IT network maintenance Nov. 27

IT will perform network maintenance on Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. During this maintenance window, there will be intermittent internet connectivity interruptions. IT will do its best to minimize down time, but a few five-minute outages can be expected. This will affect access to any IT services on premises from offsite including phone system and access to the any external internet resources from campus. Main campus and regional sites will be affected during the outages.

Please contact the IT Help Desk should you have any questions at helpme@llcc.edu or 786-2555.

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“Getting to Know You” choir concert, 7 p.m.

Choir Concert Lincoln Land Community CollegeThe LLCC Choir’s fall concert, “Getting to Know You,” will be held today at 7 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. The free concert will feature a mix of new choral director Laurie Lewis-Fritz’s favorite repertoire including classical, Motown, musical theatre and more.

On Sunday, Nov. 24, The LLCC Big Band will perform at the Festival of Trees at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., followed by LLCC Choir from 1-2 p.m.

View additional November and December performances by faculty and students in LLCC’s music program.

Faculty, staff and community members – learn how you can join the college’s band and choral groups for the spring 2020 semester through LLCC Community Education.

GSA hosting Intersex Awareness, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The LLCC Gay-Straight Alliance will be hosting Intersex Awareness today, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room. Intersex is one of the least known biological sexes. Its population is as numerous as those with red hair or green eyes. GSA wants to bring awareness to an important identity and show support to our fellow LGBTQ+ community members.

Thanksgiving baskets for the LLCC Food Pantry

LLCC Student Life is putting out a call to action — asking faculty and staff to help build Thanksgiving baskets for the LLCC Food Pantry. While the primary purpose of the food pantry during the year is to provide ready-to-eat meals for our students, this time of year the food pantry is looking specifically for items that can help an LLCC student provide a wonderful Thanksgiving meal for their family. These specialty items will be collected through today, Nov. 22.

Thank you to the LLCC Student Government Association for getting the baskets started with their recent food drive. Student Life is hoping to put together 10 to 15 baskets for LLCC students and their families. Right now there is enough to make about five baskets. Students that are interested in requesting a basket, can come to the food pantry during regular hours to fill out the form.

View the list items that are needed. Please make sure these items are non-perishable.

Notice regarding end-of-month deposits

The deadline to submit your deposits to LLCC Finance is Monday, Nov. 25 before noon. Please hand the deposit to Nichole Coffey or Jessie Maddox as monies should not be left unattended.

As a reminder, if you have taken in funds, it is necessary to submit them and corresponding deposit slips to the finance department on a daily basis.

If you have questions, please contact LLCC Student Accounts at 786-2480.  Thank you!

Nominate a deserving colleague for KUDOS!

Lincoln Land Community College KUDOS: Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding ServiceBrighten someone’s day. Say, “Thank you! Great job!” by nominating that person for a Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service (KUDOS) award by Dec. 3! Nominate a colleague by filling out the online form. (Please use the Chrome or Firefox browser when completing this form.) KUDOS certificates will handed out on Dec. 10.

The KUDOS awards are an informal way to recognize the special contributions — small and large — made by faculty and staff that create the positive environment that is LLCC.

The best who-liday ever, Dec. 12

LLCC. A holiday party even the grinch would attend! Thursday, Dec. 12, 2-4 p.m. Student Union, Menard Hall. Faculty, staff and retirees are invited. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. This will the best who-liday ever!Save the date! Faculty, staff and retirees are invited to the LLCC Holiday Party on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2-4 p.m. in the student union.

Enjoy camaraderie with colleagues, hors d’oeuvres and holiday music!

“Language of Inclusivity” episode II

LLCC Inclusivity Speaker Series. Diversity, Inclusion, Identity, Community.In continuation of efforts to infuse the language of inclusivity into our campus conversations, the Campus Climate Team’s Safety and Inclusivity Workgroup encourages everyone to take a few (less than three!) minutes to learn about diversity, equity, inclusion and multiculturalism. This video, following the series debut featured during Institutional Improvement Day, connects with the Inclusivity Speaker Series.

https://youtu.be/cJ780U4QyjE

Thank you to Dr. Vern Lindquist, Dr. Taiebeh Hosseinali, Dr. Deborah Brothers and Patrick Moore for taking part in this video. If you are interested in learning more or if you would like to participate in our next video, please contact Shelby Bedford, workgroup lead, at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.

Bistro To Go open today

Bistro Verde in the Workforce Careers Center
This is the last day Bistro To Go will be open for the fall semester. So visit LLCC’s student-run café, open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for lunch today! You can also purchase frozen ready-made soups ($6 for 32 oz.) made by culinary students. Soups include cream of tomato, white gazpacho, French onion, shrimp and crawfish bisque, stuffed pepper and chicken tortilla.

Bistro To Go, located in the Workforce Careers Center, offers takeout soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods and coffees prepared by LLCC culinary arts, baking and pastry, and hospitality students. View the fall 2019 menu. Lunch orders can be placed in person, at 786-2821 or at bistroverde@llcc.edu. Additional information and instructions on how to email your order can be found at www.llcc.edu/bistro-verde. Cash and debit or credit cards are accepted.

Open interviews for peer tutors Nov. 25 and 26

Open interviews for peer tutors will be held Monday, Nov. 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesday Nov. 26 from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. in the LLCC Center for Academic Success. Please inform your talented and qualified students of this great on-campus job opportunity for the upcoming spring semester. No appointment needed!

Peer tutor requirements:

  • Have 3.0 or higher GPA
  • Received As in courses they wish to tutor
  • Enrolled in six or more credit hours for spring 2020
  • Completed 12+ college credit hours
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills
  • Possess a strong academic commitment
  • Are responsible enough to work independently

For questions or further information, please contact Jamie McCoy at 786-2845.