The new combine simulator acquired by LLCC Ag through funding from the $18 million Kreher Charitable Trust drew attention at the 90th annual Illinois FFA Convention yesterday at the Bank of Springfield Center. Bill Harmon, ag program coordinator, was interviewed about the new equipment by WCIA TV, WLDS radio and Sports Radio 1450.
Jolene Adams, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, is the author of this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Make your own energy bites.”
Jolene Adams, coordinator of the LLCC Culinary Institute, appeared on the June 7 cooking segment of the 11 a.m. News Channel 20 Midday program.
Chris McDonald, Ph.D., professor of political science, was interviewed and appeared in the WWI program, “A Golden Cross to Bear,” which aired May 27 on WTVP, the PBS affiliate for Peoria, Bloomington and Galesburg.
Bob Howard, director, LLCC Truck Driver Training, was interviewed on careers in truck driving by WSMI radio June 6.
The LLCC Foundation Gala is featured in a two-page spread in the latest edition of Springfield Scene magazine.
Jay Kitterman, consultant, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register entitled, “Opening a restaurant can be scary!”
WICS and FOX Illinois, along with the Lamp student newspaper, interviewed Dr. John Roberts at yesterday’s ceremony about his 48 years at LLCC and his plans for retirement.
The June edition of Springfield Business Journal includes a story, “Agriculture education is greening up,” on the LLCC agriculture program and recent major gift. Karen Sanders, executive director, LLCC Foundation and Bill Harmon, agriculture program coordinator, are quoted in the article.
Terrelle Jackson, 2018 LLCC Outstanding Graduate, wrote yesterday’s LLCC essay in the State Journal Register entitled, “Perspectives on community college from a male minority student.”
WICS and FOX 55 covered LLCC Community Education taking registrations for a trip to Illinois historic sites associated with U.S. presidents. The trip, endorsed by the Illinois Bicentennial Commission, will be led by Dr. Samuel Wheeler, state historian, and Alan Lowe, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Nancy Sweet, director of LLCC culinary programs and operations, is the author of this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Chill out with chilled soup.”
Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed on the WTIM Morning Talkshow on Thursday, May 24. She discussed commencement activities, summer and fall registration, class offerings at LLCC-Taylorville and Campus Visit Day.
Ron Riggle, director of athletics, talked about LLCC Athletics and summer sports camp opportunities with Sam Madonia of Sports Radio 1450 on May 24.
Dr. John Roberts, professor of history, talked about his 48 years at LLCC in this interview with Sam Madonia of Sports Radio 1450, which aired on May 23. Two former students also called in to talk about Dr. Roberts’ influence on their lives.
New LLCC men’s basketball coach Chuck Shanklin was interviewed on Channel 1450 regarding his new position.
Sean Keeley, culinary specialist, is the author of this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Try some new, bold flavors this summer.”