Lake Land College Economic Impact Report <download pdf>
Lake Land College officials discuss alternative energy options.
On your mark, get set, go! The Lake Land College racing simulator was created in the fall of 2006 by the college’s information technology club, Club IT. After hundreds of hours of work by these students and Scott Rhine, information technology instructor and Club IT advisor, the simulator is tentatively set to be finished this fall. Rhine uses the simulator as an educational tool during game development and animation classes, however, many students come in on their own time to work on this popular project. Upon completion, the simulator will be used for variety of purposes, including college recruiting and traffic safety. Soon, the car will have a three dimensional version of campus as one of its courses.
Lake Land non-traditional students create Common Corners Club
Great conversations, support and new friendships are just some of the objectives of the Common Corners Club. One of the college's newest clubs, Common Corners is for the non-traditional students of Lake Land College. <more>
July 2, 2008
Lake Land College to offer kids course on environmental science
The Lake Land College Office of Community and Professional Programs will offer a non-credit course titled Mad Scientist from 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, July 21 to July 24 at the Kluthe Center for Higher Education and Technology in Effingham for children ages 4-7. <more>
July 2, 2008
Lake Land College's Navigator wins big in this year's ICCJA contest
The staff of Lake Land College's Navigator recently won five awards at the Spring 2008 Illinois Community College Journalism Association conference held at Harold Washington College, Chicago. Lake Land competed against nine schools in 15 categories.<more>
July 2, 2008
There's still room to register for Lake Land College Italy trip
The deadline is quickly approaching for those interested in taking a culinary journey of a lifetime through Apicius University, International School of Hospitality and Lake Land College. The deposit deadline is Monday, July 14, but the actual trip is not until Oct. 25 to Nov. 2<more>
July 1, 2008
Lake Land College nationally recognized for certificate programs
Earlier this summer, Community College Week named Lake Land College one of the top 100 associate degree and certificate producers in the nation. <more>
July 1, 2008
Lake Land College associate degree nursing graduates
At the 2008 Lake Land College associate degree in nursing pinning ceremony, Hannah Anderson, left, Mattoon, received the Marilyn Fuqua Thompson, middle, Nursing Award. Ines Hurtado, right, Paris, received the Associate Degree Nursing Peer Award.
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July 1, 2008
Lake Land College recognizes dental hygiene graduates
Lake Land College recognized 27 graduates from the Dental Hygiene program during a recent pinning ceremony. <more>
June 25, 2008
Lake Land College announces 11th Annual Big Al's Car Show Winners
Terry Collins, left, Newton, won the Club Choice Award during the 11th Annual Big Al's Car Show held recently at Lake Land College. Collins, left, is shown here with Jon Bullock, right, Gays, Lake Land College Automotive Club president.<more>
June 24, 2008
Three non-traditional students stand out from the crowd
Many talented students were nominated for this year's Non-Traditional Student of the Year award, but three stood out from the rest. This year's male Non-Traditional Student of the Year award recipient is Bill McCluney. The female award went to two outstanding women, Sherrie McCullough and Julie Connelly.<more>
June 23, 2008
Lake Land College student-athletes honored for sports, academics
Student athletes and the new members of the Laker Hall of Fame were honored at the Lake Land College athletic banquet held recently. Those inducted into the Laker Hall of Fame were Gene Creek, Neoga, former baseball coach, Perry Hines, Decatur, basketball all-time high scorer, and Bob Orr, Mattoon, tennis coach.<more>
June 19, 2008
For one family, Lake Land College is a tradition
This spring a fourth member of the Doty family graduated from Lake Land College. The tradition started with the patriarch of the family, John, who graduated in 1973. Now, all three of the Doty children have graduated from the college. In honor of the final child's graduation, their mother, Susan, rented robes for all the graduates. Pictured here on their farm in Mattoon are, from left to right, John, Rachel, Susan, Mary and J.C.
