Events, Workshops, and Activities

Grad Fair Photos

Where are you going after graduation? As part of our commencement ceremony this year at the PPL Center in downtown Allentown, we will feature images and videos of our graduates on the jumbotron in the center of the arena.

The photographer schedule is as follows:

• Main Campus Bookstore: Monday, April 17, through Thursday, April 20, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Allentown Campus: Monday, April 17, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Tamaqua Campus: Wednesday, April 19, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Mark Your Calendars for Pizza with the President

To visit with LCCC President, Dr. Ann Bieber, on the following date, RSVP to Tracy Bean at tbean@lccc.edu.

• Tuesday, April 25, at the Allentown site from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Donley Lower Level Lounge

Come and share your thoughts, questions, concerns, ideas and suggestions for LCCC!

Tuesday’s Tips – Test Anxiety

Tuesday’s Tips is an ESS + FYE weekly, 15-minute or less, mini-workshop where we will talk about essential success skills to be successful here at LCCC. Watch the previous videos here.

This week's topic is "Test-taking Tips: Attacking Multiple-choice Questions." This session will be on Tuesday, April 18, at 2:30 p.m. You can join us here. Last week's Tuesday's Tips was on "Test Anxiety: What it is, Ways to Deal." You can watch it in about 14 minutes here.

Rock Painting with Peer Mentors

Join the peer mentors in painting rocks with fun spring colors or an inspirational message. Then, keep your rock or hide it somewhere on campus for someone else to find to brighten their day. This event will be held on Wednesday, April 19, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the ARC Cafeteria.

De-stress, spread kindness and get your creative juices flowing!

Post your photos with the rocks you find on campus and tag @lehighcarboncc on Instagram!

Chess Tournaments

Chess players of all skill levels are welcome to join the Chess Club Tournaments. Tournaments will be held on the following days:

• Wednesday, April 19, at 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 3, at 12:30 p.m.

Both tournaments will be held in CSC 202 and are open to all students, faculty and staff. It is free to play. The top prize is a $50 bookstore gift card!

If you are interested in playing, please email Anthony Witczak at awitczak@mymail.lccc.edu. We hope to see you there!

Cougar Cabinet Food Distributions – April 20

LCCC will offer food distributions of pre-packed bags of groceries at the Allentown and Schnecksville locations.  

Reservations are required. Your reservation enables us to prepare adequate numbers of pre-packed bags for all seeking food assistance. Distributions are free and confidential.

Distribution Dates and Times:

LCCC Allentown - Thursday, April 20, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

LCCC Schnecksville - Thursday, April 20, from 2 - 5 p.m.

To RSVP:

1. Select the location that works best for you.
2. Send an email message to the Office of Community Resources and Basic Needs at communityresources@lccc.edu.
3. In your email message, include your name, L#, day and the selected LCCC location. You must be enrolled in courses to participate in the food distribution program.
4. After you send your message, you will receive additional information.

LCCC Tamaqua –

The Tamaqua site now has a food cabinet in room 203, offering prepackaged pantry boxes and a selection of grocery staples. All members of the LCCC community are welcome to visit the cabinet once a week. 

Hours are subject to change each semester due to staff availability.

• Mondays: 12:45 - 4 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 4 - 5 p.m.
• Thursdays: 4 - 5 p.m.
• Fridays: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Pantry boxes are available at the Morgan Center front desk during regular business hours of 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Thursday; and 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday. All visits are free and confidential. Cougar Cabinet appointments are also available upon request by calling 570-668-6880 or emailing morganreception@lccc.edu.

Big Pharma Screening

The LCCC Honors College is hosting a screening of Big Pharma: Market Failure followed by a Q&A with director, Vince Mondillo, on Monday, April 24, at 2:30 p.m. in AC 107/108.

How much do pharma companies really spend on the research and development of truly innovative drugs? Do "free market" principles impact drug prices and help control costs? Do the normal rules of business apply to the pharma industry? How do T.V. ads impact consumers and doctors? Big Pharma: Market Failure proposes a solution that makes business sense for employers and health sense for employees. It is a compelling drama that reveals the truth of pharma costs and what we can do about it.

This event is free and open to the public.

Special Opportunity for Veterans

The Schuylkill County Veterans Suicide Prevention Coalition is pleased to announce a discharge upgrade clinic with both a virtual and in-person option on Thursday, April 27, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

They will provide free legal assistance with military discharge upgrades, including assistance for veterans with a less-than-honorable discharge related to:

• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
• Military Sexual Trauma
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• DADT, Anti-LGBTQIA+ policies and/or other mitigating factors
• Transgender name changes regardless of discharge type

Appointments are required. Veterans should call 202-929-0304 to be scheduled for an appointment, to be informed what paperwork they will need to bring to their appointment and how to prepare.

