We extend our condolences to Kayla Weitzel, employment specialist, on the passing of her mother, Carol Koncor. No services will be held at this time. Read the obituary.
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Show off your artwork at the LLCC Art After Hours exhibit this fall
Your artwork IS good enough! Show it off by participating in the Springfield Area Arts Council’s Arts After Hours (AAH) program (formerly known as On My Own Time). This unique program provides LLCC faculty and staff an opportunity to display original art they have created outside the office. There will be an in-house exhibit at LLCC followed by a city-wide exhibit showcasing first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses, agencies and institutions.
Faculty and staff may enter up to three artworks each. There are 13 categories of artwork. Works previously entered in AAH/OMOT or created prior to 2021 are not eligible. The artist fee is $10 per artwork submitted. The fee assists SAAC with costs of the AAH program. Artwork entry form and fees will need to be submitted by Monday, Sept. 25 to the LLCC coordinator (Misty Schierer). Artwork is due to the LLCC coordinator by Monday, Oct. 16.
2023 Employee Entry Form
2023 Guidelines
2023 Categories
LLCC’s in-house exhibit will be featured on the LLCC-Springfield campus in October/November. The artist of the favorite piece at LLCC will win the LLCC People’s Choice Award and receive a $100 Visa gift card courtesy of the Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum.
The city-wide exhibit at the Springfield Art Association’s Nelson Family Gallery (Dec. 2-20) will showcase first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses, agencies and institutions. At the previous OMOT in 2021, two LLCC employees had three pieces of art move on to the citywide exhibit!
Misty Schierer, 217-786-2466, Misty.Schierer@llcc.edu
Thank you from Crystal Norris
My family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and sympathy after the loss of my brother, David Robinson. It gave us much comfort to know that you are thinking of us during this time. Feeling all the love and support from LLCC was truly a blessing. I appreciated all the kind words, thoughts, prayers, cards and flowers. Thank you.
Crystal Norris, administrative assistant to the dean, social sciences and business
Kick off the new school year with Convocation this Friday!
Let’s celebrate! Convocation for faculty and staff will be this Friday, Aug. 18, featuring an address by President Charlotte Warren at 1 p.m. and a social from 4-6 p.m. with games, food, beverages and a band in the Hamilton area.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s® Sept. 30
Join LLCC in supporting the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. This is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Team Captains Laurie Clemons, recently retired student success coach, and Leslie Johnson, AVP, student success, would love for you to participate in one or more of the following ways:
- Join our team and walk in person on Sept. 30, 2023, at Southwind Park.
- Join our team and participate virtually.
- Invite family and friends to join our team.
- Donate money to the LLCC team or to a team member’s fundraising goal.
You can join the team or donate by going to http://act.alz.org/goto/LLCC.
Thank you from Julie Sutfin Black
Julie Sutfin Black would like to send a big THANK YOU to all who wished her well with kind words, cards and gifts during the wonderful “off on a new adventure” celebration on her last day at LLCC. Julie “greatly appreciates all friendships in Facilities Services and within other departments, and enjoyed collaborating with so many throughout her years at LLCC.” She wishes everyone good health and happiness, and will miss the LLCC family.
Got art? Join the LLCC Art After Hours exhibit this fall
LLCC will once again be participating in the Springfield Area Arts Council’s Arts After Hours (AAH) program (formerly known as On My Own Time). This unique program provides LLCC faculty and staff an opportunity to display original art they have created outside the office. There will be an in-house exhibit at LLCC followed by a city-wide exhibit showcasing first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses, agencies and institutions.
Faculty and staff may enter up to three artworks each. Works previously entered in AAH/OMOT or created prior to 2021 are not eligible. The artist fee is $10 per artwork submitted. The fee assists SAAC with costs of the AAH program. Artwork entry form and fees will need to be submitted by Monday, Sept. 25 to the LLCC coordinator (Misty Schierer). Artwork is due to the LLCC coordinator by Monday, Oct. 16.
2023 Employee Entry Form
2023 Guidelines
2023 Categories
There are 13 categories of artwork:
- Painting
- Drawing
- Printmaking/Etching
- Mixed Media/Collage
- Fiber/Fabric/Quilts/ Needlework
- Basketry
- Pottery/Ceramics
- Photography
- Digital Art
- Jewelry
- Sculpture
- Glass
- Other (art that doesn’t fit into other categories including but not limited to artificial floral arrangements and hand-crafted miniatures)
LLCC’s in-house exhibit will be featured on the LLCC-Springfield campus in October/November.
The city-wide exhibit at the Springfield Art Association’s Nelson Family Gallery (Dec. 2-20) will showcase first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses, agencies and institutions.
Misty Schierer, 217-786-2466, Misty.Schierer@llcc.edu
Our sympathy to Crystal Norris
We extend our condolences to Crystal Norris, administrative assistant to the dean, social sciences and business, on the passing of her brother, David “Lance” Robinson on July 29. The family will hold a graveside ceremony at a later date. Read the obituary.
Welcome Patty Mendoza
Patty Mendoza, joined the college July 24 as director, adult education and literacy. She previously worked at Iowa Valley Community College for 11 years in various capacities within adult literacy. Patty earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in organizational leadership with an emphasis in business.
She can be reached at 217-786-4630 or patty.mendoza@llcc.edu.
Welcome Patty!
LLCC participating in fall Arts After Hours (formerly On My Own Time)
This fall, LLCC will once again be participating in the Springfield Area Arts Council’s Arts After Hours (AAH) program (formerly known as On My Own Time). This unique program provides LLCC faculty and staff an opportunity to display original art they have created outside the office. There will be an in-house exhibit at LLCC followed by a city-wide exhibit showcasing first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses, agencies and institutions.
Faculty and staff may enter up to three artworks each. Works previously entered in AAH/OMOT or created prior to 2021 are not eligible. The artist fee is $10 per artwork submitted. The fee assists SAAC with costs of the AAH program. Details will be announced soon!
View a detailed list of the categories, as well as the guidelines:
Please contact Misty Schierer with any questions.
217-786-2466, misty.schierer@llcc.edu