Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, wrote this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column, “Purim: Do you know hamantaschen?”
In the news
Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., president, and Dave Bretscher, director of facilities, were interviewed by WICS/FOX-Illinois news March 4 on the anonymous donation that provided a meal to all facilities staff in appreciation for their work to keep campus beautiful.
Joshua Dineen, chef specialist, wrote last week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Chilis, tortillas and joy.”
Montgomery County Career Day
Although Mother Nature got in the way of all four Montgomery County schools attending, LLCC-Litchfield hosted nearly 150 high school juniors from Litchfield and Nokomis high schools at the Montgomery County Career Day on Friday, Feb. 25. At the event, students learned about job qualifications, what a typical workday looks like and the job outlook for several careers in Montgomery County. Students were also provided the option for additional career exploration.
LLCC faculty and staff that participated in the event included: Dr. Amanda Roche, Sarah Laurent, Cathleen Ferguson, Tara Walk, Bill Harmon, Curt Robinson, Jeff Gardner, Jeff Martin, Marina Wirsing, Cathy Huffman, Jessie Blackburn, Tisha Miller, Christine Marietta, Adrienne Frazier and Jacquelyn Robinson. Facilities Services: Gary Wendt and Ryan Roettgers.
The event was covered by The Journal-News.
In the news
Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed on the WTIM Morning Show. She discussed the upcoming Health Care Info Night at LLCC-Taylorville, summer and fall classes at LLCC-Taylorville and College Now.
Recording of roundtable discussion on the Ukraine crisis available
A roundtable discussion on the Ukraine crisis was held yesterday, March 2, at 2 p.m. in the Trutter Center and via Zoom. More than 65 people attended the session in person, and there were an additional 35 Zoom logins.
Presenters were Chris McDonald, Ph.D., professor of political science; Matt Schownir, Ph.D., assistant professor of history; and Samuel Barbour, instructor of economics. They offered an explanation of the situation in Ukraine from their perspectives along with political and historical background and analysis. An open discussion period followed.
WICS/FOX Illinois and WTAX covered the event.
View the recording. (Must be logged into Office 365 to view.)
In the news
Sheridan Lane, director, culinary program and operations, wrote this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column on “Roasted root vegetable panzanella with truffle vinaigrette.”
In the News
Carmen Allen, Ed.D., professor of computer science, was interviewed on cybersecurity threats from Russia in an interview with WICS/FOX Illinois News Feb. 25.
LLCC Ag hosts Professional Agriculture Student competition
The LLCC agriculture program hosted 122 students from 10 Illinois colleges and universities for the recent Illinois Professional Agriculture Student (PAS) Annual Conference in the college’s new Kreher Agriculture Center.
The event brought agriculture students together to compete in career preparation events and develop leadership skills. Twenty-two LLCC students participated in a variety of contests for the privilege of representing Illinois at the National PAS Conference in Minneapolis, Minn. in March.
Individual LLCC results:
Mackenzie Harmon, Morrisonville, second place in Agriculture Education Contest; Kylie Schakel, Atlanta, Ind., third place in Prepared Public Speaking.
LLCC team event results:
Crop Specialist: first place. Individual placings: Clayton Walch, Raymond, first place; Fuller Anderson, Atwater, fifth place; Charlie Gum, Talulla, ninth place; Shawn Goebel, Harvel, 11th place; Wyatt Buckles, Mechanicsburg, 12th place.
College Bowl: second place. Team members include: Mackenzie Harmon; Luke Adams, Athens; Clayton Walch; Kylie Schakel; Jake Peters, New Berlin; Fuller Anderson; Meadow Sporrer, Springfield.
Sheep Specialist: second place. Individual placings: Emma Peters, Versailles, Ohio, second place; Breanna Knittel, Greenfield, third place; Shaylee Maddox, Thomas, Okla., third place; Cole Ellerbrock, Atkinson, fifth place; Evan McClain, Anderson, Ind., ninth place; Kylie Schakel,10th place.
Soil Specialist: second place. Individual placings: Clayton Walch, first place; Fuller Anderson, fifth place; Meadow Sporrer, seventh place; Yves Doumen-Nyansi, Springfield, 10th place; Ryan McGrew, Goodhope, 15th place.
Overall Livestock Specialist: third place. Individual placings: Jett Vickery, Taylorville; Tommy Tarr, Dawson; Sam Stickley, St. Paris, Ohio, tied for ninth place.
Swine Specialist: third place. Individual placings: Makenzie Hereth, Woodbine, Md., second place; Morgan Black, Darlington, Wis., third place; Brooklyn Wurm, Monroeville Ind., 10th place.
In the news
Jolene Lamb, LLCC Community Education culinary coordinator, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Foods of New Orleans.”
In the news
Josh Collins, assistant vice president, business relations, wrote the essay “Enhancing partnerships with employers” for the State Journal-Register Feb. 20.
Ron Riggle, athletic director and head baseball coach, appeared on Sports Radio 1450’s Press Box program Feb. 17 and talked about his 31 years of coaching and 19 years as head baseball coach at LLCC, and the upcoming season.