They are hoping for a great turnout, so please feel free to share the attached flyer.

Club and Honor Society Meetings 

Interested in joining or starting a club or honor society? Please visit this link for a full listing of our current LCCC student organizations.

For more information on how to get involved, contact Gene Eden, Director of Student Life, at geden@lccc.edu.

Anime Club - Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. in BH 4; Please note: until further notice, there will no longer be Wednesday evening meetings

Art Club - Mondays from 2 to 6 p.m. in the WXLV Design Center

Billiards Club - Thursdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m. in the Cougarcade, located in the lower level of Berrier Hall

Chess Club - Mondays at 12:30 p.m. in the Student Union Meeting Room, located on the lower level of the Student Union by the elevator

Entrepreneur Club - Second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom; the next meeting will be on Wednesday, April 26

Film Club - Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. at the WXLV Design Center

Horticulture Club - Wednesday, April 19, in SH 104 at 11 a.m.

Justice Society - Mondays at 2:30 p.m. in CSC 109

Latin@ Leadership Club - Wednesdays at 2:15 p.m. in the Equity Center (ARC 305)

Phi Theta Kappa - Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. in the Student Union Meeting Room, located on the lower level of the Student Union by the elevator

PRIDE Club - Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. in BH 3

Psychology Club - Mondays at 2:15 p.m. via Zoom (If you are unable to attend this meeting but are interested in joining Psychology Club, please contact Professor Gary Andrews at gandrews@lccc.edu)

Veterans Club - Wednesday, April 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Veterans Student Lounge, located in SSC 4M

LCCC Student Government Association

SGA meets every Tuesday at 2:15 p.m. in the Student Union Meeting Room. The meetings are also available via Zoom. Please contact Gene Eden at geden@lccc.edu for additional information

LCCC Cougar Athletics 

Interested in playing intercollegiate sports at LCCC? Fantastic! Just go to Cougar Sports, select "Recruit Me," complete the Prospective Athlete Form, and submit. You can also contact the coaches directly:

• Men’s and Women’s Soccer – Coach Dave Cartwright at msoccer@lccc.edu or wsoccer@lccc.edu
• Women’s Volleyball – Coach Saulio Centeno at volleyball@lccc.edu
• Men’s Basketball – Coach Roskyco Akins at mbasketball@lccc.edu
• Women’s Basketball – Coach James Middleton at wbasketball@lccc.edu
• Baseball – Coach Cody Krupa at baseball@lccc.edu
• Softball – Coach Rich Kessler at softball@lccc.edu
• Golf – Coach Parker Lessel at golf@lccc.edu

College Resources, Info, and Assistance

Attention Graduates: Helpful Hints for 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Planning to attend commencement on May 17? We are excited to celebrate this milestone with you, and to help you get ready for the momentous occasion, have created a helpful hints video, featuring LCCC mascot, Clawrence. Learn what to expect, where to stand, when to cross the stage, how to don the regalia, which side the tassel goes, what not to bring into the arena and more. It is a memorable occasion, and you'll be ready to celebrate!

Tips from the LCCC Learning Specialists

Life is often about finding the proper balance. Human beings don't do well with excess in our college, work and life balances.

Too much social time? Our studying could be impacted. Too much studying? Our mental stress could be impacted. Too much mental stress? Our health could be impacted.

College is constantly trying to find this balance; the first key is to avoid excess.



For more tips, watch this 60-second video. If you want more help, reach out here. You can also contact the LCCC Educational Support Services by visiting Science Hall 150, emailing educationalsupportservices@lccc.edu, or calling 610-799-1156.

Mental Health Minute

Eat and sleep well.

Eating healthy and sleeping well play a huge role in making college students feel better overall, though they are often overlooked due to the higher prices of healthy food and the multiple assignments given in a short time. Try eating healthy as often as you are able (swap those potato chips for an apple instead) and creating a relaxing pre-sleep routine (and aim for six to eight hours of sleep). Your mind, body, and soul will thank you.

If you're looking for more personalized help, reach out to the LCCC Counseling Center at counselingcenter@lccc.edu or 610-799-1895.

Preferred First Name, Pronouns, and Gender Identification

It's so easy to change and submit your preferred first name, pronouns, and gender identification to LCCC. Just go to the LCCC portal, sign in with your username and password, and see these step-by-step instructions.

Students may also submit requests for name changes in Google Workspace, including their "Display Name" in their email. Request information and find step-by-step instructions here in the LCCC IT knowledgebase. If you need further technical assistance, please visit the student technology help desk.

