The “Stamps of Hope II” event, hosted by LLCC physics and art programs was well attended last Thursday. Professor Rihab Sawah‘s talk in the Trutter Center was followed by Middle Eastern music and food in the Trutter Museum/Murray Gallery. The exhibit can be viewed weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Oct. 13.
As part of Banned Books Week, join us for Let Freedom Read on Oct. 2 at noon outside of A. Lincoln Commons.
Gather to hear passages from banned/challenged books read by volunteers. A discussion about censorship will take place following the reading.
The spring 2023 LLCC Arts and Communication Department student showcase, “identity,” is now live. The video is entirely put together by students and features the work of students in art, communication, digital media/film, music and world languages.
The new issue of the Lincoln Land Review is now available. It features the work of students who won awards for academic writing, creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry and artwork in several mediums.
John Paul Jaramillo, professor of English, will be doing a live Zoom book reading on May 10 at 7 p.m. His third book was recently published by Twelve Winters Press. The book cover was designed by Thom Whalen, professor of art.
Dr. Natasha Casey, assistant professor of communication, would like to extend thanks to those in the LLCC community who took the time (especially during these very busy few weeks of the semester) to help her public speaking students (who are required to give locally themed informative and persuasive speeches and interview a local expert) and interpersonal communication students with their informational interviews. You helped make students’ speeches and final projects stronger by giving generously of your time and expertise and demonstrating the value of networking within the LLCC community. Thank you.
The LLCC Choir is performing its spring 2023 concert, “hUmaNITY,” today, April 28, at 1 and 7 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.
The LLCC 2023 Juried Student Art Show is now on display through May 11, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Trutter Museum/James S. Murray Gallery, located on the upper floor of Menard Hall, Springfield campus.
William Shaughnessy
Winners of various awards were announced at an opening reception: William Shaughnessy of Springfield – Best of Show and Photography, Ivy Grisham of Springfield – Art History, Faith Barnett of Waverly – Painting, Ellie Lieber of Springfield – Drawing, Noah Davis of Jerome – Digital, Erin Peterson of Sherman – 3D/Ceramics and Anaela Martin of Springfield – Student Show Poster.
Claire Waibel of Greenview was honored with the Alexis Wernsing Pinnacle Award. This award was established in memory of Wernsing, a 2011 LLCC graduate. The winner is chosen by LLCC art faculty and goes to the student who best embodies Wernsing’s qualities of striving for the best in all academic endeavors without complaint and no matter the context.
Artist Jeff C. Williams served as juror for the show. He commented, “I want to congratulate everyone for having the courage to submit works. It was my honor to jury the show and select the award winners for this exhibition. Special congratulations go out to the award winners; these were truly excellent works.”
The LLCC Choir will perform its spring 2023 concert, “hUmaNITY,” on Friday, April 28, at 1 and 7 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.
LLCC Music will be holding its Intermediate Recital today at 4 p.m. and the Honors Recital at 7 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 2250. The Intermediate Recital features selections on piano, saxophone and guitar, and the Honors Recital features vocalists and selections on guitar, trombone, piano, percussion, saxophone, bass guitar and organ.
LLCC Music will be holding its Intermediate Recital tomorrow at 4 p.m. and the Honors Recital at 7 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 2250. The Intermediate Recital will feature selections on piano, saxophone and guitar, and the Honors Recital will feature vocalists and selections on guitar, trombone, piano, percussion, saxophone, bass guitar and organ.