Mark your calendars to volunteer and attend the National Hispanic Heritage Month Closing Fiesta on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. The event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons, and volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help with set up/take down and serving food.
Sign up to volunteer for closing fiesta event.
Questions can be directed to co-chairs Faby Gonzalez, student success coach, and Marina Wirsing, career coach.
Lisa Volk-Draper joined LLCC Oct. 2 as chemical hygiene officer and lab supervisor. She comes to the college after approximately 15 years with SIU School of Medicine as a lab supervisor and researcher in the field of pre-clinical breast cancer. Lisa earned a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology/microbiology from Missouri State University and a master’s degree in molecular biology, microbiology and biochemistry from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
She can be reached at 217-786-3491 or lisa.volk-draper@llcc.edu.
Welcome Lisa!
Yesterday, students had the opportunity to learn about traditions and cultures from around the world at the 19th annual Multicultural Fest. There were a variety of exhibits, food trucks and live music!
Welcome Rebekah, Sarah and Drew!
Rebekah HousmanRebekah began Sept. 18 as LLCC’s nursing retention coordinator. She previously worked at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital (formerly known as Passavant Area Hospital). She earned an associate degree in nursing from Lewis and Clark Community College, a bachelor’s degree from MacMurray, and has certifications in med surg, cardiovascular and progressive care. She is also very active in the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses.
Rebekah can be reached at 217-786-3488 or rebekah.housman@llcc.edu.
Sarah PayneSarah is the college’s new PATH program navigator and began work on Oct. 2. She comes to LLCC after working as a talent sourcer and Colleague referral program manager in talent acquisition for Memorial Health. Sarah earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and a certificate in nonprofit organization at University of Illinois Springfield.
She can be reached at 217-786-3492 or sarah.payne@llcc.edu.
Drew VeithDrew joined the college Oct. 2 as building custodian, working the overnight shift. He has worked in maintenance for over 12 years, most recently at Butler Funeral Home.
He can be reached at 217-786-2347 or Andrew.Veith@llcc.edu.
As a reminder, the LLCC team will be walking in-person tomorrow, Sept. 30, 2023, at Southwind Park.
You can still join LLCC in supporting the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. This is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Team Captains Laurie Clemons, recently retired student success coach, and Leslie Johnson, AVP, student success, would love for you to participate in one or more of the following ways:
You can join the team or donate by going to http://act.alz.org/goto/LLCC.
Mark your calendars to volunteer and attend the National Hispanic Heritage Month Closing Fiesta on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. The event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons, and volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help with set up/take down and serving food.
Sign up to volunteer for closing fiesta event.
Questions can be directed to co-chairs Faby Gonzalez, student success coach, and Marina Wirsing, career coach.
LLCC will be hosting a clothing drive organized by RISE Springfield, a young professionals networking group of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.
Students and members of the public looking to update their professional wardrobe can stop by the clothing drive on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Trutter Center.
If you are looking to donate quality (clean, gently-used, no holes or stains), professional clothing, you can drop it off Sept. 25-Oct. 4 at one of the following locations.
To volunteer the weekend of the drive, email Bailey.Woolsey@lrs.com to sign up for a shift.
Faculty and staff interested in participating in Arts After Hours (AAH), formerly known as On My Own Time, are reminded that today is the deadline to submit your entry forms and fees to the LLCC coordinator (Misty Schierer). Artwork is due to Misty by Monday, Oct. 16.
2023 Employee Entry Form
2023 Artwork Identification Form
2023 Guidelines
2023 Categories
LLCC’s in-house exhibit will be featured on the LLCC-Springfield campus in October/November (dates to be announced soon). The artist of the favorite piece at LLCC will win the LLCC People’s Choice Award and receive a $100 Visa gift card courtesy of the Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum.
This unique program provides LLCC faculty and staff an opportunity to display original art they have created outside the office. There will be an in-house exhibit at LLCC followed by a city-wide exhibit showcasing first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses, agencies and institutions. The fee assists SAAC with costs of the AAH program.
Misty Schierer, 217-786-2466, Misty.Schierer@llcc.edu
Public Relations and Marketing, Menard Hall
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons
Loteria is the Spanish word for lottery. It is a bingo-style game of chance with colorful cards depicting Mexican history and culture. Join us for fun, prizes, Abuelita hot cocoa and an opportunity to learn Spanish words and yell “¡Ganador!” in the game of La Loteria!
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15-Oct.15. Learn more about upcoming events.
Faculty and staff interested in participating in Arts After Hours (AAH), formerly known as On My Own Time, are gently reminded that Monday, Sept. 25, is the deadline to submit your entry forms and fees to the LLCC coordinator (Misty Schierer). Artwork is due to Misty by Monday, Oct. 16.
2023 Employee Entry Form
2023 Artwork Identification Form
2023 Guidelines
2023 Categories
LLCC’s in-house exhibit will be featured on the LLCC-Springfield campus in October/November (dates to be determined). The artist of the favorite piece at LLCC will win the LLCC People’s Choice Award and receive a $100 Visa gift card courtesy of the Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum.
This unique program provides LLCC faculty and staff an opportunity to display original art they have created outside the office. There will be an in-house exhibit at LLCC followed by a city-wide exhibit showcasing first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses, agencies and institutions. The fee assists SAAC with costs of the AAH program.
Misty Schierer, 217-786-2466, Misty.Schierer@llcc.edu
Public Relations and Marketing, Menard Hall