04.05.17

In the news

Bill Bade, dean of math and sciences, wrote the essay, “Community college a great place to start a STEM career” for the State Journal-Register Our Towns page April 2.

 A State Journal-Register story about the Grow Our Own program at Hanson Engineering and including information on the Open Door program, coordinated by Michael Phelon, was picked up by the Associated Press and ran in newspapers in Washington, D.C., Tampa/St. Petersburg, Miami, Seattle, Boston, St. Louis, Charlotte, Raleigh, Kansas City, Fresno, Wichita, Spokane, Columbia and Hilton Head Island, S.C., among other cities.

Shelby Bedford, program assistant, student success, was interviewed by WICS April 4 regarding the Day of Action runway show in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Jay Kitterman, consultant, Culinary Institute, was interviewed by the State Journal-Register regarding the sale of Charlie Parker’s Diner.

Nancy Sweet, director of culinary programs and operations, penned today’s SJ-R Epicuriosity 101 article, “Hot sauces are hot right now.”

 

04.04.17

LLCC again named Best College or University!

For the second year in a row, Lincoln Land Community College was named “Best College or University” in the State Journal Register’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Feel free to spread the word by copying and pasting the graphic below into your email signature!

04.04.17

Congratulations to Dr. Deborah Brothers, selected for NEH Summer Scholar Program

Deborah Brothers, Ph.D., professor of English, has been selected to spend a month at Harvard University this summer as part of the National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Scholar Program. NEH Summer Institute participants will be appointed as visiting fellows of the W.E.B. Du Bois Research Institute, providing them with full access to the Harvard libraries and computer facilities, free admission to the museums at Harvard, and all other privileges afforded to visiting scholars and faculty.

Dr. Brothers was selected for a week-long NEH Summer Scholar Program in 2011, on Transcendentalism and Social activism in Concord, Mass. This year’s topic is “What Happened to the Civil Rights Movement?”  and she has proposed a project exploring the intersections of the Civil Rights movement, children’s literature and social activism.

Congratulations!

 

04.04.17

LLCC hosts Day of Action 10 a.m.-1 p.m. TODAY in honor of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month

LLCC is hosting a Day of Action in correlation with National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. today in A. Lincoln Commons.

The day’s events include a “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” inspired runway show, an educational area featuring TED talks on topics surrounding sexual violence and a cupcake sale to raise funds for the Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault (PCASA).

Males are invited to walk the runway (heels provided) to show their support and compete for the award of Runway Star.

Representatives from PCASA will be present to discuss the services they provide and give information about their upcoming 11th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. Resources, informational handouts and awareness coloring pages will be available in the educational area.

At 1:30 p.m., there will be a showing of “The Hunting Ground” in the A. Lincoln Commons followed by a facilitated discussion on the theoretical and practical aspects of the film.

Hosted by the LLCC Sexual Assault and Violence Education (SAVE) Taskforce, the Day of Action kicks off SAAM with events aimed at informing people about steps that can be taken toward preventing sexual assault by promoting safety, respect and equality.

For more information, contact Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.

04.04.17

Edible Book Festival Tues., April 11; edible books needed

This year’s Edible Book Festival in the LLCC Library is next TUESDAY, APRIL 11. The library would LOVE it if you would consider taking part in this truly fun, creative event. Please consider making a book—whether it is from scratch or store-bought materials. Your imagination is your only limiter!

If you are interested and have any questions, email leslie.rios@llcc.edu. If you do create a “book” it needs to arrive to the library on the 11th no later than 11 a.m. Voting takes place from 11-noon and then all creations are available for consumption!

04.04.17

Vagina Monologues a success

The LLCC production of the Vagina Monologues March 31 and April 1 was a success with great turnouts and raising $1,576, with 10 percent to the V-DAY organization and 90 percent to local groups that promote equality and anti-violence prevention programs. Thank you to all who attended and contributed.

 

 

04.03.17

Passing of LLCC retiree Bill Rummer

Bill Rummer, an LLCC retiree, passed away March 27. Bill served as coordinator of the PCCS (Partnership for College and Career Success) program and worked at LLCC from 1999 to 2010. The family is hosting a Celebration of Life from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, April 3 at the Anchor Boat Club, 407 East Lake Shore Drive. Memorial contributions may be made to the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 24th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20037. We extend our sympathy to his family and friends.

Read the obituary.

04.03.17

Volunteers Needed for Day of Action

The Sexual Assault and Violence Education (SAVE) Task Force is hosting their second annual Sexual Assault Awareness Day of Action on April 4.  SAVE Task Force needs your help to make this event a success! Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles and time frames, so if you are interested in helping, sign up here now!

More information about volunteering is available by contacting Nicole Ralph at nicole.ralph@llcc.edu.

04.03.17

PTK Parking Spot Raffle Winner Announced

Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket for the Phi Theta Kappa Parking Spot Raffle. Ticket sales raised over $160 for PTK.   The winner is Sarah Goodman, Budget Specialist, Finance.  Congratulations, Sarah!

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