Health and Wellness News

This week’s health and wellness events include:

  • Walk on Wednesday, March 20, at 12:30 p.m. in front of Cass Gym
  • Journaling and Mindfulness on Thursday, March 21, in Menard Hall Room 1177 from noon-1 p.m.

Plus visit the Health and Wellness page to learn more about services available to LLCC employees. Check out the Deer Oaks “Did You Know” information, and choose from the list of new wellbeing videos provided by Deer Oaks and available to employees to help reach wellness goals.

For those employees who missed the In Our Own Voice presentation, represented by NAMI, a recording is also now available on the health and wellness page.

For any questions related to health and wellness events, contact Rachel.Duff@llcc.edu.

Vegetable Gardening 101 Today in the Trutter Center

A reminder that employees are welcome to attend the gardening course from noon until 1 p.m. presented by Jennifer Fishburn, Illinois Extension horticulture educator. Jennifer will provide information on how to start a vegetable garden in a small space.

We hope to see you there!

PTK’s Expression Expo continues today and tomorrow

Lincoln Land Community College Phi Theta Kappa Society. LLCC.As students are amid midterms and eagerly anticipating a mid-semester break, Phi Theta Kappa is offering opportunities to unwind with a week of activities they are calling “Expression Expo.” Please encourage students to attend these events:

  • Wednesday, March 6 – Meditation with Dr. Deborah Brothers from 11 a.m. to noon in the Robert H. Stephens Room (Menard Hall)
  • Thursday, March 7 – Nature walk and games from noon to 2 p.m. Meet in A. Lincoln Commons Rotunda for both.

You’re invited to a discussion on mental health this Wednesday

National Alliance on Mental Illness presents In Our Own Voice. Join us in the first ever opportunity to listen to a personal perspective on what it's like to be a leader living with a mental health condition. March 6, 1-2 p.m. in the Trutter Center. Break the stigma. Change attitudes adn asumptions about mental health. For more information contact Kellee Phillips, student care coordinator. 217-786-2409.Join us on March 6 as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) presents, “In Our Own Voice.” This presentation is designed to change attitudes, assumptions and ideas about people with mental health conditions.

This 60-minute presentation provides:

  • An opportunity to hear open and honest perspectives on a highly misunderstood topic.
  • A chance to ask leaders questions, allowing for a deeper understanding of mental health conditions and dispelling of stereotypes and misconceptions.
  • The understanding that people with mental health conditions have lives enriched by hopes, dreams and goals.
  • Information on how to learn more about mental health and get involved with the mental health community.

Please note that sessions are being held separately for students and employees and will be held in the Trutter Center. See times below.

Student Session: 1-2 p.m.
Employee Session: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Phi Theta Kappa presents Expression Expo

As students are amid midterms and eagerly anticipating a mid-semester break, PTK is offering opportunities to unwind with a week of activities they are calling “Expression Expo.” Please encourage students to attend these events:

  • Monday, March 4 – Art Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outLincoln Land Community College Phi Theta Kappa Society. LLCC.side of A. Lincoln Commons (Rain location: Inside A. Lincoln Commons Rotunda)
  • Tuesday, March 5 – Movie Night (LadyBird) at 5:30 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room (Menard Hall)
  • Wednesday, March 6 – Meditation with Dr. Deborah Brothers from 11 a.m. to noon in the Robert H. Stephens Room (Menard Hall)
  • Thursday, March 7 – Nature Walk and Games from noon to 2 p.m. – Meet in A. Lincoln Commons Rotunda for both

You’re invited to a discussion on mental health

National Alliance on Mental Illness presents In Our Own Voice. Join us in the first ever opportunity to listen to a personal perspective on what it's like to be a leader living with a mental health condition. March 6, 1-2 p.m. in the Trutter Center. Break the stigma. Change attitudes adn asumptions about mental health. For more information contact Kellee Phillips, student care coordinator. 217-786-2409.Join us on March 6 as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) presents, “In Our Own Voice.” This presentation is designed to change attitudes, assumptions and ideas about people with mental health conditions.

This 60-minute presentation provides:

  • An opportunity to hear open and honest perspectives on a highly misunderstood topic.
  • A chance to ask leaders questions, allowing for a deeper understanding of mental health conditions and dispelling of stereotypes and misconceptions.
  • The understanding that people with mental health conditions have lives enriched by hopes, dreams and goals.
  • Information on how to learn more about mental health and get involved with the mental health community.

Please note that sessions are being held separately for students and employees and will be held in the Trutter Center. See times below.

Student Session: 1-2 p.m.
Employee Session: 3:30-4:30 p.m.