Ramadan

Ramadan began March 23 and will continue until April 21. This is one of the most sacred times for Muslims. During this time, Muslim students, staff and faculty observe a strict daily fast from dawn until sunset. They are not allowed to eat or drink during the daylight hours. Fasting is a private act of worship, a form of spiritual discipline and a means to empathize with those less fortunate. Please be mindful that individuals’ level of engagement might be impacted by the fasting.

Fall 2023 Course Registration Now Open

The course schedule for the fall 2023 semester is now posted on the college website and can be viewed here. To request assistance in choosing classes, please reach out to your Academic Advisor or email adviseme@lccc.edu. You can also call 610-799-1137.

Attention Graduates! 

Be sure to check your LCCC email for important information regarding the May 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Emails were sent to all December 2022 graduates as well as students who have applied for May 2023 or August 2023 graduation. Additional information for graduation and Commencement can be found here. 

STEM Scholarships Available

Current LCCC students interested in pursuing a STEM degree at East Stroudsburg University (ESU) can apply for the Clear Path Scholarship and receive up to $5,200 a year ($10,400 total) in scholarship funds while at LCCC and up to $10,000 a year ($20,000 total) to attend ESU. Thanks to funding provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Clear Path program was created to support the completion of STEM associate and STEM bachelor degrees from community college partners to ESU.

The Clear Path program supports students with proactive developmental advocacy, holistic advising, cohort activities, peer mentoring, and tutoring that fosters the development of traits associated with academic success. Information is available online. You can also contact Mary Engel at mengel@lccc.edu for more information.

Spring 2023 Tutoring

The college offers a variety of free tutoring to enrolled LCCC students.

Face-to-Face Tutoring is available at the Schnecksville (SH 150), Allentown (Room 212), and Tamaqua (Room 117) locations. Labs are open (walk-in); no appointment needed. Up-to-date schedules are posted in the portal.

Remote tutoring appointments are booked online by students. LCCC tutors meet virtually through GoBoard or Zoom. Book up to two non-consecutive appointments a day for tutoring in the same course.

Smarthinking online tutoring is a 24/7 service free to students. Professional tutors provide both synchronous and asynchronous tutoring. Smarthinking is accessed by clicking the link on the tutoring homepage on the portal.

For questions about tutoring, please call the Educational Support Center at 610-799-1156 or email educationalsupportservices@lccc.edu.

Sign Up for Self Service Password Resets

You have the power to reset your own password for your LCCC identity. Please read the important information below for more details to enroll.

When logging into your Banner home page, you should be prompted to set a security question and answer. Most importantly, set a secondary email for your LCCC identity account. This cannot be your LCCC email. You won't be able to reset your password without a secondary email. You can also set a voice call, an SMS text number, or both if you prefer to use these methods. If you have any problems or questions, please visit LCCC's IT knowledgebase for an article on how to update your password reset options.

Counseling Center and Services

Your mental and emotional health matters...and we can help!

Learn about the LCCC Counseling Center at Mental Health Minutes. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call 610 799-1895 or email at counselingcenter@lccc.edu. Visit Counseling Services for more information, including a listing of community resources.

Disability Support for Classes

Students with disabilities may qualify for academic accommodations at LCCC. If you had an IEP or 504 plan in high school or have a diagnosed disability, please reach out to Disability Support Services (DSS).

If you have had accommodations, remember that you need to renew them each semester. Contact DSS by emailing dss@lccc.edu or calling 610-799-1156. You can also stop by our offices in SH 150.

Need support for injuries, illness, and pregnancy? We offer short-term support through our temporary impairment policy. Have a great semester!

Sign Up for LCCC Alerts

LCCC delivers fast notifications about campus emergencies and weather closings and delays. Sign up for the Omnilert notification system here. You can sign up with any username and password you choose, then customize how you receive the alerts: text, email, phone call, or all three. Also, if you already have an account, confirm that your contact information on Omnilert is correct and up-to-date.

National Student Clearinghouse: Myhub

Myhub is an online platform that integrates all of a learner's accomplishments into a single, secure location (also known as a digital locker), no matter where, when, or how those learning achievements were earned. LCCC students can access enrollment/degree verifications, electronic transcript requests, and much more through Myhub. For more information, check out our how-to document.

Work On Campus: LCCC Is Hiring Student Employees for the Spring Semester

There are many opportunities to work at LCCC as a student. Positions are on-campus and in-person. Most available jobs pay $10/hour. We will work around your class schedule!

Eligible students must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits for the fall and complete a 22/23 FAFSA. Background clearances are required, but fees will be paid by LCCC.

