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.

10.25.24

Save the Date – Professional Development Day on Nov. 5

Fall 2024 Professional Development Day takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. AIeL has planned robust faculty-focused programming on topics such as academic tools; AI in education; innovation and creativity; student connections; and teaching, scholarship and research. The full schedule for the day will be coming soon, so make plans to join us on Nov. 5.
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10.25.24

Phi Theta Kappa Fall Induction Ceremony

Congratulations to LLCC’s Phi Theta Kappa inductees. The Alpha Epsilon Kappa chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society held its fall induction ceremony on Oct. 23 in the Trutter Center. The keynote speaker was Isaac Barrett, former chapter president. Barrett and another former chapter president, Joey Gallo formally installed the new chapter officers.

The event formally recognizes new members and officers and is conducted in part by the student leaders of the chapter.

Photos from the PTK Induction ceremony, 2024.

  • President: Hannah Shoemaker
  • Vice President of Science: Jessica Gibson
  • Vice President of Scholarship: Zorah Austin
  • Vice President of Records: Braden Nicoll
  • Vice President of Fellowship: Katie Angulo
  • Vice President of Public Relations: Lexie Ebersohl

Students inducted into PTK this fall included:

Victoria Alamu, Paige Alexander, Lexi Aper, Dakota Barker, Syd Carey, Haley Christian, Brennah Dillon, Natalie Dockter, Jamie Edit, Julie Elfgen, Audrey Breann Feagans, Jessica Gibson, Zachary David Hamilton, Olivia Hentzien, Amanda Hoover, Keja Jordan, Amena Kennon, Jamie Kunz, Kara Lynn Lawyer, Sabrina Lewis, Wendie yesenia Porras, Walker Quimby, Cheyenne Reichert, Manuel Lino Rojo Garcia, Yasmeen Salem, Andrew James Sample, Emily J. Sierra, Sophie Skaggs, Morgan Smith, Korbyn M. Stevens, Maretta Sullivan, Latasha N. Sykes, Nichole Tamosaitis, Kavita Vachone Tolliver, Jack H. Waldeck, Breanna Washington and Allyson Whitaker. 

Group photo of the fall 2024 PTK inductees.

PTK co-advisors are Dr. Gillian Bauer, professor, English, and Ryan Roberts, professor, Library.

Photos from the PTK induction ceremony, fall 2024.

10.25.24

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.  

10.25.24

Impact Life Blood Drive at LLCC

Impact Life logoDonate blood at LLCC on Tues., Nov. 12 between 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Help us meet our goal of at 20 donors during the last campus drive of 2024! By donating a small portion of your time and a unit of blood, you have the power to be a lifeline for someone in need. Appointments are requested and you can sign up online. Donors will have a choice of a gift card, donation to local area food banks or bonus points to the rewards store. Please email  Student Life with any questions. Thank you for your support!

10.25.24

Journaling and Mindfulness Rescheduled

A woman's hand writing in a journal.The second Journaling and Mindfulness session has been rescheduled for Thursday, Oct. 31 from noon until 1 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 1179. Join this hour-long session for some relaxation and reflection.

We hope to see you there!