The traditional sessions of College for Kids start on Monday, July 10. It is the first of three unique week-long enrichment programs occurring July 10-13, July 17-20 and July 24-27 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Students who have completed grades K-8 will be on campus taking courses such as LEGO Engineers, Candy Chemistry, Rocketry, Anime Japanese, and Dragon Genetics!
Planned power outage July 7
As part of the continuing effort to maintain and upgrade campus facilities, LLCC will be conducting an eight-hour electrical power outage that will affect most of Sangamon and Menard halls on Friday, July 7. ITS asks all staff to please turn off their computers before leaving on Thursday, July 6. Your patience as this necessary operation takes place is appreciated.
VALIC representative on campus July 10
Terri Bailey, VALIC financial adviser, will be on campus Monday, July 10 from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the VP conference room to answer questions about the 403(b) and 457(b) deferred compensation plan options available to LLCC employees from VALIC. Those interested can register online for a consultation time. Deferred compensation options are available to employees from VALIC and TIAA-CREF.
In the news
Jay Kitterman, consultant, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Sugar – is it good or bad for you?” It features nutritional information on sugar and a chickpea cookie dough recipe from Charlyn Fargo, adjunct instructor, hospitality management.
In the news
Paula Luebbert, assistant vice president, corporate/government training and economic development, is the author of “Short-term training leads to new career paths” in the State Journal-Register July 1.
50th anniversary ornament available
The 2017 City of Springfield official holiday ornament to benefit St. Joseph’s Home features Lincoln Land Community College, in honor of our 50th anniversary. It is available in the LLCC Bookstore for $25. The ornament was designed by Greg Walbert, graphic design manager, public relations and marketing.
Aviation Center co-sponsored B-17 event June 30-July 2
The LLCC Aviation Center co-sponsored the EAA’s B-17G “Aluminum Overcast” tour stop at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport June 30-July 2. Visitors learned about WWII history and could participate in ground tours and flights.
Photo credit: Dr. Chris McDonald, professor of political science
In the news
Dr. John Vinzant, professor of political science, was a guest essayist on the Constituting America blog with “Cherokee Nation v. Georgia (1831) And Worcester v. Georgia (1832).”
View “The Living Tributary” ceramic art exhibit July 3-27
The James S. Murray Gallery, located on the second floor of Menard Hall, is featuring “The Living Tributary,” a ceramic art exhibit by Kyle Kirkpatrick, from July 3-27. Campus and community members are invited to view the work, read the artist’s statement presented in the form of a riddle-like poem and try to solve the riddle. A closing reception with the artist will be held Wednesday, July 26 from noon-1:30 p.m. at the gallery.
Kirkpatrick studied ceramics under LLCC’s Michelle Coakes and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from SIU Edwardsville. He continues to study and practice where he can, including some additional time at LLCC.
Farewell party for Dr. Scott Stallman July 11
Join us in wishing Dr. Scott Stallman, associate vice president, LLCC outreach, all the best in his next adventure! His farewell party is on Tuesday, July 11, from 1-3 p.m. at LLCC-Taylorville. Anyone wishing to donate to Scott’s farewell gift, please send your donation to either Doris Williams or Tisha Miller by Thursday, July 6.
