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TONIGHT: East Asia Film and Lecture Series
A reminder that Arts and Humanities is hosting the third and final presentation in its East Asia Film and Lecture Series tonight from 6-9 p.m. in the Trutter Center. There is no charge to attend.
The film “Tokyo Story” (1953), will be shown, followed by a discussion led by Elizabeth Oyler, associate professor of Japanese and director of the Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign.
Professional Development Day thank-you; evaluation and photo gallery available
A huge thank-you to all faculty and staff who presented a session for Professional Development Day this year. We had a large number of sessions for staff and faculty to attend on a wide variety of topics and it is all due to the willingness of these faculty and staff to share their knowledge and expertise with their colleagues. See the complete list PDD thanks.
The Professional Development Day Planning Committee requests your feedback on Tuesday’s activities. If you attended any part of Professional Development Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, complete the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ProDevDayLLCC. Your input will be incredibly valuable for the planning process of future Professional Development Days. Thank you in advance for your response.
ITDE created a photo album of pictures from fall 2015 Professional Development Day. Please visit the PDD Facebook page.
Melinda Pitt Kaye named 2015 Outstanding Adjunct Instructor
Melissa Pitt Kaye was named the 2015 Outstanding Adjunct Instructor. Melinda teaches music for the Arts and Humanities Department.
One student commented, “She’s so enthusiastic that she makes me want to learn! She presents material by sharing interesting historical facts and stories. Her explanations are very clear and concise. It is obvious that she thoroughly enjoys what she is teaching!
One of her colleagues stated, “Students really enjoy her method of teaching with her sense of humor and fun-loving, extroverted qualities. She makes the classroom interesting by drawing on many musical experiences. Her recitals and concerts are always reflective of the joy of music and her diverse use of instruments and people.”
She has been teaching at LLCC since 1992 having taught more than 400 hours. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Millikin University, a Master of Music degree from Southern Methodist University and a Master of Arts degree in Community Arts Management from the University of Illinois Springfield. Her experience is extensive and varied. In addition to her teaching, she has directed major musical productions and performed in theatrical and opera productions.
Photos of her receiving the award can be found on the Professional Development Day photo gallery. Congratulations, Melinda!
In the news
Jolene Adams, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, authored this week’s Epicuriosity 101 article with “All Things Pumpkin Spice.”
Encourage students to register for spring classes by Dec. 2
Encourage current students to register for spring by Dec. 2 to be eligible for free books and supplies!
Current students who register and pay (or make payment arrangements) for spring semester by Dec. 2 could win free books and supplies for spring! Three current fall students will win books and supplies for courses in which they are enrolled for spring (up to $500) from the LLCC bookstore. Winners will be chosen on Dec. 4 from names of all current students who have registered and paid, or make appropriate payment arrangements, for spring by Dec. 2.
We’re encouraging current students to register for spring semester by Dec. 2, get a chance for free books and supplies, and relax over the holidays!
Professional Development Day team-building workshop winners
Congratulations to the following teams who took first place in the Professional Development Day team-building workshops!
8:00 – Creative Cookie
“All In Cookie” (Chocolate chips, pecans, coconut, crasins, butterscotch and almond extract)
Team members: Trudy Stutzman, Lindee Hall, Andrea DeRosa and Valarie Howse
9:45 – Creative Cookie
“Testy Turtles” (Walnuts, chocolate chips, toffee bits, pecans and caramel)
Team members: Stephanie Cummings and Carrie Jacobs
8:00 – Best Burger
“Pineapple Express” (Bacon, pineapple, garlic, mushrooms and Swiss with a sweet and tangy sauce of brown sugar, soy and Worcestershire)
Team members: Ben Roth, Scott Ebbing and Alexis Rodgers
9:45 – Best Burger
“The Tarable Burger” (Cheddar, bacon, sautéed mushrooms, onion and garlic on a grilled bun)
Team members: Tara Walk and Randy Rue
Final presentation of East Asia Film and Lecture Series tomorrow
A reminder that Arts and Humanities is hosting the third and final presentation in its East Asia Film and Lecture Series tomorrow, Nov. 5 from 6-9 p.m. in the Trutter Center. There is no charge to attend.
The film “Tokyo Story” (1953), will be shown, followed by a discussion led by Elizabeth Oyler, associate professor of Japanese and director of the Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign.
“Tokyo Story,” directed by Yasujiro Ozu, has been described as a profoundly stirring evocation of elemental humanity and universal heartbreak. The film, which follows an aging couple’s journey to visit their grown children in bustling postwar Tokyo, surveys the rich and complex world of family life with the director’s customary delicacy and incisive perspective on social mores. “Tokyo Story” plumbs and deepens the director’s recurring theme of generational conflict, creating what has been called “one of cinema’s greatest masterpieces” (Film Comment) and “one of the three greatest films ever made” (Sight and Sound Critics’ Poll 1992).
LLCC honors veterans with activities Nov. 11 and 12
LLCC will honor veterans at its 20th annual Veterans Day Ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 11. The reception begins at 1 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. The public is invited to attend.
The American Legion Post 759 Color Guard will post the colors and LLCC staff member Doris Williams will sing the national anthem. The program also includes LLCC Trustee Jerry Wesley serving as master of ceremonies; LLCC student Staff Seargent Kegan Sullivan, U.S. Air Force, providing remarks; the LLCC Choir singing “America the Beautiful” and LLCC student Bobby Herpel playing taps.
The ceremony is sponsored by the LLCC Student Life Office and honors all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces.
In addition to the ceremony on Nov. 11, the Veterans Club is sponsoring a Jeans Day Nov. 12. Take a $5 donation to the Student Life Office to support the Brian McMillen Veterans Scholarship and wear your jeans.
National Radiologic Technology Week Nov. 8-14
Join us in celebrating and acknowledging National Radiologic Technology Week Nov. 8-14, 2015!
National Radiologic Technology Week is an annual event established 
by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists to celebrate the important role medical imaging professionals play in patient care and health care safety. The weeklong celebration highlights the radiologic technology profession and raises public awareness about radiologic technologists. LLCC has offered an Associate Degree Radiography Program since the early 1970s and it is still going strong!
The first National Radiologic Technology Week® was held July 22-29, 1979. The annual celebration was later changed to November to commemorate the anniversary of the X-ray’s discovery by Wilhelm Roentgen on Nov. 8, 1895.
The theme for this year is “Discovering the Inside Story.”