The office of the Vice President of Student Services is seeking nominations for Outstanding Graduate for Commencement 2017. If you would like to nominate a graduate, instructions and an application for nomination is attached (below) along with a listing of students who have applied for graduation. Please complete and return to Gailyn Draper, Menard Hall, room 1255, no later than noon on Wednesday, April 5. Nominees must have completed graduation requirements at the end of the summer term of 2016, fall semester 2016, or be candidates for graduation at the end of spring semester 2017 or summer term 2017.
“Vagina Monologues” this Friday & Saturday
LLCC is presenting a production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1. The production is being held in the Trutter Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
This year’s performance features a pre-show called “Cis-iety Interrupted,” with original monologues from LLCC students and faculty and Springfield community members. The pre-show begins at 7 p.m. followed by “The Vagina Monologues” at 8 pm. The production includes adult themes and language.
Tickets are $10 and are available at the door or in the ticket office in Menard Hall. More information on LLCC’s production is available from Dr. Deborah Brothers, professor of English, at 786.4966 or deborah.brothers@llcc.edu.
Epicuriosity 101: A land owner and food grower
Marnie Record, workforce specialist, was the author of this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the SJ-R with “A land owner and food grower.”
NOTICE REGARDING END OF THE MONTH DEPOSITS
The deadline to submit your deposits to the Finance Department is TODAY, MARCH 30TH AT NOON! As a reminder, if you’ve taken in funds, it is necessary to submit them and corresponding deposit slips to the Finance Department on a daily basis.
Please hand the deposit to Elyse Calhoun, Libby Elder or Robin Ackman as monies should not be left unattended.
If you have questions, please contact Student Accounts at 217-786-2480. Thank you!
LEAGUE – It’s Game On!
Thanks so much to all who attended and took part in the fun and games at Tuesday’s LEAGUE kickoff! What a great day for our students with gifts and pledges of support totaling more than $38,000! On behalf of students like Mary Kate Curtin – a scholarship recipient – who spoke at the luncheon, thank you for all you do for our students and for your very generous support.
Stop by the Foundation by 5 p.m. this Friday for the following:
- Donate to LEAGUE choosing payroll deduction and your name will be entered into a drawing for the first $150 cash giveaway (thanks to members of the Cabinet for donating the prize money)!
2017 Enrollment Form. - Purchase 50/50 tickets for a chance to win cash (approximately $150 so far). Tickets are $1 each, $5 for 6, or $10 for 18.
- Vote for your favorite decorated office door in the LEAGUE Door Decorating Contest or email your vote to Barbara.Eades@llcc.edu. The winner will receive a jeans day in May.
Funds from this campaign go directly to support LLCC students through scholarships, grants and more. As a donor, you choose what you would like your gift to support. The LLCC Foundation realizes you have choices in philanthropic support and given the ever increasing demands on individual and family budgets, please know how grateful we are that you’ve chosen the students of LLCC to be the recipients of your generous donations.
Student commencement speaker nominations due Friday
Nominations for student commencement speaker are due Friday, March 31 by noon. All nominations should be returned to Menard Hall, room 1255. If you would like to nominate a student, instructions along with an application and graduate listing are attached below. Nominees must have completed graduation requirements at the end of the summer 2016, fall semester 2016 or be candidates for graduation at the end of spring semester 2017 or summer term 2017. All nominated students need to have their speech ready to audition on April 13 in the Menard Hall, Room 2219 between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Thank you.
Summer/fall 2017 FORWARD has arrived
The summer/fall 2017 issue of FORWARD has arrived. Copies are available in the east hallway on the lower level of Menard Hall, near the faculty/staff mailboxes.
LLCC PD to host second “Coffee with a Cop” April 3
Officers from the LLCC Police Department and the LLCC community (students, faculty and staff) will come together Monday, April 3 in an informal, neutral space to discuss issues, build relationships, drink coffee and enjoy refreshments. The informal get-together runs from 5-7:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons, LLCC-Springfield, 5250 Shepherd Road. Everyone is invited to attend.
“Coffee with a Cop” provides a unique opportunity for individuals to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work.
The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies, or emotional situations. Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building, and some individuals may feel that officers are unapproachable on campus. “Coffee with a Cop” is designed to break down barriers and allows for relaxed, one-on-one interactions.
“We hope that students, faculty and staff will feel comfortable to ask questions, bring concerns or simply get to know our officers,” said LLCC Police Chief Brad Gentry.
“Coffee with a Cop” is a national initiative supported by the United States Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Similar events are held across the county, as local police departments strive to make lasting connections with the communities they serve.
The program aims to advance relationships between police officers and individuals one cup of coffee at a time.
More information is available from LLCC Officer Lucas Ostendorf at 786.2278, lucas.ostendorf@llcc.edu.
Professor Mark Hardiman and students in short film
Theatre Professor Mark Hardiman and LLCC students made appearances in a short film by Springfield artists. The film, “Sarah,” Hardiman plays the role of a professor in the film, while LLCC students Cambry Bennett, Katelyn Berns, Bryce Robertson, Allen Schmitz, Emily Slightom and Yin Yan appear as extras. One scene was filmed in a classroom here at LLCC. Read more about the film HERE. View the film on YouTube.
Ag students serve Farmer’s Luncheon March 24
The LLCC Agriculture Club’s served its 5th annual Farmer’s Share Luncheon Friday, March 24. The meal costs $.50, which represents the amount a farmer receives from a $6 lunch. Participants learned about agriculture ag trivia while enjoying lunch. Ag trivia winners were awarded prizes.
