Week of November 9, 2026

Veterans Appreciation Week

Kick off Veterans Appreciation Week by visiting the LV Therapy Dogs on campus next Monday! Stop by for cupcakes, therapy dogs, and information about the week’s activities celebrating veterans and military-affiliated individuals.

Monday, November 9 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | LV Therapy Dogs | Student Union

Tuesday, November 10 | 12:00 p.m. | Hike/Ruck | Morgan Center (Tamaqua)

Wednesday, November 11 | 11:00 a.m. | Veterans Ceremony | Main Campus

(FREE FOOD at the food truck for Veteran/Military-affiliated students)

Thursday, November 12 | 2:30 p.m. | Hike/Ruck | Main Campus

Friday, November 13 | Wear RED, Spirit Day

Saturday November 14, Lehigh Valley 5k Ruck n' Walk | Bicentennial Park | Bethlehem, PA

Email Alex Maser at amaaser@lccc.edu for more information. We hope to see you there!

Register for Spring Semester!

Stop by to register for the spring semester. Snacks, goodie bags, and the opportunity to enter a raffle will be available!

📅 November 9 &10

⏰ 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Reducing Test Anxiety Session

Taking tests can create anxiety that interferes with our ability to demonstrate what we really know about the material. Learn how to recognize test-taking anxiety and mitigate its impact on your academic performance.

In 20 minutes, you'll learn actionable practices to reduce test-taking anxiety before and during the test. Join us to improve your test-taking abilities. We'll reserve the last 10 minutes strictly for your questions!

📅 Wednesday, November 11

⏰ 6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

💻 Virtual Zoom with Dr. Michael G. Spinks, ESS Learning Specialist

FAFSA Available

The 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now available. Complete the form to apply for financial aid for attending college between July 1, 2027, and June 30, 2028.

Complete the FAFSA prior to May 1, 2027, to apply for the PA State Grant.

Scholarship Opportunity!

Students pursuing or planning to pursue a certificate or degree in nursing/pre-nursing, or in education, counseling, social work, or psychology with the goal of working in a K-12 school setting, are invited to apply for a Scholarship, with awards of up to $10,000 per year for up to five years! The application deadline is December 14, 2026.

Applicants must:

• Be a high school senior, high school graduate, GED graduate, or current college undergraduate in the United States.
• Plan to enroll in part-time or full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the upcoming academic year.
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
• Plan to pursue a degree or certificate in education, counseling, social work, psychology, pre-nursing, or nursing.
• Demonstrate financial need.

Boost Your AI Skills: Micro-Training at the AI Student Study Center!

Learn how to use AI to study smarter, safer, and on your own terms. Check out our new Micro-Trainings at the AI Student Study Center!

Available Micro-Training Topics:

1. An Introduction to the World of AI

2. Ethics and Responsible Use of AI in College

3. AI Prompt Engineering

4. Login Procedures to Access Gemini Notebook (Formerly NotebookLM) and Gemini at LCCC

5. Study Techniques Using Gemini Notebook (Formerly NotebookLM)

6. Matching AI to Your Study Needs

7. Using Genio Present to Master Your Presentation

View a video on how to navigate the site here.

Painting Therapy with Art Club 🎨

Join the LCCC Art Club for painting therapy to relieve built-up stress!

📅Tuesday, November 10

⏰ 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

📍 CSC Room 204

All supplies will be provided, and all students of any skill level are welcome.

Questions? Email Riel Cuccurullo at gcuccurullo@mymail.lccc.edu.

Pizza with the President! 🍕

Hosted by our President, Dr. Bieber! This is your chance to have an informal conversation with her, share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas, and ask any questions that you may have.

Dates:

📍 Wednesday, November 11 | 12–1 p.m. | Morgan Center (Tamaqua) | Rooms 104/105

📍 Wednesday, November 18 | 12–1 p.m. | Donley Center (Allentown) | Lower-Level Student Lounge

📍 Wednesday, November 18 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | LCCC Airport

📩 RSVP by contacting Tracy Bean at tbean@lccc.edu

Mondays are hard, but free pizza is easy! 🍕

We'll hand out FREE pizza to LCCC students from the snack stand, located in Berrier Hall.

