Born in Africa, Marie Hountondji, LLCC student trustee, voiced a unique perspective in her essay, “What African-American history means to me,” published in the State Journal-Register Feb. 3.

The Feb. 2019 edition of Welding Journal, the official publication of the American Welding Society, features a story about the updated welding lab at LLCC-Taylorville and a photo from the open house held last September.

Laurel Bretz, director, community education, was interviewed by WICS/FOX 55 news regarding the “Personal Emergency Preparedness” workshop held Monday. It covered such topics as developing an individual and family emergency plan, assembling an emergency supply kit and creating an emergency communication plan.

Sean Keeley, culinary specialist, is the author of Wednesday’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Students create unique menus for spring.”

Chris McDonald, Ph.D., professor of political science, wrote the article “Fifty-nine days on the Western Front: The 33^rd Division ILNG in the ‘Great War’” for the Nov./Dec. 2018 edition of Illinois Heritage, a publication of the Illinois State Historical Society.

LLCC was mentioned in two articles about a new brewery opening soon in Springfield. Owner Ryan Kunken, in this State Journal-Register story, says he caught the beer making bug after taking a brewing class at LLCC (Culinary Institute). The Springfield Business Journal also ran this story where Kunken credited LLCC with starting his passion for beer making.

Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “The best Super Bowl snacks!”

Julie Rourke, director of workforce development, was interviewed Jan. 15 regarding the LLCC electrical distribution lineman program for the March edition of Country Living magazine, a publication of the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives.

Jay Kitterman, consultant, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register entitled, “Resolutions include less plastic; new toys in the kitchen.”

Nancy Sweet, director of LLCC culinary programs and operations, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register entitled, “One-pot recipes for my least favorite months.”

Dr. Cynthia Maskey, dean of health professions, was interviewed on LLCC’s nursing programs for a Dec. 16 State Journal-Register story on area college nursing offerings.

Jay Kitterman, consultant, LLCC Culinary Institute, turned his column over to Charlyn Fargo, adjunct instructor, hospitality management, for the Dec. 19 Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register entitled, “What’s in store for 2019?”

Dr. Vern Lindquist, vice president, academic services, was interviewed on Sports Radio 1450’s AM Springfield program Dec. 20 regarding the LLCC aviation program.

Dr. Charlotte Warren, president, was interviewed Dec. 21 on Sports Radio 1450’s AM Springfield program to accept a check from Mark Selvaggio for the Selvaggio Steel scholarship with the LLCC Foundation.

Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote the Dec. 26 Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Preparing a New Year’s Eve party the hostess can enjoy too.”

Laurel Bretz, director, community education, wrote the essay “Change and grow through continuous learning” for the State Journal-Register “Connections” page Sunday, Dec. 30.

Sean Keeley, culinary specialist, is the author of today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Chocolate and Chai.”

Nancy Sweet, director of LLCC culinary programs and operations, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register entitled, “What to bring to a holiday gathering? Dips and spreads!”

Sean Keeley, culinary specialist, is the author of today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “What I cook when no one is looking.”