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.

Our condolences to Marcy Durbin, administrative assistant, LLCC-Taylorville, on the passing of her father, Raymond Legg, on Monday. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7 at the McClure Funeral Home, 302 W. Poplar, Taylorville.  Funeral services are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fraley Cemetery. A full obituary can be found HERE.

Eve Fischberg is retiring soon, and is hoping someone will take over as advisor/coach to the Quiz Bowl Team. She is happy to talk to whomever is interested and “show them the ropes.” If interested, please contact Eve at 786-2833 or eve.fischberg@llcc.edu or after Aug. 14, at  evefischberg@gmail.com.

If you have not yet taken CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) training, here’s your chance! The first session in FY ’16 will take place on two Fridays, Sept. 11, 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sept. 18, 8:15-12:30 p.m. Lunch will be served the first day, and coffee both days. The session will be held at the Capital City Training Center.  To register,  call 524-6749 or email at cctc@llcc.edu.

Valerie Wright, associate dean, nursing, was interviewed July 30 by WICS TV on job growth in the healthcare field. This story aired Friday evening, July 31.

Terri Hinrichs, recruitment coordinator, and Lynn Whalen, executive director, PRM, were interviewed on WMAY July 30 regarding fall enrollment.

Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., president, gave a statement July 29 in response to a WCIA news question regarding the state budget stalemates’ effect on LLCC operations.

Our sympathy to Kim Lesko, child development assistant at the Child Development Center, whose father passed away July 28.  http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sj-r/obituary.aspx?n=norman-f-weiskopf&pid=175394864&fhid=7772

A Community Open House will be held Monday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the newly renovated North Building at LLCC-Taylorville, 800 South Spresser. Refreshments will be served, and LLCC-Taylorville staff will provide guided tours of new spaces where students will enroll, purchase textbooks, access computers/printers and complete testing beginning this fall. Of special interest is the state-of-the-art Mac lab, where new classes in digital media, photography and computer art will be offered. Faculty and advisors will also be on hand to answer questions.

The 40-year-old building originally housed a factory and was remodeled in 1994 to house LLCC’s Eastern Region Education Center. As the center grew, temporary, modular structures were added for classroom space. In 2011, the college opened a new classroom building, and the renovation of the original, North Building over the past year now brings the entire campus into the modern era.

“LLCC’s commitment to the Taylorville community is evident in the excellent, new facilities it is providing to local students,” said Scott Stallman, associate vice president, LLCC outreach. “We hope everyone will come out on Aug. 10 to join in our excitement for these new spaces, which will greatly enhance our educational services.”

The Multicultural Fest is coming up on Wednesday, Oct. 7 outside of A. Lincoln Commons from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We need a lot of extra hands and help to ensure its success and would really appreciate your help. Please visit the link below to fill in your availability. Thank you in advance for all you do!

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