Due to the Sangamon County Basketball Tournament in Cass Gym this week, the locker rooms will be closing at 4 p.m.
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This week at LLCC
Tuesday, Jan. 13: Club and Vendor Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons. Check out some of LLCC clubs and departments in addition to local non-profit and for-profit businesses. This event is sponsored by the Logger Activities Board.
Wednesday, Jan. 14: Skee Ball, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons. Yes, skee ball in the Commons! Come and have some fun!
Thursday, Jan. 15 : Visiting poet Stuart Kestenbaum, 10-11 a.m., R.H. Stephens Room. Kestenbaum will read his works along with other notable poets. Kestenbaum has written several books and his poems have been featured on NPR programs including Garrison Keillor’s “Writer’s Almanac” and “To the Best of Our Knowledge,” as well as in several publications, including SUN magazine. His books of poetry include “Only Now,” “Prayers and Run-On Sentences” and “House of Thanksgiving” (all Deerbrook Editions), and “Pilgrimage” (Coyote Love Press).
Friday, Jan 16: Dueling Pianos by LLCC alum Damien Kaplan and Mark Gifford, 11 a.m.-noon, A. Lincoln Commons. Enjoy former LLCC music alum standout Damien Kaplan and organist, pianist and showman Mark Gifford as they duel it out for an entertaining and fun way to conclude Welcome Week!
A few volunteers still needed for Welcome Week
Thanks to all those who have volunteered to assist students in the A. Lincoln Commons at the PRM “welcome table” next week. There are still a few slots available. Help students get a great start to the semester by providing directions, handing out student planners and answering a multitude of questions.
Contact Colleen Pittman at colleen.pittman@llcc.edu, or stop by the Information Desk in A. Lincoln Commons to sign up for available openings.
LLCC goes smoke-free July 1; resources available to help smokers
Pursuant to the Smoke-Free Campus Act (Public Act 098-0985), as of July 1, 2015:
• Smoking will be prohibited on all college-owned and operated property
• Smoking will be allowed only in personal vehicles parked on or travelling through campus
• $25 fine for first offense; $50 for second offense
• Commit to quit! LLCC’s Human Resources and Student Life offices have helpful information to assist smokers, in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Public Health and American Lung Association.
Welcome, Valerie Wright!
Valerie Wright has joined LLCC as the new associate dean of 
nursing. She previously served as the director of nursing at Danville Area Community College. She holds a master of science in nursing from Millikin University and is pursuing a doctor of nursing program (DNP) degree. She also holds a certified nurse educator (CNE) certification. Welcome!
Jim Betts inducted into Film Commission Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Jim Betts, instructor for the HIRE Education program, on being inducted into the Film Commission Hall of Fame! View the story HERE.
Today: Holiday Party and deposits due in Finance Dept.
Deposits due by noon to the Finance Department.
LLCC annual Holiday Party, 2-4 p.m., Student Union, Menard Hall.
Last day for testing in Center for Academic Success.
KUDOS to these 20 employees!
KUDOS to these employees for going above and beyond to assist others and for living LLCC’s core values! Each will receive a KUDOS certificate today.
Susan Aherin, Gary Bach, Victor Broderick, Michelle Burger, Gaye Catlin, David Ferrill, Angela Gerberding, Sarah Goodman, Ashley Green, Mike Hanson, Mark Hardiman, Tim Humphrey, Cynthia Maskey, Chris McDonald, Marie Robert, John Ryan, Tracy Schatteman, John Turley, George Vaughn and Holly Walton.
Click December 2014 KUDOS awards to read what they did and who nominated them.
The next KUDOS will be announced the first week of March. Nominate a deserving colleague by clicking on the KUDOS tab in the upper right corner of LincIn.
The KUDOS award is an informal way to recognize the small and large ways our faculty and staff contribute to the positive environment that is LLCC. The person you nominate will receive a KUDOS certificate, with winners announced in LincIn. You can make an anonymous nomination if you wish. Brighten someone’s day and say “thank you, great job!” with the KUDOS award.
Renowned poet Stuart Kestenbaum to visit LLCC Jan. 15-16
Renowned poet Stuart Kestenbaum will visit LLCC Jan. 15 and 16. The public is invited to hear the visiting poet read from his works, as well as those of other notable poets, on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. in the R. H. Stephens Room of Menard Hall. He will work with various English classes on Thursday and Friday.
For the past 26 years, Kestenbaum has served as director of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle, Maine, and is a respected writer and educator in the crafts field. He is also a recipient of the Distinguished Educator Award from the James Renwick Alliance.
Kestenbaum has written several books and his poems have been featured on NPR programs including Garrison Keillor’s “Writer’s Almanac” and “To the Best of Our Knowledge,” as well as in several publications, including SUN magazine. His books of poetry include “Only Now,” “Prayers and Run-On Sentences” and “House of Thanksgiving” (all Deerbrook Editions), and “Pilgrimage” (Coyote Love Press).
The poet’s visit is sponsored by the LLCC Student Life Office, Arts and Humanities Department, and Feminist Activist Coalition.
Annual Holiday Party Thursday includes food, entertainment and holiday attire contest
Join your colleagues at the annual Holiday Party Thursday, Dec. 18 from 2-4 p.m. in the 
Student Union, Menard Hall. The event includes food, entertainment by music faculty Jane Hartman and Jason Waddell and a “holiday attire” contest.
Pull out the sweaters, ties, Santa suits, or other holiday attire for the contest. Two prizes will be awarded–one for the “most festive” and one for the “most unique.” Judging will take place at 3 p.m., with Dr. Warren serving as the contest judge.