📅 Monday, November 16

⏰ 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

📍 Berrier Hall, Lower Level

🍽️ First come, first served! Quantities are limited.

Brought to you by Community Resources and Basic Needs, Student Life, LCCC Foundation, and PA Hunger Free Campus.

Help Spread Joy: The 2026 Holiday Hope Chest Initiative Is Here! 🎁

Career Development & Civic Engagement and Student Life are partnering with the Emmaus Rotary Club for this year's Holiday Hope Chest Initiative to support 100 local children and teens through donations to the Lily Hope Foundation and Refugee Community Center.

Our goal is to collect 80 gifts for children ages 2–12 and 20 gift cards for teens ages 13 and older. Nearly 40 shoeboxes are already wrapped and ready to go, and we need your help reaching our goal!

How to Get Involved:



• Sign up online: Reserve a gift through our Virtual Hope Tree Sign-Up Form.
• Visit the Giving Tree: Starting November 11, select a gift tag from the Giving Tree in the Student Union.
• Donate: New, unwrapped gifts, shoeboxes in good condition, wrapping paper and tape are welcome.
• Volunteer: Join students and Emmaus Rotary Club volunteers for a packing and wrapping day. Date TBD. Email Kescha Bell-Ross at kbellross@lccc.edu to participate.

Donations can be dropped of at our Main Campus site, Student Union, Career Development Center, H.O.P.E. Center, Rothrock Library or Berrier Hall.

Important Dates:

📅 November 11: Giving Tree launches and donation boxes become available.

📅 December 7: Final deadline for all donations.

📩 Questions or want to get your student club involved? Contact Kescha Bell-Ross at kbellross@lccc.edu.

November Schedule! Food on Campus! 🌯

A food truck will be on campus every Tuesday and Wednesday! Yarnall's Deli will also be serving food in the ARC Cafeteria on Thursday.

Purchase Tickets for Illumination at Coca-Cola Park

Tickets are now available for Illumination at the LV Iron Pigs stadium for Friday, December 18.

Join LCCC Alumni for a fun-filled evening out with your family and friends.

This event includes dinner in the Nutcrackers Suite with a holiday-themed all-you-can-eat buffet. Illumination is a walk-through holiday lights experience at Coca-Cola Park. It features nearly TWO MILLION holiday lights and a synchronized music light show every 15-20 minutes. 

📩 Questions or need additional information? Contact JoEllen Rooney at jrooney@lccc.edu.

Clubs, Councils, and Honor Societies

There are over 25 different clubs and honor societies open for you to join this upcoming fall semester! No pre-registration is required to join a club or honor society. View the full club listing, advisor contacts, and Student Life events calendar using the buttons below. For questions, email studentlife@lccc.edu.

INTRAMURALS, RECREATION, AND WELLNESS

Veterans Day Hike/Ruck

What is a Ruck? Rucking is walking or hiking with a weighted backpack (a "rucksack"). Originating as a fundamental military training exercise used to build stamina and strength, it has become a popular, low-impact fitness activity.



📅 Tue, Nov. 10 | ⏰ 12:00 p.m. | 🥾 Morgan campus | Lobby

📅 Tue, Nov. 12 | ⏰ 2:30 p.m. | 🥾 Meet in front of Berrier Hall

Duration: Expect a 30 to 45-minute hike at each location.

What to bring:

• Water
• Loaded backpack (if you want to ruck, this is optional)
• Comfortable shoes or hiking shoes

Come out to honor our veterans, get moving, and connect with the campus community!

📩 Questions? Contact Lacey Timony LTimony@lccc.edu

Berrier Hall 💪

Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to use our Wellness Center. You must bring your LCCC ID and complete a waiver form at the front desk or fill out the online form.

