With H5P’s live engagement tools, you can engage your students in a completely new way. In this workshop hosted by Jennifer Gardner, from the H5P Core team, you will learn how content types like “The Chase” and “Multipoll” can introduce gamification to your teaching. It is a powerful and fun way to learn!
Join the virtual workshop on Teams today from 2-3 p.m. Register online.
LLCC Workforce Institute welcomes Joshua Stephens as a truck driver training specialist. Joshua, who hails from Taylorville, brings his 25 years of industry experience to the program. He started as a part-time instructor in May, which turned into a full-time position Oct. 28. You can learn more about Joshua in the latest edition of Forward. Welcome to LLCC Joshua!
The staff of Academic Innovation and eLearning have cleared their calendars and are available for you during their fall 2024 open office hours, this Friday, Nov. 1, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Visit them on the garden level of Sangamon Hall (Room 0114) for snacks and good conversation, or join us on Teams. They’re ready to talk about all things teaching, pedagogy, Canvas, H5P, digital accessibility and more. All faculty and staff are welcome to visit during their open office hours, regardless of department or teaching modality. If you can’t make it in-person to open office hours, please know that the doors are always open, or you can contact any individual staff member to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment.
October 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!
Take a moment to relax and recharge during the workday! Join us for the next Journaling & Mindfulness Session and begin with a calming mindfulness exercise to help you step away from daily challenges and clear your mind followed by a journaling prompt to help spark creativity and reflection.
We hope you’ll join us for some mid-day self-care!
Bistro Verde is open Tuesday-Thursday this week, offering a full-service lunch experience that features appetizers, soups, salads, desserts, coffees and drinks! View the menu. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by leaving a message at 217-786-2821 or by emailing BistroVerde@llcc.edu. Your phone or email reservation will be confirmed as soon as we are able.
This week’s Student Chef Jonohn Stainback’s Special is chili cheese Irish nachos, southern chicken & waffles with honey drizzle and red velvet cake.
Online to-go orders will be accepted, but we very much encourage guests to make a reservation and join us in person.
Oct. 22-Nov. 21 (closed Nov. 5)
Tue, Wed and Thu
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Students in Dave Cox’s Biology 111 class are studying genetics and biotechnology. Their furry test subject is everyone’s favorite campus canine, Ember. On Monday, Ember underwent a saliva swab for a dog DNA test. While they wait for the results to come back, go to LLCC Instagram or Facebook stories to weigh in on what you think is Ember’s dominant breed.
Our Loggers have moved into postseason play with an outstanding 13 and 2 record.
Wear your LLCC gear and cheer on the women’s soccer team as they take on Kaskaskia College in the Region 24 Tournament this Friday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. here at home!
The 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.
The Early Alert workgroup is investigating how we can use an early alert system to improve student retention. LLCC’s current Early Alert system is used by some faculty members to report grades at specific times throughout the semester, but it does not have widespread use. Since every LLCC employee interacts with students in some capacity, we would like to hear your ideas on how we can support students through an early alert intervention. Please think about any conversations you’ve had or overheard with students where they have described a gap in service or a barrier they have experienced. We want to gather input from the LLCC community and encourage you to complete a brief survey by Nov. 1.