News Progress

Submitted by Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator, 
University of Illinois Extension      

Do you know what gets you up in the morning (besides the kids, the dog, the alarm clock)? Your purpose! According to a recent webinar that I attended called “Purpose Across the Lifespan” hosted by the Greater Good Science Center, purpose was described as an abiding intention to achieve a long-term goal we have, that is personally meaningful to us and has a positive effect on the world. Purpose can also be as simple as your intention to live a certain way. It will be something that we either feel we are naturally good at and enjoy doing; are passionate and care deeply about; or, fits our values and ways we prefer to operate in the world. And your sense of purpose will most likely change over your lifetime, as you experience different life stages.

•December 4, 2024•

Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day on Friday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Luther Student Center. The event is designed for prospective students to learn about Lake Land College and the resources available to guide students to success.  Attendees will tour campus with a student ambassador, who will share information from a student perspective. Participants will also meet with faculty to learn more about specific programs.  Representatives from many services, including Counseling Services, Career Services, Student Accommodations, Student Wellness, TRIO Student Support Services and more will be available to provide information and answer attendees’ questions. Attendees are also welcome to bring their parents or guardians to the event. A session will be offered to provide information relevant to parents or guardians of future Lakers.  “There’s no better way for a prospective student to learn what it’s like to attend Lake Land College,” Pam Hartke, Associate Dean of Recruitment & Enrollment Management, said. “If you’re interested in studying at Lake Land, even if it’s only for a few classes, this event is perfect for you.”  For more information or to register, visit the Lake Land College visit page at LakeLandCollege.edu/visit. 

•December 4, 2024•

HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital will host the Share Holiday Memorial Service Friday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. in St. Mary’s Chapel. The annual event honors babies lost during pregnancy, at birth, or in early infancy. 

 “The holidays can be a difficult time for families who have experienced a loss,” said Karla Marshall, Supervisor of Mission Integration and Spiritual Care at St. Mary’s Hospital. “This service provides a compassionate space for families to honor their babies and find solace among others who understand their grief. It serves as a reminder that no one has to grieve alone.” 

•December 4, 2024•

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is hosting a public meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the current water control plan for Lake Shelbyville, water control operations, and dam safety. Engineering staff from the USACE St. Louis District office will present information about water control operations and procedures, and dam safety.

The Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center is located east of the Lake Shelbyville Main Dam at 1989 State Hwy. 16 Shelbyville, IL 62565. For additional information, call the project office at (217)774-3951 X 2 or email lakeshelbyville@usace.army.mil.

•December 4, 2024•

Lake Land College Business Instructor/Program Coordinator of Accounting Cindy Phipps was named the Illinois Businesses Education Association (IBEA) Post-Secondary Teacher of the Year. Phipps was recognized for the honor at the 2024 IBEA Fall Conference in Springfield.

 Phipps has instructed a variety of accounting and business courses at Lake Land College for 29 years. In this role she developed the Accounting Certificate program and the Accounting Internship course at Lake Land, and most recently, she integrated the Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional exam into the curriculum.