Jill Whitney, accounts payable technician, will retire after 32 years of service. Her last day here will be Dec. 11. Stop by LLCC Finance, Menard Hall, Room 1242, and wish her well!

Also, join us in giving Frank Marsaglia, professor of computer networking, best wishes on his retirement. Stop by his office (Logan 1129) on Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 1-4 p.m. to wish him well!

Wish Janet Semanik, development specialist, best wishes on her retirement during a reception with a popcorn and a hot chocolate bar on Thursday, Dec. 13 from noon to 2 p.m. in the LLCC Foundation office, Menard Hall, Room 1214.

Faculty, staff and retirees are invited to the LLCC Holiday Party on Dec. 13, 2-4 p.m. in the student union. Wear your favorite ugly sweater for a chance to win prizes!

In addition, the LLCC Computer Science Academy and Dance Club: Express Your Seoul are “Teaming up for Taylorville” by co-sponsoring a jeans day on Dec. 13 to help raise funds for Taylorville tornado recovery efforts. To participate, please bring a $5 minimum donation to LLCC Student Life.

These two clubs will also be collecting items needed for recovery efforts in Taylorville from 1-3 p.m. on Dec. 13 in the student union. You can drop items off on your way to the holiday party! The following items are being requested (new preferred):

• blankets
• work gloves
• gloves
• winter hats
• toothpaste
• tooth brushes
• toiletries
• flashlights
• trash bags

Taylorville City Hall has stressed that they do not need any clothes. The Taylorville Food Pantry is full; however, they will still take non-perishable food items and place them in storage.

Join us in welcoming new LLCC staff members!

Justin Appenzeller is a new building custodian for the college. He formerly worked in maintenance for a five-building apartment complex. Justin can be reached at justin.appenzeller@llcc.edu.

Brittany McGowan  also recently joined LLCC as a building custodian. She most recently worked as a sales associate at Qik-n-EZ on Toronto Road. Brittany can be reached at brittany.mcgowan@llcc.edu.

LLCC-Taylorville resumes normal operations today, Dec. 4, after being closed Monday due to storm damage in the Taylorville area. Taylorville students impacted by Saturday’s tornadoes who are unable to attend classes have been asked to contact their instructors.

A retirement reception will be held for Marty Swan, construction occupations coordinator, today, Dec. 4, from 2-4 p.m. at LLCC-Taylorville.

An LLCC Arts and Humanities retirement reception will be held for Jane Hartman, professor of music, tomorrow, Dec. 5, from 1-3 p.m. in the James S. Murray Gallery.

Join us in giving Frank Marsaglia, professor of computer networking, best wishes on his retirement. Stop by his office on Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 1-4 p.m. to wish him well!

Wish Janet Semanik, development specialist, best wishes on her retirement during a reception with a popcorn and a hot chocolate bar on Thursday, Dec. 13 from noon to 2 p.m. in the LLCC Foundation office, Menard Hall, Room 1214.

The U.S. flag and the state flag are being flown at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, Dec. 30 in honor of Former President George H.W. Bush.

All new or current employees who have not completed Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) training are encouraged to sign up now for the next session on Feb. 8, 2019! Facilitators will be Nicole Ralph and Karen Sanders. Register by calling 524-6749 or emailing cctc@llcc.edu.

A retirement reception will be held for Marty Swan, construction occupations coordinator, tomorrow, Dec. 4, from 2-4 p.m. at LLCC-Taylorville.

The following LLCC staff members have accepted new positions at the college:

Starting Jan. 1, Shanda Byer will be LLCC’s new associate vice president, enrollment services. She has been with the college since 1998, currently serving as the director, financial aid.

Jessie Blackburn, academic success professional in the LLCC Center for Academic Success, has accepted an assignment to serve as interim director, LLCC-Litchfield beginning Dec. 3. She has been with LLCC for four years. Jessie’s phone at LLCC-Litchfield will be 786-3441.

Lori Smith is now the financial and research analyst for the LLCC Foundation. She was previously the scholarship program coordinator and has been at LLCC since 1998. Lori’s new phone number is 786-4612.

Michelle Burger is our new scholarship program and alumni services coordinator in the LLCC Foundation. She has been with LLCC for nine years, most recently serving as a career development professional. Michelle’s new phone number is 786-4502

Amee Kesky is now the LLCC Foundation office coordinator. She was previously the administrative assistant for the Foundation and has been at LLCC since 2009.