In the news

Dr. Laurel Bretz, assistant vice president, continuing, corporate and professional education, was interviewed by WICS yesterday on the free digital literacy classes LLCC and AT&T are partnering to provide. The classes begin this month and are designed to help bridge the technological divide for older adults.

In the news

Dr. Laurel Bretz, assistant vice president, continuing, corporate and professional education, authored Sunday’s article in the State Journal-Register on the free digital literacy classes LLCC and AT&T are partnering to provide in order to help bridge the technological divide for older adults.

LLCC invites public to annual Lincoln Lecture Feb. 12

Abraham Lincoln and the Making of the American West. Lincoln Lecture. Monday, Feb. 12, a.m. at the Trutter Center. Presented by Jacob K. Friefeld, director of the Center for Lincoln Studies at UIS. Free event, refreshments will be served.Lincoln Land Community College invites the public to its annual Lincoln Lecture Monday, Feb. 12.

“Abraham Lincoln and the Making of the American West” will be presented by Jacob K. Friefeld at 9 a.m. in the Trutter Center on the LLCC campus. The presentation will also be available via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89790657720).

Friefeld will discuss Lincoln’s legacy in the West and the Homestead Act of 1862, enriching the conventional story of who settled the West. He will explore how the Homestead Act can be seen as one of the most important social policies ever enacted in the United States and that it worked in combination with the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th and 14th Amendments to give Black Americans an opportunity to own land after the Civil War.

There is no charge to attend, and refreshments will be served.

Friefeld is the director of the Center for Lincoln Studies at University of Illinois Springfield. His new book, “The First Migrants,” tells the story of Black Americans who left the South between 1877 and the Great Migration and went west seeking land and freedom. His first book, “Homesteading the Plains: Toward a New History,” examines the Homestead Act of 1862.

LLCC Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Beardstown, Taylorville and Litchfield also plan various Lincoln-themed activities to commemorate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.

In the News

Alison Mills, assistant vice president of financial aid was interviewed on WTIM Jan. 25. Alison provided important information on paying for college, financial aid and the FAFSA process.

Sheridan Lane, director of culinary  programs and operations and hospitality management and Joshua Dineen, chef specialist were interviewed by WAND on Jan. 25. The station is doing a story featuring Bistro Verde, its instruction, students and upcoming opening day. Watch the story on WAND.

LLCC Open House to be held Feb. 19

The words Open House and smiling student.Prospective students interested in starting or restarting college or training for a new career are invited to visit LLCC for a campus open house on Monday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus, and at Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville.

“Start here at LLCC, whether you are looking to earn a degree or train for a hands-on career,” says LLCC President Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. “I invite you to join us at this event to explore majors, our low cost and personalized services that help students reach their goals.”

Visitors can speak with faculty and staff, view exhibits, tour select areas of campus, learn about the basics of college and choosing a major, and apply for admission.

Registration for the event is encouraged and available at www.llcc.edu/open-house or by calling 217-786-2292.