Vision plays a role in your appetite, from the color of our food to the color of restaurants. Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events coordinator, breaks down science in culinary color in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 for the State Journal-Register.
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John Marsaglia and Leslie Messina were interviewed by local radio stations about LLCC Loggers Softball.
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Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed by the Taylorville Daily News about her retirement.
Spring 2025 Dual Credit President’s and Vice President’s lists
LLCC has announced its Dual Credit President’s and Vice President’s lists for the spring 2025 semester. Students who earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) are noted with an asterisk and achieved President’s list honors. Students who earned a GPA of 3.5-3.99 achieved Vice President’s list honors. View the list of students by hometown.
LLCC partners with area high schools to provide college-level classes through Dual Credit (taught by teachers in high schools) and College Now (taught by LLCC instructors at one of the college’s locations). These courses provide both high school and college credit. Learn more about Dual Credit and College Now programs at www.llcc.edu/high-school-programs.
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Sheridan Lane, director, culinary program and operations, wrote this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column for the State Journal-Register titled, “A summer pairing.”
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Dr. Nancy Sweet, dean, Workforce Institute at LLCC, wrote this week’s essay in the Illinois Times, “Look to modern manufacturing for high-paying, high-impact careers.” She discusses the critical impact manufacturing plays in our local economy, how manufacturing is defying many long-held perceptions about the industry and the benefits of a career in industrial maintenance — where problem-solving meets production. LLCC offers training in this field on main campus and will be offering the program in Litchfield this fall and in Jacksonville in spring 2026. Prospective students can learn more at an info session on July 9, 5:30-7 p.m., in the Workforce Careers Center.
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Jolene Lamb, director, LLCC Community Education, was interviewed by WLDS yesterday about the summer College for Kids camps being held at LLCC-Jacksonville for students entering grades 1-8. Camps include American Sign Language, Theater Adventures and Web Wizards. Camps meet Monday through Thursday with morning sessions held 9 a.m. to noon and afternoon sessions held 1-4 p.m.
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When the summer heat keeps you from baking your favorite desserts, a no-bake cheesecake may be the answer. In this week’s Epicuriosity 101 for the State Journal-Register, Channing Fullaway-Johnson, culinary coordinator, community education, explains how to customize this summertime favorite.
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Shanda Byer, vice president, student services, was interviewed by WICS on the national issue of admissions/financial aid fraud.
Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was on WTIM’s morning show on Monday to discuss fall registration, the upcoming Campus Visit Day and summer College for Kids.
Matthew Shaver, professor, and Jazzy Quick, assistant professor, were interviewed on WTAX yesterday morning about the free Media Makers Camp LLCC is hosting this summer for high school students and recent graduates. The camps provide an introductory, inside-look at the field of integrated media design — exploring the areas of animation, video games, social media and video. Each camp is four days with morning (9 a.m. to noon) and afternoon (1-4 p.m.) options. Registration is available at www.llcc.edu/media-makers.
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Campers from LLCC’s College for Kids, Girls in Construction camp were interviewed on WICS on Wednesday. The group is building a trellis at the Enos Park Community Garden.