04.16.14

VEMS and EMS Campus Updates – New Access Links

VEMS Users – Please save and use this new link to access the updated VEMS:  Virtual EMS

EMS Campus Users – EMS Campus is now called EMS Campus Planning Interface and can be accessed by the following link: EMS Campus Planning Interface . Please save and use this updated link.  This software is used to view a classroom schedule via the Academic Book.

All VEMS and EMS Campus Planning Interface information and materials are available via the Faculty & Staff Specialized ITS Training portal page or click here and open the file.

04.16.14

Message from Sergeant Phil Lima, LLCC Police Dept.

philThank you to my Lincoln Land family for all your prayers, gifts, and support during my stroke and the passing of my mother.  You have helped make the transition through all of this much easier.  I miss you all and plan on returning to work as soon as possible. Again, a heartfelt thank you to everyone.

Phil

04.16.14

In the News

Dr. Judy Jozaitis, vice president, Workforce Development and Community Education; and Kevin Lust, director, Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC, were interviewed on workforce and small business challenges and trends for a segment airing soon on WQNA Radio, the radio station of the Capital Area Career Center.

04.16.14

Intermediate level English as a Second Language (ESL) class toured Workforce Development Center Tuesday.

intermediate ESL Class on WFDB tour Julie Rourke, director, Workforce Development, can be seen explaining different parts of the Renewable Energies lab.  Students listened and asked questions throughout the building and were excited by what they saw and learned.  The students pictured are from eight different countries (Mali, Mexico, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Indonesia, Bolivia, Cameroon, and Myanmar).  Several students are now considering which program they would like to enroll in.  Thanks, Julie, for your time! – Angela Gerberding, ESL coordinator

04.15.14

PTK Silent Auction Thursday to benefit Henson Robinson Zoo

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will hold a Silent Auction in A. Lincoln Commons Thursday, April 17 from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.  Proceeds from the Silent Auction will benefit the Henson Robinson Zoo. Several baskets containing items donated by local businesses will be up for auction. Click Silent Auction Descriptions to see detailed descriptions and pictures of the baskets.

In conjunction with the Silent Auction will be a Bake Sale, with proceeds benefitting LLCC’s Alpha Epsilon Kappa chapter of Phi Theta Kappa.

Phi Theta Kappa is an honorary organization which encourages scholarship, service, leadership and fellowship.  Please come and support these two events on Thursday, April 17! For more information, contact Claire Gordon, PTK Advisor, claire.gordon@llcc.edu (or 6-4944).

04.15.14

Retirement Party for Rich Vertrees!

balloon_retirementPlease join in a retirement celebration for Rich Vertrees, Vice President, Administrative Services, on Thursday, April 24, in the Stephens Room. Please stop by between 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. for punch, cookies and cake.

04.15.14

ARRGH! CAPTAIN RON IS RETIRING!

balloon_retirementAfter 27+ years at Lincoln Land, Ron Gregoire is leaving the helm of Admissions & Records and sailing off into retirement. To celebrate his years of service to the college, Ron’s staff will host an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, April 28, in the Records Office. Make plans now to join us … there will be treats! We also will be collecting cards, if you care to bring one. The party has a nautical theme and sailing jargon is welcomed but no salty language, please!

04.15.14

LLCC Big Band to perform on campus

The LLCC Big Band will perform during the lunch hour in A. Lincoln Commons on Wednesday, April 16 from noon to 1 PM. Please bring your lunch and enjoy fun, danceable big band music during hour lunch hour!  We have singers, too!

The band is directed by Jane Hartman.

04.15.14

Annual Battle of the Bands scheduled for April 25

The Student Life Office invites the public to the annual “Battle of the Bands” competition Friday, April 25. Door open at 5:30 p.m. and bands will perform from 6-10 p.m. in the Trutter Center on the Springfield campus.

Bands include The Blind Social, Built in a Day, Dog of Panic, Full Chroma, Geoff Leathers, Negative 17, Open D and Trepidus.

The event is co-sponsored by the LLCC Student United Way. There is no admission charge; however, donations will be accepted for United Way of Central Illinois. Door prizes include a karaoke video machine, and commemorative T-shirts will be available.