Blackboard will be unavailable this Friday, Sept. 30, beginning at 3 p.m. for necessary maintenance. We anticipate the work taking around three hours to complete.
Maintenance to cause internet outage over weekend
Internet connectivity will be unavailable Saturday, Oct. 1 from 12 a.m.-1 a.m. due to maintenance performed by LLCC’s main internet service provider. Network resources including website, Blackboard and WebAdvisor will not be accessible as this maintenance occurs.
Thank you from Peter Embalabala
To the Lincoln Land faculty, staff, and administration: Thank you so much for your expressions of condolence and for your prayers during the difficult time after the passing of my mother. I appreciated very much your words of comfort and caring, and I was humbled by your compassionate support for me in my grief for her loss.
Peter Embalabala
Shared Governance Council met Sept. 16
The Shared Governance Council met Sept. 16 and discussed clarification of wording regarding a leadership training opportunity for Council members. View the minutes.
NOTICE REGARDING END OF THE MONTH DEPOSITS
The deadline to submit your deposits to the Finance Department is TODAY, Thursday, Sept. 29 at noon. As a reminder, if you’ve taken in funds, it is necessary to submit them and corresponding deposit slips to the Finance Department on a daily basis. Please hand the deposit to Elyse Calhoun, Libby Elder or Robin Ackman as monies should not be left unattended. If you have questions, please contact Student Accounts at 6-2480. Thank you!
Board of Trustees meets today
The LLCC Board of Trustees will meet today, Sept. 28 at 5:15 p.m. in the R.H. Stephens Room, Menard Hall. Find the agenda HERE.
Hear Inspirational Speaker Inky Johnson Tomorrow!
Please join us and encourage students to come hear inspirational speaker Inky Johnson tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Cass Gym! Light refreshments will be served. This former college football player for the Tennessee Volunteers, dealt a life-changing injury, is now changing the lives of others with his inspiring message to 
embrace our challenges illustrated through his own dramatic story. Anyone can experience a life changing moment, but it is about how they persevere that determines their future! This will be an amazing opportunity for our students to be reminded that they can also persevere any challenges they may face.
Inky was featured on Sports Center and has published a book called INKY: An Amazing Story of Faith and Perseverance. Learn more about him at www.inkyjohnson.com
Lillian Scalzo artwork on display in Library
Six original works by the late Springfield artist Lillian Scalzo are being displayed in LLCC’s Library. These pieces are among 18 items recently donated to the collection at the Trutter Museum and include paintings, copper enameled items among others.
In 1929, Miss Scalzo was involved in the development the art department at Springfield Junior College (later SCI and Benedictine) and was instrumental in the establishment and growth of the Springfield Art Association where she came to know the late Phil and Kitty Trutter.
The display coincides with the opening of a new exhibit at the Trutter Museum which opens this Friday, with a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. LLCC students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
The museum is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or anytime by appointment. For more information, call 6-2217 or click here.
MULTICULTURAL FEST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The 13th annual Multicultural Fest is just one week away on Oct. 5, 2016! The event will take place outside of A. Lincoln Commons from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We need a lot of extra hands and help to ensure its success and would really appreciate your help. Please view the volunteer signup form to fill in your availability. Thank you in advance for all you do!
CQI session planned for November
All new or current employees who have not completed Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) training are encouraged to sign up now for the next session November 11 and 18! Facilitators will be Nicole Ralph and Karen Sanders. Register by calling 524-6749 or email cctc@llcc.edu.