For those who commute to campus via Woodside Road, the railroad crossing that has been closed for several weeks near the Iron Bridge Road intersection is now reopened. The crossing was closed to allow for upgrades to facilitate high-speed rail traffic.
In the News
David Western, LLCC’s outstanding graduate, was featured in this article in the State Journal-Register regarding Commencement. Dr. Jason Dockter, professor, English, is also featured as the 2016 Master Teacher award winner.
New LLCC E-Letterhead available
New LLCC e-letterhead is available on the portal. Visit the PRM Portal Page and click the top announcement “2016-2017 E-Letterhead” to access downloadable Word documents for main campus, Jacksonville/Beardstown and Taylorville/Litchfield versions.
PRM beginning production of the August 2016-August 2017 LLCC Student Planner.
Please submit any events you would like included in the Student Planner to misty.hagstrom@llcc.edu by Thursday, June 2.
Please include name of the event, date, time and location.
These events will also be listed on the colleges main Website Calendar and the “College, Events, Athletics” Calendars available in Outlook.
LLCC Theatre presents “Treasure Island” in collaboration with Theatre in the Park, opening May 20
LLCC Theatre collaborates with Theatre in the Park to present “Treasure Island” May 20, 21, 22, 26, 27 and 28 in Kelso Hollow at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site.
The production is adapted and directed by Mark Hardiman, LLCC professor of theatre, from Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic pirate tale. Tickets are available by calling 217.632.5440 or visiting www.theatreinthepark.net.
The cast includes Avery Biggs, John Olmstead, Tom Richardson, Elizabeth Ross, Shiloh Wheeler, Becky Wheeler, Devon R. Swafford and Matthew S. Williams, all of Springfield; Mitch Fesser of Fillmore; Brian Fortkamp of Nokomis; Brock Moore, Virden; August Roy, Murrayville; Shannon E. Murphy, Mechanicsburg; Mike Krcil, Sherman; and Bryce Robertson, Auburn.
In addition to Hardiman, the staff includes Melinda Pitt Kaye, Ashley Merrick, John Olmstead and Ang Wetmore of Springfield; MacKenzie Lyons of Sherman; Kennideigh McKee of Stonington; August Roy of Murrayville; and Katie Eickhoff of Peoria.
LLCC Theatre is committed to education in theatre, emphasizing not only performance but also growth in those involved in the production. Those participating may choose to register for college credit or participate through LLCC’s Community Education program.
Questions may be directed to mark.hardiman@llcc.edu or by calling 217.786.4942.
Registrations still being accepted for McMillen Run/Walk
Registrations are still being accepted for the 9th Annual Brian McMillen Memorial Run/Walk to be held Saturday, May 28. To register: http://getmeregistered.com/BMcMVeterans5k. Registrations also will be accepted the day of the event.
T-shirts are guaranteed to participants who are registered by TODAY. Cost for the 5K run/walk is $20 prior to race day and $25 on race day; the 10K run is $30 prior to and $35 on race day. Awards are being presented in several categories.
Proceeds from the event support the LLCC Brian McMillen Veterans Scholarship. Any questions can be directed to Craig McFarland at craig.mcfarland@llcc.edu.
It’s Graduation Day!
Commencement Directions and Line of March
LLCC will conduct commencement exercises this evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield. All faculty and administrators should arrive by 7 p.m. to be assembled in the line of march. There will be signs directing you. Please note: the Komen Race for the Cure will also be held Friday night in downtown Springfield so plan to allow for additional traffic and limited parking. Also, due to liability issues, there will NOT be a place to check your personal belongings. A coat rack will be available but will not be supervised. Please leave anything you do not wish to carry in your vehicle.
PLEASE READ COMPLETE DIRECTIONS AND LINE OF MARCH LINKED BELOW PRIOR TO THE CEREMONY.
Governor and First Lady visit LLCC Child Development Center
Governor Bruce Rauner and First Lady Diana Rauner (top photo) visited the LLCC Child Development Center yesterday for a tour led by Center director Laurie Rhodes. Mrs. Rauner is executive director of Ounce of Prevention Fund and a longtime advocate for early childhood education and child development. The Rauners praised the Center, which is accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children and recognized as a Gold Level Program through ExeleRate Illinois, and posed with Laurie, the LLCC Board of Trustees and President after speaking to the media. L-R: Kent Gray, Jeff Fulgenzi, Wayne Rosenthal, Jerry Wesley, Craig Findley, Gov. Bruce Rauner, Dr. Diana Rauner, Laurie Rhodes, Dr. Charlotte Warren, Brandon Lewis, Dennis Shackelford.
Summer Hours begin next week
Beginning May 16 through Aug. 7, the Springfield campus and outlying locations will be closed Friday through Sunday. In addition the college will be closed Memorial Day, May 30 and Independence Day, July 4. Specific summer hours of operation for various offices are as follows:
- LLCC administrative offices – Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- LLCC Library – Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 16-June 2; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 6-July 28; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 1-4.
- LLCC Admission/Registration, Advising/Counseling/Career Services, Financial Aid offices and LLCC bookstore – Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- LLCC Testing Center – go to www.llcc.edu/placement-testing for summer testing schedule
- LLCC Outreach Centers (Beardstown, Jacksonville, Hillsboro, Litchfield, Taylorville) – Monday through Thursday, call for hours of operation.
- LLCC-Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason St., and the Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC, 8 South Old State Capitol, will maintain regular office hours Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For details about summer schedule, as well as appropriate summer attire, please view the attached memo from Human Resources: Summer 2016 Memo.
Lincoln Land Community College Foundation 10th Annual Gala
Nearly 300 guests attended Lincoln Land Community College Foundation’s 10th annual Gala – The Great Gala – on Saturday, May 7 and celebrated in roaring twenties style! Featuring a four-course gourmet meal prepared by LLCC’s culinary students under the direction of instructors, the event netted more than $60,000 to benefit the college’s students and educational programs. Music was provided by LLCC’s Jazz and Big Bands.
Visit the Lincoln Land Community College Alumni and Friends page on Facebook to see a photo album from the event.