Inky Johnson inspired students, faculty and staff Sept. 29 with his “never give up” message. Even faced with a life-threatening injury that ended his dreams of an NFL career, he kept going and continues to spread his story of hope and perseverance. His talk, sponsored by LLCC Athletics and Student Life, was well attended with numerous questions asked afterward. See a short video compilation of the event.
On My Own Time (OMOT) Exhibit at LLCC
LLCC’s in-house OMOT exhibit will be Fri., Oct. 14-26 in Menard Hall, Student Services Atrium. The opening reception will be Friday, Oct. 14, 3-4:30. Light refreshments will be served.
Be sure to stop by the exhibit and vote for your favorite piece for LLCC’s People’s Choice award. The winning artist will receive a $50 Visa gift card courtesy of the Trutter Museum. Voting will conclude at the end of the in-house exhibit.
Springfield Area Arts Council’s OMOT program provides an opportunity for LLCC employees to display original art that has been created outside the office. Judges for the city-wide exhibit will be provided by the Springfield Area Arts Council during Oct. 17-21. The first place awards from each in-house exhibit will be displayed in the city-wide exhibit at the Springfield Art Association (SAA), 700 North Fourth Street, from December 2-21. The city-wide awards, as well as the best of show award will be announced at a reception at the SAA for all OMOT participants to be held on December 6, from 6-8 p.m.
Contact Misty Hagstrom at 786.2466 or misty.hagstrom@llcc.edu with questions.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month began in 1981 with a “Day of Unity.” In 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed. Since its beginning, domestic violence awareness has focused on three common themes:
- Mourning those who have died because of domestic violence
- Celebrating those who have survived
- Connecting those who work to end violence
The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence states that nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men in the United States have suffered severe physical violence by an intimate partner; however, domestic violence typically involves more than physical violence. Victims often suffer cycles of violence that include psychological, sexual, and financial abuse. Domestic abuse can happen in all kinds of relationships and has extreme effects on victims, children, and our community. Throughout the month of October, SAVE Taskforce is leading an awareness campaign called “See the Signs, Take a Stand.” Staff and faculty are encouraged to look for posters on campus, designed by graphic arts students, that display the signs of intimate partner violence to watch for, incorporate the theme into the classroom, and take a stand against domestic violence. For more information about the prevalence and effects of intimate partner violence and what you can do to help, see the weekly LincIn posts to follow and visit LLCC’s Sexual Violence Resources website.
In the News
Michael Phelon, coordinator, Open Door program, wrote this essay, “Opening the door of opportunities for African-American males” for the State Journal-Register “Our Towns” page Oct. 2.
October Birthdays!
Happy Birthday to all celebrating in October!
Trutter Museum opens new exhibit today
The Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum at LLCC is celebrating the opening of a new exhibit, “Trutter: Black and White,” today, Sept. 30. The opening reception is being held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Trutter Center on the Springfield campus. The public is invited. Also, a display in the LLCC Library opened today featuring artwork of the late Lillian Scalzo recently donated to the Trutter Museum.
“Trutter: Black and White” is the seventh exhibit in the museum and is being sponsored by Frye-Williamson Press, Inc. This exhibit will feature photographs of Springfield landmarks designed by Philip Trutter and his associates during his career as an architect, as well as black and white artifacts collected by the Trutters during their worldwide travels.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Now Available
Lincoln Land Community College is committed to assisting all members of our campus community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual security and fire safety compliance document is available on the LLCC Police Department website at: http://police.llcc.edu/pdf/16-17-CSR.pdf
If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by The LLCC Police Department located in Sangamon Hall South, Springfield Campus, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 217-786-2278.
The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, fire safety, campus police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Lincoln Land Community College; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
This information is required by law and is provided by the Lincoln Land Community College Police Department.
Condolences to Kenny Bridgeford
We extend our condolences to Kenny Bridgeford, grounds maintenance worker, on the passing of his mother, Clara Bridgeford. Visitation will be held Monday, Oct. 3 at Emmanuel Temple Church of God in Christ in Springfield at 11 a.m., followed by funeral services at noon, then internment at Camp Butler Cemetery. View the obituary.
In the News
Chef Sean Keeley of the LLCC Culinary Program demonstrated Easy Hollandaise and Greek Guacamole on the FOX Good Day Marketplace program on Wednesday, Sept. 28. See the demo. Download the recipes.
The HIRE Education Highway Construction Careers Program was featured in a front page, Sept. 29 article in the State Journal Register: Students for HIRE: Aim is to increase diversity in construction unions. Julie Rourke, director, workforce development; Tom Spears, program coordinator, workforce development; and students Maurice Reynolds, Frederick Joiner and Gwen Capella were interviewed for the story.
Nancy Sweet, director, culinary program and operations, demonstrated Mediterranean Salad with Tzitziki Sauce on FOX Good Day Marketplace on Thursday, Sept. 29. Download the recipe.
Jolene Adams, coordinator, Culinary Institute, is demonstrating Balsamic Roasted Cherry, Dark Chocolate and Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Caramel Apple Grilled Cheese with Bacon on today’s FOX Good Day Marketplace program. Download the recipes.
Extra 50th anniversary shirts available
A small amount of 50th anniversary T-shirts remain. If you are a part-time employee or adjunct instructor and would like a complimentary shirt, you may pick one up in the LLCC Foundation in Menard Hall through Monday, Oct. 3. (First come, first served.) Here are the sizes remaining:
(15) Small
(4) Medium
(4) 4XL