LLCC’s annual Recital Series kicks off Sunday, Sept. 25, with a performance by the Jane Hartman Trio with Dewaine Ellis. The recital begins at 4 p.m. in the Trutter Center on the LLCC Springfield campus.
The Jane Hartman Trio consists of Jane Hartman, LLCC professor of music, on piano; Gene Haas on bass; and Brian Justison on drums. The Jane Hartman Trio is a multiple winner of Illinois Times’ “Best Jazz Combo” category, has performed tours in Japan and England, and regularly performs at Springfield’s Lime Street Café and other venues.
All LLCC Recital Series performances are free and open to the public.
Campus Visit Day is Monday, Oct. 10, and we need your help to make it a great experience for our prospective students! During each session, guests are allowed to visit exhibits in A. Lincoln Commons to learn more about the college. If you would like to represent your department and programs at our exhibit area during the morning session (10-11:30 a.m.) and/or the evening session (6-7:30 p.m.), please contact Terri Hinrichs by Sept. 23 (email terri.hinrichs@llcc.edu or call ext. 69657).
The Human Resources office is currently advertising for two Adult Education Coordinators and a Programmer Analyst I. Complete information on these position can be found on the HR Employment site.
Bistro Verde, LLCC’s student run café, will open soon as Bistro To Go, with soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, coffee drinks and smoothies available for take away.
Bistro To Go will be open Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Sept. 12 through Nov. 16. Orders can be placed in person, by telephone at 786-2821 or by email at bistroverde@llcc.edu (instructions on Bistro Verde website).
*ALSO, NEW THIS SEMESTER, INTRODUCINGBistro Grab and Go on Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Stop by the Bistro to grab pre-made hot or cold soups, salads, sandwiches, snacks, baked goods and other quick items. Beverages such as tea, sodas, coffee, and specialty coffees will be available, too!
The September issue of the LLCC Foundation “Circle of Friends” is here! Articles feature Rosemary and the late Peter Patton and the couple’s longtime support of LLCC students, plus alumni and scholarship news, and much more.
Maryjane Million, enrollment operations coordinator, was interviewed by WLDS/WEAI radio about LLCC hosting the first Jacksonville Promise scholarship event Sept. 1.
LLCC is participating in the Springfield Area Arts Council’s On My OwnTime (OMOT) program. OMOT provides an opportunity for LLCC employees to display original art that has been created outside the office. There will be two exhibitions: the in-house exhibit (at LLCC) and the city-wide exhibit (Springfield Art Association) where first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses/agencies/institutions is displayed.
The deadline to participate in the 2016 OMOT program is Fri., Sept. 16. All entry forms and fees will need to be turned in to Misty Hagstrom, Judy Jozaitisor Janet Semanik. Each employee may enter up to three works for a fee of $5 per entry. This individual fee, payable to the Springfield Area Arts Council, assists with costs of the OMOT program. All employees who enter OMOT receive a ribbon for their participation. View the entry form and rules:
LLCC’s in-house exhibit will be held Fri., Oct. 14-28 (with an opening reception to be held on Fri., Oct. 14). The judges, provided by the Springfield Area Arts Council, will select award winners at each workplace. 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 On My Own Time participants to be held on December 6, from 6- 8 p.m.
Use your imagination, creativity and originality to create your entries for our in-house exhibit. Entries are divided into twelve different categories: painting, drawing, printmaking/etching, mixed media, fiber/fabric/needlework, pottery/ceramics/porcelain, “straight” photography, photographic or print manipulated images, jewelry, wood, glass/metal/stone, other (basketry, hand-crafted models and miniatures, floral arrangements, paper, etc.). As part of the criteria for award selections, judges look for originality and innovative use of materials, quality presentation and the overall impact of the piece. View a detailed list of the categories and descriptions.
Participation deadline is Fri., Sept. 16. Contact Misty Hagstrom at 786.2466 with questions.
LLCC is participating in the Springfield Area Arts Council’s On My Own Time (OMOT) program. OMOT provides an opportunity for LLCC employees to display original art that has been created outside the office. There will be two exhibitions: the in-house exhibit (at LLCC) and the city-wide exhibit (Springfield Art Association) where first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses/agencies/institutions is displayed.