04.10.18

Tasty Italia a success with all proceeds to students

“Tasty Italia” was held Saturday, April 7 at LLCC’s Bistro Verdé. It was a sellout success again thanks to generous guest chefs and donors Mike Aiello and Sergio “Satch” Pecori. The guest chefs created an Italian feast, all in the name of student learning! The LLCC Foundation extends special thanks to Mike and Satch for sharing their talents as well as their treasure in presenting this event. The two donated all food and beverages allowing 100 percent of the proceeds to benefit LLCC culinary students!

Mike AielloSergio "Satch" PecoriSergio "Satch" Pecori and Sean KeeleyMike Aiello

04.10.18

LLCC hosts Illinois Community College Journalism Association conference

Tim McKenzie, professor of journalism and humanities, organized LLCC’s hosting of the Illinois Community College Journalism Association conference April 5-6. Sixty-one journalism students from eight community colleges in the state attended. Among the speakers were Lynn Whalen, executive director of public relations and marketing, along with a roundtable of LLCC journalism alumni Ryan Wilson (now studying broadcast journalism at UIUC), Leanna Churchill (now studying journalism/communication at UIS), Isaac Warren (now studying digital media at Greenville University) and Lukas Myers (a former journalism major now studying philosophy at Millikin University). Keynote speaker was Charlie Wheeler, director of the Public Affairs Reporting Program at UIS.

04.10.18

GSA hosts speakOUT open discussion tomorrow at noon

The LLCC Gay-Straight Alliance is hosting a speakOUT open discussion on issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community in the Robert H. Stephens Room on Wednesday, April 11 from noon to 1 p.m. There will be an open mic at this event for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies to discuss their experiences. It is also a great place to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community. The goals are to provide a cathartic and healing experience and to open dialogue and discussion for understanding and support. This event is open to students, faculty and staff.

04.10.18

In the community – John Paul Jaramillo

Four Illinois authors, including John Paul Jaramillo, LLCC professor of English, will be speaking at the Author’s Tea on Tuesday, April 17 from 4:30-6:30 at the Prairie Skies Public Library District’s Pleasant Plains location. Jaramillo is the author of “The House of Order” and “Little Mocos” as well as many stories and essays. There is no charge for this event, but seating is limited. You may call or stop by the Pleasant Plains or Ashland libraries to register. Refreshments will be available at the event.

04.10.18

In the news

The MCCC Agora at Monroe County Community College in Michigan currently features a profile on LLCC alum Michael Snyder, now a political science professor at the school, whose statements include, “I started at a community college called Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Ill. It’s really not an overstatement to say that you get a stronger academic feel at a two-year school than a four-year school.”

04.09.18

Livestock Judging Team members earn All-American status; Ag Club wins awards at National PAS Conference

Two members of the LLCC Livestock Judging Team, coached by Craig Beckmier, professor of agriculture, recently earned All-American status at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

LLCC sophomores Mason Gordon and Adrian Austin were among 15 students nationwide to receive the honor.

To earn All-American status, in addition to excelling in the classroom, Gordon and Austin had to compete and score well at the major national collegiate livestock events including the Kansas City Royal, North American International Exposition in Louisville, and the National Western Stock Show in Denver.

Both students have been LLCC Agriculture Club officers while enrolled at the college. After completing their studies at LLCC, Gordon, originally from Rushville, Ind., plans to transfer to Purdue University to major in agribusiness and political science. Austin, from Mt. Vernon, Ill., intends on transferring to Kansas State University with a major in ag communications.

Also, members of the LLCC Agriculture Club, advised by Professor and Agriculture Program Coordinator Bill Harmon performed well at the National Postsecondary Agriculture Student (PAS) Conference in Louisville last month, where they competed against teams from 18 states. Read more about the awards received.

04.09.18

Food for Fines begins today

The LLCC Library is hosting a Food for Fines fundraiser drive, starting with National Library Week (April 9-13) and continuing until the end of the semester. Food for Fines allows patrons (students, faculty, staff or community members) to “pay off” any fines or fees on their account by bringing in donations for the LLCC Food Pantry. Patrons can bring in one non-perishable item to receive $5 off their total fines. For instance, if you owe $20 in processing fees and bring in four donation items, your account balance will go down to zero. Please note that donations cannot be used to pay for lost books. View a list of items that the LLCC Food Pantry is in need of. Feel free to contact Tavis Lawson or Scott Ebbing if you need any more information. Thank you!

04.09.18

End of year spending reminders

As we are rapidly approaching the end of another fiscal year, below are reminders to help facilitate your end of year spending. Please note the following dates:

Last date for all significant purchases: April 20, 2018

  • All significant purchases for office furniture, equipment, material or supplies should be placed in order to ensure timely delivery of order.
  • An online requisition must be done and approved by corresponding budget manager(s), with correct account number(s) and forwarded to the purchasing office.

Last date purchase orders will be issued: May 24, 2018

  • This will be the last day a purchase order will be used to order anything.
  • An online requisition must be completed prior to this date which includes approval by corresponding budget manager(s), with correct account number(s) and forwarded to the purchasing office, by the above date.
  • That also means your budget transfer(s) should have already been submitted to the budgeting office, should there be a need to do that.

Last date to order items on a blanket purchase order: May 24, 2018

  • This includes Office Depot/Staples blankets.

Last date to process payments on a blanket purchase order: June 13, 2018

  • All supporting documentation, invoices and blanket purchase order payment requests must be approved by corresponding budget manager(s) and submitted to LLCC Accounts Payable by 5 p.m. on June 13.

Only emergency purchases will be allowed after the above dates and, as such, must have the appropriate approvals.

  • Purchases will require written approval from your appropriate cabinet member prior to the purchase.
  • Due to audit cut-off dates, unless such purchases are received on campus by June 30, the purchase will be charged to your FY 19 budget.

Grant purchases: above dates apply to grants ending June 30, 2018

  • For those grants that do not end on June 30, 2018, please work closely with Sarah Goodman, Rachel Patarozzi and the purchasing office to facilitate your purchases.