NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) is a nationwide exam for the licensing of nurses. The 2018 pass rates for LLCC ADN (registered nurse) and PCN (practical nurse) graduates were just announced: 96 percent for ADN and 95 percent for PCN. The national average pass rates for these tests are in the mid-80s. Congratulations to the nursing program and its graduates!
Spanish translation of book edited by Ryan Roberts published
The Spanish translation of the book “Conversations with Ian McEwan,” edited by Ryan Roberts, professor/librarian, was published yesterday by Gatopardo Ediciones. The book features a revised introduction written by Ryan and a new interview with McEwan by scholar Vanessa Guignery. More details (and the cover of the book) can be found at https://bit.ly/2TqbSMm.
Translated blurb from the publisher website: “’Conversations with Ian McEwan’ brings together 14 interviews spanning 40 years of the author’s writing career, including ‘Atonement,’ ‘Saturday’ and ‘On Chesil Beach.’ In dialogue with prestigious writers such as Martin Amis, Zadie Smith and David Remnick, and the psychologist Steven Pinker, among others, McEwan reveals his vision of the creative process and his narrative obsessions with the sharpness, humor and intelligence that characterize him as a prose writer.”
In the news
Dave Pietrzak and the LLCC aviation program are featured in an online story by Air Charter Service USA: “Top US aviation universities: an interview with Lincoln Land Community College.
Dennis Shackelford, chair, LLCC Board of Trustees, presented as part of a panel of elected officials for the 2019 Christian County LEADership program. Panelists discussed their decisions to run for office, lessons learned and the importance of giving back to one’s community.
Lynn Whalen, executive director, public relations and marketing, is quoted in an article about enrollment in Illinois colleges published in the Journal Standard, State Journal Register and Peoria Journal Star.
Our sympathy to Diane Liesen
We extend our sincere condolences to Diane Liesen, program director, neurodiagnostic technology, whose father, Dennis “Denny” Liesen, passed away on Feb. 16. A celebration of life will be held on March 3, 2-4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Lake Club, 141 Lakewood Drive in Chatham.
African-American History Month
LLCC is celebrating African-American History Month during February with various events. The theme for this year’s observance is “Still: We Rise as the Journey Continues.”
Activities continue today with:
- “Showcase Your Talent – An Expression of Art,” an open mic event sponsored by the LLCC Black Student Union, 5-7:30 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons.
Read about additional events throughout the month.
Bistro Verde open today, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bistro Verde, LLCC’s student run café, is open today with a full-service dining experience from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. View the menu.
Reservations are strongly encouraged, and can be made by emailing bistroverde@llcc.edu, calling 786-2821 or stopping by the café during hours of business. Cash and debit or credit cards are accepted.
Bistro Verde will be open during the spring 2019 semester on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will operate through Thursday, March 7 and again from Thursday, March 28 through Thursday, April 25.
LLCC student musicians perform with Capital Area Concert Band this evening
The Capital Area Concert Band, comprised of community members and LLCC students, invites the public to a free concert today, Feb. 19, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Trutter Center. The performance will feature music from Bruckner to Cab Calloway and include selections from the Beach Boys and “Sound of Music.”
Tomorrow’s Academic & Innovation eLearning workshops
LLCC Academic Innovation & eLearning is offering a variety of workshops this semester on innovative teaching, internet accessibility and quality matters. Multiple open labs will also be offered. At these open labs, you can stop by to ask questions and receive one-on-one support with Blackboard, SoftChalk, Ally and AFEIS.
The workshops being offered tomorrow are listed below:
- Send Your Students on a Goosechase! – Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2-2:50 p.m. in S0119. New apps combining online digital resources and mobile technologies allow you to easily create digital scavenger hunts that will keep students engaged and make learning relative and fun for your students. Learn about the Goosechase edu app and how to create your own digital scavenger hunt. It is recommended that you download the free Goosechase App before the workshop date. Register at http://bit.ly/2FyukOQ. Note: Current online faculty participating in the Online Proficiency Program can receive one point for successful completion of this workshop.
- General Open Lab – Wednesday, Feb. 20, 3-4 p.m. in S0119 – (no registration needed). Do you have questions about how to accomplish something in Blackboard, SoftChalk or Ally, or how to convert existing documents and files into an accessible format? Stop by our General Open Lab for one-on-one support.
For full descriptions and to view a listing of all spring workshops by topic, visit https://www.llcc.edu/aiel/workshops-training. To register for a workshop, please follow the link under each session description and complete the online registration form.
VALIC representative on campus tomorrow
David Jones, VALIC financial advisor, will be on campus Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the VP Conference Room. He will be on site for 30-minute account reviews to help employees understand options and new enrollments. To register go to my.VALIC.com/seminars and enter registration code 6303SPR11AB.
Today is Campus Visit Day!
Please help us in welcoming prospective students and their families to LLCC today for Campus Visit Day! The morning session begins at 10 a.m. in the student union. Following presentations there, guests will tour campus and visit exhibits in A. Lincoln Commons until noon. The evening session runs from 5-7 p.m. and follows the same format. Please feel free to talk to any visitors you encounter about the advantages of enrolling at LLCC and let them know we’re ready to help them achieve their educational goals!