Constitution Day presentation today

LLCC Social Sciences will host a Constitution Day presentation entitled “The Constitution and Democracy: A Discussion” today from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Trutter Center on the LLCC-Springfield campus. The speaker will be LLCC Professor of Political Science Chris McDonald, Ph.D.

Constitution Day, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Trutter Center. The Constitution and Democracy: A Discussion by Chris McDonald, Ph.D., professor of politcal science

Helping students when you have concerns or find them in crisis

Greetings from LLCC Advising, Counseling and Career Services! We hope that you are off to a great fall semester. We wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that if you have concerns about a student or find them in crisis, we encourage you to call the counselor line: 217-786-9660. This number is one that you (not to be given to students) can call Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. if you need to refer a student for crisis intervention/counseling. When you call, a counselor on the main campus will answer and then you can either have the student speak to the counselor via phone or the counselor can come to the student’s location. If it is after 5 p.m., or on the weekend, the counselor line will connect you with LLCC Police.

We offer short-term, solution-focused, confidential counseling services to currently enrolled students, free of charge. If you have concerns about a student, but they are not in immediate crisis, you may call 217-786-2224 and ask to speak to one of the counselors. We can then explain how we can reach out to the student of concern. Please note this line is for immediate crisis only and not for issues related to classroom management or behavior; if that is the concern, please contact Leslie Johnson, assistant vice president, student success.

Thank you for all that you do for LLCC students!

LLCC Advising, Counseling and Career Services

Bistro To Go open today and Thursday

Bistro To Go in the Workforce Careers CenterBistro Verde, LLCC’s student run café, is open today and Thursday this week as Bistro To Go! From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Bistro will have soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, coffee drinks and smoothies available for takeout. Orders can be placed in person, at 786-2821 or at bistroverde@llcc.edu (instructions on the Bistro Verde website). View the fall Bistro To Go PDF menu.

Fall Bistro Verde offerings include both Bistro To Go and Bistro Grab & Go. Bistro To Go will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bistro Grab & Go will be open Wednesdays and Fridays through Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Constitution Day presentation tomorrow

LLCC Social Sciences will host a Constitution Day presentation entitled “The Constitution and Democracy: A Discussion” tomorrow from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Trutter Center on the LLCC-Springfield campus. The speaker will be LLCC Professor of Political Science Chris McDonald, Ph.D.

Constitution Day, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Trutter Center. The Constitution and Democracy: A Discussion by Chris McDonald, Ph.D., professor of politcal science

Volunteers needed for Multicultural Fest, Oct. 3

Mark your calendars! This year’s Multicultural fest is on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside of A. Lincoln Commons. The event will have multicultural food vendors, performances and multicultural exhibits on display. In case of rain, it will be held in A. Lincoln Commons.

LLCC Student Life needs your help in making sure this event is a success! Please sign up for as many hours as you can give. Every half hour helps! Help is needed with set up and tear down, as well as serving food. Please let Jacob Deters, student engagement coordinator, know if you have any questions. Student Life is also still looking for exhibitors. If you have any connections to possible exhibitors to participate in the event, please send contact information to Student Life.

Bistro Grab & Go open today

Bistro Grab & Go in the LLCC Workforce Careers CenterBistro Verde, LLCC’s student run café, is open today as Bistro Grab & Go! From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., grab premade soups, salads, sandwiches, snacks, baked goods and other quick items. Beverages such as tea, sodas, coffee and specialty coffees will be available too! Sorry, no call ahead orders for Bistro Grab & Go. View the fall 2018 Bistro Grab & Go menu.

Fall Bistro Verde offerings include both Bistro To Go and Bistro Grab & Go. Bistro To Go will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bistro Grab & Go will be open Wednesdays and Fridays through Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In the news

Nancy Sweet, director of culinary programs and operations, was interviewed Sept. 13 by Dee Dee Gatton, anchor of FOX 55 news, who came to Bistro Verde to video a segment of “The Dish with Dee Dee.” The segment will air either Sept. 19 or 26 on the FOX 55 9 p.m. news.

In the community

Chris McDonald, Ph.D., professor, political science, spoke Sept. 12 at the Bloomington VFW post on “You, Your Family and WWI.” He also spoke Sept. 8 at the Illinois State Military Museum on the WWI Battle of Saint Mihiel.