Category Archives: General

06.06.22

CIT Trucks provides diesel engine and chassis to LLCC’s new diesel technologies program

Jeff Gardner, director, LLCC diesel technologies program, and Chris Harrison, director of technical recruiting for CIT Trucks, with a donated MX-13 Paccar diesel engine to be used to train new diesel technicians. CIT Trucks, with 15 locations serving territories in Illinois, Missouri and Indiana, was recognized last week for providing a diesel engine and chassis to LLCC’s new diesel technologies program.

The donation of the MX-13 Paccar engine, valued at $20,000, was arranged by CIT Trucks through the Kenworth Technical Schools Program. In addition, CIT Trucks is donating three truck chassis, also valued at $20,000 each, to be used as training tools.

“We’re very appreciative of these donations, which will allow LLCC diesel students to train on the latest technology,” said Jeff Gardner, LLCC diesel technologies program director. “Our students will also have access to Kenworth online service training programs. The combination of hands-on experiences, classroom instruction and manufacturer-based training programs will prepare students for employment in the heavy truck industry. CIT will also provide paid internship opportunities within their network of dealerships.”

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06.06.22

Juneteenth historical spotlight

Enslaved people had already been emancipated; they just didn’t know it. “The June 19 announcement [about the end of slavery] came more than two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. So technically, from the Union’s perspective, the 250,000 enslaved people in Texas were already free — but none of them were aware of it, and no one was in a rush to inform them.” (Source: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/501680/12-things-you-might-not-know-about-juneteenth)

LLCC celebrates Juneteenth 1865. Freedom Day.

Learn more by visiting the LLCC Juneteenth Guide at https://library.llcc.edu/juneteenth.

LLCC’s upcoming Juneteenth activities include a celebration on June 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons and a book read of “On Juneteenth” by Annette Gordon-Reed. Get more details.

06.02.22

Juneteenth

Historical spotlight

President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Sept. 22, 1862, declaring that all slaves in states in rebellion against the Union would be forever free as of Jan. 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation freed 3.1 million slaves in 11 Confederate states but didn’t apply to border slave states like Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky and Missouri.

The June 19 announcement about the end of slavery came later in 1865. Juneteenth is also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day and Liberation Day.

LLCC hosting Juneteenth celebration

LLCC celebrates Juneteenth 1865. Freedom Day.

LLCC is celebrating Juneteenth on June 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with various events in A. Lincoln Commons on the LLCC-Springfield campus. This year’s observance is themed “Know Your History” and aims to increase knowledge about Juneteenth 1865.

The event is open to the public and will feature a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, a Juneteenth display, free haircuts provided by the University of Spa and Cosmetology Arts, music provided by D.J. Yinka and food from Gertrude’s Taste of Heaven by Lisa Johnson.

The college is also hosting a book read of “On Juneteenth” by Annette Gordon-Reed. Roundtable discussions will be held via Zoom on June 15, 22 and 29 at 1 p.m.

Leading up to the Juneteenth celebration, look for more historical spotlights in LincIn as well as on the Lincoln Landing app and on LLCC’s Facebook page.

05.19.22

Our sympathy to Irene Siewert

We extend our sympathy to Irene Siewert, program assistant, LLCC Center for Academic Success, on the passing of her father, Robert Tharp, on May 15. A celebration of life gathering will be held June 26, 1 p.m. at Bethel UCC Church in Spring Grove, Pa. Read the obituary.

Condolences can be mailed to: 2348 North Grand Ave. E., Springfield, IL, 62702 or emailed to Irene.Siewert@llcc.edu.

05.16.22

Our sympathy to friends and family of Judith E. Madonia

We extend our sympathy to friends and family of Judith Ellen Madonia, former LLCC trustee, who passed away May 10. She also served as the Illinois Community College Trustee Association president (1980-81) and as a board member of the Association of Community College Trustees and the Illinois Community College Board. A memorial visitation will be held at Irwin Chapel, 591 Glen Crossing Road in Glen Carbon on Sunday, May 15, 3 p.m. and a service will follow at 5 p.m. A graveside service will be held on June 24 at Camp Butler National Cemetery. Read the obituary.

05.16.22

Thank you from Karen Riddell

I would like to thank everyone that called, emailed, sent cards and was thinking of our family during our time of loss of my husband and father. Your words were so kind and very much appreciated in these times. I really appreciate the LLCC family for the beautiful plant that was sent.

Thank you again,
Karen Riddell and family

05.12.22

Arrangements for Ada Range

Our condolences go out to students, co-workers, friends and family of Adrienne “Ada” Range, associate professor of biology, who passed away May 9. Ada began as an adjunct instructor at LLCC in fall 2014 and became full time in fall 2015. A visitation will be held Sunday, May 15, 2-5 p.m. at Butler Funeral Home in Chatham. The family will host a celebration of life Saturday, May 21, 4 p.m. at Sheedy Shores Wine Garden. Read the obituary.

05.12.22

Congratulations to Nichole Coffey, Sarah Scheufele, Shelly Smothers and Marina Wirsing

Nichole Coffey, student accounts manager; Sarah Scheufele, retention specialist; Shelly Smothers, student success coach; and Marina Wirsing, career coach, earned their master’s degrees in college student affairs, higher education and community college from Eastern Illinois University on May 7. They were part of a  three-year, cohort-based program for full-time working higher education professionals. Congratulations!

Nichole Coffey, Sarah Scheufele, Shelly Smothers and Marina Wirsing

05.11.22

College mourns loss of Ada Range

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Adrienne “Ada” Range, associate professor of biology, who passed away May 9. She began as an adjunct instructor at LLCC in fall 2014 and became full time in fall 2015. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, loved ones, friends and the students she taught and encouraged. A visitation will be held Sunday, May 15, 2-5 p.m. at Butler Funeral Home in Chatham. The family will host a celebration of life Saturday, May 21, 4 p.m. at Sheedy Shores Wine Garden. Read the obituary.