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Dr. Jennifer O’Malley, professor of biology and 2019 Pearson Master Teacher, wrote the essay, “When I Grow Up” for the “Connections” section of the Sunday, Jan. 19 State Journal-Register.

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Chris McDonald, Ph.D., professor of political science was interviewed by WICS/Fox Illinois about the James S. Murray Gallery exhibit “A Year in the Life of Chris Britt.”  The exhibit features Britt’s editorial cartoons and is on display through Feb. 14.

Matthew Schownir, Ph.D., assistant professor of history has published a new article called “An Emotional Borderland: Grosse Ile in Irish Diasporic Memory.” The article is in the fall 2019 issue of the peer-reviewed journal Environment, Space, Place by Minnesota University Press.

Lynn Whalen, executive director, PRM, wrote the “President’s View” columns “Crisis communication – are you ready?” and “Magical – Memorable – Marketing” for the fall 2019 and winter 2020 editions of Counsel magazine published by the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations.

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Bill Harmon, LLCC professor and agriculture program coordinator, was interviewed by WLDS yesterday about the college’s ag program and its recognition as a 2019 National Association of Agricultural Educators Outstanding Postsecondary Agriculture Program.

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Laurie Lewis-Fritz, instructor of music, was interviewed Jan. 4 on WTAX about the opportunity for community members to join the college’s band and choral groups through LLCC Community Education. Those interested can register for LLCC Choir via WebAdvisor or calling registration at 786-2292. Class details can be found at www.llcc.edu/cew-arts. For those interested in joining LLCC Big Band, contact manley.mallard@llcc.edu.

Kevin Lust, director, Illinois Small Business Development Center, talked about the center’s relocation to LLCC’s Capital City Training Center and the services offered during interviews Dec. 26 on WFMB and Sports Radio 1450.

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Lynn Whalen, executive director, public relations and marketing, wrote “Tackling Equity, Diversity and Success for All Students,” published this week in Community College Daily, an online publication of the American Association of Community Colleges. In it, she wrote about LLCC’s Open Door Workforce Equity Initiative, along with equity initiatives at two other community colleges.