03.26.15

2015 Master Teacher Finalists announced

Five faculty members have been named finalists for the 2015 Drs. Raymond and Ann Pearson Master Teacher Award. They are:

• Anthony DiMaggio, Associate Professor, Political Science
• Jason Dockter, Professor, English
• Eve Fischberg, Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
• Rebecca Klatt, Associate Professor, English
• Michael Ramm, Professor, Chemistry

One of these individuals will be named the award recipient at the annual faculty and staff recognition ceremony on Thursday, May 7 in the Student Union. The Pearson award annually recognizes a full-time faculty member for his or her exceptional contributions to student learning. The recipient receives a $5,000 award to be used to enhance teaching and learning.

Drs. Raymond and Ann Pearson, longtime Springfield physicians, made this award possible through a generous contribution to the LLCC Foundation. The LLCC Foundation would like to thank all of this year’s nominees for their energy and efforts every day on behalf of LLCC students.

03.26.15

Innovation Celebration a great success!

On Professional Development Day, the ITDE department hosted the Innovation Celebration. There were 35 faculty and staff members along with students who shared their innovative projects, services and instruction with their colleagues from across campus. Photos from the Innovation Celebration can be seen on the ITDE Facebook page at:  http://on.fb.me/1CZjtaj

03.26.15

Springfield Mayoral Forum in Trutter Center Friday

A Springfield Mayoral Candidate Forum is being held Friday, March 27 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Trutter Center. LLCC faculty, staff and students, and the general public are invited to attend.

Mark McDonald of WSEC (PBS) will moderate the live event being aired on WQNA radio and on COMCAST (Channel 18) in Springfield. Mr. McDonald will be asking questions that have been submitted to LFS. The public will be allowed to ask questions also.

This event is a production of the Capital Area Career Center.

03.26.15

In the community

Jamie Stout, director, Community Education, spoke to members of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Taylorville March 24. She provided information about Community Education programs and the LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning.

03.25.15

Today at LLCC

Chemistry Club bake sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons. All proceeds will go to the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” fundraiser, which benefits the Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault.

Board of Trustees meeting: 5:15 p.m., R.H. Stephens Room, Menard Hall. Find the agenda HERE.

03.25.15

Outstanding Graduate nominations due Friday!

The office of the Vice President of Student Services is seeking nominations for Outstanding Graduate for Commencement 2015. All nominations must be returned to room 1255 in Menard Hall by noon Friday, March 27. Nominees must have completed graduation requirements at the end of summer term 2014, fall semester 2014 or be candidates for graduation at the end of spring 2015 or summer term 2015. If you would like to nominate a graduate, an application along with instructions and a current listing of students who have applied for graduation can be obtained by contacting Linda Cunningham, linda.cunningham@llcc.edu.

03.25.15

LLCC professor Chris McDonald presents “From Springfield to Schlestadt” with book signing 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. 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 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.

In “‘Three Lying or Four Sitting’—From the Front in a Ford,” Professor McDonald provides commentary and a personal account of someone serving on the Great War’s front lines through the detailed, literate and humorous letters of Mr. Hagler. Mr. Hagler came from a prominent family in Springfield. He left Springfield for Harvard University where, after being denied entry into the United States military forces, he decided to become a volunteer ambulance driver with the American Field Service. Over a two-year period, Mr. Hagler sent home many letters describing his experiences in the First World 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.

03.25.15

Registration open for 8th annual Brian McMillen Run/Walk

Registration for the 8th Annual Brian McMillen Memorial Run/Walk is now open! This year, we are providing a $5 discount to any Lincoln Land Community College student/faculty/staff member with a valid LLCC ID. Register at: http://getmeregistered.com/BMcMVeterans5k Also, if you’d like to volunteer for the event please email Alison Mills at alison.mills@llcc.edu. Any additional questions can be directed to Craig McFarland at craig.mcfarland@llcc.edu. We look forward to seeing you on May 23!