CONVOCATION

Friday, Aug. 21 • Cass Gym
8:30-9 a.m. – Breakfast
9-10 a.m. – Presentations
“The AQIP Pathway” by Drs. Tricia Kujawa and Chris McDonald, AQIP Co-chairs
Remarks by Dr. Charlotte Warren, President

According to Truman Flatt, the Toronto Road resurfacing project contractor, the entire Toronto Road & 11th Street project is now scheduled to be complete on Aug. 28. The contractor president said they would do their best to minimize the impact on traffic next week during the first week of classes. Faculty, staff and students should prepare for traffic delays if traveling to campus via Toronto Road.

There will be lane closures on I-55 from mile post 89 (one mile south of Toronto Road) to mile post 77 (approx. 5 miles north of the Farmersville exit) for a resurfacing project beginning Aug. 24. The project is anticipated to run until Oct. 9.

Also, the Union Pacific RR Crossing on IL Route 29 will be closed from Aug. 24-Oct. 24, for the high speed rail project.

Nancy Sweet, director, culinary arts and operations, was one of eight judges at the State Fair’s second annual SJ-R Golden Abe awards. Smoke Stack BBQ’s “Pulled Pork Parfait” was the winner after the eight judges deemed it the best among 20-plus entries Thursday, Aug. 13.  Read “Pulled Pork Parfait.”

In addition, Nancy did a demonstration Saturday at the State Fair in the Hobbies, Arts and Crafts building. She demonstrated Scallops with Succotash and Citrus Vinaigrette.

Convocation for all faculty and staff

Friday, Aug. 21 • Cass Gym
8:30-9 a.m.: Breakfast
9-10 a.m.: Presentations
“The AQIP Pathway” by Drs. Tricia Kujawa and Chris McDonald, AQIP Co-chairs
Remarks by Dr. Charlotte Warren, President

The City of Springfield began the resurfacing Toronto Road Aug. 11. Anticipated completion date is the end of next week, weather permitting. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to use caution in the area of the lane closures and to watch for trucks. Read more: TorontoRoadand11ThStreetConstruction080715

Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville; Tim Humphrey, dean, Arts and Humanities; and Thom Whalen, art professor were interviewed by WTIM radio at the open house of the newly renovated LLCC-Taylorville North Building. Dee was also interviewed by WICS-TV.

The West Central Illinois Breastfeeding Task Force honored Lincoln Land Community College with its “Breastfeeding is Smart Business” Award in recognition of the private lactation room the college opened for nursing mothers in the Millennium Center last spring. Michelle Burger, career development professional, accepted the award on behalf of the college at the group’s 20th annual “Walk at the Zoo” event Saturday, Aug. 1. The award will be on display in the lactation room.

The award recognizes the college’s efforts to support breastfeeding and continuing education. The director praised LLCC for making it easier for LLCC staff, faculty and students to be able to support and provide for their families while at work or continuing their higher education.

Facilities Services is conducting testing of the building fire sprinkler systems. During the testing it will be necessary to periodically sound the fire alarm. Disruptions will be kept to a minimum as much as possible.

A reminder that Blackboard maintenance is being done from 8 a.m.-noon. Blackboard will be unavailable during that time.