Grades are due today for Summer term Mod VI, Aug. 4.
At 1 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, a New Student Orientation will begin in the R.H. Stephens Room.
On Thursday, the Small Business Development Center will be hosting a “Starting Your Business in Illinois” workshop at 6 p.m. in Montgomery Hall, room 1144.
Subway is closed this week.
Also, this week the IL Math & Science Academy will be holding “Science Explorers” in Sangamon Hall.
An Athlete Orientation will take place today beginning at 9:15 in the R.H. Stephens Room.
Also, today is the deadline to update your Sick Bank enrollment status. Click HERE for details and the form.
Visitation for Jim Van Kleek will take place today at Ellinger, Kunz and Park Funeral Home, 530 North 5th St., Springfield, from 4-7 p.m. For more information see this article from July 28.
The Ag Department has grown sweet corn this summer and invites college employees to have some. The patch of corn, located between Logan Hall and Montgomery Hall, is edged with pink flags with rows that run north and south. Faculty and staff are welcome to pick the corn and take home to enjoy!
Our sympathy to Linda Cunningham, assistant to the vice president, Student Services, on the passing of her father, Loyal Dean Cole, Sunday, July 27. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday with funeral services at 1o a.m. Thursday, both at Bramley Funeral Home in Divernon. Burial in Brush Creek Cemetery.
Jim Van Kleek, program director, Aviation, passed away Sunday evening, July 27, at his residence. Jim joined LLCC in 2007 and worked tirelessly to advance the program, improve its environment at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, and recruit new students. He will be missed by his many friends and colleagues at LLCC.
Visitation will be at Ellinger Kunz and Park Funeral Home, 530 North 5th St., Springfield, on Thursday, July 31, from 4-7 p.m. Services will be Friday, August 1 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery where the Interveterans Burial Detail will conduct honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the LLCC Aviation Scholarship Fund.
Our sincere condolences to Janice Lovekamp, director of the Surgical Technology Program, on the passing of her father, Roger Grewatz. A funeral was held at the Groover Funeral Home in Ellenton, Fla., on Saturday, July 26. Burial in Sarasota National Cemetery today, July 28th.
The Army returns for a cooks training program Monday, July 28-Monday, Aug. 4, utilizing the food lab, baking lab and Bistro Verde in the Workforce Career Center. Most days, the student cooks and instructors will be on campus from 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Army coordinators of the training sessions have consistently praised the support they receive from the college. More information is available from Jay Kitterman, director, Culinary Institute.
We’ve had a fawn sighting on the Springfield campus! Dr. Chris McDonald, professor of Political Science, found them Friday evening and captured this photograph.
A reminder that sales for books and materials for fall courses start July 14 at main campus (for purchases with cash, check or credit/debit cards) and Aug. 13 for financial aid. Please check the Bookstore website for other important upcoming dates to share with your students.