In the News

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.”

 

 

In the news

Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed on WTIM Monday morning about spring registration, the new Student Services Hub and LLCC Health Professions.

People sitting in chairs listening to a panel discussion on career and technical education.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.

In the News

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.

Congratulations to Cathy Huffman and Kevin Pippin on their new roles!

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 PippinKevin 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!