Share the news, LLCC’s fall Open House is Monday, Oct. 14, 2-5 p.m. at the Springfield campus and Jacksonville, Taylorville and Litchfield Outreach Centers.
“Start here at LLCC, whether you are looking to earn a degree or train for a hands-on career,” says LLCC President Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. “I invite you to join us at this event to explore majors, our low cost and personalized services that help students reach their goals.”
Today is the final day to register your team for LLCC’s third annual Cardboad Boat Regatta. Register at the LLCC Police Department in Sangamon Hall South, by calling 217-786-2278 or online.
The regatta happens on Friday, Sept. 27 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m.
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
Important event details, including acceptible boat construction materials and the race rules can be found online.
LLCC English and Humanities has planned two weeks worth of activities to recognize Banned Books Week, Sept. 22-28 and October’s National Book Month. This week’s activities include:
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Noon-2 p.m. – “Well, I’ll be Banned”: A Celebration of Banned Books in A. Lincoln Commons.
Kickoff of the InstaHaiku contest, open to LLCC students. The contest, sponsored by the LLCC Writing Center, will close Oct. 3.
2-3:30 p.m. – Quiet Reading Party – A bring your own book (BYOB) event with tea and cookies, in the Writing Center.
Thursday, Sept. 26
1-3 p.m. – Teachers as Writers Panel in the LLCC Library
Friday, Sept. 27
Noon-2 p.m. – Student Open Mic in A. Lincoln Commons.
3-5:45 p.m. – Film screening of “Hugo” in Menard Hall, Room 2207
6-8 p.m. – “All Booked Up”: An Evening of Literary Reading with Local Authors in A. Lincoln Commons.
The LLCC Foundation in partnership with LLCC’s Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts Program is once again offering a five-course gourmet dinner kit pickup on Friday, Nov. 1. Formerly known as the Around the World event, Take and Create features dishes prepared by culinary students that can be finished and served with a little preparation at home.
Gourmet dinner kits with drink pairings are $150 and serves two people. View the menu and order your gourmet dinner kits today on the Take and Create web page for pick up between 4-5:30 p.m. on Nov. 1. This fundraiser benefits our students and programs while providing a hands-on experience for culinary students.
Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are open! They will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 27. Faculty and staff can nominate a deserving colleague by submitting the KUDOS form (also available by clicking on the KUDOS tab in the upper-right corner of LincIn). Please use a Chrome or Firefox browser when completing this form. The KUDOS awards will be announced Friday, October 11.
The KUDOS awards are an informal way to recognize the special contributions — small and large — made by faculty and staff that create the positive environment that is LLCC.
Reminder: PRM has thank you cards if you’d like to personalize a note of gratitude for a coworker.
If you’ve never heard of banoffee pie, you’re missing out, according to Joshua Dineen, chef specialist. In this week’s Epicuriosity 101 article for the State Journal-Register, Dineen describes this unique coffee toffee pie with British roots.
As Halloween approaches, the LLCC Honors Program is hosting a costume donation drive to support those in need within our local community! Everyone is invited to participate in this special fundraiser by donating old or gently used Halloween costumes or costume accessories. All donations will be given to a local elementary school!
How You Can Help
Donate your costumes: If you have costumes, masks, hats, or other accessories from past Halloweens that are no longer in use, consider donating them. Kids’ costumes, adult costumes, or even costume parts are all welcome!
Spread the word: Share this with your friends and family and encourage them to join in too. The more costumes we collect, the more we can support our community.
Drop-Off Information:
Donations can be dropped off in A. Lincoln Commons in Menard Hall, Sept. 30-Oct. 2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Apple cider provided for those donating.
There will be collection boxes located in Sangamon Hall, Office 2312 as well as outside the Honors Lounge in Menard Hall, 2238.
Take a break and join on Walk on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. in front of Cass Gym.
Rain won’t stop us; we’ll gather in A. Lincoln Commons if needed. Sign up online and join us!