In Monday evening’s Introduction to Geographic Information Systems class, Dean Butzow, professor of geography; Rey de Castro, geography instructor; Julie Rourke, director, workforce development; and Wynne Coplea, environmental specialist, announced a new online map to “green” resources in Springfield called the Sustain Springfield Green Map. Illinois Times covered the event.
The interactive, GIS-based map guides residents, visitors and organizations to sustainable or environmentally-friendly services, sites and amenities. The map can be accessed at www.llcc.edu/sustain-springfield. “With Geographic Information Systems, or GIS, Day on Nov. 14 and America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, the launch of this tool shows how GIS is a technology with real-world, practical application for our communities,” says Dean Butzow, professor of geography at LLCC. “GIS is a powerful technology, and geographers are increasingly using it in a variety of areas, such as precision farming, real-time traffic tracking and urban planning to help us understand and make decisions in our complex world.” Read more.

Chris McDonald, Ph.D., professor of political science; Jacob Deters, student engagement coordinator; and Nathaniel Mayfield, student veteran, were interviewed by WICS/FOX Illinois yesterday for a news story on the 23rd annual Veterans Day Ceremony and World War I commemorative exhibit at LLCC.

Nancy Sweet, director of LLCC culinary programs and operations, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register entitled, “Soup it up for a cold-weather meal.”

Sean Keeley, culinary specialist, is the author of today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Curry up!”

Community College Daily today features an article by Lynn Whalen, executive director of public relations and marketing, called “Cultivating a large donation.” She interviewed Dr. Charlotte Warren, president, and Karen Sanders, executive director, LLCC Foundation, regarding their efforts to secure the Kreher gift, which established an $18 million trust to benefit the LLCC ag program.

LLCC has been honored as “Best Continuing Education” in the Life & Wellness category of Illinois Times’ Best of Springfield 2018. The IT article states, “… they understand that education, but more importantly learning, shouldn’t stop at any age.”

Jay Kitterman, consultant, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register entitled, “Eat your vegetables — preferably those from your garden!”

The LLCC Honors Program‘s “BOOtique” was covered in Sunday’s State-Journal Register. Halloween costumes were collected, on campus and at several area locations, and then distributed to families on Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the LLCC campus.

Scott Queener, Ph.D., director of advising, counseling and career services, wrote the essay, “Spring is a great time to start or continue your educational journey,” in the State Journal-Register Oct. 21.

Nancy Sweet, director of LLCC culinary programs and operations, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register entitled, “When in Rome …”

Sean Keeley, culinary specialist, is the author of today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “What would be your last meal?”

Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., president, was interviewed for a feature article in the Nov./Dec. edition of Springfield Scene magazine.

Chris McDonald, Ph.D., professor of political science, served as a consultant for the documentary series, “A Golden Cross to Bear: A History of the 33rd Division in World War I,” which has been nominated for five Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards. The five-part series premieres Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. on WTVP and WILL PBS TV stations.