Members of the LLCC Black Student Union (BSU) welcomed approximately 60 District 186 seniors to BSU Fest Friday, April 21, on the Springfield campus.
The event was held to help students explore educational options and enhance community connection and inclusion among Black students.
Participants toured campus; participated in sonography, poetry or natural hair care workshops; and heard from BSU alumni, faculty and staff.
Sarah Frey joined LLCC April 17 as website and social media writing coordinator. She manages her own photography business and previously worked as a marketing specialist for Memorial Health, Home Care. Sarah earned a bachelor’s degree in interactive media from Simpson College and an associate of applied science degree in interactive and social media marketing from Southeastern Community College. She can be reached by phone at 217-786-3423 or by email.
Welcome Sarah!
A new video is out to promote free summer programs at LLCC:
Learn more at www.llcc.edu/free-summer-programs.
Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are being accepted through Tuesday, April 25. Nominate a deserving colleague by filling out the online submission form. (Please use a Chrome or Firefox browser when completing this form.) The KUDOS awards will be announced Friday, May 5.
The KUDOS awards are an informal way to recognize the special contributions — small and large — made by faculty and staff that create the positive environment that is LLCC. Brighten someone’s day. Say, “Thank you! Great job!” by nominating that person for a KUDOS award!
Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are now open! They will be accepted through Tuesday, April 25. Nominate a deserving colleague by filling out the online submission form. (Please use a Chrome or Firefox browser when completing this form.) The KUDOS awards will be announced Friday, May 5.
The KUDOS awards are an informal way to recognize the special contributions — small and large — made by faculty and staff that create the positive environment that is LLCC. Brighten someone’s day. Say, “Thank you! Great job!” by nominating that person for a KUDOS award!
The latest edition of the LLCC Podcast features Tiffany Elliott, academic support program coordinator, LLCC Center for Academic Success. Mackenzie and Mac learn about free services to help students succeed, including peer tutoring and embedded support.
Funeral arrangements for Dr. Robert Poorman, President Emeritus of LLCC, have been announced. Visitation will be Monday, April 10 from 4-7 p.m. at Staab Funeral Home, 1109 S. Fifth St., Springfield. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, April 11, 10 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 1930 Barberry Dr., Springfield. Following a luncheon in the church hall, burial will be at 1 p.m. in Calvary Cemetery, 2000 N. First St., Springfield.
Memorials are suggested to the LLCC Foundation.
Dr. Poorman, LLCC’s founding president, passed away Sunday, April 2. Read the obituary. Read about Dr. Poorman’s legacy at LLCC.
Flags at LLCC are flying at half-staff in honor of Dr. Poorman through April 11.
Kyla Kruse, director of communications, graduated from the Leadership Institute of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) on March 29. The Leadership Institute is a 10-month intensive program for community college communications professionals and culminates with a presentation on leadership by each participant at the NCMPR national conference.
Kyla was also recognized during the conference as the NCMPR District 3 Communicator of the Year.
Congratulations!
LLCC was the presenting sponsor of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Job Fair March 29. Participating were Mac Warren (coordinator), assistant director, recruitment and response; Jeff Martin, workforce recruitment and placement coordinator; Chris Edmonds, program director, construction occupations; Jan Szoke, program director, respiratory therapy; Diane Wilson, program director, neurodiagnostic technology; and Josh Collins, assistant vice president, business relations.
View the March addendum for recent phone directory updates: Monthly Phone Directory Addendum March 2023.