer to a salad bowl; cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion and basil. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving or refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.
Photo shoot today and Monday
LLCC Public Relations and Marketing will be conducting a photo shoot on campus today and Monday, Sept. 6 and 9. The photos will be used on the website, social media, ads and publications. We have a schedule to visit various classrooms and activities but will also be taking some candid photos along the way.
2024 Cardboard Boat Regatta Details & Registration
Faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to participate in LLCC’s third cardboard boat regatta on Sept. 27 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m. Register by Sept. 20 at the LLCC PoliceDepartment in Sangamon Hall South or by calling 217-786-2278.
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
•There is an entry fee of $20 per team. Money raised will be donated to a charity.
•There must be at least two people per boat; there is no maximum.
•Minimum age to participate is 16; minors will need parental consent.
•Closed toe shoes and life preservers are required (if you cannot bring one, please make priorarrangements with the LLCCPD)
•Each preliminary race, or “heat race,” of 3-4 boats will take place around the Lake Macoupinfountain from the east bank in the Helen Hamilton Center.
•Winners of each preliminary race will compete in the final race.
•An opening ceremony prior to the first race and closing ceremony with awards will be held in theoutdoor amphitheater.
•Rain date: Oct. 11
Boat Construction Materials
Accepteble materials:
- corrugated cardboard
- duct tape
- water-based paint
Materials not allowed:
- oil-based paint
- water-proof paint
- wood
- styrofoam
- plastic sheathing
- fiberglass
- Son0tubes/coated cardboard
- silicon, wax or tar
- caulking compounds
- metal
- staples, clamps or screws
Rules
1. Life preservers/vests must always be worn while on/in the water.
2. Closed toe shoes are required. Shoes that tie/zip are preferred, tennis or water shoes. NO flip flops or Crocs.
3. The ENTIRE boat including paddles must be made from cardboard and duct tape. Corrugated cardboard only!
4. Duct tape may be used only to reinforce seams. DO NOT duct tape the entire hull of the boat!
5. Water-based paint is allowed (no oil-based paint) for decorating the boat.
6. Decorations are allowed and encouraged, provided they are not used as structural or floatation elements.
7. Crew costumes are encouraged.
8. Design is left to builder(s). Let your creativity take over.
9. NO surfboard style boat allowed.
10. Team members who start the race must finish the race without leaving the interior of the boat. If a team member exits the boat for any reason during the race, the team will be disqualified.
11. Please make sure all packing labels and staples are removed!
12. Throwing water on another boat is reason for disqualification, unless said water comes from the incidental splash of a paddle or other propulsive device.
13. Sunken or discarded boats must be disposed of in the designated trash receptacle.
Integrity Challenge
An individual or team may submit a challenge of integrity on any of the top three finishing boats.
Procedures will be developed for an individual or team to submit a challenge confidentially.
There is a challenge fee of $20 per submission. All challenge money will be donated to a charity.
Challenged boats will be thoroughly inspected. This may involve cutting the boat to inspect the internal structure.
AIeL Open Office Hours today
The staff of Academic Innovation and eLearning have cleared their calendars and are available for you during our fall 2024 open office hours, today from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Sangamon 0114 or on Teams! We’re ready to talk about all things teaching, pedagogy, Canvas, H5P, digital accessibility and more. All faculty and staff are welcome to visit during our open office hours, regardless of department or teaching modality. If you can’t make it in-person to our open office hours, please know that our doors are always open, or you can contact any individual staff member to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment.