The 2015-16 Annual Report is now online. A limited number of printed copies are also available in the Public Relations and Marketing office.

Also, the Oct. 2016 FORWARD magazine is online. Print copies are available at the Information Desk in A. Lincoln Commons or for larger quantities, visit the lower level east hallway of Menard Hall.

Both publications are written and designed by the LLCC Public Relations and Marketing office.

A total of 349 individuals attended Campus Visit Day Monday, and this year, the morning and evening events were nearly the same in attendance for the first time. (Usually, the morning session has approximately 75% of the total attendance.) We again thank all who helped with the event either by giving a presentation, engaging with visitors at a display table, assisting students in applying to LLCC, providing a career assessment or describing the many services and offerings of LLCC. We appreciate it and couldn’t do it without you.

The latest issue of FORWARD written and designed by LLCC Public Relations and Marketing is available. Grab a copy for yourself at the Information Desk in A. Lincoln Commons or larger quantities can be picked up in the lower level east hallway of Menard Hall. Outreach Centers also are receiving copies this week.

Stop by the Benefits Fair in the Trutter Center this morning! From 7-11:30 a.m., employees have an opportunity to interact with various benefit providers for the college who will be on-hand to answer your questions.  Benefits fair attendees will be eligible to participate in a drawing for prizes!

Also this morning, benefit-eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in wellness-screenings and a flu shot clinic, free of charge to those currently enrolled in an LLCC health insurance plan.  Employees completing the screening will recieve a $50 Visa gift card! For those benefit-eligible employees who are unable to attend on Oct. 11, but wish to participate and qualify for the gift card, please contact Nicole Ralph at nicole.ralph@llcc.edu.

LLCC’s in-house OMOT exhibit will be Fri., Oct. 14-26 in Menard Hall, Student Services Atrium. The opening reception will be Friday, Oct. 14, 3-4:30. Light refreshments will be served.

Be sure to stop by the exhibit and vote for your favorite piece for LLCC’s People’s Choice award. The winning artist will receive a $50 Visa gift card courtesy of the Trutter Museum. Voting will conclude at the end of the in-house exhibit.

Springfield Area Arts Council’s OMOT program provides an opportunity for LLCC employees to display original art that has been created outside the office. Judges for the city-wide exhibit will be provided by the Springfield Area Arts Council during Oct. 17-21. The first place awards from each in-house exhibit will be displayed in the city-wide exhibit at the Springfield Art Association (SAA), 700 North Fourth Street, from December 2-21. The city-wide awards, as well as the best of show award will be announced at a reception at the SAA for all OMOT participants to be held on December 6, from 6-8 p.m.

Contact Misty Hagstrom at 786.2466 or misty.hagstrom@llcc.edu with questions.

Today, Oct. 10, is the fall Campus Visit Day from 9-11:30 a.m. and 5-7:30 p.m. Presentations will take place in the Student Union and informational booths and tours are in the Commons and Workforce Careers Center. Please help us welcome these prospective students and family members to campus!

Kenneth Bridgeford, grounds maintenance worker, and his family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their well wishes, flowers and cards in the recent passing of his mother.

LLCC has been re-certified for three years as a “Storm Ready” campus by the National Weather Service. LLCC was the first downstate college to earn this recognition in 2013. The designation recognizes the college’s advance planning, awareness campaigns and preparedness to keep the campus community safe in the event of severe weather.

Springfield Campus – Student Life is hosting the 13th annual Multicultural Fest TODAY from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside A. Lincoln Commons. LLCC Outreach Centers in Beardstown, Jacksonville, Taylorville and Litchfield will also have events.

The annual Multicultural Fest showcases various cultures with entertainment and cultural exhibits. Exhibitors participating include Sol Peru, Springfield Baha’i Center, Sokol Polish Folk Dancers, LLCC Student Government Association, LLCC Hablamos, Logger Activities Board and more.

DJ Yinka will provide music from various regions of the world such as Latin America, Asia and Africa. Local restaurants offering ethnic food samples from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. include Clay’s Popeye’s Bar-B-Q, Flavor of India, Hunan Chinese Restaurant, Omar’s Latin Fusion Cuisine, Palermo’s Sicilian Cucina and Kingsway African and Caribbean Cuisine.

LLCC-Beardstown – TODAY, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Entertainment includes an African drum presentation and dance. The event also includes a native dress fashion show. Cultural food served will include African, Chinese, French, German, Hispanic, Irish and Italian cuisines. LLCC students will provide instruction on cultural arts and crafts and henna art hand painting.