All are welcome to join LLCC’s Hispanic Heritage Month planning committee today, March 22, from 2-3 p.m. in Millennium 2203. This initial meeting will discuss planning events for National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2023. If you are interested in participating but cannot make it to this meeting, please contact co-chairs Faby Gonzalez, student success coach, at fabiola.gonzalez@llcc.edu or Marina Wirsing, career coach, at marina.wirsing@llcc.edu.
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Congratulations to Tim Cunningham
Congratulations to Tim Cunningham, IT project manager, and wife on the birth of their twin daughters, Viola and Eleanor Cunningham, born Friday, March 17. Vyla weighs 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measures 20.5 inches long, and Ellie weighs 5 pounds, 13.8 ounces and measures 19 inches long. All are doing well!
Join LLCC’s Hispanic Heritage Month planning committee
All are welcome to join LLCC’s Hispanic Heritage Month planning committee this Wednesday, March 22, from 2-3 p.m. in Millennium 2203. This initial meeting will discuss planning events for National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2023. If you are interested in participating but cannot make it to this meeting, please contact co-chairs Faby Gonzalez, student success coach, at fabiola.gonzalez@llcc.edu or Marina Wirsing, career coach, at marina.wirsing@llcc.edu.
Governor Pritzker holds press conference at LLCC
LLCC welcomed Governor JB Pritzker, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and other elected officials to the Kreher Agriculture Center yesterday. The Governor held a press conference to highlight funding proposals for higher education and an increase in MAP grant funding. Dr. Charlotte Warren, president, introduced the Governor and spoke on the impact of MAP grants. “So far this year, our college has awarded more than $2.5 million in MAP grants to our students, an increase of more than $1.3 million over the previous year. When students receive MAP funding to help cover their college costs, they can spend more time focusing on their studies and less time working to pay the bills.” Ag Student Keziah Gragg spoke on how MAP grants have helped her pay for college. “Instead of leaving school with student loans, I will be graduating from LLCC debt-free. I can now move on to complete my last two years at the university level earning a bachelor’s degree in animal science.” Keziah also had the opportunity to speak to the Governor after the conference. Other speakers included State Senator Doris Turner, State Representative Mike Coffey and State Representative Katie Stuart.
Our sympathy to Gretchen Conway
We extend our sympathy to Gretchen Conway, associate professor of OTA, on the passing of her mother-in-law, Kathryn Conway, on Feb. 27. View the obituary.
Join LLCC’s Hispanic Heritage Month planning committee
All are welcome to join LLCC’s Hispanic Heritage Month planning committee on Wednesday, March 22 from 2-3 p.m. in Millennium 2203. This initial meeting will discuss planning events for National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2023. If you are interested in participating but cannot make it to this meeting, please contact co-chairs Faby Gonzalez, student success coach, at fabiola.gonzalez@llcc.edu or Marina Wirsing, career coach, at marina.wirsing@llcc.edu.
African-American History Month thank you
Please accept my thanks to the African-American History Month Committee. Thank you to LLCC Facility Services and Information Technology’s audio system team for the setup of events and providing for our audio needs. A special thanks to the students who work in LLCC Student Life for their assistance.
Thank you to LLCC Public Relations and Marketing staff for providing the promotional materials which included the news release, posters, digital sign and social media postings.
I would also like to thank the LLCC Library staff for providing the space for the Black History Escape Room event and the awesome online AAHM Guide.
A special thanks to Thom Whalen, professor of art, who assisted with our Paint and Sip Kickoff Event and printed bags and T-shirts for the month.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the events and for your continued support.
Laurie Clemons
African-American History Month Chair
Our sympathy to Sara Bachmann
We extend our sympathy to Sara Bachmann, instructor of nursing, on the passing of her sister, Anne Patricia Nichols, on Feb. 21. View the obituary.
Congratulations Kirsten Taylor and Jamil Steele
Kirsten Taylor, director, employment and benefits, and Jamil Steele, director, adult education, are LLCC’s latest graduates of Leadership Springfield, a leadership training program sponsored by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Leadership Springfield is a 14-week series of half-day programs during which participants gain leadership skills and in-depth exposure to critical issues affecting the Springfield area. Congratulations!
African-American Food and Vendor Day
African-American Food and Vendor Day takes place today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. The event features free samples of African-American food, displays exhibiting the wares of African-American entrepreneurs and music by DJ Yinka.
LLCC is celebrating African-American History Month during February with various events. Black resistance is the theme for this year’s observance and draws from a Frederick Douglass quote, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”
Events are free and open to the public and will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus. The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are event co-sponsors.