LLCC celebrates African-American History Month in February

LLCC will be 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.

Many of the events are open to the public at no charge. If not being held virtually, the events will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road. The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are event co-sponsors.

Tuesday, Feb. 1 – Recognize: African-American History Month kickoff will be celebrated through music and dance, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons.

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.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 23 – Cultivate: A presentation by Teresa Haley, president, Illinois NAACP State Conference and Springfield Branch NAACP, and members of the Springfield Branch NAACP board will heighten awareness on health and wellness and why it matters, noon to 2 p.m., Trutter Center, registration required: bit.ly/AAHM-2-23-22.

Monday, Feb. 28 – Recognize, Accept, Educate: “Know Your History!” – a presentation on the contemporary significance of the Springfield 1908 Race Riots by Carolyn Farrar, board president of the Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons, registration required: bit.ly/AAHM-2-28-22.

01.28.22

Fall 2021 full-time and part-time President’s and Vice President’s Lists

LLCC is pleased to announce the full-time and part-time President’s and Vice President’s lists for fall 2021.

Congratulations to our students on their academic success this past semester!

01.28.22

In the news

Karen Sanders, vice president of advancement and executive director of the LLCC Foundation, was interviewed by WTIM Jan. 27 on scholarships and an upcoming health care information event being held at LLCC-Taylorville March 16.

01.26.22

In the news

Jolene Lamb, LLCC Community Education culinary coordinator, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “A party spread for Super Bowl Sunday.”

01.25.22

Deadline Feb. 10 for applications to fill LLCC Board of Trustees vacancy

Applicants for a vacant seat on the LLCC Board of Trustees have until Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, to submit materials. The current Board will choose the new trustee by March 4, 2022.

Applicants must reside within LLCC Subdistrict 6, which includes all or parts of Morgan, Scott and Cass counties.*

Applications should include reasons for seeking the appointment, how their qualifications will add to the composition of the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities to District citizens, experience which may enhance public policy or decision making, and other information or materials the candidate believes would be useful to the Board in making this appointment.

Applications should be addressed to:
Samantha Raymond, Secretary of the Board of Trustees
Lincoln Land Community College
5250 Shepherd Road
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794-9256

Information regarding the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Trustees is available at www.llcc.edu/board.

*More information on Subdistrict 6 boundaries is available from the Election Commission in the county in which the interested candidate resides.

01.21.22

In the news

Last night’s “Show us something good” segment on FOX Illinois/WICS featured last fall’s Structural Carpentry Concepts class (BDM 106) at LLCC-Taylorville. Students designed and built doghouses and cat perches, which they donated to Christian County Animal Control. Ed Legg, adjunct instructor and construction students Ursula Jones and Carlin Anderson were interviewed.

01.19.22

In the news

John Freml, adjunct Instructor, English and humanities, was interviewed recently for the NPR Illinois program “Community Voices” on gender inclusivity.

Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, wrote this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column, “Wine & chocolate pairings perfect for Valentine’s Day.”

01.13.22

In the news

Ed Legg, adjunct instructor at LLCC-Taylorville, and construction students Ursula Jones and Carlin Anderson were interviewed for an upcoming “Show us something good” segment on FOX Illinois/WICS, likely airing next Tuesday. Last fall’s Structural Carpentry Concepts class (BDM 106) designed and built doghouses and cat perches which they donated to Christian County Animal Control. Read more about the project.

Jolene Lamb, culinary coordinator, Community Education, provided information for the SJ-R’s Dining column on upcoming non-credit culinary classes.

01.12.22

Lineman photo featured in national magazine

A photo of three students in the LLCC electrical distribution lineman program is featured on page 31 of the current issue of Community College Journal, the bimonthly, print and online magazine of the American Association of Community Colleges. The caption reads: “The electrical distribution lineman program at Lincoln Land Community College helps get careers off the ground.”