In the news

The State Journal-Register interviewed Betty Kyger Workman, author of the new book “50 Forward! The First 50 Years of Lincoln Land Community College” for this story on the Founders’ Day Celebration Feb. 18. The book will first be available at that event.  Lynn Whalen, executive director, PRM, also contributed to the story.

Dr. Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., LLCC president, wrote this essay, “50 Forward,” for the State Journal-Register “Our Towns” page Feb. 5.

LLCC received a “thumbs up” from the State Journal-Register for again hosting a wide array of programs for African American History Month.

 

 

In the news

LLCC’s HIRE Education Highway Construction Careers Training Program offered through the Illinois Department of Transportation is featured in the cover story of the February Springfield Business Journal.

Mary Beth Ray, director, advising, counseling and career services, was interviewed on Sports Radio 1450 and KISS-FM Feb. 1 regarding the Career Connections Expo Feb. 16.

In the news

Matt Vespa, math professor, was interviewed Feb. 1 by WTIM radio regarding the WYSE academic challenge regional competition hosted at LLCC Tuesday.

In the News

Michael Phelon, coordinator, Open Door program, was interviewed by WICS on the “I Am America” writer’s workshop co-sponsored Dec. 15 by Open Door and featuring 1998 LLCC graduate Antonio Neal, a Grammy nominated artist, along with his wife Shae. That evening, Antonio conducted a “Music and Conversation” event in A. Lincoln Commons.

Jay Kitterman, consultant, Culinary Institute, wrote the Epicuriosity 101 column, “Watch for these food trends in 2017,” for the Dec. 21 SJ-R.

Jolene Adams, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, is in the news as the author of the Dec. 28 SJ-R Epicuriosity 101 column titled “Freezer Meals.”