Starting on Friday, Sept. 20, CWLP will begin extension of existing water mains on the Springfield campus. The work area will be located in front of Mason Hall, along the east end of campus near the new ag building site and up to an area in front to Cass Gym. We do not anticipate any water outages as a part of this work. We anticipate this work to take approximately 2-3 weeks from start to finish. Please use caution and be aware of all construction traffic as you drive and walk in these areas as the work will be in close proximity to sidewalks. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tim Ervin at 786-9605 or at tim.ervin@llcc.edu.
“All Lit Up” English, Arts and Humanities Celebration Sept. 23-27
LLCC invites the public to the third annual “All Lit Up” English, Arts and Humanities Celebration the week of Sept. 23. Several free events are planned on the Springfield campus in conjunction with Banned Books Week, a national observance celebrating the freedom to read.
This year’s celebration will feature three writing workshops, a film showing and discussion, a banned books reading and an open mic for poetry. LLCC Art and the English Studies Club will host creative representations and information tables throughout the week celebrating the arts, humanities and literature.
- Monday, Sept. 23: “Mirthful Monday: How to Spur Creativity With Laughter”, 8-8:45 a.m., Menard Hall, Room 2217, local intuitive healer and therapist Teri Freesmeyer, facilitator
- Tuesday, Sept. 24: Open mic for poetry, 11 a.m.-noon, A. Lincoln Commons, Professors Dave Leitner, Ph.D. and Eric Stachera, facilitators; film showing and discussion of “Moulin Rouge!” from 6-9 p.m., Robert H. Stephens Room, Assistant Professor Gillian Bauer, Ph.D., facilitator
- Wednesday, Sept. 25: 19th Annual Banned Books Reading, “Well, I’ll Be Banned!”, 1-2 p.m., LLCC Library, Professor Deborah Brothers, Ph.D., facilitator, with volunteer readers and a song by Instructor Laurie Lewis-Fritz
- Thursday, Sept. 26: Monologue writing workshop, 2-4 p.m., Menard Hall, Room 2217, Professor Deborah Brothers, Ph.D. and local playwright Timothy Crawford, facilitators
- Friday, Sept. 27: “Meditating to Write,” 8-8:45 a.m., Menard Hall, Room 2217, Professors John Paul Jaramillo and Deborah Brothers, Ph.D., facilitators
“the Power of 3” opens in Murray Gallery on Monday
LLCC’s James S. Murray Gallery will host the exhibit “the Power of 3,” showcasing artwork from Sharon Carter, Diane Wilson and Wilma Wofford, Sept. 23-Oct. 10. The public is invited to view the exhibit weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and attend a reception on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m.
“Omne trium perfectum” is a Latin phrase which means everything that comes in threes is perfect, or every set of three is complete. Carter, Wilson and Wofford chose to show their work together because of both the commonalities and differences that make the presentation complete and perfect. They relate in commonality as three women, who are three artists. The differences come in the form of three unique styles. The artists hope the combined works will boost the memory of the audience and help viewers appreciate and remember the power of fine art.
Carter is a graphic designer in Springfield. For over 20 years, she has worked with corporations, government, education and businesses. She has an associate degree with a concentration in art and a bachelor’s degree in communication. Carter is a member of the Springfield Art Association Collective. Art and design have always been a part of her life as well as a fascination with nature. Her first love was print, and she views the silkscreen process as a natural progression to the exploration of even more print. “The magic is the methodical architectural build paired with the fluid variables in the printing process,” she explains.
Wilson is the marketing manager for the LLCC Foundation and formerly a graphic designer for LLCC Student Life. She earned a bachelor’s degree in visual communications from Illinois State University and worked as a graphic designer for 15 years in the Bloomington-Normal area. While her youngest son attended LLCC, Wilson became a student again and renewed her creativity. She has exhibited her work in the LLCC Student Art Show several years and won Best of Show in 2017. Her pieces have been published in the Lincoln Land Review numerous times and selected for the Illinois State Fair Professional Art Exhibit since 2015. Wilson says, “The artwork in this collection reflects the moments in time that moved me. Through organic shapes and lyrical lines, several of my pieces portray the feeling of a dancer moving freely on a stage.”
Wofford spent her first 14 years growing up on the northeast side of Carbondale. She then moved to Springfield where she attended both Feitshans and Southeast high schools. Wofford found a rhythm between being a wife, a college student and a mother. Wilma retired from AT&T after 22 years of service, and she has worked as an executive director of a local not-for-profit. She also attended seminary where she earned a doctorate degree in counseling. “My work is the compilation of the diverse experiences, exposures and environments that I have gone through,” shares Wofford. “I want my art to celebrate our human existence and the marks people make on the world.”
Join us in giving best wishes to Rachel Patarozzi today
Rachel Patarozzi, director of budget and fiscal services will be leaving LLCC. Today is her last day at the college. Stop by LLCC Finance in Menard Hall, Room 1240 and wish her well on her new adventure in Florida!
Campus community invited to groundbreaking for new ag building tomorrow morning
The campus community is invited to tomorrow’s brief groundbreaking ceremony for the new agriculture building on the east side of campus, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Speakers will include Wayne Rosenthal, chair of the LLCC Board of Trustees; Dr. Charlotte Warren, president; and Skye Kretzinger, agriculture student.
Please note: parking lot 17 (next to the construction site) and the Trutter Center parking lot will be reserved for guests.
“Ethics, Morality and Contemporary Values” today, 6 p.m.
Colin Suchland, Ph.D., professor of sociology, LLCC; Timothy McKenzie, professor of journalism and philosophy, LLCC; and Adriana M. Crocker, LLB, Ph.D., professor of political science, UIS, will serve as panelists at “Ethics, Morality and Contemporary Values” today at 6 p.m. in the Thorne Deuel Auditorium at the Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. This panel presentation will explore the use of truth and facts in contemporary life. The presentation is a first in the series “Finding Truth in the Age of Alternative Facts” hosted by LLCC’s Academy of Lifelong Learning and the Illinois State Museum. The moderator for all three programs will be Jim Leach, news director of News/Talk 94.7 and 970 WMAY. Registration is requested by calling 786-2432.
For panelist biographies and information on other presentations in the series, visit www.llcc.edu/all-newsletters-and-special-events.
In the news
Sheridan Lane, interim director, culinary program and operations, is the author of today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Rosé the Riveter.”
Join us in giving best wishes to Rachel Patarozzi on Sept. 19
Rachel Patarozzi, director of budget and fiscal services will be leaving LLCC. Her last day here will be tomorrow, Sept. 19. Stop by LLCC Finance in Menard Hall, Room 1240 and wish her well on her new adventure in Florida!
Constitution Day presentation today
LLCC Social Sciences and Business invites you to a Constitution Day presentation entitled “The Constitution and the Emoluments Clauses” today at noon in the Robert H. Stephens Room on the LLCC-Springfield campus. The speaker will be LLCC Professor of Political Science Chris McDonald, Ph.D.
HR announces position vacancy
LLCC Human Resources is now accepting applications for a student success coach. Full details can be viewed on the HR Employment page.