Join us for a native prairie planting from 9-11 a.m. or however much time you can give. Meet in front of A. Lincoln Commons at 9 a.m. or contact marnie.record@llcc.edu to find out where if you are able to join late. Help us restore a small part of our campus to its original ecology!
Brown Bag Presentation today on exploring China
Please join us for a brown bag presentation by Todd McDonald, vice president, administrative services, and Carmen Allen, professor, computer programming, entitled, “Exploring China – Touring, Food and Education.” The presentation will be held from noon-1 p.m. today in the R. H. Stephens. Todd and Carmen recently returned from a trip to China as part of their doctoral program. Bring your lunch and enjoy a look at this fascinating country.
In the News
Jason Waddell, associate professor, music, was interviewed by WTIM radio in Taylorville regarding the new audio production certificate being offered at LLCC.
The certificate is targeted to students interested in designing and implementing audio production in the home studio environment, as well as live sound applications of audio production in the professional world. Students will learn the basics of music theory, aural listening and keyboard skills, and the equipment and techniques needed to produce high quality audio recordings for various media. Learn more.
LLCC student athlete wins research trip aboard ship next month
LLCC first-year student and men’s basketball player Alex Portwood has been selected to participate in a National Science Foundation STEMSEAS experience aboard a research vessel travelling from San Diego to Honolulu next month.
The STEMSEAS (Science Technology Engineering Math Student Experience Aboard Ships) program gives students the opportunity to spend approximately 10 days on a ship working with mentor faculty on geoscience and oceanography activities. Students take part in an array of scientific research practices and techniques during the voyages.
Portwood was among hundreds of students from across the country who applied for the program. He will participate in the seagoing experience from May 8–19 with all expenses paid.
“Alex is an outstanding student and student athlete,” said Dean Butzow, LLCC professor of geography. “He completed an extensive application and interview process to reach this point. This is an incredible opportunity and LLCC will be well represented on the Pacific Ocean! I am proud to be a part of higher education where there are so many unique opportunities like this that give students the chance to learn and grow.” Continue reading
Campus Wildlife
Dr. Chris McDonald, professor of political science, captured this neat photo over the weekend of a Belted Kingfisher. A pair can often be found near the pond by the Workforce Careers Center. Thanks for sharing!
Facts about Autism: #14
Famous people living with autism:
Dan Aykroyd, actor
Earth Week Wednesday features:
The last day of the clothing drive/swap and cardboard recycling. Bring in the clothes you no longer wear or take something new from the bins outside A. Lincoln Commons.
Vendor Fair 10 am – 2 pm Meet baby chickens, learn how to restore furniture, taste local food, pick up seed packets, play giant farm Jenga, and much more fun. Win prizes and learn how to support the environment in our community.
Presentation by Vern LaGesse, Executive Director, Friends of the Sangamon Valley 12-1pm in the R.H. Stephens Room – Preserve and Restore: What we can do to save the best of what’s left of our natural environment.
ITDE offers Blackboard workshops this week
Blackboard Open Lab
Facilitator: Gary Bach, Instructional Technology Specialist
Wednesday, April 20 | 2-4 p.m. | Sangamon Hall, 0119
Have you ever had questions about how to accomplish something in Blackboard but couldn’t attend a previously scheduled Blackboard workshop to ask? This monthly, drop-in open house session gives you the opportunity to get individual help with your questions. No registration is required to attend.
How Can Blackboard Make Your Life Easier?
Facilitator: Andy Mitkos, Learning Management Systems Coordinator
Thursday, April 21 | 11 a.m.-noon | Sangamon, 0119
Have you ever wondered if there was a simpler way to complete common tasks in Blackboard? In this workshop we will talk about some of the best time saving tools that Blackboard has to offer, such as Qwickly, student access reports, and ways to automate course content deployment. Feel free to bring your own ideas for your favorite shortcuts and we will discuss and demonstrate ways to work more efficiently in Blackboard. Click here to register for this session.
LLCC Bird Banding Station hosts event Saturday
The Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders would like to invite LLCC employees and their families to visit the LLCC Bird Banding Station this Saturday, April 23, in honor of International Migratory Bird Day. The Banding Station will be in operation 7-11 a.m. (weather-dependent). Participants can expect to see a number bird species as spring migration is in full swing. Banders and trained assistants will explain the process of capturing and banding birds and the value of the information that is gathered. This is a family-friendly event, and participants may get the chance to release a banded bird! If you have any questions, please contact Tony Rothering at tony.rothering@llcc.edu or 786-4933.
In the News
Jolene Adams, culinary institute coordinator, wrote “Spring Appetizers” for the Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register today.