02.17.22

Governor holds press conference on campus yesterday

Mayor Jim Langfelder, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Dr. Charlotte Warren, Lisa Robinson-Carter, Luke Ridge, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Sen. Doris TurnerDr. Charlotte Warren speaking at press conferenceGov. J.B. Pritzker visited the LLCC Nursing Education Center yesterday to highlight parts of his state budget proposal that would increase MAP grants and provide $25 million to community colleges to assist health care students. Other speakers were Dr. Charlotte Warren, LLCC president; Luke Ridge and Lisa Robison-Carter, LLCC associate degree nursing students; Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton; Sen. Doris Turner; and Rep. Sue Scherer.

Luke Ridge speaking at press conferenceRobison-Carter was interviewed by WCIA.

Media in attendance included:
BlueRoomStream
Capital News Illinois
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Tribune
Daily Herald
Lee Enterprises (Pantagraph, Herald-Review, Southern, JG-TC)
Lisa Robison-Carter speaking at press conferenceSJ-R
WCIA
WFMB
WICS
WMAY

 

02.17.22

LLCC Foundation Board elects officers, welcomes five new members

The LLCC Foundation Board of Directors elected new officers, welcomed five new members and recognized outgoing board members at a recent meeting.

Jennifer Stice of Ashland was installed as board chair for 2022. Brett Jackson of Springfield was elected vice chair, and Kathy Dierkes of Springfield was elected treasurer.

The following are new members of the board:

Keith Bradbury of Jacksonville is a retired bank president who worked 35 years in the industry. He is a graduate of Illinois College and has served on numerous boards in Jacksonville and surrounding communities, including Jacksonville Memorial Hospital (formerly Passavant Area Hospital), Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Regional Economic Development, Tri-County Development and LLCC-Jacksonville Community Partnership Group.

Alyce Grigsby Alyce Grigsby of Taylorville serves as the assistant state’s attorney for Christian County. Previously, she was an associate attorney at Brown, Hay + Stephens, LLP in Springfield. After graduating LLCC, she earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois Springfield and a juris doctorate from Southern Illinois University.

Daniel Hamilton Daniel Hamilton of Springfield is a partner attorney with Brown, Hay + Stephens, LLP. Prior to practicing law, he worked in the Illinois General Assembly as a legislative analyst advising elected officials, drafting legislation and facilitating compromise in the legislative process.

Justin Knoedler Justin Knoedler of Springfield manages the business services department for Bank of Springfield and owns The Clubhouse, an indoor baseball and softball facility in Chatham. After attending LLCC and Miami University-Ohio, he pursued a career in professional baseball that spanned 10 years. He then spent seven years coaching at LLCC where he helped lead two teams to the NJCAA national tournament.

Michael MendenhallMichael Mendenhall, P.E., S.E., of Williamsville is an LLCC alum and senior structural engineer at Hanson Professional Services Inc. He serves as the project manager for the Springfield Rail Improvements Project and has provided engineering, planning and design for numerous bridges, structures and retaining walls across the United States.

Outgoing board members Ginny Fanning of Jacksonville, Ronda Folkerts of Springfield, Greg Marantz of Springfield, Kent Richardson of Taylorville and Erica Riplinger of Springfield were acknowledged for their dedicated service on behalf of LLCC students.

02.15.22

In the news

Kyle Roughan, student engagement coordinator, was interviewed Feb. 12 by WICS/WRSP sports on the introduction of the college’s new mascot, Linc, the Loggers’ No. 1 fan.

Hannah Werth, head volleyball coach, was interviewed on Sports Radio 1450 Feb. 11 on the outlook for the next season.

02.14.22

This week’s African-American History Month events

LLCC celebrates African-American History Month. RACE: Learn, Grow, Reflect.This week’s African-American History Month events include:

Monday, Feb. 14 – Accept: Movie viewing of “13th,” 11 a.m., A. Lincoln Commons, registration required: https://bit.ly/AAHM-2-14-22.

Tuesday, Feb. 15 – Educate: African-American history virtual book club continues it exploration of “Dear Martin” by Nic Stone, 11 a.m., Zoom: bit.ly/LLCC-BookClub.

Wednesday, Feb. 16 – Accept: Movie viewing of “When I came Home,” 11 a.m., A. Lincoln Commons, registration required: https://bit.ly/AAHM-2-16-22.

View additional events.

The theme for this year’s observance is “RACE: Learn, Grow, Reflect.” Each event is connected to one of four action steps. Recognize: We live in a multicultural world, and diversity matters. Accept: Everyone is not treated equally, and justice matters. Cultivate: Nurture a strong mind and body because health and wellness matter. Educate: Learn about cultural competencies because diversity, equity and inclusion matter.

The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are event co-sponsors.

02.11.22

In the news

The Journal-News covered the Feb. 1 regional planning meeting co-hosted by McKay/NAPA Autoparts and the Litchfield School District. The meeting was held to discuss growing a sustainable pipeline of auto technicians. LLCC employees that participated include: Brandon Lewis, Brent Popejoy, Nancy Sweet, Damon Tanke, Brian Earley and Jeff Gardner.

02.09.22

Welcome Joshua Dineen

Joshua DineenJoshua Dineen, chef specialist, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Comfort food and nostalgic thoughts.”

Joshua began Jan. 3 as a chef specialist for LLCC. He received training from the Culinary Institute of America and has been cooking for 25 years. He has experience managing corporate restaurants locally and working in fine dining restaurants in New York and Los Angeles. Joshua can be reached at joshua.dineen@llcc.edu or 217-786-3430.

Welcome Joshua!

02.07.22

This week’s African-American History Month events

LLCC celebrates African-American History Month. RACE: Learn, Grow, Reflect.This week’s African-American History Month events include:

Tuesdays, Feb. 8, 15 and 22 – Educate: African-American history virtual book club exploring “Dear Martin” by Nic Stone, 11 a.m., Zoom: bit.ly/LLCC-BookClub.

Wednesday, Feb. 9 – Educate: “What do you know?” African-American History trivia. A news posting in the Lincoln Landing app will be available that day and direct you to the trivia form. Students scoring 80% or higher will have their names entered in a drawing for a gift card featuring black-owned restaurants.

View additional events.

The theme for this year’s observance is “RACE: Learn, Grow, Reflect.” Each event is connected to one of four action steps. Recognize: We live in a multicultural world, and diversity matters. Accept: Everyone is not treated equally, and justice matters. Cultivate: Nurture a strong mind and body because health and wellness matter. Educate: Learn about cultural competencies because diversity, equity and inclusion matter.

The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are event co-sponsors.

02.01.22

African-American History Month kickoff

LLCC celebrates African-American History Month. RACE: Learn, Grow, Reflect.The African-American History Month kickoff, a celebration through music and dance, takes place today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.

LLCC is celebrating African-American History Month during February with various events.

The theme for this year’s observance is “RACE: Learn, Grow, Reflect.” Each event is connected to one of four action steps. Recognize: We live in a multicultural world, and diversity matters. Accept: Everyone is not treated equally, and justice matters. Cultivate: Nurture a strong mind and body because health and wellness matter. Educate: Learn about cultural competencies because diversity, equity and inclusion matter.

The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are event co-sponsors.