LLCC Open House, Oct. 14

Share the news, LLCC’s fall Open House is Monday, Oct. 14, 2-5 p.m. at the Springfield campus and Jacksonville, Taylorville and Litchfield Outreach Centers.

“Start here at LLCC, whether you are looking to earn a degree or train for a hands-on career,” says LLCC President Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. “I invite you to join us at this event to explore majors, our low cost and personalized services that help students reach their goals.”

Share a post on your social media from the LLCC Facebook page.

Cast your Vote for the Cutest Pet To Support the United Way Campaign!

Cute puppyVoting for LLCC’s cutest pets is now open! The contest will run until end of the day on Oct. 11. Donations are made by casting your vote for the cutest pet(s) of LLCC faculty and staff. You may vote for multiple pets, more than once.

Vote through this online link.

Other ways to support LLCC’s United Way campaign include through employee payroll deduction. You may also make an outright gift via credit card or check. Learn more about United Way and make your pledge on the LLCC United Way donation page.

 

Lit Fest 2024

2024 Lit Fest. A blue graphic with a rainbow quill pen.LLCC English and Humanities has planned two weeks worth of activities to recognize Banned Books Week, Sept. 22-28 and October’s National Book Month. This week’s activities include:

Tuesday, Oct. 1

  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Bookbinding Basics: Making Pamphlet Notebooks in A. Lincoln Commons.
  • 6-8 p.m. – Comedy Writing Workshop in Menard Hall, Room 2217.

Tuesday, Oct. 2

  • 1-2:30 p.m. – Writing Activities for Playwrights in Millennium, Room 2203.

Wednesday, Oct. 3

  • 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Meditating and Writing in the Robert H. Stephens Room.

Monday Morning Mentor

This week’s Monday Morning Mentor is, How Can I Recover Student Engagement Mid-Semester? This presentation is available beginning Sept. 30 and on-demand for one week.

From this link you can view the featured 20-Minute Mentor, as well as access the transcript, handouts, and supplemental material. These materials will not be available to be viewed until Monday when the presentation becomes available. You will need to enter the following password in order to view next week’s program: recover325.

Open office hours for Zogotech tomorrow, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Want to create a report in ZogoTech but just don’t quite remember where to start? Need a refresher on stacking filters in Navigator to get the right group of students? Have questions on a PowerBI Dashboard?
LLCC Institutional Research and Effectiveness staff are available during dedicated drop-in hours on Tuesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Stop by MCTR 2215, and bring your questions or requests. We look forward to seeing you!
Those with a need to meet virtually should contact IRE for a Teams meeting link.

PTK Blood Stem Sell & Bone Marrow Donor Registry Drive

Every year, 18,000 patients are diagnosed with life-threatening blood cancers or other blood disorders that could be cured or treated with a blood stem cell transplant. 70% don’t have a fully matched donor in their family.

In partnership with NMDP, the National Marrow Donor Program, Phi Theta Kappa is hosting a blood stem cell and bone marrow donor registry drive this week. Just a simple cheek swab can add someone to the national registry and potentially save a life!

Potential donors should be:

  • Between the ages of 18 and 40
  • A resident of the United States or one of its territories or freely associated states
  • Able to meet medical guidelines, which will be determined through a brief, private survey

The drive will be held in A. Lincoln Commons Monday-Wednesday, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Please encourage your students to register or register yourself. The process takes only about 10 minutes.

Learn more about NMDP on their website.

 

 

 

HALLOWEEN BOO-TIQUE COSTUME COLLECTION

As Halloween approaches, the LLCC Honors Program is hosting a costume donation drive to support those in need within our local community! Everyone is invited to participate in this special fundraiser by donating old or gently used Halloween costumes or costume accessories. All donations will be given to a local elementary school!Three kids in Halloween costumes

How You Can Help

  • Donate your costumes: If you have costumes, masks, hats, or other accessories from past Halloweens that are no longer in use, consider donating them. Kids’ costumes, adult costumes, or even costume parts are all welcome!
  • Spread the word: Share this with your friends and family and encourage them to join in too. The more costumes we collect, the more we can support our community.

Drop-Off Information:

  • Donations can be dropped off in A. Lincoln Commons in Menard Hall, Sept. 30-Oct. 2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Apple cider provided for those donating.
  • There will be collection boxes located in Sangamon Hall, Office 2312 as well as outside the Honors Lounge in Menard Hall, 2238.