More than 20 on-campus positions are currently available. Student employees may begin working prior to the beginning of classes. On-campus jobs are posted online on the LCCC Cougar CLAW website.

View open positions and job descriptions in your CLAW account . Go to Jobs>Search>Position Type>On-Campus Employment. 

The application is included with each posted job description. Just complete the application, save it to your device and email it to careerservices@lccc.edu.

Set Up Your LCCC Cougar Claw Account

All students currently enrolled in credit courses have an LCCC Cougar CLAW account. Please follow these steps to set up a password. 

• See job postings from local employers
• Apply to jobs
• Upload documents such as resumes and cover letters for review
• View upcoming Career Development events.

How To Set-Up Your Account in The Cougar CLAW:

1. Go to https://lccc-csm.symplicity.com/students/.
2. Click on the "Forgot Password" button.
3. Complete the form by listing your Username/Student ID number which begins with a capital L followed by 8 digits.
4. An email from "careerservices" containing a link will immediately be sent to your LCCC email account. Within 24 hours of receiving the email, click on the link provided to create a new password. This email is only valid for 24 hours.
5. You now have completed the set-up process for your account in The Cougar CLAW!

SNAP and TANF Students!

If you receive SNAP or TANF you may be eligible to receive $1500 yearly in gas assistance to attend classes, $1000 in books and supplies and assistance with school supplies, photocopying and much more!



KEYS (Keystone Education Yields Success) is a grant funded educational program that allows qualified students to receive additional services and support while completing their degree at LCCC. These supports may include assistance with books and supplies, daycare, mileage and car repairs. Visit our website to learn more about the KEYS Program and how it may benefit you! If you would like more information about the program, please contact the KEYS Student Facilitator at 610-799-1744 or by email KEYS@lccc.edu.

Questions or Concerns for Deans?

Academic Services and Student Development at LCCC includes seven deans who provide leadership for instruction and student support. See list below for each of the deans, areas of responsibility, and email address for you to contact with any questions or concerns:  

Dean of Student Development, Equity and Inclusion: Peggy Heim, M.S.W., pheim@lccc.edu

Interim Dean of Academic Support and Success: Jodi Rowlands, Ed.D., jrowlands@lccc.edu

Dean of Business, Legal and Social Services; Accreditation, Compliance, Curriculum, and Assessment Supervision of Grant Management and Articulation Agreements: Scott Aquila, M.P.A., saquila@lccc.edu

Interim Dean of Healthcare Sciences, Aviation, Mathematics and Science: Larissa Verta, M.S., lverta@lccc.edu

Dean of Education, Computer Science, and Online Learning: Kelly Trahan, Ed.D., ktrahan@lccc.edu

Interim Dean of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences: Eike Reichardt, Ph.D. ereichardt@lccc.edu

Dean of Workforce, Community Engagement, Technical Education: Andrea Grannum-Mosley, Ed.D., agrannummosley@lccc.edu

Report Safety and Security Concerns

Have concerns that you'd like to address to Public Safety? You can do so here.

Community Resources

Child Care/Early Education Assistance

The Community Services for Children provides early education services via programs such as Head Start and Pre-K Counts at no cost to income eligible families. For more information, you can call 610-432-5700 or click apply to complete an enrollment application.

Discounted LANTA Bus Passes

20% discounts on LANTA bus passes are available for purchase at the LCCC Business Office, SSC 100. The Business Office offers 31-day passes and 10-ride passes.

Click here for more information. You can also contact the Business Office by emailing bursar1@mymail.lccc.edu or by calling 610-799-1592.

Students and SNAP

Second Harvest Food Bank, has been working with the Food Access & Policy Council to encourage eligible students to take advantage of the SNAP (Food Stamps) program.

Students can contact the Second Harvest Food Bank SNAP outreach program for assistance with the application process. A SNAP Coordinator will work with students to determine eligibility and help answer any questions. 

You can also review Students-and-SNAP-FAQS to help answer frequently asked questions. Even if you believe you do not meet the Student Eligibility Criteria, you are still encouraged to apply and work with a SNAP outreach coordinator to determine your SNAP eligibility. 

To connect with a SNAP Coordinator, call the Second Harvest Food Bank SNAP Outreach program at 484-287-2405 or 484-821-2406. 

Lifeline Program for Low-Income Consumers

The Lifeline Program provides a discount on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers. The program helps ensure the security that phone service brings, including being able to connect to jobs, family and emergency services. Click here for more information.

Housing Choice Voucher Program Section 8

The Housing Choice Voucher Program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and individuals with a disability to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments.

Please visit the Housing Choice Vouchers Fact Sheet for more information on eligibility and how to apply.