The LLCC Ag Club just finished their annual food drive collection to support the Central Illinois Foodbank and fight hunger in our 
communities. The club sponsored the event as a contest among the agriculture classes, with the class that brought in the most food getting breakfast served to them by the club. The winning class was Rich Teeter’s ABM 105 Crop Production, followed closely by the AFO 250 Plant Operations class. The club set a new record for its collection, bringing in 1,515 pounds of food. Special thanks goes to LLCC ag alum Cameron Ayers of Rochester for his donation.
In the news
Janet Semanik, development specialist, LLCC Foundation was interviewed Dec. 2 by Fox Illinois about the “Winter Blues”event being held on campus.
Marnie Record, workforce specialist, was interviewed by the SJ-R Dec. 1 about the Value-Added Food program. The story is scheduled to run in the Dec. 6 A La Carte column.
Winter Art Sale today and Friday at Trutter Center
The annual winter sale of student artwork starts today at the Trutter Center. Students, faculty and staff are invited to browse and buy 
today and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A wide variety of original student art including ceramics, fine art, note paper and more is priced right and would make great gifts for the holiday season. Cookies and coffee will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday courtesy of the Trutter Museum.
Art purchases can be made with cash, checks or credit cards. All proceeds from the art sale support LLCC art students and the Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum.
Save the date: Holiday Party Dec. 17, 2-4 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE – Dec. 17, 2-4 p.m. (Click on the images to enlarge.)
EHST winter weather safety tips
With winter weather right around the corner the Environmental Health and Safety Team (EHST) would like to remind everyone that although snow and ice can make accidents like slips and falls more likely, a little prevention can go a long way.
Consider the following safety tips:
• Stay informed of weather conditions. Local radio and TV stations provide updates, plus there are numerous weather-related websites and apps for smart phones. Sign up for LLCC Connect (https://forms.llcc.edu/connect) to receive information directly to your cell and/or home phone about LLCC weather closings and other emergency situations.
• Dress for the weather. A good pair of boots provides traction and helps keep your feet warm. A pair of gloves can keep you from having to put your hands in your pockets to keep them warm because you will want your arms free to catch your balance if you do slip.
• Watch your step outside. Be aware of slick conditions and take slower and shorter steps so that you can react quickly to any changes in traction.
• Watch your step inside. Snow and ice that get stuck in the deep treads of winter boots begin melting once inside and can create a wet, slick surface.
Condolences to Julie Clevenger
We wish to extend our sympathy to Julie Clevenger, director, Center for Academic Success, on the recent passing of her mother, Jean Barnstable. View the obituary here. Julie expresses her sincere thanks to her LLCC family:
I would like to send a sincere thank you to my teammates in the Center for Academic Success, the Writing Center, Sharon Evans, Rebecca Klatt and Carrie Jacobs who donated toward the beautiful flowers and garden stone in memory of my mother, Jean Barnstable, who passed away on Nov. 18. Thank you, also, for the many cards, emails and memorials posted online. It’s a great comfort to know that I have such a warm and caring family here at LLCC!
Julie
SGA coat drive and angel tree
The Student Government Association (SGA) is still collecting coats in conjunction with Eastside Pride until Dec. 4! Gently used coats can be dropped off in the Student Life Office. In addition, the SGA is hosting an angel tree. Pick a tag from the SGA angel tree in A. Lincoln Commons to select an item to donate to the Springfield Retirement Village and return your item to the Student Life Office by Wednesday, Dec. 16.
Retirement reception for Diane Clark Dec. 14, 2-4 p.m.
Please mark your calendars for a retirement reception for Diane Clark, assistant director, public relations, Monday, Dec. 14 from 2-4 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room. Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!
Today at LLCC
Honors Club Krispy Kreme doughnut sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons, $8/dozen.
Bistro to Go and LLCC garden farm stand open 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Workforce Careers Center. Menu: Bistro to Go 113015
Student music recitals: Informal, 4 p.m. and Honors 7 p.m., room 2250, Menard Hall
“Winter Blues” art sale preview event, 5 to 8 p.m., Trutter Museum. $10 per person, offers an exclusive first opportunity to buy art and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and blues music presented by LLCC students. A cash bar will be available.
Shop Amazon and help the LLCC Foundation; LLCC Foundation LEAGUE grant apps due Dec. 9
Shop Amazon and help the LLCC Foundation!
Help the Lincoln Land Community College Foundation by shopping at Amazon! Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the LLCC Foundation whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
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LLCC Foundation L.E.A.G.U.E. grants due Dec. 9
A reminder that applications for L.E.A.G.U.E. grants are due in the LLCC Foundation Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. The application and grant guidelines are below or may be downloaded at http://www.llccfoundation.org/educational-support.
Approximately $10,000 in grant money will be awarded. Grant recipients will be announced at the L.E.A.G.U.E. kickoff on March 29, 2016. For questions, call 786.2785.
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