'Lincoln College World Series of Pop Trivia' contest Jan. 28

[January 22, 2011]  The Iota Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is hosting the "Lincoln College World Series of Pop Trivia" contest on Jan. 28. Activities will begin at 7 p.m. at the Meyer-Evans Student Center on the Lincoln College campus, 300 Keokuk St. The event is open to the public and everyone is invited to participate.

The "Lincoln College World Series of Pop Trivia" promises to be a fun-filled and lively evening as the competition pits teams of students versus faculty, football team versus soccer team, neighbors versus neighbors. As the teams advance through 10 rounds, with 10 questions in each round, watch friends, classmates and colleagues become enemies as they race toward the final round by answering questions about pop culture.

John Malone, assistant professor of broadcasting and WLNX-FM station manager, will serve as master of ceremonies.

The college snack bar will open and provide complimentary popcorn for the evening. Other food will be available for purchase, including burgers, fries, cheese sticks, beverages and other tasty treats.

There will also be a 50-50 drawing and a silent auction with an assortment of great items, including a Lincoln College sports package with two Hall of Fame Club tickets to a future men's basketball game and pregame food provided by Guzzardo's Italian Villa.

The cost to enter the trivia contest is just $10 per person, with a maximum of eight people per team. A $100 cash prize will be awarded to the winning team. Anyone interested in registering their team should contact faculty member Spring Hyde at 217-735-9639 or [e-mail].

Phi Theta Kappa is the premier national honor society for junior colleges. Proceeds from this event will support Iota Chi chapter initiatives, including the Campaign to Increase and Improve Literacy and the Children's Book Day.

When asked about the importance of the fundraiser, the Iota Chi chapter president, Cody Follis, a sophomore from Lincoln, responded: "We are so excited about the 'World Series of Pop Culture.' It's going to be lots of fun, but we're really excited because we're raising money for a great cause. Few things are as monumental as teaching a child to read. The ability to not just read, but read well, is the first step toward an amazing and successful life."

[Text from file received from Lincoln College]