06.24.24

Register to donate blood on July 17

Every day, 36,000 units of blood are needed, and ImpactLife partners with LLCC to make donating as easy as possible.

Please schedule an appointment to donate blood on Wednesday, July 17 in A. Lincoln Commons between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Appointments are strongly encouraged because walk-in appointments can not always be accommodated.

As an additional incentive to participate, donors will receive their choice of a gift card, a donation to Make-A-Wish Illinois or bonus points to the rewards store!

If you have questions about the process or eligibility, visit www.bloodcenter.org or email Kristin Booher. Thank you for helping to save lives!

06.20.24

Open House Success

LLCC’s summer Open House on Tuesday had great weather and turnout. LLCC Recruitment and Admissions hosted 42 prospective students and dozens of their family members who toured buildings on campus; spoke with instructors, staff and deans; learned about programs and services offered at LLCC; and enjoyed hamburgers grilled by LLCC Police and snow cones from LLCC Student Life.

Of the prospective students who completed the event satisfaction survey, 90% of them gave LLCC the highest rating possible.

Photos from LLCC's June 2024 Open House event. Prospective students speaking with instructors and enjoying snow cones.

 

06.20.24

In the news

Kim Wilson, recruitment specialist, Lisa Clanton, student success coach and Braden Nicoll, LLCC student trustee were interviewed by WTAX on the Juneteenth Freedom Walk. The Juneteenth Freedom Walk was also covered by the Springfield State Journal-Register. Kim Wilson was interviewed by WICS regarding Juneteenth activities.

06.20.24

Juneteenth Freedom Walk

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2nd annual Juneteenth Freedom Walk. We had about 95 participants who walked in the heat for 1.25 miles to recognize the Journey to Juneteenth. Special thanks to the Juneteenth Committee: Candace Silas, Katrina Quattlander, Michelle Pulce-Flynn, Kellee Phillips, Brandon Lewis, Amanda Turner, Mion Denton, Kristin Booher, Mackenzie Bryant, Leanne Rosenberry, Calvin Walter and Lisa Clanton. Special thanks to Debra Bell, facilities, Chief Chris Russell and the LLCC Police Department for helping make the event a success.

– Kim Wilson

See more photos on the LLCC Facebook page.

Three walking groups pose for photos after the 2024 LLCC Juneteenth Freedom Walk.

Members of the 2024 Juneteenth committee pose for a photo.

Participants walking the trail for the LLCC Juneteenth Freedom Walk.

Three members of the Juneteenth Committee smile as they hand out water to walkers.

06.20.24

Health and Wellness News

Visit the Health and Wellness page for wellness tips, including:

  • A three minute office workout
  • A document library containing information and infographics about common medical conditions
  • A guide about creating a healthier lifestyle
  • A faculty guide to support student mental health provided by the JED Foundation

For any questions or requests for additional health and wellness information, please contact Rachel.Duff@llcc.edu.

06.20.24

KUDOS nominations being accepted

Lincoln Land Community College KUDOS: Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding ServiceKey or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are open! They will be accepted through Monday, July 1. 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 Wednesday, July 10.

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. Brighten someone’s day. Say, “Thank you! Great job!” with a KUDOS award!

06.19.24

Join the LLCC Juneteenth Freedom Walk today at 8:30 a.m.

The Journey of JuneteenthJoin fellow LLCC employees and community members for the second annual Juneteenth Freedom Walk at 8:30 a.m. Meet outside A. Lincoln Commons, near the flag poles. The one-mile walk around campus is a self-paced, self-guided tour with interactive trivia questions for those who want to test their Juneteenth knowledge. When you’re finished, stop by the A. Lincoln Commons to enjoy a light breakfast and some Juneteenth swag. Visit the LLCC Library to watch a short film on the grandmother of Juneteenth, Opal Lee.

Juneteenth Fact of the Day: Juneteenth traditions vary across the United States from historical readings, to barbeques, parades, concerts and rodeos. Read more at Mental Floss.