The March 2015 phone directory addendum is available on the PRM portal page HERE.
In the news
Shanda Byer, director of admission, registration and records, wrote the essay “Construct Your Future … Creating a Foundation for Educational Success at LLCC” for the State Journal-Register Our Towns page Sunday, April 5.
Academic calendar workgroup requests feedback by April 8
The Academic Calendar Workgroup, a division of the Academic and Admissions Standards Team, is requesting feedback on the attached academic calendars (see below). These calendars represent the following academic years: 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021. The workgroup would like your feedback by the end of the day on Wednesday, April 8. Your responses can be sent to any of the workgroup members listed below. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
2016-2017 Calendar as Proposed • 2017-2018 Calendar as Proposed • 2018-2019 Calendar as Proposed • 2019-2020 Calendar as Proposed • 2020-2021 Calendar as Proposed
Jeff Mehan – Jeff.Mehan@llcc.edu
Teri McDonough – Teri.McDonough@llcc.edu
Susan McClintock – Susan.McClintock@llcc.edu
Kim Elder – Kimberly.Elder@llcc.edu
Lisa Collier – Lisa.Collier@llcc.edu
Tammy Chrisler – Tammy.Chrisler@llcc.edu
Shanda Byer – Shanda.Byer@llcc.edu
Janice Badgett – Janice.Badgett@llcc.edu
Amy Williams – Amy.Williams@llcc.edu
Professor Chris McDonald presents “From Springfield to Schlestadt” April 11
Political Science Professor Chris McDonald, Ph.D., will present “From Springfield to Schlestadt” on Saturday, April 11 from 9 to 10 a.m. The presentation is being held in the Trutter Center at LLCC-Springfield, 5250 Shepherd Road. The public is invited to the free event.
Professor McDonald’s presentation is based on his new book, 
“‘Three Lying or Four Sitting’—From the Front in a Ford,” which gives an eyewitness account of World War I through the detailed, literate and humorous letters of Springfield native and Harvard student Kent Dunlap Hagler. Professor McDonald will provide a glimpse of Mr. Hagler’s life as an ambulance driver and the local connection to the Great War.
A book signing will follow the presentation. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Cost of the book is $19.95, plus tax. All proceeds from book sales will benefit the LLCC Foundation general scholarship fund in honor of Kent Dunlap Hagler.
In addition to the presentation and book signing, an exhibit containing WWI artifacts is being presented by the Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum. Items on display include original handwritten letters by Mr. Hagler to his parents, a certified copy of a letter written by General John Pershing to Mr. Hagler and the members of the American Expeditionary Force, the “Croix de Guerre” (War Cross) and citation awarded to Mr. Hagler, the actual tin plate featuring the War Cross that was mounted on the side of Mr. Hagler’s ambulance during the war, plus other Great War artifacts. The exhibit will be on display through the end of April.
Taking a lunchtime walk around campus? Stop by the Trutter Museum!
The warming spring weather is great for a lunchtime stroll around campus. And, you’re invited to stop by the Trutter Center, to see 
the ProText Partnership exhibit, “Text by Design,” at the Trutter Museum. This unique exhibit will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday and features the work of more than 40 students in LLCC’s 3D Design, Screen Printing and Intro to Graphic Design classes, and explores the various ways artists merge language into their visual art.
And while there, take a look at the new, temporary exhibit in the Trutter Center foyer, presented as part of the campus and community events for Dr. Chris McDonald’s new book, “‘Three Lying or Four Sitting’ — From the Front in a Ford,” an eyewitness account of World War I through the letters of Springfield native and Harvard student Kent 
Dunlap Hagler. The exhibit will be on display throughout April and features many of Mr. Hagler’s original letters written to his parents during the war, as well as some irreplaceable personal items.
The book is available for purchase for $19.95 in the LLCC Bookstore. All proceeds from book sales will benefit the LLCC Foundation general scholarship fund in honor of Kent Dunlap Hagler.
For more on both these exhibits, visit the Trutter Museum web page.
Ryan Roberts writes A-Z guide to Ian McEwan’s writings
Ryan Roberts, faculty librarian, wrote an A-Z guide to Ian McEwan’s writings that went live April 2 on the Vintage Books website. Part One has been posted, with Part Two scheduled to be posted soon. Click HERE to read Part One, which includes Adulthood to Music.
TODAY at LLCC
Walk Your Way to Wellness Challenge sign-up deadline. Contact Kim Elder, kim.elder@llcc.edu, with your team name and individual team members’ names.
Epicurean Club cookie sale, noon–2 p.m. (or until sold out), Baking Lab of Workforce Careers Center. Assorted cookies include chocolate chip, peanut butter, sugar, and white chocolate and macadamia nut. Boxes of assorted cookies will sell for $3 for ½ dozen or $6 for 1 dozen.
Catalog Committee seeking input
The Catalog Committee is making decisions regarding future editions of the LLCC Catalog. As part of this process, the committee is gathering input from the college community. Please take a minute to respond to three questions posed by the committee.
The survey will remain open until Friday, April 10. Thanks in advance for your feedback.
VALIC rep to visit LLCC April 8 and 16
LLCC’s VALIC representative Terri Bailey will be on campus Wednesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 16 in the VP conference room to discuss financial planning. To set up an appointment, click HERE.
Participate in Student United Way events in April
Join Student United Way, April 7—9 in A. Lincoln Commons from 11 a. m.-1 p.m. in raising awareness of and respect for persons with autism. Autism is the fastest growing developmental diagnosis in the U.S. Recent research shows 1 in 68 children are being diagnosed and 1 in 42 are boys. Take a pledge to NOT use the R-word, learn more about the diagnosis and add a name to our puzzle in honor of someone you know living with Autism.
Help Student United Way raise Homeless Awareness on April 17 from 1-4 p.m. outside of A. Lincoln Commons. We will be building shanty towns out of cardboard boxes, listening to a local speaker about homelessness, and doing some fun service activities. We hope to see you there!