Laker Nation News

Lake Land College is offering two-day Introduction to Concealed Carry classes at Accuracy Firearms in Effingham on April 1 and 2 and May 5 and 6.  All classes will meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Instructor Dwayne Beccue has designed this class to educate the student about handguns best suited for personal defense, how to carry them safely and how to deploy and use them efficiently in the context of a Dynamic Critical Incident.  The class will also cover the laws pertaining to the appropriate and lawful use of carrying handguns in public.

The class satisfies the 16-hour training requirement to be eligible to obtain an Illinois Concealed Carry permit.  After completing the class, the student will pay a $150 fee to the state for a five year period.

The cost is $150 for the two-day class.  To register, go to www.lakelandcollege.edu/learn, choose the class date and enroll.  Students can also call Admissions & Records at 217-234-5434.  Drop date for a refund is five business days prior to the class.  For more information, contact Vivian Bales at 217-234-5087 or email vbales@lakelandcollege.edu.

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The Lake Land College Men’s Basketball Team will host the Little Laker Basketball Camp on April 2 and 9 for boys and girls 4^th through 6^th grade.

The camp will focus on individual and team play. Campers will be instructed through various workout stations, 5-on-5 games and contests. A Little Lakers basketball camp T-shirt will be provided. The camp is located in the Field House and will meet from 2-4 p.m. The cost is $30 for one session or $45 for both.

For additional information please contact Coach Brandon Colvin at 217-234-5294 or email bcolvin@lakelandcollege.edu.

Director for Community Outreach Chris Strohl will be visiting several area libraries to answer questions about how to get started at Lake Land. She will be available to answer questions about the college’s 150 majors, the admission process, registration and any other questions visitors may have.

Strohl will be at the following libraries:

• Shelbyville Public Library, Shelbyville—March 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Carnegie-Schuyler Public Library, Pana—March 22, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

• Greenup Township Library, Greenup—March 27, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

• Charleston Public Library, Charleston—April 10, 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

• Marshall Library, Marshall—April 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

For more information about Lake Land College, visit lakelandcollege.edu and select the “Learn More” button. To contact Strohl, email cstrohl@lakelandcollege.edu or call 217-234-5429.

The Lake Land College Radio/TV department is hosting an open house on Friday, March 31. Guests are invited to enjoy lunch and experience the broadcast equipment first hand.

The event will follow the college’s Laker Visit Day which is an open house for potential students that includes campus tours and opportunities to meet with faculty, students, staff and explore the college’s 150 majors.

During the Radio/TV Open House from 12-2 p.m., participants are invited to broadcast LIVE on WLKL 89.9 The Max Alternative, the college’s student run FM radio station; anchor a newscast in the TV studio; use equipment in the TV production control room and studio; record and listen to their own audio spot using professional audio equipment; operate state-of-the-art camera and video equipment and experiment with industry-standard digital editing software.

“We have professional studios and state-of-the-art equipment, as well as a great radio station. We invite anyone with an interest in this field to come out and have some fun while exploring all of the options,” Greg Powers, speech communication/broadcasting instructor, said.

Students can major in Radio/TV Broadcasting and earn an associate degree that leads to either a transfer degree or a workforce ready degree. Students can also choose among three certificate programs.

Those interested in fulfilling general elective credits can enroll in department classes throughout the year. Opportunities within the curriculum include broadcasting live on WLKL 89.9 The Max Alternative, anchoring a newscast, using equipment in the TV production control room and studio, recording and listening to your own audio spot using professional audio equipment, operating state-of-the-art camera and video equipment and experimenting with industry-standard digital editing software.

WLKL broadcasters also conduct play-by-play coverage of Laker athletic and area high school events.

For more information on the Radio/TV Open House or the Radio and TV Broadcasting program, contact Powers at gpowers@lakelandcollege.edu or call 217-234-5335.

Lake Land College’s Adult Education will be offering free computer classes in various locations.

Classes begin Monday, March 27 for Mattoon and Effingham; Tuesday, March 28 for Paris; and Wednesday, March 29 for Pana.

The four-week classes will include topics of Windows 7 and Word.

The schedule is as follows:

• Paris – First United Methodist Church – 324 W. Court – Tuesday & Thursday, 9-11 a.m.
• Mattoon – Lake Land College – Workforce Development Center – 305 Richmond Ave E. – Monday & Thursday, 4-6 p.m.
• Effingham – Lake Land College Kluthe Center – 1204 Network Centre Blvd. – Monday & Tuesday, 4-6 p.m.
• Pana – Lake Land College Western Region Center – 600 E. 1st St. – Wednesday, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Registration is limited to the first 12 applicants. Enroll today!

For more information, contact Adult Education at 217-238-8292 or adulteducation@lakelandcollege.edu.

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Deciding on what to do after high school graduation can be an overwhelming process. That’s why Lake Land College is scheduling high school visits to help students know more about transitioning from high school to a college or university.

“Meeting with higher education professionals is a very valuable experience for students making the difficult but important decision about college and college life,” said Pam Hartke, admissions representative. “We hope to answer the students’ questions and ease any anxiety they may have about this time in their lives.”

Hartke, along with Olivia Mintun, admissions representative, meet with high school students throughout the college’s district in the fall and spring semesters.

The dates, times and locations of the area high school visits are as follows:

For more information, visit: www.lakelandcollege.edu/ss/ar/hs_counselor/hs_visits.cfm.

School                                                                                              Visit Day         Visit Time

Altamont High School                                                                       March 1                  2:45 p.m.

Arthur/Lovington/Atwood/Hammond High School                  March 1                2:26 p.m.

Aspire Alternative High School                                                       March 15               1:30 p.m.

Brownstown High School                                                                 March 8                1:05 a.m.

Casey Westfield High School                                                           March 6                11:30 a.m.

Charleston High School                                                                     March 9               11:30 a.m.

Dieterich High School                                                                        March 8                9:57 a.m.

Effingham High School                                                                     March 23             12:40 p.m.

Kansas High School                                                                           March 14              11:10 a.m.

Marshall High School                                                                       March 9                  2:42 p.m.

Martinsville High School                                                                Feb. 28                     8:00 a.m.

Neoga High School                                                                          March 10                  9:30 a.m.

New Approach Alternative Education                                        March 21                    9:15 a.m.

Pana High School                                                                           March 23                  2:35 p.m.

Paris High School                                                                            March 9                  9:00 a.m.

Ramsey High School                                                                       Feb. 28                   2:30 p.m.

St. Anthony High School                                                                March 14               11:45 a.m.

Stewardson-Strasburg High School                                            Feb. 28                   12:15 p.m.

Teutopolis High School                                                                 March 1                   11:00 a.m.

Windsor Jr./Sr. High School                                                        March 1                   9:00 a.m.

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Lake Land College District 517, located in Mattoon, Illinois, serves the second largest community college district in the state, with a total population of 189,869. The Lake Land College district comprises all or part of 15 counties and 31 public School districts in rural east central Illinois. Counties served by Lake Land College include: Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Macon, Montgomery, Moultrie and Shelby.