We extend our condolences to Ronda Ellinger, administrative assistant to the dean, social sciences and business, on the passing of her father, Donald Lade, on Aug. 30. Graveside services were held Sept. 7 in Chatsworth. Read the obituary.
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Got art? Join the LLCC “On My Own Time” exhibit this fall
LLCC is participating in the Springfield Area Arts Council’s On My Own Time (OMOT) program, providing LLCC faculty and staff the opportunity to display original art created outside the office. Faculty and staff may enter up to three works of art each. Works previously entered in OMOT or created prior to 2020 are not eligible. The artist fee is $5 per artwork submitted. The fee assists SAAC with costs of the OMOT program.
Access entry and identification forms, categories and rules.
Artwork entry, identification forms and fees will need to be submitted by Thursday, Sept. 30 to one of the LLCC coordinators (Misty or Lindee). Artwork is due to the LLCC coordinators by Wed., Oct. 6.
There are 13 categories of artwork:
- Painting
- Drawing
- Printmaking/Etching
- Mixed Media/Collage
- Fiber/Fabric/Quilts/ Needlework
- Basketry
- Pottery/Ceramics
- Photography
- Digital Art
- Jewelry
- Sculpture
- Glass
- Other (art that doesn’t fit into other categories including but not limited to artificial floral arrangements and hand-crafted miniatures)
LLCC’s in-house exhibit will be featured on the LLCC-Springfield campus Oct. 12-28. Those who visit the exhibit can vote for their favorite piece. The artist who created it will win the LLCC People’s Choice Award and receive a $100 Visa gift card courtesy of the Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum.
The city-wide exhibit at the Springfield Art Association (Nov. 3-20) will showcase first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses, agencies and institutions. At the previous OMOT in 2019, three LLCC employees had four pieces of art move on to the city-wide exhibit!
Misty Hagstrom, 217-786-2466, misty.hagstrom@llcc.edu
Lindee Hall, 217-786-2409, lindee.hall@llcc.edu
LLCC English Studies Club
LLCC has an English Studies Club for those interested in books, film, creative writing, journalism, fan fiction, theater and performance, culture and media discussions and meeting new people. The English Studies Club is a student-run club, and in the past, club members have pursued a variety of activities, such as monthly book discussions, film screenings, creative writing groups for sharing and discussion, visits to sites of literary interest, attendance at local and regional cultural events, volunteering at local schools, essay discussions on topics of interest or just hanging out and having fun. Members have organized and helped with campus events as well, such as literary themed Halloween exhibits and activities, poetry slams or other live readings, panel discussions on selected themes, exhibits for African-American History Month and Women’s History Month, the Banned Book Celebration, the LLCC Lit Fest and anything else of interest to members and the community.
The first two meetings of the year will be held Monday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 16, 1 p.m. in Menard 1174. At these meetings, possible directions of the club for this year and leadership opportunities will be discussed. The club will also have a table at Club Information Day on Wednesday, Sept. 22 in A. Lincoln Commons.
For those that can’t come to campus but still want to participate, there will be virtual club membership opportunities to connect with other members and establish online activities and events. Students can contact cara.swafford@llcc.edu to become a virtual member.
More information is available by contacting Cara Swafford, professor of English and club advisor, at cara.swafford@llcc.edu or 217-786-2398.
Vaccination clinic Sept. 13 & 14
As a reminder, we will be hosting another vaccination clinic in A. Lincoln Commons on the Springfield campus on the following dates and times:
- Monday, Sept. 13, 8:30 a.m.-noon and 4-6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Sept. 14, 8:30 a.m.-noon
If you received your first vaccination dose at the clinics held on Aug. 23 or 24, these clinics are being held so you can get your second dose and be fully vaccinated. In addition, this clinic is open to anyone (employee or student) still wanting to begin their vaccination process and get their first dose. The clinic will have both the Pfizer (two-dose regimen) and the Johnson & Johnson (only one dose required) available.
Welcome Tiffany Luxner
Tiffany Luxner has recently joined the college as an accounting specialist. She graduated from LLCC in May, majoring in accounting. Tiffany also serves as a captain in the Stonington Volunteer Fire Department. She can be reached at tiffany.luxner@llcc.edu or 217-786-2207.
Welcome Tiffany!
Got art? Join the LLCC “On My Own Time” exhibit this fall
LLCC is participating in the Springfield Area Arts Council’s On My Own Time (OMOT) program, providing LLCC faculty and staff the opportunity to display original art created outside the office. Faculty and staff may enter up to three works of art each. Works previously entered in OMOT or created prior to 2020 are not eligible. The artist fee is $5 per artwork submitted. The fee assists SAAC with costs of the OMOT program.
Access entry and identification forms, categories and rules.
Artwork entry, identification forms and fees will need to be submitted by Thursday, Sept. 30 to one of the LLCC coordinators (Misty or Lindee). Artwork is due to the LLCC coordinators by Wed., Oct. 6.
There are 13 categories of artwork:
- Painting
- Drawing
- Printmaking/Etching
- Mixed Media/Collage
- Fiber/Fabric/Quilts/ Needlework
- Basketry
- Pottery/Ceramics
- Photography
- Digital Art
- Jewelry
- Sculpture
- Glass
- Other (art that doesn’t fit into other categories including but not limited to artificial floral arrangements and hand-crafted miniatures)
LLCC’s in-house exhibit will be featured on the LLCC-Springfield campus Oct. 12-28.
The city-wide exhibit at the Springfield Art Association (Nov. 3-20) will showcase first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses, agencies and institutions.
Misty Hagstrom, 217-786-2466, misty.hagstrom@llcc.edu
Lindee Hall, 217-786-2409, lindee.hall@llcc.edu
Welcome Abigail Nicol
Abigail Nicol joined LLCC last week as a human resources associate. Previously, she worked in development for the Illinois Symphony Orchestra. Abigail earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from University of Illinois Springfield. She can be reached at abigail.nicol@llcc.edu or 217-786-2893.
Welcome Abigail!
LLCC closed for Labor Day Sept. 6
A reminder that LLCC will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day.
Welcome Taylor Vazquez
Taylor Vazquez has joined LLCC as a library specialist. She most recently worked as the circulation supervisor at University of Illinois Springfield Brookens Library where she also worked with reference and instruction. Taylor earned a master’s in library science form University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She can be reached at taylor.vazquez@llcc.edu. Welcome Taylor!
Welcome Brooke Greenwood and Kay Sill
Brooke Greenwood joined LLCC Monday as a nursing skills lab professional, health professions. She completed her education at Culver-Stockton College and has worked at St. John’s Intermediate Care, Concordia Village and Springfield Clinic. Brooke can be reached at brooke.greenwood@llcc.edu or 217-786-2867.
Kay Sill is also a new nursing skills lab professional, health professions at LLCC. She graduated from LLCC’s ADN program, and earned a bachelor’s degree from SIUE and a master’s degree in nursing from Spring Arbor University. Prior to coming to the college, she served as director of nursing at Bright Star Care. Kay can be reached at kay.sill@llcc.edu or 217-786-2871.
Welcome Brooke and Kay!