Your LCCC ID provides access to the CougarCade, main gym, aux gym, and dance studio.

View our gym hours on our website for the most up-to-date schedule.

*Hours are subject to change based on student worker availability.

TRANSFER SERVICES

Transfer Event at Donley 🎓

Learn about the transfer process from representatives of colleges and universities during this informative session!

📅 November 10

⏰ 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

📍 Donley, Lobby

📧 Questions? Email fgraham@lccc.edu

Bus Trip to Kutztown University

Interested in transferring to Kutztown University? Join us for a bus trip to KU featuring an information session for prospective transfer students and a campus tour!

📅 Friday, November 13

⏰ 10:15 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

📍 Pick-up: Parking Lot F, in front of the Community Services Center

Registration is required:

1. Click on Transfer Preview Day.
2. Complete the LCCC waiver form, which will be emailed to you after registration.

Transfer to a Four-Year School

We offer Articulation Agreements with four-year universities and colleges around the country to assist in the transfer process.

Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship 💸

The Cooke Transfer Scholarship aims to provide students with the opportunity to graduate from college with as little debt as possible. The award provides last-dollar funding after all institutional aid and can provide up to 55,000 per year toward completing a bachelor’s degree at any accredited undergraduate institution.

In addition to financial support, Cooke Scholars receive comprehensive educational advising, career and graduate school preparation, and access to a thriving community of Cooke Scholars. They may also apply for internship and conference stipends, as well as the Cooke Graduate Scholarship.

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be a current student enrolled at an accredited U.S. community college with sophomore status by January 1, 2027, or a recent graduate with plans to enroll full-time at a four-year college in the fall of 2027.
• Have no previous enrollment at a four-year university.
• Demonstrate unmet financial need. Students with an annual family gross income of up to $95,000 are eligible.

This scholarship is open until December 9, 2026. Students can apply via the Common App for Transfer.

Questions? Email fgraham@lccc.edu.

Let Keys at LCCC Unlock the Door to Your Success!

The Keystone Education Yields Success (KEYS) program is open to SNAP, TANF, and Family Works recipients who are currently registered for at least 1 course at LCCC and have a GPA of at least 2.0.

We can provide help including, but not limited to:

• Walmart, Target, LCCC Bookstore, and WEPA printing gift cards
• Transportation funding (mileage reimbursement, Speedway Gas gift cards, and bus passes)
• Referrals for clothing for educational and employment purposes (including LCCC scrubs)
• Loaner laptops and graphing calculators
• Funding for required educational fees such as clearances, CastleBranch, NCLEX/TEAS testing, CPR training, etc.
• Tuition assistance (TANF only)
• Assistance with LCCC and external referrals and resources

Pennie's Enrollment

Pennie’s open enrollment period runs yearly from November 1 through January 15, Pennsylvanians can enroll in health coverage through Pennie, the state’s health insurance marketplace. If you have questions or need help enrolling, visit Pennie Connect or call the Pennie Customer Service Center at 1-844-844-8040.

📩 Questions? Contact communityresources@lccc.edu

Community Resources and Basic Needs

The LCCC Community Resources and Basic Needs Program serves LCCC students who seek basic needs assistance in areas such as food, shelter, and utilities by connecting them with resources that may be available on campus or in the community. A student interested in this service should complete the Community Resources and Basic Needs Intake Form, and should be as specific as possible in the additional details field to help us with matching the area of need with the appropriate resources and eligibility criteria.

Cougar Cabinet

Get free groceries on campus! Visit our Cougar Cabinet for pre-packed bags of essentials. The program is confidential; simply complete a self-declaration form and schedule an appointment with your preferred campus below.

Locations:

Main campus (Schnecksville)

Contact: communityresources@lccc.edu

Donley Center (Allentown)

Contact:donley@lccc.edu

Cougar Cabinet at LCCC Tamaqua

Contact: morgan@lccc.edu

Questions? Email erivera1@lccc.edu for further inquiry.