TODAY: PAC “meet and greet” 1-3 p.m.

The Professional Advisory Committee is hosting a “meet and  greet” for professional staff members TODAY from 1-3 p.m. in A. Commons. Stop by for refreshments and to talk with committee members.

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Student Life can post event promotional materials

If you would like to promote an event, the Student Life Office is here to help! We can accept up to 12 posters for related LLCC-sponsored events (21 if you wish to advertise at the ESAs) and up to seven posters for community events. Simply take the posters to the Student Life Office and we will take care of posting them for you. For more information on our posting guidelines, please visit: http://www.llcc.edu/student-life/student-life-services/bulletin-board-posting/

Thanks for helping us spread the news on all the great LLCC student and community events!

In the news

LLCC was mentioned in this letter which ran in the May 19 issue of  the SJ-R–Letter: Thank an emergency medical worker this week.

Ron Riggle, baseball coach and athletic director, was interviewed for 30 mins. on Sports Radio 1450 in the afternoon sports show May 20. The subject: the Loggers in the national championship, beginning Saturday!

“The well-stocked pantry” is the latest Epicuriosity 101 column by culinary operations manager Nancy Sweet. She has some great tips for the basics we all need in our pantries.

Congratulations to the Loggers baseball and softball teams!

Congratulations to the Loggers baseball team on its win against John Wood Community College Tuesday to claim the NJCAA Division II Region XXIV championship title. The Loggers advance to the NJCAA Division II World Series in Enod, Okla. They play at noon this Saturday against Frederick Community College. Coach Ron Riggle commented, “I’m so proud of them. Our guys fought very hard and they never gave up.”

Congrats also to the Loggers softball team on a tremendous season. The Lady Loggers just returned from the NJCAA Division II National Tournament in Clinton, Miss., placing fifth in the nation. Their overall record was 45-14.

For more news about the Loggers, go to http://lincolnlandloggers.com/.  Go, Loggers!

 

A sincere thank-you from Janelle Murphy

I’d like to express a sincere thank-you to the very caring and supportive people that make LLCC such a great place to belong. Your condolences on the passing of my mother were very thoughtful and much appreciated.

Thank you, Janelle

In the news

Nancy Sweet, culinary operations manager, was interviewed May 19 for a July SO magazine article regarding LLCC’s culinary arts program.

LLCC Theatre and Theatre in the Park present “The Two Gentlemen of Verona”

Theatre in the Park and LLCC Theatre present one of Shakespeare’s earliest romantic comedies, “The Two Gentlemen of Verona,” May 29, 30, 31, June 4, 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site. Tickets are now available online. Tickets are also available by calling 217.632.5440, Wednesdays through Fridays, noon–5 p.m. or noon-8 p.m. on show nights.

Directed by Mark Hardiman, LLCC professor of theatre, the play explores the pursuit of love and how ridiculous four young lovers may behave on their varied journeys to true love. “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” is considered one of Shakespeare’s earliest plays. It deals with love and rivalry and includes some of the Bard’s most memorable foolish servants and sassy young women. READ MORE

PAC hosting “meet & greet” Thursday

The Professional Advisory Committee is hosting a “meet and  greet” for professional staff members Thursday, May 21 in A. Commons from 1 to 3 p. m. Stop by for refreshments and to talk with committee members.

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Registrations still being accepted for McMillen Run/Walk

Registrations are still being accepted for the 8th Annual Brian McMillen Memorial Run/Walk to be held this Saturday, May 23. This year,  any Lincoln Land Community College student/faculty/staff member with a valid LLCC ID receives a $5 discount. To register:  http://getmeregistered.com/BMcMVeterans5k.

Proceeds from the event support the LLCC Brian McMillen Veterans Scholarship. Any questions can be directed to Craig McFarland at craig.mcfarland@llcc.edu. We look forward to seeing you this Saturday!

Capturing nature at its best!

Chris McDonald, Ph.D., captured on camera this heron that caught two fish. The heron caught the two fish, put one down while eating the other. Then the heron took the dropped fish back to the water, rinsed it off and then ate it too!

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