Lynn Whalen, executive director, PRM, was installed as president of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) at its recent national conference.

Lynn and Karen Sanders, executive director, LLCC Foundation, made a presentation at the conference entitled “Marketing’s role in the ‘Big Gift,’ detailing collaboration on the cultivation and announcement of the $18 million gift last year benefiting the LLCC ag program.

NCMPR, an affiliate council of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), is the leading professional development association exclusively serving those working in communication at two-year community and technical colleges.

Join us in giving Terri Hinrichs, recruitment coordinator, best wishes on her retirement. Stop by her office (Menard 0017) tomorrow afternoon, March 29, to wish her well!

We extend our condolences to Shawn Allen, student records evaluator, on the passing of her mother, Virginia Melton, on March 23. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 28 from 5-7 p.m. at Elinger-Kunz and Parks Funeral Home. A service will be held on Friday, March 29 at 10 a.m. Read the obituary.

Join us in giving Terri Hinrichs, recruitment coordinator, best wishes on her retirement. Stop by her office (Menard 0017) on the afternoon of Friday, March 29 to wish her well!

The U.S. flag and the state flag are being flown at half-staff until sunset Thursday, March 21 in honor and remembrance of Sergeant Holli R. Bolinski, U.S. Army.

David Jones, VALIC financial advisor, will be on campus today, March 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the HR Conference Room. He will be on site for 30-minute account reviews to help employees understand options and new enrollments. To register go to my.VALIC.com/seminars and enter registration code 6303SPR11AB.

David Jones, VALIC financial advisor, will be on campus tomorrow, March 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the HR Conference Room. He will be on site for 30-minute account reviews to help employees understand options and new enrollments. To register go to my.VALIC.com/seminars and enter registration code 6303SPR11AB.

Thank you, everyone, for your kind and thoughtful messages and cards of sympathy and memorials following the passing of my father, Wendell Sitze. My mother, Barbara Sitze, my family and I appreciate your support during this difficult time.

Vickie Ward, administrative assistant to the dean, business and computer technology

LLCC will be closed for mid-semester recess Saturday, March 9 through Sunday, March 17. No classes will be held, and all administrative offices at the Springfield campus and LLCC Outreach Centers will be closed. Classes and regular business hours will resume Monday, March 18.

LLCC-Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason, Springfield, and the Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC in Springfield will maintain regular hours.

The following LLCC staff members have accepted new positions at the college:

Jessie Blackburn is the new director of LLCC-Litchfield. She previously served as interim director, LLCC-Litchfield and academic success professional in the LLCC Center for Academic Success. She has been with the college since 2014.

Alison Mills is our new director of financial aid. She has been with LLCC since 2000, most recently serving as financial aid coordinator.

Marina Wirsing is our new career development professional. She was previously the program assistant in LLCC Student Life and has been at the college since 2016.