Chris McDonald, Ph.D., professor of political science, gave three lectures at the Great War Encampment event Nov. 8 at the Illinois Military Museum. Approximately 350 individuals attended the event. Chris spoke on gas warfare, WWI photographs, and Sangamon County and the Great War. WICS did this advance story on the event.
Lady Loggers head to national tournament!
The LLCC Lady Loggers beat Illinois Central College 25-13, 25-20, 25-21 Saturday at Cass Gymnasium in the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Region 24 playoffs to advance to their first national volleyball tournament since 2012. The Loggers, ranked No. 4 in the national poll, improved to 37-5. The Loggers will travel to Phoenix College in Arizona for the NJCAA championship, which runs Nov. 19-21.
This week’s Bistro to Go menu
Bistro to Go is open today and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Remember you can place an order in advance by emailing bistroverde@llcc.edu. See this week’s menu: 11 9 15 Bistro to Go Italian menu
This week at LLCC
Tuesday, Nov. 10 – Radiographers Association Paint Nite Fundraiser at 6 p.m. in the Student Union, Menard Hall. Registration is open to faculty, staff and students. Tickets are $40. To register, please visit http://christystudios.com/create-with-christy-llcc-tuesday-november-10/. Any questions about this event can be sent to Sharon Cheek, sharon.cheek@llcc.edu.
Wednesday, Nov. 11 – 20th annual Veterans Day Ceremony, reception at 1 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.
Thursday, Nov. 12 – Commit to Quit, 9-11 a.m., A. Lincoln Commons. Veterans Club Jeans Day – Take a $5 donation to the Student Life Office to support the Brian McMillen Veterans Scholarship and wear your jeans.
Deadline to complete Professional Development Day survey Nov. 10
The deadline to complete the Professional Development Day survey is tomorrow: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ProDevDayLLCC
Important notice regarding employee tuition waiver for SP ’16
To all full-time employees who plan on using the employee tuition waiver for themselves or their qualified dependents for spring 2016:
If you register before Dec. 2, please complete and submit your tuition waiver application to Human Resources no later than Nov. 30, 2015. That will ensure the waiver will be notated on your account, which will prevent your classes from being dropped.
If you anticipate registering after Dec. 2, please submit your tuition waiver application to Human Resources either before or the day of your registration so your account can be notated in a timely manner.
If you have any questions, please contact Libby Elder at ext 62254 or Robin Ackman at ext 62762. Thank you.
Read the latest LLCC Foundation news in “Circle of Friends”
In the November issue, hear from LLCC alum Micah Bartlett and his wife, Peggy, as to why they give. Honored alum nominations are welcome through Nov. 30, pick up a holiday gift at the LLCC Bookstore that supports our students, and join us at a new event, “Winter Blues,” on Dec. 2. Read Circle of Friends Nov 2015.
In the news
Maryjane Million, operations analyst, LLCC-Jacksonville, was interviewed Nov. 6 by the Jacksonville Journal-Courier regarding the Regional Office of Education Art Show.
Today is the last day to qualify for United Way gift baskets!
Here’s a look at four of the five gift baskets available in the employee 
campaign through United Way! Everyone who donates has a chance to win either a basket from their employee group representative, or the second chance basket. Each basket is worth at least $50. Each donor also gets a swag bag of three gifts.
The biggest reason to give is not these prizes, but rather knowing you are helping those in need in our community. Please fill out the pledge form you received via campus mail and return to your group representative listed below. Today is the last day of the campaign, and we hope to hear from you!
Thank you,
Tiffany Andrews, classified staff; Nicole Ralph, administrative staff; Greg Walbert, professional staff; Tara Walk, faculty
Student Life events include Paint Nite Fundraiser and Coat Drive
Paint Nite Fundraiser – The Radiographers Association is hosting the event Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. in the Student Union, Menard Hall. Registration is open to faculty, staff and students. Tickets are $40. To register, please visit http://christystudios.com/create-with-christy-llcc-tuesday-november-10/. Any questions about this event can be sent to Sharon Cheek sharon.cheek@llcc.edu.
Commit to Quit – Nov. 12, 9-11 a.m., A. Lincoln Commons
9th Annual Coat Drive – The Student Government Association in conjunction with Eastside Pride are collecting clean, slightly used and new coats to be donated to local public schools and shelters. Donation box is available in the Student Life Office until Dec. 4.