Mary Beth Ray, director of advising, counseling and career services, interviews with Sam Madonia on SportsRadio this morning at 8:10 to discuss the Springfield Collegiate Career Fair on Feb. 17 and career services offered at LLCC.

Lincoln Lecture • “Who Does This Guy Think He Is?? 150 Years of Living, Loving and Loathing Lincoln’s Legacy” • 9 a.m. • Trutter Center • Presenter is Ron J. Keller, associate professor of history and political science at Lincoln College and director of the Lincoln Heritage Museum.

Lincoln’s Birthday Party • 9-11 a.m.• A. Lincoln Commons
Treats from the Epicurean Club, build Lincoln’s Home Contest and Penny Pong

Express Your Peace, Love & Appreciation Card-Making • noon-2 p.m. • A. Lincoln Commons

Dr. Chris McDonald, professor of political science, recently photographed snow geese: a few ambling on campus, and many, many on Lake Springfield! It’s been suggested the latter would make a good jigsaw puzzle!

Biology Professor Tony Rothering says, “Snow Geese are a regular winter migrant … the flocks I have been seeing this week number in the thousands! They breed in the tundra. Chris’s photos nicely show the two different color phases of this species: blue (slate-grey in reality) and white. One interesting tidbit about Snow Geese is that their numbers have increased substantially over the past 20-30 years. Some speculate that climate change may be favoring snow geese because the warmer arctic temps create more open water/resource availability for this species. Of course, this is temporary as predator populations are bound to shift as well with these long-term changes.”

Registrations are still being accepted for the following CQI sessions:

Session D • Feb. 27, 8:15 am–4 pm and March 6, 8:15 am–12:30 pm • Facilitators Karen Sanders & Tim Maricle

Session E • March 24, 8:15 am–4 pm (PDD-held at LLCC; may have to hold more than one session) and April 3, 8:15 am-12:30 p.m. to be held at CCTC. Based on first session, may need additional sessions) • Facilitators Tricia Kujawa & Kevin Lust

Session F • April 24, 8:15 am–4 pm and May 1, 8:15 am–12:30 pm • Facilitators Nicole Ralph & Mary Beth Ray

Coffee will be served both days from 8–8:15 am, with lunch being served on the first day only.

To register, please call 782-7436 or email cctc@llcc.edu.

The 7th annual Lincoln Lecture in commemoration of Lincoln’s birthday, Feb. 12 will feature Ron J. Keller, associate professor of history and political science at Lincoln College and director of the Lincoln Heritage Museum. Keller will speak on “Who Does This Guy Think He Is?? 150 Years of Living, Loving and Loathing Lincoln’s Legacy.” The presentation begins at 9 a.m. in the Trutter Center.

Keller says his presentation will address the Lincoln legacy. ”From the moment of his tragic assassination 150 years ago, Abraham Lincoln was catapulted immediately into the annals of American greatness. Ever since then, America has emulated him, adored him, written about him and argued about him. While most consider him our greatest president, there have been some groups and individuals who have resisted and even scorned his legacy. Lincoln has, and remains, a more controversial and polarizing historical figure than many realize.”

Drawing upon quotes, images and other iconography in this presentation, Keller examines the disparate public and private perceptions of Lincoln. This presentation will challenge the audience to ponder what Lincoln’s legacy means to us today, and what these perceptions say about America’s past and present.

The A-Team will meet today from noon-1 p.m. in MNRD 1179. The A-Team, or Asperger’s/Autism Awareness and Support Group, is an informal group of students, faculty, and staff who are interested in talking and learning about the challenges and successes of students with Asperger’s or Autism in the college setting. If you have any questions about this group, please contact Cara Swafford: cara.swafford@llcc.edu, or Linda Chriswell: linda.chriswell@llcc.edu.

TODAY: Nominations for the 2015 Drs. Raymond and Ann Pearson Master Teacher Award are due by 5 p.m. in the LLCC Foundation office.

Chahrm the Band with Ada Lou presents “Legendary Blues From the Past to the Present,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons.

Jennifer L. Lewis, program assistant, Community Education, has welcomed twin boys, D’Andre and De’Andre English, into her family through adoption. The twins are 5 years old. Congratulations, Jennifer!