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June 19, 2008
Lake Land College offers summer course on sailing
Sail away with Lake Land College! The Lake Land College Office of Community and Professional Programs will offer a non-credit class titled Sailing, Sunsets and Serenity from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 2 thru July 30. The course will cover topics including the parts of a sailboat, steering and sail handling, and right-of-way rules. Most of every session will be spent on the water. <more>
June 19, 2008
Lake Land College to offer plant capacity seminar
The Lake Land College Center for Business and Industry will offer a one-day seminar titled Achieving Reliable Plant Capacity - A One-day World Class Review from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15 at the Workforce Development Center in Mattoon. The seminar will be of value to those with an interest in maintenance reliability, planning and scheduling and how these disciplines impact Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).<more>
June 19, 2008
Three Lake Land College students are county fair queens
When you head out to your county fair this summer, look for LLC students who are fair queens. This year, Lauren Albers, left, Newton, dental hygiene major, is Miss Jasper County. Lauren Hoffman, middle, Effingham, a radio/TV major, is Miss Effingham County and received second runner up in the Miss Illinois State Fair Queen pageant. Beth Ring, Paris, a criminal justice major, is Miss Edgar County. <more>
June 18, 2008
Lake Land College offers free kids' science program
The Lake Land College Office of Community and Professional Programs will offer a non-credit course titled Let's Do a Science Project from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 11-13 at the Lake Land College campus in Northwest rooms 102 and 104 to students entering sixth, seventh, and eighth grades this fall.<more>
June 18, 2008
Lake Land College to offer landscape construction and maintenance summer course
Looking to spruce up your yard this summer? Lake Land College will offer a four-week course entitled Landscape Construction and Maintenance. The class begins July 8 and meets on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.<more>
June 17, 2008
Register now for fall Lake Land courses
Lake Land College registration for the fall semester is in progress. Fall schedules will be delivered to homes in early July, however a list of courses is available online at www.lakelandcollege.edu. The fall semester begins Aug. 25 and ends Dec. 18.<more>
June 10, 2008
Lake Land College receives storm damage
There was no one at Lake Land College when the recent storms caused extensive, but isolated damage in an area that was under construction. Two 22-foot walls toppled over and a construction trailer was overturned and blown several feet during the storm.<more>
June 10, 2008
Brittany Hosselton new student trustee
Brittany Hosselton, Clay City, has been elected as student trustee to the Lake Land College Board of Trustees. Hosselton was elected to replace Tyler Holsapple, Jewitt, whose term expired recently. <more>
June 10, 2008
Chris Brunson new Illinois Community College Board Student Member
The Illinois Community College Board Student Advisory Committee recently selected Chris Brunson, Mattoon, to serve as the student member of the Illinois Community College Board. The student member serves the board as the representative for all community college students throughout the state. <more>
June 9, 2008
Hurry! There's still time to register for LLC courses at the Western Region Center in Pana
You can be on your way to higher education without the hassle and cost of a long drive, thanks to Lake Land College's Western Region Center in Pana. There are many courses starting right now and there is still room for students to register. However, classes start June 10, so those interested are urged to register immediately!
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June 5, 2008
Lake Land College announces the first annual Retiree Wall of Fame
Lake Land College recently inducted eight members into the inaugural Retiree Wall of Fame. <more>
June 4, 2008
Lake Land College unveils Frisbee golf course
Alicia VonLanken, Mattoon, and Anthony Ippolito, Charleston, both Lake Land alumni, recently enjoyed playing a few rounds on the college's new Frisbee golf course located around the campus's southeast pond. <more>
May 29, 2008
Lake Land College Civil Engineering Technology students win statewide contest
Lake Land students took first place in a statewide asphalt competition hosted by the Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association and Illinois Department of Transportation. Team members for the competition were Josh Fulk, St. Elmo, Brent Lewis, Strasburg, and Alex Clodfelder, Charleston. Pictured here, Alex Clodfelder, foreground, and Josh Fulk, background.<more>
May 28, 2008
Lake Land College offers Explore Depression Era Art
The Lake Land College Office of Community and Professional Programs will offer a non-credit trip titled Explore Depression Era Art from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 19. <more>
May 28, 2008
Marshall receives Lake Land's Business Partnership Award 2008
Lake Land College awarded the eighth annual Business Partnership Award to the City of Marshall and the Marshall Community Unit School District C-2. The city, represented by Mayor Ken Smith, left, and Economic Development Director Julie Bounds, right, receives the award from Lake Land College President Scott Lensink and Lake Land Board of Trustee Chair Doris Reynolds at a recent board meeting.
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May 27, 2008
Lake Land College offers TaeKwonDo Summer College for Kids course
To find out about more Summer College for Kids courses visit the website at www.lakelandcollege.edu/noncredit and choose the recreation link.
