11.13.19

Italy trip informational meeting Nov. 18

Tasty Italia International Travel Culinary Program. Urbania May 24 - June 7, 2020. Milano, Food Valley, San Eo Talamello, Urbino, Pesaro, Gubbio, Urbania.The LLCC Culinary and Hospitality Center of Excellence is planning a two-week trip to Italy May 24-June 7, 2020, which is open to students and the community. An informational meeting on the trip will be held Monday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m. in Bistro Verde.

The trip, in conjunction with Centro Studi Italiani in Urbania, Italy, will travel to three areas: the Marche region, nestled between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea; the food valley area of Modena and Parma, located in the Emilia-Romagna region and known for prosciutto, balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese; and finally, the city of Milan in northern Italy.

While there, various classes will be held in Italian language, culture and culinary heritage and tradition of Italy. This cultural tour will also include meeting with culinary experts, local wine and food producers, restaurant owners and culinary entrepreneurs. Excursions to destinations with high artistic and architectural interest as well as the natural beauty around Italy will provide a well-rounded perspective of Italian life and culture.

Interested individuals unable to attend the informational meeting may contact Sheridan Lane, interim director, LLCC culinary program and operations, at 786-2494 or sheridan.lane@llcc.edu.

11.13.19

VALIC representative on campus Nov. 19

Register at my.VALIC.com/seminars. Enter registration code 6303SPR11ABVALIC representative David Jones will be on campus Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. in the VP conference Room of Menard Hall. To schedule a 30-minute appointment for an account review and to help you understand your options and new enrollments, go to my.VALIC.com/seminars and enter registration code 6303SPR11AB.

11.12.19

Payroll reminder for upcoming holidays

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, payroll normally issued on the last day of the month will be issued on Nov. 26, 2019. In order to get all employees that turn in timesheets paid, all timesheets must be submitted, approved and received in payroll by Monday, Nov. 18. Only dates worked from Nov. 1-15 will be paid on this payroll. Please remind your employees of this so everyone can get paid on time.

11.12.19

PTK Honor Society Fall Induction Ceremony 5-6 p.m.

The Alpha Epsilon Kappa chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will hold its Fall Induction Ceremony today, Nov. 12, 5-6 p.m. in the Trutter Center. This is a great event where new members are formally recognized in a ceremony conducted in part by the student leaders of our chapter:

  • Meredith Niermann, president
  • Hyler Pence, vice president of scholarship
  • Hannah Roberts, vice president of service
  • Maria Moore, secretary
  • Evan Yates, treasurer
  • Cheyenne Kesselring, public relations officer

In the past, due to limited seating availability in the Robert H. Stephens Room, we have restricted the audience to just students’ families. Recently we realized that the ceremony has outgrown that space, so we changed locations and now have plenty of seating for LLCC employees to join us as well. Come and see our students receive well-deserved recognition! The brief ceremony is followed by a reception with refreshments. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to claire.gordon@llcc.edu.

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11.12.19

“Writing for Change,” noon to 2 p.m.

Stamps of HopeWriting students of Dr. Alison Stachera, inspired by the current “Stamps of Hope” Syrian refugee art exhibit in the James S. Murray Gallery, are holding a “Writing for Change” event today, Nov. 12, from noon to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. They will be sharing what they learned from the exhibit and hope to generate enough donations and T-shirt (designed by Thom Whalen) sales to purchase a piece of art from the exhibit, that they will then donate to LLCC.

“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 Thursday, Nov. 14 and can be viewed weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

11.12.19

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.

11.12.19

In the news

Jacob Deters, student engagement coordinator, was interviewed by WICS/FOX Illinois about the 24th annual Veterans Day Ceremony held yesterday at LLCC to honor all veterans, including LLCC faculty, staff and students who have served in the armed forces.

11.12.19

Beta Nu Students Volunteer at Girls on the Run

LLCC’s Beta Nu Nursing Honor Society students volunteered at the Girls on the Run races in May and November this year. The students provided education and games for the runners promoting healthy activities and ran the first aid station along with the committee co-chairs, Dr. Ana Till and Dr. Mary Goldstein. Girls on the Run works to instill a sense of confidence and accomplishment in girls from our community.

LLCC Nursing honor students at Girls on the RunLLCC Nursing honor students holding photo frames at Girls on the Run

11.12.19

Thank you from BSU

Thank you to everyone who donated to the LLCC Black Student Union Coat Drive. Your generous donations will make an immediate impact on the lives of many of our students and community members. Your kindness is truly appreciated.