LLCC SGA is sponsoring an Angel Tree to spread joy and cheer to local senior residents of Springfield Retirement Village. Students, faculty and staff are invited to take an angel from the holiday tree located in A. Lincoln Commons and purchase a gift for the resident named on the angel tag. Gifts can be returned to the Student Life Office with the angel tag included.
Recital Series continues Sunday with Millikin University Latin Jazz Project
Group invited to perform in Cuba in December
LLCC’s Recital Series continues Sunday, Nov. 20, with a performance by the Millikin University Latin Jazz Project. The recital begins at 4 p.m. in the Trutter Center.
Director Brian Justison, professor of percussion at Millikin University in Decatur, has announced that the Millikin University Latin Jazz Project has been invited to perform at the Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza in Havana, Cuba, Dec. 16-18. Millikin Chamber Percussion Ensembles have been widely acclaimed for their performances of concert repertoire for percussion instruments..
All LLCC Recital Series performances are free and open to the public.
Film series continues Thursday with “Still Walking”
The Arts and Humanities department invites you to view and discuss the film “Still Walking” on Thursday, Nov. 17, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Trutter Center. “Still Walking” (2009) tells of 12 years after their beloved eldest son, Junpei, drowned while saving a stranger’s life, the parents welcome their surviving children home for a family reunion. The younger son still feels that his parents resent that he isn’t the one who died, as his wife is awkwardly introduced to the rest of the family for the first time.
The event is part of LLCC’s fall film and discussion series entitled “Through a Different Lens” and is hosted by Ashley Green, Ph.D., assistant professor of English; Paul Van Heuklom, professor of English; and Joseph Hoff, Ph.D., professor of Spanish. There is no charge to attend.
The final film in the series is:
Dec. 8: “Birth of a Family” (2012)
Mayor Langfelder visits Speech Class
LLCC alum and Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder spoke to public speaking students in the class of Professor of Communication, Brenda Protz.
Langfelder told students about coming to LLCC as an adult and and getting his degree before transferring to UIS. He talked about the importance of communication in his daily life and gave students advice about giving their speeches, lessons he learned from taking speech at LLCC, as well as being involved in the local branch of Toastmasters.
“You should practice your speeches in front of a mirror three-five times; critique yourself with videos; and speak from the heart,” said Langfelder.
He said all of his speeches are made with prepared notes and delivered from the heart, which he believes makes for a better presentation.”
Langfelder talked with the class about the recent election with president-elect Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton and offered insight into the campaigning process and what goes into play.
1 minute & 1 photo= $1 for an awesome charity!
As part of the 50 Acts of Service in conjunction with the college’s 50th Anniversary, LLCC faculty, staff, and students are invited to Donate a Photo. Johnson and Johnson is allowing everyone to “Donate A Photo” once a day and they will donate $1 of their own money to a cause you want to support like United Way, Operation Smile, American Diabetes Association, USO and many more. All you have to do is download the free “Donate a Photo” app, then every day you can upload a photo using #DAPLeslie and Johnson and Johnson will donate $1 to the charity you choose. Yes, that is correct- Johnson and Johnson will donate THEIR money to a cause YOU want to support. You can go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p60OG4odcJI to learn more.
Leslie Johnson, AVP, Student Success is trying to get 3,000 photos uploaded by Nov. 30 to the Donate a Photo app. Please put #DAPLeslie when you upload your photo, so we can track LLCC’s donation power! Feel free to spread the word to any family, friend, or stranger in the grocery store, and don’t forget to add #DAPLeslie. Please contact Leslie Johnson at leslie.johnson@llcc.edu or 786-2848 with any questions, or to check on our progress towards the $3,000 goal.
In the News
Chris McDonald, Ph.D., professor of political science, was interviewed on the WTAX Morning Newswatch Nov. 11 on the electoral college in light of the recent presidential election outcome.
Remaining Workshops for Fall 2016
Blackboard: It’s not just for teaching anymore!
