Colette D’Cruz-Endeley, Ph.D., professor of economics, was interviewed March 21 by WICS-TV regarding rising food prices.
Penny Wars is Here!
The Foundation has decorated its Penny Wars container using the theme “Gnome Together”. All departments are invited to participate in this fun, friendly competition to benefit LLCC Foundation’s Pay It Forward Fund. All you have to do is get a container from the Foundation office and start collecting pennies. Decorate your container if you wish and bring it the LEAGUE Luncheon on Tuesday, March 25 in the Student Union where additional pennies can be added or your opponents can sabotage your efforts by adding coins and paper currency your container. Don’t miss all the fun! Get in on the action!
Commencement Reminders
Please remind students that they need to apply for graduation (it’s not automatic) … and if they also would like to walk in commencement, regalia may be purchased from the Bookstore. The only cost for commencement is $20, which includes cap/gown/tassel and 10 complimentary announcements. Please encourage students to celebrate their achievements!
Nominations for 2014 commencement student speaker are due TODAY by 5 p.m.! If you would like to nominate a student, click HERE for instructions and an application to fill out and return to Room 1255 in Menard Hall. Nominees must have completed graduation requirements at the end of summer term 2013, fall semester 2013 or be candidates for graduation at the end of spring semester 2014 or summer term 2014. All nominated students need to have their speech ready to audition on Friday, April 4 from 2-3 p.m. in Menard Hall, room 2219.
Nominate an Outstanding Graduate for 2014 Commencement! If you would like to nominate a graduate, a listing of students who have applied for graduation are attached below. Click HERE for instructions and an application to fill out and return to Room 1255 in Menard Hall by noon on Friday, March 28. Nominees must have completed graduation requirements at the end of summer term 2013, fall semester 2013 or be candidates for graduation at the end of spring semester 2014 or summer term 2014. Thank you!
2014 PAUL SIMON STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST
Please remind students that submissions for the 2014 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest are due Monday, March 24! Essays must be submitted via email to writingcenter@llcc.edu by 3:00 p.m. For details, refer to the February 24 contest announcement in LincIN.
6th annual Walk Your Way to Wellness Challenge begins soon!
Get your 5-person team together today!! The 4-week walking challenge will begin Monday, March 31. This year’s challenge is strictly a walking challenge. Only miles walked by team members will be considered for the team challenge. Runners will be placed in a separate individual challenge. Prizes will be given away for individual and team winners. Contact Kim Elder at kim.elder@llcc.edu.
PRAIRIE BURNS ON SPRINGFIELD CAMPUS
LLCC will be conducting controlled burns on the prairie areas of campus over the next few weeks, weather permitting. The burns will be conducted on the upper prairie on the north side of Menard Hall, on the south and west sides of the Workforce Careers Center and on both sides of the entrance to campus.
The controlled burns are a coordinated effort of LLCC’s Facilities Services department, biology classes and the LLCC Environmental Club. The burns have been approved by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
CCTC offers Computer Security seminar
This seminar, for a computer novice all the way up to expert level, is designed to help you to understand potential computer security issues and to give advice and steps that can be taken to protect your computers, mobile devices, information, identity, etc. View the flier for details and registration information.
Congratulations to LLCC-Jacksonville’s most recent CNA graduates!
Top L-R: Instructor, Cindy Krieg; Instructor, Carolyn VanBebber; Instructor, Peggy Wisdom; Brandi Moore
Middle L-R: Riley Jones, Angela Surratt, Heidi Johnston, Jennifer Gregory
Front L-R: Gayle Strohecker, Justine Nevius, Kailin Hill, Kelsey Jackson, Elizabeth Winters, Michelle York, Kelsey Valentine
Spring 2014 bird banding season
The spring 2014 bird banding season will be starting next Monday (3/24) and will continue through Friday, May 24. Vern Kleen, LLABB bander/coordinator, and Tony Rothering, professor of biology, will be banding from sunrise until about 11 a.m., Monday through Friday and most Saturdays.
Please contact Tony if you have any questions or concerns at 6-4933 and please join us at the banding station if your time allows!!
College Email System Upgrade
The college’s email system was upgraded over spring break to the latest version of Microsoft Exchange Server. Faculty and staff should not notice any changes when using Microsoft Outlook or accessing college email through a mobile device. If you experience any trouble accessing email through Outlook, restarting your computer should clear up any issues. If you experience any problems after the restart, please contact the Helpdesk for assistance.
The web–based email has been updated with Microsoft’s contemporary interface. If you would like to learn more about getting around in the new Outlook Web App, please click on the link below: