Join LLCC Athletics, March 28 from noon to 2 p.m. You will learn about the six sports that are offered at LLCC and the great successes that they have had. There will be hot dogs and popcorn available for those who attend. The open house will be held in Cass Gym. Please stop by and join us!
GradFest today & tomorrow in A. Lincoln Commons
GradFest 2024 takes place today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the main campus and at LLCC Outreach Centers. Students may purchase caps, gowns and tassels from the LLCC Bookstore beginning March 27. You can find LLCC Commencement information online.
Professional Development Day Feedback & LEAGUE thank you
We hope everyone enjoyed Tuesday’s Professional Development Day activities. Please take a few minutes to complete a feedback survey. Collected feedback will be used to plan future professional development day programming. The feedback survey will close on Tuesday, April 2 at 5 p.m.
Thanks to all who joined the LEAGUE Committee for the kickoff of the annual faculty and staff giving campaign. There is still time to make your annual gift for the benefit of our students and programs. Please complete the 2024 LEAGUE Form by Monday, in order to be eligible for the first cash drawing of $150 donated by members of the LLCC Cabinet. 50/50 tickets will be available in the Foundation through this Friday. Tickets or $1 each or six for $5.
Were you able to Guess the LEAGUE Friend was Dean Butzow, professor of geography? Today’s LEAGUE Friend is an alum and has worked at LLCC for almost 23 years and has been donating throughout the entirety. They donate to support our students so they can further their education and have a chance to pursue opportunities that otherwise might not be available to them. When not budgeting they enjoy yoga, boating and being at the beach.
Spring PTK Induction Ceremony held Monday
Our Alpha Epsilon Kappa chapter of Phi Theta Kappa held its spring induction ceremony Monday evening in the Trutter Center. The event formally recognized 24 new members and was conducted in part by the chapter student leaders. Family, friends, faculty and staff were attendance.
It’s Wednesday: Let’s Walk
Join today’s walk at 12:30 p.m. Anyone interested is welcome to meet in front of Cass Gym. Feel free to sign up on the HR SharePoint site. We hope to see you there!
Bring your favorite book to life with an inspired food or dish
In celebration of National Library Week (April 8-12) LLCC Library will host our annual Edible “Book” Festival on Tuesday, April 9, and we need YOU to make it a success. Participants are needed to create food (homemade or store-bought items) inspired by books/stories, a book title, a scene from a book/story or a pun on a book title. Sign up for more information and to register so you don’t miss all the delicious fun!
Every participant receives a participation gift and there are prizes for the top two entries who receive the most votes. You don’t have to be an amateur baker/cook to participate. You just need to be willing to have a little fun, be a little silly and let your imagination run wild!
Have questions? Contact Leslie Ross, faculty librarian.
Schedule at a Glance
- 7:30-11 a.m. — Drop off edible “book” entries at LLCC Library.
- 11 a.m.-noon — Public voting for their two favorites.
- Noon-?? — Winners announced, prizes awarded and “books” eaten.
Canvas tip: Customize your Dashboard
As summer and fall courses begin to appear in Canvas, it is possible that your Course Dashboard will become cluttered, or certain courses that you still need to access regularly will fall off (Canvas will only display a maximum of 12 courses on your Dashboard). You can customize which courses appear on your Dashboard by clicking on “Courses” in the Global Navigation Menu, and then “All Courses.” When viewing your entire course list, simply star the courses you want to appear on your Dashboard. Details instructions on how to do this can be found in the Canvas Community.
In the news
In “It all started with a mother’s patience,” this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, Channing Fullaway-Johnson, culinary coordinator, LLCC Community Education, explains how our favorite foods are often tied to special memories.
Bistro Verde open today and Thursday
Bistro Verde will be open today and Thursday this week offering a full-service lunch experience that features appetizers, soups, salads, desserts, coffees and drinks! Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by leaving a message at 217-786-2821 or by emailing BistroVerde@llcc.edu. Your phone or email reservation will be confirmed as soon as we are able.
Online to-go orders will be accepted, but we very much encourage guests to make a reservation and join us in person.
Bistro Verde
March 27-May 2
Tue, Wed and Thu
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
College mourns loss of Laurie-Lewis Fritz
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the loss of Laurie Lewis-Fritz, assistant professor of music, who passed away on Saturday, March 23. With the support of her family, including many of her LLCC family members, Laurie was a true warrior and fought a noble battle for life.
She joined LLCC in 2019, teaching music and conducting the LLCC Choir. She was dedicated to her students, guiding them in their educational journeys and sharing with them her passion for music. Under Laurie’s direction, the LLCC Choir provided many memorable concerts, including a performance at the Illinois American Choral Directors Association Conference in 2021 at DePaul University in Chicago.
We extend our condolences to her family, friends, students and colleagues. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 2, 4-8 p.m. and a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 11:30 a.m. at Butler Funeral Home in Chatham.