04.04.16

“Get your photo taken with the Best College plaque” contest!

FB-SJR-BestCollege-DrWarrenLLCC won “Best College/University” in the recent Reader’s Choice Awards sponsored by the State Journal Register! Get your photo taken with the plaque this week and we’ll post it on the LLCC Facebook page. The photo with the most likes by April 15 wins a swag bag of LLCC items including a gift certificate to the LLCC Bookstore! Everyone (students, faculty, staff) is eligible. Here’s the schedule for traveling plaque photo opportunities:

TODAY: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons
Tuesday: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Workforce Careers Center, outside Bistro Verde
Wednesday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons
Thursday: 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Cass Gym
Friday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons

04.04.16

Chris McDonald seeking information for WWI Centenary project

As part of the WWI Centenary project, Chris McDonald, professor of political science, is seeking to document (and photograph) all WWI related memorials, monuments, sites, headstones, etc. in the LLCC district.

Hoping to photograph as many as possible this spring and summer, I am asking for help from the LLCC community in this effort. Please contact me if you know of ANY World War One (1914-1919) related memorials, plaques, headstones, statues, etc. anywhere in the LLCC district. Please submit information to chris.mcdonald@llcc.edu and put WWI Memorial in the subject and be sure to include the location and general directions with your information. Also, if any LLCC employees have relatives who served in WWI and would be interested in seeing if I can uncover more about their service or if you have stories to share, I would very much like to hear them!

 Thank you,
Chris McDonald

04.04.16

In the News

Scott Stallman, associate vice president, LLCC Outreach, was interviewed Thursday, March 31 on WTIM’s Morning TalkShow.  He discussed summer, fall and community education classes being offered at Taylorville and the advantages of taking classes at a community college.

04.04.16

Facts about Autism: #1

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the A-Team at LLCC will share some facts, myths, and faq’s about autism spectrum disorder each day in April.

What is autism?

Autism is a neurological variation that occurs in about one percent of the population and is classified as a developmental disability. Although it may be more common than previously thought, it is not a new condition and exists in all parts of the world, in both children and adults of all ages. The terms “Autistic” and “autism spectrum” often are used to refer inclusively to people who have an official diagnosis on the autism spectrum or who self-identify with the Autistic community. While all Autistics are as unique as any other human beings, they share some characteristics typical of autism in common.

Source: http://autisticadvocacy.org/home/about-asan/about-autism/

04.01.16

Emerald Underground performs Sunday in Recital Series

The Emerald Underground will perform in the LLCC Recital Series this Sunday, April 3 at 4 p.m. in the Trutter Center on the Springfield campus.

emerald undergroundThe Emerald Underground, consisting of Jack White, Chas Blythe, Megan Turner, Nat Radwine, Lori McKenzie and Bill McKenzie, brings Celtic music into the 21st century in a fusion of jigs, reels, ballads and rock-based tunes. What was originally the vision of former LLCC student Lanny Montgomery has evolved into the longest running Celtic band of its kind in central Illinois. In its 2001 origin as Stone Ring Circle, Montgomery brought together a band of musicians who had come from rock, blues, jazz and classical backgrounds to form a new and different sound for local audiences. More information on the evolution of the band is available at www.theemeraldunderground.net.

The final performance in the 2015-2016 LLCC Recital Series will be:
May 1 – Paul Van Heuklom – Native American Flutes

04.01.16

Don’t Forget: Office Supply Swap begins Monday

The Finance Department is hosting an Office Supply Swap on Monday and Tuesday in the R. H. Stephens Room. The way this will work is for all areas to collect supplies they no longer have a need for and bring them to the R. H. Stephens room on Monday, April 4 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The 4th will strictly be drop off day. Tuesday, April 5, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., everyone is invited to come in and “shop” for items your office can use. You do NOT have to contribute items to shop for items.” This program is designed to eliminate waste and extend the usefulness of items we already have on campus as well as create a cost savings by not having to order certain supplies that may already be in existence but are not being used. Examples of items for the swap are as follows:

Basic Office Supplies –

  • staples, paperclips, tape, rulers, rubber bands, sticky notes, scissors, etc.
  • paper, cardstock, notepads, labels, envelopes, etc.
  • file folders, binders, tab dividers, report covers, etc.

Writing utensils Desk/Office Accessories –

  • book ends, drawer organizers, desktop organizers, staplers, hole punches, calculators, etc.
  • ink cartridges

If you have any questions about whether or not something should be included in the swap, please contact Dwayne Curry (6-2261) or Holly Walton (6-2260).

04.01.16

Annual Farmers Share Luncheon next week

The Ag Club is holding their 4th annual Farmers Share Luncheon next week on Friday, April 8 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Trutter Center. $.50 will buy a full meal from Nelsons Catering, to illustrate how much of the cost of Americans’ food goes back to the people who raise it. Tickets will be sold to students and staff next week starting on Tuesday in A. Lincoln Commons. Individuals can also contact Ag Club advisor Bill Harmon for tickets.

04.01.16

New submission steps for The Print Shop

The Print Shop has a new web-based submission process that is available for immediate use. For detailed steps, please see the  instructional video and/or pdf documentation on the Faculty & Staff Specialized ITS Training page of the My LLCC Portal. Information is also available at the ITS Services, FAQ’s web page, expand question 4.

Should you require additional assistance, please contact the ITS Service Desk at 786.2555 during our scheduled hours.

04.01.16

Veterans Club T-Shirt Sale

Vet Club Tshirt

The Veterans Club is taking orders for t-shirts now through April 8 for $10. If you would like one, pre-order forms are available in the Veterans Affairs office, Admissions and Registration department, or the Trio department. Payment will be due at the time of pick-up.

04.01.16

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Throughout the month of April, the Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign aims to inform people about ways that individuals and communities can take steps toward preventing sexual assault by promoting safety, respect, and equality (National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 2016). Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to heighten awareness of this issue and show their solidarity and support by wearing a teal ribbon, available for free in Advising, Counseling & Career Services and Student Life. Faculty and staff are encouraged to review the NSVRC’s Action Steps for Faculty and Staff handout to learn more about what they can do to help prevent sexual assault.

The Sexual Assault and Violence Education (SAVE) Task Force is holding a kick-off event on SAAM Day of Action, April 5, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. The event will consist of:
• SAAM Educational Area showcasing TED Talks and Public Service Announcements about preventing sexual assault
• Informational handouts,
• High Heel cupcake fundraiser to support Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault
• Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Runway Show, where male participants are challenged to walk down the runway in heels.
Participants are encouraged to use one of the #SAAM or #WalkAMileInHerShoes hashtags in order to get a discount on cupcakes, and the winner of the runway walk will win dinner for two at Bistro Verde. We encourage faculty and staff to stop by the event and encourage students to attend.

Anyone experiencing sexual assault or gender-based violence should reach out to the LLCC Police Department (217.786.2278) or their local police department. Additionally, the LLCC Advising, Counseling, and Career Services office (217.786.2224) provides free counseling to students. If you would like to help promote SAAM or have questions, please contact Shelby Bedford at Shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.