Dr. Vern Lindquist, vice president, academic services, was interviewed for this State-Journal Register story on multiple measures for college course placement.

Dr. Vern Lindquist, vice president, academic services, was interviewed April 16 by Sam Madonia of Sports Radio 1450 on the new multiple measures method of placing students in appropriate classes. Dr. Lindquist will also be interviewed on WMAY radio this morning at 10 a.m. on the same topic.

Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Easter Desserts.”

Cynthia Maskey, R.N., Ph.D., dean of health professions, wrote the essay “Health care professions are many, varied and in-demand,” which was published in the State Journal-Register’s “Connections” page on Sunday, April 14.

Dr. Vern Lindquist, vice president, academic services, was interviewed by Joey McLaughlin on the WTAX Morning Newswatch regarding the new multiple measures method of placing students into college-level coursework.

The LLCC Open Door Mentorship Program and participant Yves Doumen are the subjects of a State Journal-Register April 9 front page story. Michael Phelon, program coordinator, along with former participants Brandon Lewis and Olric Manthelot, are also featured in the article.

Jay Kitterman, consultant, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register entitled, “Passover: Tradition!”

Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, was interviewed by WICS/FOX Illinois News for this story on the Harry Potter-themed dinner held April 6 in Bistro Verde.

Bill Harmon, program coordinator, agriculture, was interviewed by DeLoss Jahnke of RFD Radio yesterday about the LLCC Agriculture Club’s winning performance at the national Professional Agriculture Student (PAS) Organization conference held March 13-16 in Loveland, Colo. LLCC’s soil specialist team won first place overall, with Nathan Goebel taking honors as the high individual overall. The beef specialist team won fifth place, and the college bowl team finished with a 3-2 record, losing to the eventual champions in the quarterfinals. In individual interview events, Lori Jackson placed second in ag education, Nathan Goebel placed third in fertilizer and agrichemicals, and Eston Coe placed third in ag sales.

Steve Bridge of 1450 AM/WFMB interviewed LLCC Agriculture Club students and soil specialist team members Nathan Goebel and Will Rexroad yesterday about their recent first place win at the national PAS competition. They discussed the competition and value of education and club experiences at LLCC.

Nancy Sweet, director of LLCC culinary programs and operations, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register entitled, “Make your own outdoor grilling sauces.”

Two LLCC students were interviewed in A. Lincoln Commons yesterday by WICS/FOX Illinois News on their opinions regarding Uber, in light of recent criminal activity involving the ride sharing service.

Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed on the WTIM Morning Talk Show yMarch 28. She discussed the upcoming job fair at LLCC-Taylorville, the enrollment process at LLCC, Taylorville summer schedule and upcoming events, including commencement.