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May 22, 2008
Get fit with the help of Lake Land College
Pack some cardio into your day! The Lake Land College Office of Community and Professional Programs is offering Dance Aerobics and Strengthening from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays from June 10 to July 29 in the Student Services Building Theater.<more>
May 20, 2008
Lake Land College offers biking basics
The Lake Land College Office of Community and Professional Programs will offer a non-credit course titled Biking Basics from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, June 24 and June 26 at the Kluthe Center for Higher Education and Technology in Effingham, room 220. <more>
May 19, 2008
Lake Land College recognizes agriculture students
More than 400 people filled the Lake Land College Field House for the 2008 agriculture banquet held recently. The 37th annual banquet honored several outstanding agriculture students, alumni and staff, including Dennis Brown, Neoga, who received the Agriculture Alumnus Award.<more>
May 15, 2008
Registering for classes at Lake Land College? Here are important dates to remember
By following just a few simple steps, you can register for classes and be on your way to achieving a higher education through Lake Land College. Registration is going on now, with summer classes beginning June 10. Fall semester classes begin Aug. 25.<more>
May 13, 2008
Lake Land College welcomes new vice president James Hull
James R. Hull, Macedonia, was recently appointed the vice president for academic services at Lake Land College. <more>
May 12, 2008
Lake Land College Tech Prep offers free Health Career Camp for Young Men
Lake Land College Tech Prep and Office of Continuing Education will offer a non-credit course titled Health Career Camp for Young Men on June 4 and 5 at Lake Land College in Neal Hall. The camp is open to young men entering the 9th or 10th grade in the fall.<more>
May 9, 2008
Sandy Gourley receives Outstanding Faculty Member Award
Because of her tremendous work ethic, loyalty to Lake Land and high integrity - the faculty association is awarding Sandy Gourley with the 2008 Lake Land College Outstanding Faculty Member Award.<more>
May 8, 2008
Storm receives Alumnus Achievement Award
Giving credit to the dedication, compassion, sincerity and intellect of Lake Land College faculty and advisors for his success, David Storm will accept the 2008 Lake Land College Alumnus Achievement Award winner. <more>
May 8, 2008
Willenborg to receive Lake Land College Distinguished Service Award
Lake Land College will honor Bob Willenborg, Effingham, with the 2008 Distinguished Service Award at the college's 41st annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Field House. The award is designed to acknowledge an individual who has rendered outstanding service to Lake Land College.<more>
May 6, 2008
Kluthe Center for Higher Education and Technology and Legacy Harley-Davidson in Effingham Demo
Guy Craig, foreground, Noni Hamlin and Robbi Tonsfeldt, all from Legacy Harley-Davidson in Effingham recently put on a demonstration at the Kluthe Center for Higher Education and Technology. <more>
May 5, 2008
Lake Land College hosts annual business and computer contest
Students from area high schools competed in the Business and Computer Contest sponsored by the Lake Land College Business Division, Tech Prep Program and Club IT. <more>
May 1, 2008
Men in Health Care at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Students from Paris, Chrisman, and Marshall high schools recently participated in "Men in Health Care" at Paris Community Hospital.<more>
May 1, 2008
Lake Land Cheer Team holds Special Olympics pep rally
Recently, the Lake Land College Cheerleaders held a pep rally at the Neil Armstrong Center in Mattoon for the students competing in the Area 9 Special Olympics at Eastern Illinois University.<more>
April 30, 2008
Broadcast students earn radio marketing professional certificate
A group of Lake Land College students recently earned certification as radio marketing professionals. The students are first row from left, Katie Glaze, Mattoon, Tom Duzan, Marshall, Ryan Mulvaney, Strasburg, James Seok Joo Je, South Korea, and Lauren Hoffman, Effingham. Back row from left, Christian Gosnell, Mattoon, Kyle Jeisy, Strasburg, Deb Thoele, Effingham, Steve Sucic, Steger, Adam Lidy, Dieterich, Scott Chaplinski, Bourbonnais, David Michl, Arthur, and Matt Kowalis, Bethany<more>
April 29, 2008
Lake Land College recognizes student success
At the Lake Land College Student Recognition Banquet seven students received the Outstanding Student Award for their academic division. <more>
April 28, 2008
Lake Land College inducts five into Distinguished Alumni Society
With their friends, family and former instructors looking on, five former Lake Land College students were inducted into the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Society on Thursday.<more>
April 24, 2008
Summer College for Kids courses at Lake Land College
Lake Land College Summer College for Kids has an exciting schedule this year, including a popular course titled Let's Build a Videogame, pictured here. To view the entire schedule or register for classes visit www.lakelandcollege.edu/summerkidscollege.<more>
April 23, 2008
Beat the heat this summer with internet courses at Lake Land College
Boost your grade point average with a summer internet course at Lake Land College. The term begins June 10. Students can choose from a wide variety of courses to meet their educational goals, while still keeping professional and personal commitments.<more>
April 17, 2008
Lake Land College faculty and students step up to the plate for charity
The Lake Land College faculty softball team will try to maintain its four-year winning streak at the sixth annual Lake Land College faculty versus student softball game on Wednesday, April 30.
