The LLCC Chemistry Club is hosting the fourth annual “Haunted Lab” from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield campus. Pre-registration is required at www.llcc.edu/haunted-lab.
LLCC’s Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), Feminist Activist Coalition (FAC) and Psychology Club are hosting the Zombie Prom, 6-9 p.m. in the Student Union, Menard Hall.
LLCC’s Arts and Humanities department will host a free film and discussion series this fall entitled, “Through a Different Lens.” The first film showing will be this evening from 6-9 p.m. in the Trutter Center, featuring:
“Fresa y chocolate” (1994) This film explores the unlikely friendship that develops between two Cuban men who have very different attitudes toward the Revolution. Their friendship becomes the vehicle through which they begin to view the “other” through a different lens which ultimately leads them to a more profound understanding of freedom.
The series is hosted by Ashley Green, Ph.D., assistant professor of English; Paul Van Heuklom, professor of English; and Joseph Hoff, Ph.D., professor of Spanish.
In addition, the Trutter Museum will be open, with culturally relevant artifacts from the Trutter collection on display in the reception area. Beginning Sept. 30, a new exhibit, “Trutter: Black and White,” will open, featuring photos of landmarks designed by Philip Trutter. Film series attendees are encouraged to come early to enjoy the art and history prior to the film showings.
The next films in the series are:
Sept. 22: “Who is Dayani Cristal?” (2013) This film begins with the discovery of a body in the Arizona desert. With few identifying marks, the staff of the Pima County Morgue attempt to identify this body and, in doing so, they begin to put a human face on one of the many migrants and refugees who move through Central America and Mexico to reach the “north.” Continue reading
The Student Life Office is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, July 14 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Student Union, Menard Hall. The Central Illinois Community Blood Center will have a table in the A. Lincoln Commons today to schedule appointments and provide additional information. Walk-ins are also welcome the day of the blood drive. Contact the Student Life Office if you have any questions.
Paul Van Heuklom, professor of English, will perform a Native American flute concert in the LLCC Recital Series on Sunday, May 1. The 4 p.m. performance in the Trutter Center on the LLCC Springfield campus is free and open to the public.
Van Heuklom is a member of the Sangamon Valley Flute Circle. Although he views the Native American flute as primarily a meditative and solo instrument, he has performed at such diverse venues as Blackburn College, the Decatur Lakeside Music and Arts Festival, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America, the Mary Bryant Home for the Blind, Springfield High School Multicultural Festival, LLCC Multicultural Fest and Recital Series, and the Clinton, Ill. 4th of July Celebration.
The recital is the final in the 2015-16 season.
Faculty, staff and students are invited to the first LLCC Video Game Design Tournament Thursday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Seven student teams are finalizing their work and will be ready to show the college community their games. Tournament attendees will have access to try out the games and use their smartphones to vote for best game, most innovative game and most enjoyable game. Student teams can win prizes provided by sponsors including an iPod Touch, flash drives, portable hard drives, graphic tablets, studio headphones and 3D modeling/rendering software. Many students on the teams are enrolled in the Video Game Design I course taught by Matt Shaver, professor of digital media. Some team members have completed art or music courses to complement their team, and some student teams have reached out to friends in the music department, tapping into their creative energies to create both music and sound effects. Jason Waddell, associate professor of music, will provide live music via his improv band at the event. Don’t miss it!
Come on out and bring your students for lots of fun all week long!
All programs are outside A. Lincoln Commons unless noted.
Monday through Wednesday
Cardboard recycling and clothing swap/drive all day (anything left will be taken to charity).
Wednesday
Guest speaker, Vern LaGesse on the Science of Restoration, noon-1 p.m., R.H. Stephens Room.
Vendor Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring activities and games with area businesses. Displays by UIS Department of Environmental Studies, Jubilee Farm, Fair Trade store, Food Fantasies, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Habitat for Humanity Restore, Red Gate Farm, Entertainment by poet/rapper Tebe Zalango, test drives of the Nissan LEAF electric car, tomato plant sales by the LLCC Environmental Club. Stop by the Green Center booth to learn about how to win prizes including gift cards to Walmart and Subway.
Thursday
Native Prairie Planting, 9-11 a.m., hands-on planting in the campus prairie.
The LLCC Recital Series continues Sunday, Dec. 7 with Flute Chamber Music featuring Dr. Abigail Walsh. The performance begins at 4 p.m. in the Trutter Center and is free and open to the public.
Illinois-based flutist Dr. Abigail Walsh has performed as a solo, orchestral and chamber musician throughout the U.S. Dr. Walsh is on the faculty at the University of Illinois-Springfield where she coaches chamber groups and music ensembles, teaches music courses and performs in solo and chamber recitals.
Other performers at the Dec. 7 recital include Margaret Kegel, flute; Greg Cohill, clarinet; Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson, narrator; Yona Stamatis, violin; Chris Lynch, horn; Jeni Phelps, bassoon; and Troy Rasmussen, oboe.
Other upcoming performances in the LLCC Recital Series include:
Jan. 25: Skibbereen Celtic Influenced Music
Feb. 1: River Ramblers bluegrass
March 22: Brick House Brass Quintet
April 19: Jane Hartman Jazz Trio
The annual LLCC Holiday Party is being held Thursday, Dec. 18 from 2-4 p.m. in the Student Union, Menard Hall. More details to follow next week! LLCC holiday invite 14
The Chemistry and Environmental clubs are hosting the second annual “Haunted Lab” Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the LLCC-Springfield campus. Children five and older are invited to the free event.
Children will see “spooky” science demonstrations and learn about science experiments they can do at home. Experiments will be conducted by club members under the guidance of Jennifer Ramm, LLCC professor of chemistry. Children are welcome to wear Halloween costumes to the event. Halloween treats will be available for purchase.
Experiments will take place in room 2215 on the upper level of Sangamon Hall. Shows begin every half-hour at 5:30, 6, 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Children will see bubbles, fire, animals and much more as they learn about science. While waiting for shows to begin, children can participate in hands-on activities across the hall in room 2214.
Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by emailing jennifer.ramm@llcc.edu.
The Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) will hold its Fall Celebration from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, in the Trutter Center. Individuals 50 and greater who are interested in learning and exploring what the Academy of Lifelong Learning offers are invited to the event. The featured speaker is Ronald Solberg, who will present “Those Magnificent ‘Whizbang’ Traveling Salesmen of Illinois.”
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