The Culinary Institute has announced its schedule of non-credit food and wine classes for fall 2014! The schedule includes cook and dine courses, special cooking topics, Bistro Verde dinners and other classes. Topics being featured include eating for health, baking and desserts, holiday foods, parent and me classes, and advanced kitchen boot camp. Instruction is provided by culinary and nutrition experts at LLCC as well as from Springfield and surrounding areas. Registrations are being accepted now. More info…
Welcome Jamie Stout
Jamie Stout joined LLCC this week as the new director of Community Education. Her office is located in Millennium 1135, and she can be contacted at 6-2430 or jamie.stout@llcc.edu. Welcome, Jamie!
Welcome Kevin Cline
Kevin Cline joined the Facilities Department this week as a grounds maintenance worker. He can be reached at 6-2448 or kevin.cline@llcc.edu. Welcome to LLCC, Kevin!
Save the date for the 2015 Foundation Gala
Convocation Friday, Aug. 22, 8:30-10:30 a.m. in Cass Gym
Plan to attend the annual Convocation this Friday, Aug. 22, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
8:30-9: Breakfast
9-10:30 Presentations
- “Cycles of AQIP” by Dr. Tricia Kujawa and Dr. Chris McDonald
- A look at the new website design
- Remarks by Dr. Charlotte Warren, President
Network Administrator Vacancy Announced
The Human Resources office is currently advertising for a Network Administrator position. Complete information can be found on the HR Portal.
Jolene Adams gives baking demo at State Fair
Jolene Adams of the LLCC Culinary Institute gave a demonstration at the Illinois State Fair Friday, Aug. 15 on “Unique Cupcakes,” teaching viewers to make strawberry shortcake and turtle cupcakes in a jar and creating apple fondant cupcakes.
Truck crane in front of Commons and on east side of Menard Hall this morning
This morning, we will again be using a truck crane in front of the Commons, as well as the east side of Menard Hall. For safety, we will be blocking the 10 minute parking spaces on the east side of Menard Hall until the lift is completed. We anticipate completion by midday. We appreciate your cooperation and patience.
Hugh Garvey, assistant vice president of construction
This weekend at LLCC
If you’re out at the State Fair today, Jolene Adams is doing a “Unique Cupcakes” demonstration in the Hobbies, Arts & Crafts Building at 3:15pm. She will be making strawberry shortcake cupcakes in a mason jar, chocolate turtle cupcakes in a mason jar and fondant decorated cupcakes.
A Rapid Registration for current or returning students will be held Saturday from 10a.m.-noon in Sangamon Hall 1101. Students can learn more or sign up HERE. A New Student Orientation will also be held on Saturday at 9:00a.m., beginning in the R.H. Stephens Room.
Faculty Development & Recognition Grant Report by recipient Michelle Coakes
This summer, with the assistance of a Faculty Development & Recognition Grant, I traveled to Deer Isle, Maine, to attend a two-week workshop at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. I have been to Haystack before, working with a variety of potters from around the country. As in the past, this workshop was both informational and inspirational. Read More about Michelle’s experience in her full travel report!