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April 9, 2008
Lake Land inducts five into the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Society
From a doctor and two company vice presidents to a high ranking state official and a professor - Lake Land College's newest class of the Distinguished Alumni Society is both prominent and diverse. <more>
March 27, 2008
Lake Land College hosts annual Outstanding Club Awards
The Early Childhood Education & Family Services Club received the Outstanding Club Award at a SGA-sponsored banquet on Wednesday, March 26 at Webb Hall. Pictured are, front row, from left to right are, Heidi Hennings, Windsor, Nealy Hicks, Mattoon, and Stevie Cash, Paris. Pictured back row, from left to right are Teresa Lang, advisor, Jessica Slater, Paris, Nikki Talley, Greenup, Tracy Finley, advisor, and Ashley Czyzewski, Louisville. <more>
March 25, 2008
Lake Land College Western Center can help save area residents gas money
As gas prices are soaring, Lake Land College wants to remind area residents that they can save time and gas money by utilizing the Western Center in Pana for their college courses or to use the internet. <more>
March 24, 2008
Lake Land College Foundation Announces Photography Show Winners
Thomas Dagley, Paris, won Best of Show in the 29th annual Lake Land College Foundation Photography Show co-sponsored by the General Electric Mattoon Lamp Plant and Prairie Field Folk Art & Craft Show with his photo titled "First Snow." Dagley also won professional category 3 with "Our Getaway" and professional and amateur category 4 honorable mention with "Hayfield." Dagley, middle, is shown with the show's judge Dona Strullmyer, left, and Edie Terwilliger, vice president of the Lake Land College Foundation.
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March 19, 2008
Lake Land College's CDL program hits the road running
Lake Land College recently reopened its CDL program with renewed purpose because of the wealth of opportunities it offers to those looking to embark on a new career.<more>
March 7, 2008
WYSE Competition held at Lake Land College
St. Anthony, Teutopolis and Mattoon high schools are victorious divisions at the Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) competition held at Lake Land College in February. The event drew more than 300 students representing 21 high schools.<more>
February 27, 2008
Lake Land College receives $45,000 geothermal grant
Along with its many alternative energy projects, Lake Land College is utilizing geothermal energy in its new Student Fitness Center. The completion of this green project was greatly aided by a $45,000 award from the GeoAlliance Grant. Pictured from left to right, are Nancy Nixon, marketing administrator, Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives, Chris Christman, Coles Moultrie chief executive officer, Ray Rieck, vice president for business services at Lake Land College, and Scott Lensink, president of Lake Land.<more>
February 13, 2008
Take a culinary journey through Lake Land College
Now you can embark upon the culinary journey of a lifetime through Apicius University, International School of Hospitality and Lake Land College.<more>
January 31, 2008
Nigerian king visits the Lake Land College campus
Tina Stovall, left, vice president for student services, Your Royal Highness Gibson Nwosu, who is the King of the Awka people of Nigeria, and Scott Lensink, president of Lake Land College, visited recently at Lake Land College's Laker Point. <more>
January 11, 2008
Lake Land College now offers Traffic Safety Program
Driving is one of the most hazardous things we do. Now, along with the help of the Lake Land College Traffic Safety Program, people can conveniently take a defensive driving course.<more>
January 8, 2008
Lake Land College memorial honors special friend
Frances Gardner touched many people during her time on Earth. After she passed away, her large group of friends knew they wanted to do something to celebrate her life. Over 40 people came together to create the Frances Gardner Memorial Scholarship administered through the Lake Land College Foundation. Pictured here are some of the donors who attended the foundation's recently held scholarship reception. <more>
January 7, 2008
Lake Land College receives $30,000 wind energy grant
Lake Land College recently received a grant of $30,000 for a Wind Turbine Feasibility Study from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation.<more>