In this week’s Epicuriosity 101 in the State Journal-Register, Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, digs into the latest wine trend – low and no-alcohol wine.
Joan McGrath, president-elect, LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning extoles the value of an ALL membership in her Senior News and Times essay titled, “Helping further education goals: LLCC Foundation’s ALL scholarship.”
LLCC Workforce Institute welcomes Joshua Stephens as a truck driver training specialist. Joshua, who hails from Taylorville, brings his 25 years of industry experience to the program. He started as a part-time instructor in May, which turned into a full-time position Oct. 28. You can learn more about Joshua in the latest edition of Forward. Welcome to LLCC Joshua!
Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed on WTIM Monday morning about spring registration, the new Student Services Hub and LLCC Health Professions.
Rep. Nikki Budzinski held a listening session on Career Technical Education (CTE) on Monday at the Trutter Center. Community representatives discussed the importance of career and technical training, new CTE initiatives in the region and how to promote CTE to middle and high school students.
LLCC will host a hands-on Aviation Maintenance 101 event from 5-7 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 15 at the Levi, Ray and Shoup Inc. Aviation Center. Learn more online.
The third annual Ag and Workforce Careers Expo was the largest to date. Nearly 1,300 students and 100 vendors filled the LLCC campus on Thursday. See more photos on the LLCC Facebook page.
A new semester at LLCC means a new menu and re-opening of Bistro Verde. Chef Specialist Joshua Dineen walks us through the menu in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column for the Springfield State Journal-Register.
Channing Fullaway-Johnson, culinary coordinator, LLCC Community Education, provided a demonstration of summer squash and grain salad on the WICS morning show Aug. 27. She also discussed upcoming culinary offerings at LLCC this fall.
Cathy Huffman has been promoted to Assistant Director of the Career Center. In her new role, Cathy will oversee student programming within the Career Center and will serve as the primary point of contact for coordinating Career Center services related to student activities, including class assignments and preparation for job and career fairs. Please reach out to Cathy for any requests or assistance from the Career Center. Congratulations Cathy.
Kevin Pippin has been promoted to the role of Truck Driver Training Coordinator. Kevin has been an adjunct instructor with the program for seven years. He will now assist with facilitating the program as well as taking on the responsibility of being the lead instructor. Kevin is an LLCC alum, who went on to earn a bachelor’s degree and have a career in finance, before learning to drive a tractor-trailer and instruct. Congratulations Kevin!
The back-to-school grind can be an excuse to turn to fast food, but Sheridan Lane, director, culinary program and operations, has some suggestions for easy meal prep lunches that may save time and calories, in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column for the State Journal-Register.
Channing Fullaway-Johnson, culinary coordinator with LLCC Community Education, explains how to make your favorite fair food at home, in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column for the State Journal-Register.