Names of employees celebrating a March birthday have been posted. Click HERE or on the birthday tab at the top.

Student Veterans of America–Illinois and Illinois Joining Forces are hosting Bridges to Employment at LLCC’s Trutter Center on March 1, noon-3 p.m. Veterans may register for the free event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bridges-to-employment-2016-springfield-tickets-21020764673

The event includes a panel of student veterans and hiring professionals who will talk about the transition from military to civilian life, and from education to employment. Veterans can then network with community business partners.

Bridges to Employment events assemble executives and senior managers from the public and private sectors to engage in a panel discussions, educating veterans on the strengths they bring to future careers. The Bridges to Employment seminars are designed to arm veterans with pertinent networking skills and provide an opportunity to effectively market their skills.

Craig McFarland, financial aid advisor and advisor to the LLCC Veterans Club, is facilitating the event on campus.

Welcome to these employees who have recently joined LLCC!

Kazim Abbot, Student Support Specialist
TRIO Student Support Services
786-4538, kazim.abbot@llcc.edu

Paul Eckert, Programmer Analyst,
Information & Telecommunication Systems
786-2889, paul.eckert@llcc.edu

Samantha Kost, Academic Advisor
Advising, Counseling and Career Services
786-4658, samantha.kost@llcc.edu

Weight Watchers is excited to bring back the ‘At Work Series’ to Lincoln Land.  A short, informational meeting will be held Tuesday, March 1, beginning at 12:15 p.m. in Menard Hall, room 1165. This meeting is expected to last approximately 30 minutes. During this time you will learn about the benefits, tools, weekly meetings and weigh ins, as well as cost of the program. Even if you are not ready to commit, please join us and bring a friend.

Distinguished sculptor and LLCC alum Michael Dunbar (standing right) spoke to Prof. Leslie Stalter’s 3-D Design class Monday. He told the class that “artists are the eyes of society” and encouraged students to use their “visual acuity,” which he defined as a “heightened sense of awareness of what’s around you,” to enhance their environment.

Dunbar’s work is displayed throughout the world and is visible on campus outside the Workforce Careers Center (the sculpture Steel Head) and inside on numerous posters along the walls.

The LLCC Sexual Assault and Violence Education (SAVE) Task Force is forming a group to participate in the annual Springfield’s Walk A Mile In Her Shoes, an event hosted by the Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 16, when male participants will walk one mile in high-heeled shoes through downtown Springfield.

Please consider joining us for this meaningful event to show our support of an important cause effecting our students, faculty, and staff. For more information on the event, explore the local links embedded above, or visit the official Walk a Mile In Her Shoes website. Men interested in joining an LLCC team or any individuals wishing to support this cause should email Shelby Bedford, Program Assistant, Student Success at Shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.

Today, voting for Homecoming King and Queen takes place, as well as fun activities and free snacks for students, in A. Lincoln Commons from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Come out for the Homecoming games tomorrow evening to watch the Loggers take on Parkland College; women tip off at 5:30 p.m., followed by men at 7:30 p.m.  King & Queen will be crowned at the men’s basketball game halftime.

Our sincere condolences to Don Kallembach, program director, Occupation Therapy Assistant, on the passing of his mother, Frances Kallembach. Service were held this past weekend. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mackey-wrightfuneralhome.com.

The LLCC Big Band will present a free concert on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 265 S. 2nd Street in Divernon. The performance will feature songs of love from the 40s, 50s and 60s, and will showcase the talents of LLCC students Alex Lang, Kevin Carman, Rhavan Whittington, Bobby Herpal, and Sophie Nuding.

Also, the River Ramblers, including Professor Jennifer Ramm (chemistry), will perform in the Lincoln Land Community College Recital Series this Sunday, Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. in the Trutter Center.

Our condolences to Robin Ackman, student accounts manager, whose mother, Diane Burge, passed away on Feb. 17. A visitation will be held Monday at Staab Funeral home, 4-7 p.m., with services following at 7 p.m.