Facilitator: Andy Mitkos, Learning Management System Coordinator
Tuesday, Nov. 15 | 3-4 p.m. | Sangamon 0119
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Beginning in the spring 2017 semester, our Blackboard system will be available for more than course use. The introduction of the Community Engagement system in Blackboard opens up the possibility for non-academic content. In this session we will demonstrate the new functions and talk about ways that you and your department can use the new tools for anything from committee shared space to student clubs and much more.
Jason & Scott Talk Strategy (over lunch)
Facilitators: Jason Dockter, Ph.D., Professor, English & Scott Stallman, Ph.D., Associate VP, Education Outreach
Wednesday, Nov. 16 | noon-1 p.m. | Sangamon 0120
Friday, Dec. 9 | noon-1 p.m. | Sangamon 0120
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Couldn’t make their session on Professional Development Day? Interested in what ended up happening with all those post-its on Institutional Improvement Day? Here is your chance to attend this brown bag session and spend an hour with Jason Dockter and Scott Stallman chatting about just that. They will catch you up on the information captured that day with a summary of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats identified by you and the other folks who work here. They will also offer related information from the environmental scan. The session will be informative, casual and fun, so bring your lunch and learn more about strategic planning.
Blackboard Upgrade and Changes for 2017
Facilitator: Andy Mitkos, Learning Management System Coordinator
Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 5-6 p.m. | Sangamon 0119
Thursday, Dec. 8 | noon-1 p.m. | Sangamon 0119
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We are pleased to announce exciting changes coming to our Blackboard system. Come hear about all of the things that you can expect to see in our Blackboard system this coming spring semester and hear how these updates and changes may impact you and your students. This session is highly recommended for faculty who use Blackboard regularly for online and face-to-face classes.
Current online faculty participating in the Online Proficiency Program will receive 1 point for completion of this workshop.
Microsoft Office 365 Overview
Facilitator: Jeris Creasey, IT Trainer/Technical Writer
Wednesday, Dec. 7 | 2-3 p.m. | Sangamon 0119
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Microsoft Office 365 is a cloud based collection of apps and services that you can use from just about anywhere, using almost any device you choose. This session will introduce you to the Office 365 cloud environment, which includes email, calendars, Office applications, OneDrive storage, document sharing, and more.
Current online faculty participating in the Online Proficiency Program will receive 1 point for completion of this workshop.
Blackboard Open Lab
Facilitator: Gary Bach, Instructional Technology Specialist
Friday, Dec. 9 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Sangamon 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.
Veterans Day Ceremony Today
Join us today as LLCC honors veterans at its 21st annual Veterans Day Ceremony. The reception begins at 1 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. The American Legion Post 759 Color Guard will post the colors and Gailyn Draper, administrative assistant to the vice president of student services, will sing the national anthem. The program also includes LLCC Trustee Dennis Shackelford serving as master of ceremonies and LLCC student Lance Corporal Bobby Herpel, U.S. Marine Corps, providing remarks and playing taps. The ceremony is sponsored by the LLCC Student Life Office and honors all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces.
Board of Trustees Meets Wednesday
The LLCC Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 5:15 p.m. in the R.H. Stephens Room, Menard Hall. Find the agenda and FY16 audit documents for the meeting HERE.
Winter Art Sale Dec. 1-2; Preview Party Nov. 30
The Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum and Art Department at LLCC are hosting a Winter Art Sale Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Trutter Center on the college’s Springfield campus. This event is free and open to the public.
A wide variety of original artwork including ceramics, fine art and more is reasonably priced and would make great gifts for the upcoming holiday season. All artwork has been created by LLCC students during the fall semester. Purchases can be made with cash, check or credit cards.
The public is also invited to attend the art sale preview party Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Trutter Center. The event is $10 per person and offers an exclusive first opportunity to browse and buy art. Gourmet hors d’oeuvres will be prepared by LLCC culinary students and a cash bar will also be available. Entertainment will feature local jazz musician and retired LLCC business faculty, Virgil Rhodes, and his band Footprints.
Advance reservations for the preview party are appreciated by calling 217.786.2785 and may be paid by credit card. Admission at the door is cash or check only. All proceeds from the art sale will support LLCC art students and the Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum.
For more information about the event, call 217.786.2785, visit www.llccfoundation.org/trutter-museum or email llccfoundation@llcc.edu.