Academy of Lifelong Learning

At a Glance

Adults 50 and greater are invited to join this group of individuals devoted to the lifelong pursuit of learning. With 10 to 12 opportunities available each month, ALL provides enjoyable experiences in learning with a variety of opportunities to develop new friendships. Free Zoom training is available to all new and prospective members.

Learn about the Academy's Climate Series: The Action You Take, The Difference You Make that begins Jan. 19 in the Newsletters & Special Events tab below.

Membership

To join the Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL), please call us at 217-786-2432.

ALL membership

Beginning July 1, 2021, you can join for a full-year membership fee of $60. We invite you to begin the full benefits of an Academy membership: you can attend lectures, discussions and activity groups, presentations and hands-on activities. Travel opportunities and breakfast speaker programs are offered for a modest additional fee. Enjoy active learning and social interaction in a lively format!

ALL-plus membership

For a full-year membership fee of $120, enjoy all privileges of regular membership, plus 50 percent off most non-credit Community Education (CEW) classes. (Exceptions: Culinary Institute offerings, foreign languages and travel opportunities; special discounts may apply).

Programs & Interest Groups

Monthly Programs

Today's Topics - varied subjects of current interest
Chautauqua Series - each year, three-four special series of trio lectures and related discussions
Flicks on Fridays (FOF) - movie classics (September-April)
Breakfast Roundtable (BRT) - breakfast with local speakers (extra fee applies)
Wander on Wednesdays (WOW) - day trips held March-June and August-December (extra fee applies)
Meet, Greet and Eat (MGE) - monthly dinner events, open to prospective members (extra fee applies)
Around Town - various group adventures throughout the community
Tech Talk - discussions, lectures and some hands-on technology lessons

Special Interest Groups

Newsletters & Special Events

ALL UPDATE

To request a copy of this month’s newsletter, contact the LLCC Community Education office at 217-786-2432.

Special Events

The Action You Take, The Difference You Make

Academy of Lifelong Learning Special Program Series

Climate Change and Its Effect on Central Illinois: An Overview

Presented by Illinois State Climatologist, Trent Ford, Ph.D.
Jan. 19, 2022, 5:30-7 p.m.

The Academy of Lifelong Learning at LLCC is sponsoring a four part series titled ‘The Action You Take, The Difference You Make’ with the first program scheduled Jan. 19. Subsequent programs will focus on the impact of climate changes soil (Earth, Feb. 16), energy production (Wind, March 16), and hydropower and resources (Water, April 20). Programs may be presented virtually, in-person at LLCC or a combination of both. Check our webpage frequently for details.

Hydroclimatologist, Dr. Ford has been the state climatologist since 2019. He says “Overall, Illinois’ climate has gotten warmer and wetter since the start of the 20th Century, according to high quality climate monitoring data from the NOAA Centers for Environmental Information.” He also conducts research on the climate system and extreme climate events, like drought and heat waves, monitors current conditions and studies climate change. A native of Roanoke, Illinois, Ford earned a bachelor's degree in geography from Illinois State University before completing his master's degree and Ph.D. at Texas A&M University. Before joining the Illinois State Water Survey, Ford was an assistant professor in the Department of Geography & Environmental Resources at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.

On Jan. 19, 2022, 5:30-7 p.m., Dr. Ford will present a Zoom webinar titled "Overview of Climate Change and Its Effect on Central Illinois." Ryan Cadagin, Judge of the 7th Circuit Court and self-proclaimed “Tree Hugger,” will host this webinar event.

This program series is free and open to the public. Following the presentation, questions from the audience will be taken as time allows.

Pre-register