Retention and Student Success is looking for energetic and driven students to serve as New Student Orientation leaders. Open interviews are being held Friday, Sept. 4 from 1-4:30 p.m. in Menard Hall, room 1150 (across from registration). New Student Orientations leaders assist with orientations, conduct tours, support and welcome new students. If you know a student who would make a good orientation leader, encourage them to apply. See the flier for more information: Recruiting New Student Orientation Leaders.

Plan to attend Convocation tomorrow. The event is being held in Cass Gym. Breakfast runs 8:30-9 a.m. Beginning at 9 a.m.,  Drs. Tricia Kujawa and Chris McDonald will present “The AQIP Pathway,” followed by remarks from Dr. Charlotte Warren, president.

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.