Fall 2019 Professional Development Day Nov. 5

Professional Development Day Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Offices closed and no classes will be held.
Fall 2019 Professional Development Day will take place Tuesday, Nov. 5! Dr. Gianina Baker will be the luncheon keynote.

In this session. Dr. Baker will use national trends and initiatives to connect to the current work of institutions to become student and work ready. Exploration of what is meant by the terms “student ready” and “work ready” are needed as LLCC works to center such efforts into its current equity and inclusivity work. Examples of initiatives and work happening nationally on college campuses will be used to bolster understanding and communication of how to illustrate the student experience, and how all of us, whether you work directly with students or not, impact the sense of belonging student have on our campus.

In addition to Dr. Baker’s presentation, there is a full schedule of workshops with a wide variety of topics planned throughout the day. View an overview of the Fall 2019 Professional Development Day schedule. A detailed schedule for the day with session descriptions can be found in an Oct. 22 email.

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24th annual Veterans Day Ceremony to be held Nov. 11

United States flagsLLCC’s 24th annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held Monday, Nov. 11 at noon outside of A. Lincoln Commons. The ceremony is sponsored by LLCC Student Life and honors all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces. Following the brief ceremony, refreshments will be served inside the Commons. In the event of inclement or extremely cold weather, the ceremony will be held in A. Lincoln Commons.

Current LLCC faculty and staff who are active or inactive military are invited to share their name and branch of military with LLCC Student Life so that their service can be recognized in the Veterans Day Ceremony program. Please email this information to Jacob Deters at jacob.deters@llcc.edu by Oct. 31.

“Stamps of Hope” gallery talk and reception today

"My Pathway" by Mohammad AmariThe public is invited to attend a gallery talk and reception today, Oct. 24, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Trutter Center for the art exhibit “Stamps of Hope.” The talk will be followed by a gallery tour and reception featuring Middle Eastern cuisine.

“Stamps of Hope,” is a traveling art exhibit that showcases Syrian refugee artwork from the Zaa’tari Refugee Camp in Jordan. It is on display in the James S. Murray Gallery through Nov. 14 and can be viewed on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rihab Sawah, LLCC assistant professor of physics and organizer of the “Stamps of Hope” exhibit, will present the gallery talk. “The art celebrates the hope of a war-torn people who have left their home to try to create a better life for themselves and their families. This community of artists is struggling to make a living in a country where they have no security or citizenship,” she explains.

Artist at work at the campSome refugees had brought a few art supplies with them from Syria. They painted on available material such as newspapers and cardboard boxes that were used for transporting food and tent fabric from the camp. Eventually, they held an art exhibit within the refugee camp. The UN Commission and International Relief and Development Organization became interested in the art projects and supported the refugees by bringing in art supplies and arranging for participation in art exhibits outside the refugee camp.

Stamps of HopeThe current “Stamps of Hope” exhibit is opening at LLCC and will travel around the country for five years. New paintings and new contributing artists join the exhibit annually. The exhibit is sponsored by the Midwest Institute for International and Intercultural Education (MIIIE) based at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in Michigan.

Chemistry Club hosting 7th annual Haunted Lab tomorrow

LLCC Chemistry Club presents: 7th annual Haunted Lab, Oct. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Children 5 and older with parents/guardians invited
The LLCC Chemistry Club is hosting the seventh annual “Haunted Lab” tomorrow, Oct. 25, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in upper Sangamon Hall on the LLCC-Springfield campus.

Children ages five and older and their parents/guardians are invited to the free event. Pre-registration is required at www.llcc.edu/haunted-lab.

Children will see “spooky” science demonstrations and learn about experiments they can do at home. Experiments will be conducted by club members under the guidance of Jennifer Ramm, LLCC professor of chemistry.

Science demonstration shows will run about 20 minutes and will take place in Sangamon Hall Rooms 2213. Children will see bubbles, color changes, fire and much more as they learn about science.

Shows begin every 30 minutes at 5:30, 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m. Before and after the shows, children can participate in hands-on activities and face painting across the hall in Room 2216.

Children are welcome to wear Halloween costumes to the event. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

In the news

Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed on WTIM about the LLCC-Taylorville Visit Day coming up on Nov. 6 from 5-7 p.m.  At the event, attendees can tour the LLCC-Taylorville facility, discuss degree and certificate opportunities, complete an LLCC admission application and learn about the first steps to enroll.

Bistro To Go open today 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bistro Verde in the Workforce Careers Center
Bistro To Go, LLCCs student-run café, is open today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The café, 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.

Bistro To Go is open for the fall semester on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 21 (with the exception of Nov. 5).

JCPenney Suit-Up event Oct. 25

You'll Find More Than Suits at the JCPenney Suit-Up Event. Save the Date: Friday, October 25th. JCPenney Suit-Up Event.The JCPenney Suit-Up Event takes place tomorrow, Oct. 25. Student-focused activities will take place beginning at 2 p.m. The special discount is 30% off regular and sale-priced merchandise, such as career wear, business casual attire, shoes, accessories and more. These discounts are for the entire LLCC community: students, staff, faculty and alumni until the close of business tomorrow night (9 p.m.). Bring your LLCC ID to qualify for the discounts. A special section of cash registers will be designated for the LLCC Suit-Up Event checkout. Be sure to follow directions to use the correct registers. Look for Suit-Up signs or ask JCPenney employees to direct you to the correct place.

PACE survey open through Nov. 1

As a reminder, the college is currently administering the Personal Assessment of the College Environment (PACE). It will be available through Friday, Nov. 1. For those who have not yet completed the survey, you should have received a reminder email with the survey link on Monday, Oct. 21 from the National Initiative for Leadership and Institutional Effectiveness (NILIE).

The survey is conducted every three years to provide data on perceptions of the college environment and to help inform continuous quality improvement initiatives. Your participation is important and appreciated!