The LLCC Board of Trustees meets today, Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m. at the Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. Aviation Center at LLCC, located at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Read the agenda.
Sertoma Club of Springfield Donates Portable InfoLoop Device to Accessibility Services
The Sertoma Club of Springfield recently donated a Portable InfoLoop device to LLCC Accessibility Services. The device amplifies conversations while reducing background noise. Accessibility Services will use the device to better serve our students with hearing impairments.
The Sertoma Club of Springfield serves individuals in our community impacted by hearing loss. They have provided assistive listening devices previously to the LLCC Library and various other community venues. We appreciate their support!
front, l-r: Kim Eddings and Elaine Higgason, LLCC Accessibility Services; back: Cheryl Pence and Keith Baker, members of the Sertoma Club of Springfield.
LLCC to celebrate 19th annual Multicultural Fest Oct. 4
LLCC invites the public to its 19th annual Multicultural Fest Wednesday, Oct. 4. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside A. Lincoln Commons and the Millennium Center on the Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd. LLCC Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville will also host celebrations. The events are free and open to the public.
The annual Multicultural Fest showcases various cultures through food, entertainment and exhibits.
On the Springfield campus, local food trucks are offering free samples at the event. Restaurants serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. include B&W Good Eats and Sweets, Leo’s Pizza and Gyros Stop.
Entertainment will be provided by DJ Yinka, Marcus Prudencio (Brazilian music) and student performers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
College and community partners with exhibits include LLCC Logger Activities Board, LLCC Adult Education, Springfield Baha’i Faith, Springfield Lincoln Library, Springfield Branch of the NAACP, Islamic Society of Greater Springfield, TalentSol and Souvenirs from Peru. There will also be exhibits on the religion of spiritualism and Myanmar culture.
LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza, will provide food from local restaurants and cultural exhibits from noon-3 p.m. LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Dr., will feature food from local restaurants from 12:30-3 p.m. LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser, will showcase snacks from around the world and grab-and-go activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Multicultural Fest is sponsored by LLCC Student Life.
Stop by WCC today, 11 a.m. to noon, to sample a tasty treat
Chef Josh is looking forward to Multicultural Fest, which will be held Oct. 4. So LLCC Hospitality and Culinary Arts and LLCC Student Life invite faculty, staff and students to stop by the Workforce Careers Center east lobby today, 11 a.m. to noon to learn something new and sample a tasty treat!
In the news
Joshua Dineen, chef specialist, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Oodles of noodles!”
BSU hosting bake sale Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The LLCC Black Student Union is excited to announce the establishment of a new scholarship through the LLCC Foundation! Each year one student will be awarded $250 to help with tuition, fees and books. To raise money for the scholarship, BSU members will host monthly bake sales in A. Lincoln Commons. Join them for the first one on Friday, Sept.29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The other bake sale dates this semester are Oct. 30 and Nov. 20.
LLCC hosting RISE Springfield clothing drive
LLCC will be hosting a clothing drive organized by RISE Springfield, a young professionals networking group of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.
Students and members of the public looking to update their professional wardrobe can stop by the clothing drive on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Trutter Center.
If you are looking to donate quality (clean, gently-used, no holes or stains), professional clothing, you can drop it off Sept. 25-Oct. 4 at one of the following locations.
- Springfield Lucky Horseshoes (1415 N. Grand Ave. East, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Express Employment Professionals (3000 Professional Dr., Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
To volunteer the weekend of the drive, email Bailey.Woolsey@lrs.com to sign up for a shift.
Mental Health, Substance Use and Addiction: A Closer Look
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to noon at LLCC-Medical District
Register to attend this continuing education event in partnership with the Gateway Foundation. Presented by Gateway Foundation staff: Jennie McCormick, MA, LCPC, CADC; Mercedes Kent, LCSW, CADC; and Dr. Clayton Parks, MD.
Presenters will take a close look at mental health diagnosis and symptoms and discuss how it relates to substance use/addition. Participants will gather a better understanding of co-occurring disorders, approaching addiction, common treatments and community resources.
For details and registration please visit www.llcc.edu/health-ce.
LLCC Board of Trustees to meet tomorrow
The LLCC Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m. at the Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. Aviation Center at LLCC, located at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Read the agenda.
La Loteria Mexicana, palomitas con chile demo and upcoming Jeans Day
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15-Oct.15.
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons
La Loteria Mexicana (Mexican Bingo) — Loteria is the Spanish word for lottery. It is a bingo-style game of chance with colorful cards depicting Mexican history and culture. Join us for fun, prizes, Abuelita hot cocoa and an opportunity to learn Spanish words and yell “¡Ganador!” in the game of La Loteria!
The National Hispanic Heritage Month Committee is pleased to add to the already fantastic events planned. At the La Loteria today, Sept. 26, Esteban Cruz, chief information officer, will demonstrate how to make palomitas con chile. Samples will be available.
Thursday, Oct. 5
LLCC’s Student Government Association, SGA, is sponsoring a Jeans Day on Thursday, Oct. 5 to raise awareness and funds for SIAN: Springfield Immigrant Advocacy Network. Faculty and staff can wear jeans with a minimum donation of $5 to be paid in LLCC Student Life. A sticker will be given to those who donate.