Julie Eason has joined LLCC as the new assistant to the vice 
president for administrative services. She will also assist the chief information officer. She will primarily be located in Menard 1263 but will also have office hours in Menard 1200. Her phone extension is 6.2221 and email is julie.eason@llcc.edu. Welcome!
Students, faculty and staff invited to Trutter Museum exhibit opening reception
LLCC students, faculty and staff are welcome at the opening reception this Friday, Sept. 25 for the newest exhibit at the Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum, “Small World – Near to Far.” The 
reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Trutter Center. The exhibit features more than 40 small items from the museum’s world heritage collection in addition to artwork by current LLCC art faculty.
“Small World—Near to Far” is the sixth exhibit in the museum. Pieces being featured in the exhibit include a bronze Chinese Temple Dog from the early Ching dynasty (1644-1912), Japanese Netsuke ivory carvings, clay Peruvian “Facepot” or “Portrait Jug,” amethyst carvings of monkeys and stone carvings of faces from the Yucatan. Big and bold art being featured will include signed prints by Salvador Dali and Marc Chagall.
To celebrate the talent of the world close to home, the exhibit also will feature the artwork of current LLCC art faculty and professional artists Michelle Coakes, Al Shull, Leslie Stalter and Thom Whalen, in addition to artwork by founding LLCC art faculty. Various pieces by Springfield photographer Carrie Beard will be on display at the opening reception.
For details on the exhibit, visit the Trutter Museum web page.
Banned Books Reading Oct. 2-volunteer readers welcome
Dr. Deborah Brothers will lead the annual Banned Books Reading celebrating freedom from censorship on Friday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. If you would like to read from a book that was banned at one time, please contact Deborah at 6.4966 or email deborah.brothers@llcc.edu.
East Asia Film and Lecture Series continues Oct. 8
The first installment of the East Asia Film and Lecture Series Sept. 
17, featuring the film “Shower,” was well attended and a lively discussion ensued, led by Joy Yang Jiao (center), Ph.D. candidate at the Institute of Communication Research, College of Media at UIUC. She’s shown here with event organizers, Professors Paul Van Heuklom and Dr. Ashley Green. The series, in partnership with the UIUC Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies, is free and open to the public, and continues Oct. 8, 6-9 p.m. in the Trutter Center, with the film, “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter … and Spring.”
Note from Facilities regarding furniture moves
Facilities Services would like to remind all faculty and staff that in order to meet the needs of scheduled classes and events, all furniture in a specific room or area must remain in that space. The number and style of seats, desks and furniture is specific to each room and is governed by building codes and ICCB recommendations. LLCC manages furniture distribution through the work order system.
When requesting a furniture move, simply select “Furniture Move” for the request type when filling out a work order. If the request is approved, Facilities staff will coordinate the move as soon as possible.
Faculty and staff who are in need of additional furniture should contact Matt Hobrock, property control technician, before considering a new purchase. There is a good chance that something will be available from storage.
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week Sept. 21-26
Adult Education and Literacy programs serve adult students who need to improve their basic skills, learn English, obtain a high school equivalency, and transition to postsecondary education/training and employment. LLCC’s Adult Education and Literacy program serves over 900 students per year, in Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, High School Equivalency preparation, English Language Acquisition, Career Pathways and Literacy programming. Classes are offered throughout the LLCC district at the Springfield campus and outreach locations. Learn more at www.llcc.edu/adult-education and on Facebook.
Board of Trustees to meet Wed., Sept. 23
The LLCC Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 5:15 p.m. in the R.H. Stephens Room, Menard Hall. Find the agenda and final FY16 budget HERE.
Bistro to Go menu for week of Sept. 21
Bistro to Go is open next Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for take-out only. View next week’s menu: Bistro To Go menu 9.21.15. Menu is subject to change.
Position vacancy
The Human Resources office is currently advertising for a utility worker in Taylorville. Complete information on this position can be found on the HR Employment site.
East Asia Film and Lecture series kicks off tonight!
Join Professors Paul Van Heuklom and Ashley Green this evening for the first film and discussion in the new East Asia Film and Lecture Series, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Trutter Center. 
The series, in partnership with the UIUC Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies, is free and open to the public.
Thursday’s film is “Shower,” a 1999 comedy/drama and winner of Best Picture and Best Director at the 2000 Seattle International Film Festival. Discussion of the film will be led by Joy Yang Jiao, Ph.D. candidate at the Institute of Communication Research, College of Media at UIUC.
Critically acclaimed around the world, “Shower” features hilarious characters and stunning performances from well-known Chinese actors. When successful businessman Da Ming is summoned by his younger brother to come home to his father’s old-style bathhouse in Beijing, he can’t wait to return to his fast-paced modern life. But time amongst the crazy cast of characters that frequent the bathhouse gives him a new appreciation for traditional old ways. When a tragic event causes sudden change, Da Ming must choose between the prosperous life he’s made for himself and his responsibility to his family and heritage.