Student Activity Board Events
Welcome! All Events Are Free and Open To Students!
The Lake Land College student activity period is 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.
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Summer 2026 Events
Presented by The RealiTea Project & Lake Land College
Reading of “The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom” by Bettye Stroud
- Juneteenth Storybook giveaways for those present while supplies last
- Craft time
- Snacks and drinks provided!
Come celebrate Juneteenth with a vibrant day of culture, community, and fun right here on campus. Enjoy entertainment for everyone, featuring:
- Magic with Noah Sonie
- Nature walk at the West Building Greenhouse
- Games
- Music
- Hair tinsel and glitter tattoos
- Dozer the comfort dog
- More fun surprises!
Don’t miss the Authentic Hair and Fashion Show kicking off at 11 a.m., and come hungry for the Black-Owned Food and Vendor Fair. You can grab a coffee from Magoody’s Coffee Truck, explore Naj’s Natural Tarot, and check out additional vendors. Plus, Lake Land students and employees can pick up one free açai bowl from Heartland Health Foods.
Want to give back? Lace up your sneakers for a cause. For every mile walked during the celebration, the Rotary Club of Mattoon will donate $10 to the LLC Opportunity Fund, up to a total of $1,000. Come out, support local vendors, and celebrate with us!
Give hope this summer by donating blood. Sponsored by the Student Government Association, all donors will receive a FREE sub!
To secure your spot and help those in need, make an appointment today by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or at RedCrossBlood.org
Keep the Juneteenth celebrations going with a fantastic afternoon of community fun at Peterson Park. This family friendly event has something for everyone, including a bounce house, bubble stations, engaging exhibits, games, music, and plenty of delicious food and sweet treats. A major highlight of the afternoon will be a special live musical performance featuring Antonio Burton.
Gather your friends and family, bring a lawn chair or a blanket, and come enjoy a beautiful summer day celebrating culture and community together.
Queer folks and allies are welcome for fun for the whole family including music, games, face painting, speed friending, and more! Food and refreshments include water, hot dogs and burgers, as well as veggie dogs and burgers (cooked separately). If able, please bring a pre-packaged side or drink. Sun screen and bug spray will be provided as well.
Contact qsc.217q@gmail.com for more information.
As you think back over your time at Lake Land College, perhaps there was a particular instructor or staff member who went out of his or her way to support you or made a significant difference in your success in some way. If so, we hope you will share with us your story about that instructor or staff member so that we can share our appreciation with him or her for all they have done.
Search “Made a Difference” on the Laker Hub to fill out a form.
Scan the QR code on the physical poster to fill out an interest form and get involved on campus!
Questions? Reach out to Student Development:
Email: studentlife@lakelandcollege.edu
Phone: 217-234-5277
In Person: Student Life, room 404 in the Luther Student Center
June: LGBTQIA+ PRIDE Month!
This is a time to recognize the history and continued effort to raise awareness and inclusivity for the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride Month as we know it today can have different meanings for different people. For some it is a remembrance, for others it is a celebration, and for still more people it is a call to action.
While great strides have been taken towards equitable and inclusive experiences for the LGBTQIA+ community, many of these individuals are still denied basic human rights, are harassed, physically assaulted, and some are even murdered simply for living as their authentic selves.
June 19th: JUNETEENTH
Also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day and Emancipation Day, Juneteenth is celebrated each year as a day to honor the culture, lives and accomplishments of the Black community on the day the last remaining enslaved Black Americans were notified of their Freedom. Join in on the Coles County events listed here to learn more about this important holiday!
Click here for more information, including other ways we celebrate our diverse Laker community: https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/student-developement/