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.

Keep an eye out for the next issue of the Navigator News! They will be on stands around campus soon. Check out the Navigator News website.

Juneteenth Multi-Day Celebration

PBS Documentary Collaboration

The RealiTea Project collaboration with the Faith Alliance for Racial Justice

  • PBS Documentary – “Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom” June 17 at 4 p.m., Charleston Library

Juneteenth Celebration – Food and Vendor Fair

Lake Land College events are open to the public!
Plenty of items available for purchase!
Açaí bowls – Back by popular demand! FREE with tickets while supplies last Roving Magic with Noah Sonie 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Glitter Tattoos, Hair tinsel
Games & Giveaways: Plinko, Cornhole, Goodies/treats (stickers, pens, keychains)
Musical performances by LLC Student Raven Rogers

Juneteenth Walk on Lake Land Campus

Walk Options – Donations Encouraged
Supporting LLC Opportunity Fund for assisting marginalized students with financial barriers on their paths to success
Paths marked on Campus at ½ Mile and 1 Mile intervals and wheel-accessible paths
Indoor walking option in Field House for temperature control
Pets welcome on leashes (Outdoor paths only)

  • June 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lake Land College Luther Student Center Laker Point

Juneteenth Storytime

Juneteenth Storybook Giveaways for children present!Craft time, food and more fun goodies!

  • June 20 at 2 p.m., Mattoon Library

Family Fun Run/Walk

Free T-Shirts for first 25 Registrants!
Wheel-Accessible (wheelchairs, strollers, wagons, etc…)
Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite – Available Now
All proceeds will go to Conduit of HOPE project
Volunteers Needed! Contact event coordinator Taneya Higginbotham at 217-508-6031 or therealiteaproject@gmail.com for more information

  • June 21 beginning at 9 a.m., Mattoon Junior Football Complex 311 N. 6th St, Mattoon, IL 61938

Juneteenth Festival

Peterson Park (Rotary Bandshell)
Music, Food & Sweets, Exhibits, Games, Bubbles and other fun!Bounce House
Poetry Jam
Pets welcome (on leashes)

  • June 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Peterson Park in Mattoon

Questions?

If you have any questions email StudentLife@LakeLandCollege.edu, call 217-234-5277 or stop by Student Life, room 404 in the Luther Student Center.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Make a potentially life-saving blood donation and receive a FREE snack! Campus blood drives are sponsored by the Student Government Association. Sign up to give here: redcrossblood. org/give

  • June 18 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Foundation and Alumni Center

Welcome Week Activities

August 20-22 & 25-28
Stop by all week for food trucks, free swag and helpful info from campus reps!
August 20 – 22 Textbook Pickup Stop by to pick up your books
and get some free goodies and
useful information from college representatives.
August 25 – First Day of Fall Classes
August 25 & 26 – Mini Sessions Don’t miss informative mini-sessions (15-20 minutes) between classes to help you succeed during your first week! Keep an eye out for a more detailed schedule
Welcome Day 2025! – Uniting Lakers One Hot Dog at a Time!
Our welcome celebration will include free lunch, a free t-shirt, games, prizes, and hopefully some new friends! This event will also be a great chance to ask questions about getting involved and chat with campus clubs. *while supplies last

  • Wednesday, August 27 – 10 a.m.,Field House
  • Thursday, August 28 – 10 a.m., Effingham Technology Center