LLCC Chef Specialist Joshua Dineen explains why one of his favorite food memories is perfecting crepes in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 article in the State Journal-Register.
Chris Tople, program director, surgical technology, was interviewed about LLCC’s Surgical Technology program. The segment was featured on the WCIA morning segment called Community College Connections.
There are 12 seats remaining in the Spring 2024 Food Pro Three Pre Fixe Mocktail Dinner happening Tuesday. Dinners are $35 per person. Call Sheridan at 217-786-2494 or email Sheridan.lane@llcc.edu to reserve your seat. Tickets to this in person dinner may be purchased online, select Food Pro 3 Dinner.
Final Dinner: April 30, 6:30-8 p.m.
Hot Honey Chicken & Waffles
Apricot Coconut Fizz
Southern style Etouffee
Passion Fruit & Thyme Spritzer
Slow Roasted Beef, Pave Potatoes, Asparagus, with
Blackberry Reduction
Ginger Iced Tea
Bourbon Caramel Bread Pudding, Orange Tuille
White Chocolate Raspberry Oat Milk Cold Brew
Just a reminder that Bistro Verde will be closed this week, April 23-25, as culinary students prepare for the LLCC Gala this Saturday. Bistro Verde will re-open Tuesday, April 30 for the final week of the semester.
Prepping for gardening season takes some planning. If you don’t have the time for a full garden this summer, Sheridan Lane, LLCC director of culinary program and operations suggests focusing on flavor bases in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the Springfield State Journal-Register.
Ron Riggle, athletic director and head baseball coach, and members of the Loggers baseball team were interviewed by WICS yesterday about their season.
Bistro Verde To Go has wrapped up spring hours, that means Bistro Verde is right around the corner. LLCC’s student-run restaurant transforms mid-semester to a casual, fine dining concept, offering a full-service lunch experience that features appetizers, soups, salads, desserts, coffees and drinks. Reservations are highly recommended.
Full service dining dates have changed slightly.
March 27-May 2, 2024 (closed March 26 and April 23, 24, 25).
Tue, Wed and Thu
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) has awarded $766,000 to 12 Illinois Community Colleges to help implement virtual reality (VR) equipment into existing Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs throughout the state. Overall, the funding will allow recipient colleges to purchase VR hardware and software to recruit and instruct students in a variety of workforce training programs. LLCC has been awarded $91,688 for the areas of health professions, workforce, and arts and communication.
“The Illinois Community College System is constantly looking to stay at the forefront of workforce development. This funding will not only help recruit students who want access to the latest technology but also provide new cutting-edge training opportunities to better position them for success in their chosen career fields,” said ICCB Executive Director Brian Durham.
The two-year grant program was passed by the General Assembly and signed by Governor Pritzker in FY24. Individual grant amounts were awarded based on college program and equipment needs.
VR grant funding can be used to purchase VR hardware and software to expand or enhance current Career & Technical Education student recruiting practices using VR technology or start a new CTE program to include VR technology.
Dr. Nancy Sweet, dean, Workforce Institute, was interviewed on Sports Radio 1450 regarding the upcoming Workforce Careers and Ag Expos Sept. 21.
Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column, “All about salt.”
LLCC recruitment and WEI staff attended the Central Illinois Building Trades Career Day Wednesday at the Bank of Springfield Center, speaking with high school students about careers in the trades. More than 70 students from Mt. Pulaski, Winchester and Triopia then came to campus and toured our Workforce Careers Center!
LLCC Public Relations and Marketing staff would like to thank everyone who assisted us with the campus tours for more than 370 Glenwood Middle School students, teachers and parents who visited campus on May 1 and 2. During the visits, the students were given the opportunity to learn about several of the career and technical programs at LLCC by participating faculty and staff. Special thanks to Nick Ferreira, Melissa Glossop, Dr. Sonja Harvey, Bill Harmon, Christopher Tople, Julie Rourke, Tom Spears, Tracy Stout, Nancy Sweet, Michael Clark, Christina Courier, Jim Gain, Brian Earley, Holly Bauman and Julie Sutfin.
The students started their visit with a brief welcome, then toured the Workforce Careers Center and health professions labs. They learned about agriculture, automotive technology, aviation, culinary, commercial electrical maintenance, emergency services, emerging technologies, nursing and surgical technology. Students also enjoyed popcorn provided by emerging technologies and special treats from baking and pastry created on an anti-griddle!
There are six raised beds left in the LLCC Community Garden behind Montgomery Hall. The rate for the year is $20 for up to two raised beds. Please contact darla.cochran@llcc.edu or 786-2407 if you are interested.