LLCC Public Relations and Marketing will be conducting a photo shoot on campus today and Monday, Sept. 6 and 9. The photos will be used on the website, social media, ads and publications. We have a schedule to visit various classrooms and activities but will also be taking some candid photos along the way.
2024 Cardboard Boat Regatta Details & Registration
Faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to participate in LLCC’s third cardboard boat regatta on Sept. 27 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m. Register by Sept. 20 at the LLCC PoliceDepartment in Sangamon Hall South or by calling 217-786-2278.
The LLCCPD can provide cardboard, while supplies last. (Please note: duct tape is not provided.) A boat construction area is provided under the overhang between Sangamon Hall North and Sangamon Hall South. All painting must be done in the grass west of the construction area. Please respect the space and keep your site tidy. Contact LLCC PD for more details.
The boats will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton Center prior to the race. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic!
Important event details
•There is an entry fee of $20 per team. Money raised will be donated to a charity.
•There must be at least two people per boat; there is no maximum.
•Minimum age to participate is 16; minors will need parental consent.
•Closed toe shoes and life preservers are required (if you cannot bring one, please make priorarrangements with the LLCCPD)
•Each preliminary race, or “heat race,” of 3-4 boats will take place around the Lake Macoupinfountain from the east bank in the Helen Hamilton Center.
•Winners of each preliminary race will compete in the final race.
•An opening ceremony prior to the first race and closing ceremony with awards will be held in theoutdoor amphitheater.
•Rain date: Oct. 11
Boat Construction Materials
Accepteble materials:
- corrugated cardboard
- duct tape
- water-based paint
Materials not allowed:
- oil-based paint
- water-proof paint
- wood
- styrofoam
- plastic sheathing
- fiberglass
- Son0tubes/coated cardboard
- silicon, wax or tar
- caulking compounds
- metal
- staples, clamps or screws
Rules
1. Life preservers/vests must always be worn while on/in the water.
2. Closed toe shoes are required. Shoes that tie/zip are preferred, tennis or water shoes. NO flip flops or Crocs.
3. The ENTIRE boat including paddles must be made from cardboard and duct tape. Corrugated cardboard only!
4. Duct tape may be used only to reinforce seams. DO NOT duct tape the entire hull of the boat!
5. Water-based paint is allowed (no oil-based paint) for decorating the boat.
6. Decorations are allowed and encouraged, provided they are not used as structural or floatation elements.
7. Crew costumes are encouraged.
8. Design is left to builder(s). Let your creativity take over.
9. NO surfboard style boat allowed.
10. Team members who start the race must finish the race without leaving the interior of the boat. If a team member exits the boat for any reason during the race, the team will be disqualified.
11. Please make sure all packing labels and staples are removed!
12. Throwing water on another boat is reason for disqualification, unless said water comes from the incidental splash of a paddle or other propulsive device.
13. Sunken or discarded boats must be disposed of in the designated trash receptacle.
Integrity Challenge
An individual or team may submit a challenge of integrity on any of the top three finishing boats.
Procedures will be developed for an individual or team to submit a challenge confidentially.
There is a challenge fee of $20 per submission. All challenge money will be donated to a charity.
Challenged boats will be thoroughly inspected. This may involve cutting the boat to inspect the internal structure.
AIeL Open Office Hours today
The staff of Academic Innovation and eLearning have cleared their calendars and are available for you during our fall 2024 open office hours, today from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Sangamon 0114 or on Teams! We’re ready to talk about all things teaching, pedagogy, Canvas, H5P, digital accessibility and more. All faculty and staff are welcome to visit during our open office hours, regardless of department or teaching modality. If you can’t make it in-person to our open office hours, please know that our doors are always open, or you can contact any individual staff member to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment.
Faculty Book Club
Join us for a three-part faculty book club series, led by Becky Miller, professor, psychology, centered on “Small Teaching” by James Lang, a transformative guide offering practical, research-based strategies for enhancing classroom instruction. We will explore how small, targeted changes in teaching practices can lead to significant improvements in student learning. Each session will provide a collaborative space for faculty members to discuss and apply these insights to their own teaching. Engage with your peers, share experiences and discover actionable strategies that can be immediately integrated into your courses. All participants will receive a free copy of “Small Teaching.”
Register now and receive your copy of “Small Teaching” before the session dates.
- Monday, Sept. 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 2202. Register for Sept. 16.
- Monday, Oct. 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 2202. Register for Oct. 14.
- Monday, Nov. 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 2202. Register for Nov. 11.
Note: Faculty will receive one point for each session attended. Those who attend all three will be awarded an extra point (four total).
Sign up to volunteer at National Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff event
Mark your calendars to volunteer and attend the National Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff event on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. The event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in A. Lincoln Commons, and volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help with set up/take down and serving food. Questions can be directed to co-chairs Faby Gonzalez, student success coach, and Marina Wirsing, career coach.
Sign up to volunteer for kickoff event.
Tiffany Elliott publishes article
Tiffany Elliott, academic support programs coordinator for the LLCC Center for Academic Success, published an article about writing center labor. Her narrative, “Disruptive Labor: The Transformative Work of Pushing Boundaries” was featured as a chapter in the edited collection Storying Writing Center Labor for Anti-Capitalist Futures. The book was published through the University Press of Colorado and is available from WAC Clearinghouse.
LLCC Music in the community
Today, five of our LLCC music students with a concentration in voice — Miriam Carter, Aleah Cross, Alana Hamilton, Rayel Tasker and Hunter Woods — will be presenting solo performances as part of the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception’s “First Friday Concert Series.” The concert starts at 7 p.m. The song selection will consist of some classical and musical theatre repertoire, ranging from Schubert and Debussy to selections from musicals such as “Anastasia” and “Catch Me if You Can.” The concert is free of charge.
Soba-Noodle Salad with Chicken and Fresh Vegetables from LLCC Community Education
Summer is the time for pasta salads, and they do not have to be traditional. This is great as a side or as a meal.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 ounces soba (Japanese buckwheat noodles)
3 fl oz tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
3 fl oz rice vinegar
2 bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed and thinly sliced in 1inch pieces
1 cup torn fresh cilantro or basil leaves
1 English cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
About half a rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed, meat shredded (great way to use leftovers)
DIRECTIONS
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles until al dente; drain, and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together oils, lime juice, soy, and vinegar; season dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
Add bell peppers, basil, cucumber, shredded chicken, and noodles to bowl; toss with dressing. Serve noodle salad with lime wedges.
Submit an article for LincIn
Do you have information such as an announcement, event or professional development opportunity to share with LLCC faculty and staff? We want to help you share this news! Submit an article for LincIn via the online form. Please enter items by 4 p.m. (Monday-Friday) to appear the following work day.
Take home an aloe vera pup
Does your office need some greening up? The lace Aloe plant that lives at the information desk in A. Lincoln Commons, has five Aloe Vera pups ready for new homes. Bring a small pot and spade from home and take home an aloe pup.
