LLCC will induct 15 individuals and two championship teams into its 2017 Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday, Feb. 18 as part of Founders’ Day activities.

Inductees will be honored at halftime of the men’s homecoming basketball game versus Illinois Central College, which begins at 3 p.m. in Cass Gym.

Inductees are: Scott Blackwell, Christopher Booth, Scott Curtis, Andy Danner, Geza Ehrentreu, Kris Erickson, Jason Knoedler, Ryan Leach, Barbara Streeter-Montgomery, Rick Montooth, Emily Orrick, Scott Pillsbury, Mark Romer, Brad Squibb, Gene Vincent, LLCC 1974 Track and Field Team, LLCC 1994 Baseball Team.

Read more about these star athletes!

The State Journal-Register photographed the Abe Lincoln Birthday Celebration and Homecoming Kickoff sponsored by Student Life in the Commons Feb. 13. The event included a presentation by Fritz Klein as Abe Lincoln and Kathryn Harris, president of the Abraham Lincoln Association.

Jay Kitterman, consultant, Culinary Institute and special events, was interviewed on WTAX radio Feb. 13 on the 9th Annual Lincoln Lecture.

Karen Sanders, executive director, LLCC Foundation and Lynn Whalen, executive director, PRM, were interviewed on Sports Radio 1450 Feb. 13 on Founders’ Day this Saturday and the college’s 50th anniversary.

(Artwork by Greg Walbert, PRM)

You are invited to the 9th annual Lincoln Lecture at 9 this morning in the Trutter Center. Commemorating the 208th birthday of President Lincoln and the 50th anniversary of LLCC’s founding, the program features a panel of Lincoln experts including Alan Lowe, executive director, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum; Kathryn Harris, president of the Abraham Lincoln Association; and Samuel Wheeler, Ph.D., Illinois state historian; with moderator John Squibb, Ph.D., LLCC faculty emeritus.

Panelists will address the topic of “Working Together for the Lincoln Legacy” and provide a wide-ranging conversation about the 16th president’s life and the many ways organizations today are working together to keep the Lincoln legacy alive.

ALSO TODAY:  Abe Lincoln Birthday Celebration and Homecoming Kickoff, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons. The event includes a presentation by Fritz Klein actor and Abraham Lincoln impersonator, and Kathryn Harris, in addition to Lincoln trivia, refreshments and giveaways.

LLCC-Beardstown – week of Feb. 13: A short essay contest regarding little known facts about Lincoln is being held. In addition, there will be a Lincoln photo booth and prizes awarded to winners of a Lincoln trivia quiz and a pennies-in-the-jar guessing game.

LLCC-Jacksonville – Feb. 20: Mike Anderson, recognized educator, storyteller and nationally known musician will perform from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students will participate in games that were popular during President Lincoln’s day and compete in a Lincoln trivia contest.

LLCC-Litchfield – weeks of Feb. 6 and 13: LLCC-Litchfield staff is visiting local elementary schools and reading books to the students about Abraham Lincoln. Students at the centers will be provided information on local Lincoln attractions and served refreshments Feb. 15.

LLCC-Taylorville – weeks of Feb. 6 and 13: LLCC-Taylorville staff is visiting local elementary schools and reading books to the children about Abraham Lincoln. Students at the centers will be provided information on local Lincoln attractions and served refreshments Feb. 14.

LLCC will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its founding on Saturday, Feb. 18, beginning at 1 p.m. in the Student Union, and all faculty and staff (and guests) are cordially invited! Please click on your invitation (left) and RSVP at 786.2577 or email amy.flynn@llcc.edu.

The one hour ceremony features music by the LLCC Big Band and speakers Craig Findley, chair, LLCC Board of Trustees; Dr. Charlotte Warren, president; Dr. Robert Poorman, founding president; Bill Craig, founding faculty member; and Brandon Lewis, current student trustee. Eldon Greenwood, founding trustee, and Bill Ames, first LLCC student, will be recognized.

A 25th anniversary time capsule will be opened and new items added by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The new 50th anniversary book “50 Forward!” will be on sale with a signing by the author, Dr. Betty Kyger Workman.

Following the ceremony, visit “Forward: An Anniversary Exhibition” in the James S. Murray Gallery. Refreshments will be served.

Women’s and men’s homecoming basketball games begin at 1 and 3 p.m. in Cass Gym. The LLCC Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2017 will be introduced during halftime of the men’s game at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Please  join us for this historic occasion!

LLCC’s Commencement ceremony is Friday, May 12, 2017.  Have you completed a higher degree in the past year? Did your gown or tam not fit right last year? Please submit any changes you have to Campus Services regarding your Faculty/Administrator regalia for this year’s commencement ceremony by contacting Kim Lesko at 6-2456 or email: kimberly.lesko@llcc.edu. Changes to regalia orders for 2017 commencement are due by March 3, 2017.  Thank you!

This week the Writing Center is hosting International Writing Center week. We encourage students to come down to the Writing Center to write an original Valentine’s Day poem on our graffiti board. Participants will receive valentine’s treat bags and a chance to subway gift cards. Please come down and celebrate International Writing Center week with us!! Click below to see a flyer on the event.

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Karen Sanders, executive director of the LLCC Foundation, and Lynn Whalen, executive director, PRM, were interviewed on Sports Radio 1450 Feb. 13 on the 50th anniversary of LLCC.

Jay Kitterman, consultant to the Culinary Institute and special events, was interviewed on WTAX Feb. 13 on the 9th Annual Lincoln Lecture.

Persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff from sunrise Feb. 8 to sunset Feb. 10 in honor of Special Warfare Operator William “Ryan” Owens, United States Navy from Peoria, Ill.

As a special preview for faculty, staff and students, the 50th anniversary exhibit “FORWARD: An Anniversary Exhibit” is now open in the James S. Murray Gallery, which is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

The exhibit is part of the Founders’ Day Celebration Feb. 18 and will be open to guests on that day.

The exhibit was organized by David Laubersheimer, retired dean of Arts and Humanities; Jan Nobbe, retired assistant to the vice president, Academic Services; and Glenda Thomas, retired assistant to the dean, Arts and Humanities. They worked countless hours for more than a year to diligently plan, find, categorize, organize and preserve the treasures on display. They were assisted by Leslie Stalter and Thom Whalen, professors of art; Sandy Bonn, library monograph specialist, Carl Jones, retired instructional media specialist and Dan Stainfield, LLCC student. A sincere thank-you to all involved!

Don’t forget to RSVP for Founders’ Day Feb. 18 at 6.2577 or amy.flynn@llcc.edu. Click to view your invitation: Founders Day Invitation

And, a reminder to bring any items for the Founders’ Day time capsule to Public Relations and Marketing by tomorrow, Feb. 8.

A test of the LLCC ALERT emergency notification system will take place today, Feb. 7 at approximately 11 a.m. You will also receive a follow-up email checking if you received the alert message.

LLCC ALERT allows the college to communicate with you by text, phone and email in an emergency, as well as for severe weather and other closures. Current employees and students are automatically enrolled in LLCC ALERT.

Visit www.llcc.edu/alert and log in with your LLCC username and password to check your current contact information and manage how you receive emergency notifications. LLCC ALERT uses the information about you currently stored in the college’s Colleague system, and this information may need updating.

For assistance, please contact the IT Service Desk at 6.2555 or helpdesk@llcc.edu.

Note: Updating your contact information in LLCC ALERT will NOT update that information in Colleague. To update your information in Colleague, please contact Human Resources.