09.20.21

“On My Own Time” entry forms and fees due Sept. 30

ARTS Springfield Area Arts CouncilLLCC is participating in the Springfield Area Arts Council’s On My Own Time (OMOT) program, providing LLCC faculty and staff the opportunity to display original art created outside the office. Faculty and staff may enter up to three works of art each. Works previously entered in OMOT or created prior to 2020 are not eligible. The artist fee is $5 per artwork submitted. The fee assists SAAC with costs of the OMOT program.

Access entry and identification forms, categories and rules.

Artwork entry, identification forms and fees will need to be submitted by Thursday, Sept. 30 to one of the LLCC coordinators (Misty or Lindee). Artwork is due to the LLCC coordinators by Wed., Oct. 6.

On My Own Time

There are 13 categories of artwork:

  1. Painting
  2. Drawing
  3. Printmaking/Etching
  4. Mixed Media/Collage
  5. Fiber/Fabric/Quilts/ Needlework
  6. Basketry
  7. Pottery/Ceramics
  8. Photography
  9. Digital Art
  10. Jewelry
  11. Sculpture
  12. Glass
  13. Other (art that doesn’t fit into other categories including but not limited to artificial floral arrangements and hand-crafted miniatures)

"The Local" by Chris McDonaldLLCC’s in-house exhibit will be featured on the LLCC-Springfield campus Oct. 12-28. Those who visit the exhibit can vote for their favorite piece. The artist who created it 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 (Nov. 3-20) will showcase first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses, agencies and institutions. At the previous OMOT in 2019, three LLCC employees had four pieces of art move on to the city-wide exhibit!

Misty Hagstrom, 217-786-2466, misty.hagstrom@llcc.edu
Lindee Hall, 217-786-2409, lindee.hall@llcc.edu

09.20.21

Blood drive today

ImpactLife and LLCC Student Life are thrilled to share that the first blood drive’s goal has been met! A big sincere thank you to the 19 members of this community who have signed up for today’s blood drive. Still, thinking about donating blood? Whether you are a first-time donor or a repeat one, there is still a chance for you to donate today and make a difference. Same-day appointments are available by visiting the collection site in Trutter and talking with a member of ImpactLife.

Many variables can impact our blood inventories such as weather, holidays or tragic events. Every day, patients who need blood are in crisis and you can help by volunteering to donate. Less than 10% of the population gives blood, so donors that give on a regular basis are important to meet these needs. Schedule an appointment today!

 

 

09.17.21

Constitution Day presentation today. 11 a.m.

Matthew Schownir, Ph.D., assistant professor of history, is giving a presentation today, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. titled, “Constitution Day 2021: Are We in a Constitutional Crisis?” The presentation is available via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88134355467.

Constitution Day Events. 11 am-12 pm Webinar via Zoom with meeting ID number 881 3435 5467. 12 p.m-1:30 Pop a Fun Fact (free popcorn) in the Commons. 12 pm-5 pm Constitution Day Quiz in the Lincoln Landing app.In addition, LLCC Student Life will be hosting the following activities:

  • From noon to 1:30 p.m., Student Life staff members will be in A. Lincoln Commons for the Pop a Fun Fact event. Students can enjoy some popcorn and learn about not-so-common Constitutional facts.
  • Students can check out the Lincoln Landing App’s News Feed for a Constitution Day Quiz from noon to 5 p.m. They can test their knowledge and are sure to learn something new!

If you have questions, contact Kyle Roughan, student engagement coordinator, at kyle.roughan@llcc.edu.

09.17.21

Place Around the World orders by 8 a.m. on Sept. 20

Around the World LLCC Foundation Dinner Kit Pickup hosted by LLCC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program. Join us October 1! 217-786-2785. LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu. https://llccfoundation.org/around-the-world. Limited dinner kits available. Order now at www..llccfoundation/org/Around-the-World/. Reminder: Ordering closes at 8:00 a.m. on 9/20.LLCC Lincoln Land Community College Foundation.
The LLCC Foundation, in partnership with LLCC Culinary and Hospitality Arts, is offering a five-course gourmet dinner kit pickup on Friday Oct. 1 (Institutional Improvement Day). The Around the World themed menu will feature cuisine from a variety of regions and gives culinary students a first-hand opportunity to prepare and serve the meal which can then be finished with a little preparation at home.

After Institutional Improvement Day activities have concluded, pick up your dinner kit in front of the Workforce Career Center from 3-6 p.m. Gourmet dinner kits with drink pairings are $125, and each kit serves two people. View the menu and order your gourmet dinner kits today at llccfoundation.org/around-the-world. Kits are limited. Ordering closes at 8 a.m. on Sept. 20.

09.17.21

In the news

Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, demonstrated the preparation of caramelized onion and sweet potato crostini on the WICS Farmers Market segment Sept. 16. Here is the recipe:

Caramelized Onion and Sweet Potato Crostini

Yield 2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 lbs. sweet onion, sliced
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 lbs. Sweet potatoes cooked and mashed
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 baguettes sliced and toasted

Directions

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet. Add the onions. Cook, stirring often, until tender and just beginning to color, about 10 minutes. Add the vinegar, brown sugar, thyme, garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Turn the heat to low, cover and cook another 10 to 20 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are golden brown and very sweet and soft. Remove from the heat.

While the onions are cooking, slice and toast baguette.

In a separate bowl, combine potatoes, ricotta, nutmeg and a pinch of pepper.

Assemble crostini with a smear of potato cheese mixture, and top with caramelized onions. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh grated parmesan.

09.17.21

Midday Yoga starts on Tuesday!

Use your lunch hour as a time to unwind and reset your mind with Midday Yoga! Yoga is proven to benefit mental and physical health. Midday Yoga is a course designed to accommodate the needs of beginning yoga students as well as experienced practitioners. Participants will practice physical postures that stretch and open the body. All levels of experience are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing, and bring a yoga mat. Register today!

Course: Midday Yoga
Instructor: Patricia Lanser, 200RYT Yoga Fit Certified Yoga Instructor
Date: Tuesdays, 9/21/21-10/26/21
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Trutter Center
Ages: 19 and over
Cost: $65
Course Code: CEW 802-01

09.16.21

LLCC ALERT test today

Each semester, LLCC tests its emergency alert system called LLCC ALERT. LLCC ALERT allows the college to communicate with you by text, phone and email in an emergency, as well as for severe weather and other closures. Current employees and students are automatically enrolled in LLCC ALERT.

The next test will take place today, Sept. 16, at approximately 11 a.m. You will receive a test message from LLCC ALERT.

We encourage you to visit www.llcc.edu/alert and log in with your LLCC username and password to check your current contact information and manage how you receive emergency notifications. LLCC ALERT uses the information about you currently stored in the college’s Colleague system, and this information may need updating. Please add your office phone number if it is not listed, and make any other revisions needed.

For assistance, please contact the IT Service Desk at 217-786-2555 or helpdesk@llcc.edu.

Note: Updating your contact information in LLCC ALERT will NOT update that information in Colleague. To update your information in Colleague, please contact LLCC Human Resources.