Leslie Ross, faculty librarian/professor, was interviewed by WICS Sept. 9 regarding the new poster exhibition in the library, “September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World.” The exhibition was developed by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and also features related original graphic artwork by LLCC students.
In the community
Adam Watkins, dean, arts and communication, and Candace Silas, director, Open Door – Workforce Equity Initiative, are participating in Leadership Springfield, sponsored by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Leadership Springfield is a 14-week series of half-day programs, beginning in September, during which participants gain leadership skills and in-depth exposure to critical issues affecting the Springfield area. Participants interact with community leaders and decision makers who share diverse perspectives on significant accomplishments and opportunities within the Springfield community.
Blood drive Sept. 20
1,800
This number represents the number of lives saved by blood donations from LLCC over the last few years. LLCC Student Life is once again partnering with ImpactLife for a blood drive. The first blood drive of the year will be on Monday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Trutter Center.
This year, appointments are required to donate blood. For those who donate, ImpactLife will give donors their choice of a Retro T-Shirt or gift card as a thank you. Please help Student Life meet the donation goal of 20 units and continue growing the number of lives our college community has saved.
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
A local chapter of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship exists as a student club at LLCC. Intervarsity is a campus ministry that establishes and advances witnessing communities of students and faculty. Weekly small groups meet on Tuesdays through Dec. 7 in the Student Union at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. A regional retreat will be held on Sept. 25 and a fall conference Oct. 29-31. More information is available by contacting club advisor Chris.Barry@llcc.edu.
Library hosting 9/11 poster exhibit through Sept. 30
The walk-through exhibit “Sept. 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World” will be viewable on the square pillars on the first floor, northwest side of the LLCC Library beginning today through Sept. 30. The poster exhibition was made possible through the efforts of Leslie Ross, librarian/professor.
This educational exhibition recounts the events of Sept. 11, 2001 through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. Told across 14 posters, the exhibition includes archival photographs and images of artifacts from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum’s permanent collection. It explores the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and communities at the local, national and international levels, and encourages critical thinking about the legacies of 9/11.
The exhibition was developed by the 9/11 Memorial and Museum and made possible in part by the National Endowment of the Humanities.
NISOD Fall Virtual Conference
LLCC Academic Services has purchased an institutional license for NISOD’s Fall Virtual Conference to be held Oct. 20-22. The institutional registration allows all LLCC employees to register at no cost for this event.
Registering for the conference will provide access to 65 live sessions, three keynote sessions, over 40 on-demand sessions and countless opportunities to connect with colleagues throughout the event. In addition, you will have access for 12 months to watch sessions you may have missed during the live event.
All you need to do to participate without cost is register here using your college email address.
Email becky.parton@llcc.edu with any questions.
HR advertising for part-time public safety assistant
LLCC Human Resources office is advertising for a part-time public safety assistant. Full details on this and all other open positions can be viewed on the HR employment page.
In the news
Nancy Sweet, dean, Workforce Institute, was interviewed by WICS at the AIEC Lineman Safety Rodeo on campus Sept. 8. She spoke about LLCC electrical distribution lineman program and the Workforce Careers Expo held in association with it. Students from the Capital Area Career Center were invited to campus to see the rodeo and attend various interactive sessions with faculty and employers in the Workforce Careers Center.
Welcome Tiffany Luxner
Tiffany Luxner has recently joined the college as an accounting specialist. She graduated from LLCC in May, majoring in accounting. Tiffany also serves as a captain in the Stonington Volunteer Fire Department. She can be reached at tiffany.luxner@llcc.edu or 217-786-2207.
Welcome Tiffany!
LLCC hosting Campus Visit Day Oct. 11
Prospective students interested in starting or restarting college or training for a new career are invited to visit Lincoln Land Community College for Campus Visit Day on Monday, Oct. 11. The free event will be held at the LLCC Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road, with two sessions scheduled: 10 a.m.-noon and 5-7 p.m. Exhibits open at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
“No matter where you are in your educational journey, whether in high school, needing to start a new career or start over on a college degree, I encourage you to visit LLCC on Campus Visit Day. The event will feature interactive sessions where you can explore classes and majors, and we’ll introduce you to our personalized services that help students succeed,” says LLCC President Charlotte Warren, Ph.D.
The event provides information on how to enroll and pay for college. Visitors are invited to view exhibits and speak with LLCC representatives, tour select areas of campus and apply for admission. Refreshments will feature baked goods from LLCC Culinary Arts.
Registration for Campus Visit Day is available at www.llcc.edu/campus-visit-day or by calling 217-786-2577.