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06.03.20

Dr. Claire Gordon receives Phi Theta Kappa award

Dr. Claire GordonClaire Gordon, Ph.D., professor of communication and advisor to the LLCC chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, was honored with the Outstanding Advisor award at the annual PTK Illinois Regional Conference and Honors Institute in a virtual ceremony May 30.

In addition, two LLCC students were installed as officers for the Illinois Region. Hyler Pence will serve as president, the first time a member of the LLCC chapter has achieved this honor. He currently serves as LLCC chapter public relations officer. Julia Kienzler will serve as central vice president. She currently serves as LLCC chapter president.

“Hyler and Julia are both outstanding students, and I know they will make LLCC proud as they serve the Phi Theta Kappa Illinois Region over the next year,” said Dr. Gordon.

Cheyenne Kesselring, a recent LLCC graduate and former chapter public relations officer, received an award for Outstanding Chapter Officer.

Phi Theta Kappa is the nation’s leading honor society for students attending community colleges. It recognizes academic success and provides opportunities for members to develop professional and leadership skills, earn scholarships and explore career paths.

02.17.20

Thank you from PTK and GSA

PTK-GSA Inclusion Day display tablePhi Theta Kappa teamed up with the Gay-Straight Alliance this past Wednesday for Inclusion Day in which students spoke about the importance of inclusion and visibility of the LGBTQ+ community within academics, highlighting notable historical figures who were LGBTQ+. Along with the presentation and speeches that were given, students hosted a charity drive to collect donations for the Phoenix Center in downtown Springfield, a non-profit organization that hosts support groups and housing for LGBTQ+ youth and also organizes the annual PrideFest every May.

Donated items at Inclusion DayPTK and GSA would like to thank the many staff and faculty members that donated to the drive. In total, over 300 items were collected and taken to the Phoenix Center, including personal hygiene products, games, paints, canvasses, gift cards, cleaning supplies, etc. PTK hopes to continue this Inclusion Day in the future and is delighted by the support from staff and faculty and the student turn-out at the event.

Inclusion DaySpeaker at Inclusion Day

02.10.20

PTK and GSA hosting Inclusion Day Feb. 12

Phi Theta Kappa and the Gay-Straight Alliance will be hosting an Inclusion Day on Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Members will be collecting donations for the Phoenix Center and speaking about inclusivity in academia. Please join us for this event and/or donate to the Phoenix Center. Check below for the list of items we are accepting for donations!

Housing Program

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Hangers
  • Toilet paper/paper towels
  • Laundry detergent/dryer sheets
  • Personal hygiene products
    • Body wash (no bar soap)
    • Deodorant
    • Disposable razors
    • Mouthwash
  • Bath towels
  • Reusable Bags
  • Box fans
  • Pizza gift cards
  • Aldi gift cards

Youth Program

  • Art Supplies
  • Old magazines (for art projects)
  • Small canvases
  • Snacks
  • Pizza gift cards
  • 2-liter bottles of soda
  • Board games
02.05.20

PTK and GSA hosting Inclusion Day Feb. 12

Phi Theta Kappa and the Gay-Straight Alliance will be hosting an Inclusion Day on Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Members will be collecting donations for the Phoenix Center and speaking about inclusivity in academia. Please join us for this event and/or donate to the Phoenix Center. Check below for the list of items we are accepting for donations!

Housing Program

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Hangers
  • Toilet paper/paper towels
  • Laundry detergent/dryer sheets
  • Personal hygiene products
    • Body wash (no bar soap)
    • Deodorant
    • Disposable razors
    • Mouthwash
  • Bath towels
  • Reusable Bags
  • Box fans
  • Pizza gift cards
  • Aldi gift cards

Youth Program

  • Art Supplies
  • Old magazines (for art projects)
  • Small canvases
  • Snacks
  • Pizza gift cards
  • 2-liter bottles of soda
  • Board games