Dr. Jason Dockter, professor of English, has accepted an assignment to serve as interim assistant vice president of academic services. Dr. Carmen Allen, professor of computer programming, has accepted an assignment to serve as interim dean of business and computer technologies.
Both assignments begin June 4.
As a reminder, LLCC will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.
Condolences to family and friends of Naomi Jean Fowler, former LLCC administrator, who passed away May 21. Naomi retired in 1995 after 15 years of service at LLCC. She also served as a state director for Elderhostel (Road Scholar) and founded LLCC’s Academy of Lifelong Learning. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 26, 10-11:45 a.m. at Laurel United Methodist Church in Springfield, and the funeral ceremony will be held at noon. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Read the obituary.
Our condolences also to the family of Urania “Nina” P. Giavaras who passed away May 22. Nina retired from LLCC as the director of the study skills center after 20 years of service. Visitation is being held from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, May 24 at St. Anthony Hellenic Orthodox Church, and the funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Read the obituary.
Subway restaurant will be closed the weeks of May 21 and May 28 and will reopen on June 4 with hours of operation Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We extend our condolences to Sharon Evans, professor of reading, on the passing of her mother, Edith M. Evans, on May 17. Visitation and services were held on Sunday, May 20 at Hunter Funeral Home in Mendon. Interment followed at the Mendon Cemetery. Read the obituary.
I wish to send my heartfelt thanks to my LLCC family for all of the messages, emails, cards, memorials and visits upon the death of my mother. No words can truly express how grateful I am for such kindness and support. I must give a special shout-out to my second floor Sangamon Hall colleagues for their thoughtfulness and offers of assistance during this difficult time. I am honored to have worked with such an amazing group of people.
Peggy Goetsch, professor of biology
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A retirement reception will be held for arts and humanities faculty Michelle Coakes, Sharon Evans, Greg Murray and Paul Van Heuklom today, May 15, from 1-3 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room. Also at this event, we will be saying farewell to Dr. Ashley Green.
The U.S. flag and the state flag are being flown at half-staff until sunset today, May 15, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Join us in giving the following best wishes!
A retirement reception will be held for arts and humanities faculty Michelle Coakes, Sharon Evans, Greg Murray and Paul Van Heuklom on Tuesday, May 15 from 1-3 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room. Also at this event, we will be saying farewell to Dr. Ashley Green.
Join us in giving the following best wishes!
A retirement celebration will take place today, May 11, from 2-4 p.m. for Dave Green, Peggy Goetsch, David Sack and Dave Sykes in the Robert H. Stephens Room.
A retirement reception will be held for arts and humanities faculty Michelle Coakes, Sharon Evans, Greg Murray and Paul Van Heuklom on Tuesday, May 15 from 1-3 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room. Also at this event, we will be saying farewell to Dr. Ashley Green.