The Sustainability Team held a meeting February 13, at which they discussed planning for Earth Week activities and a program called Tree Campus USA. Read the full minutes to learn more about these topics and learn about other green initiatives on campus.
Jennifer Ramm and the River Ramblers perform Sunday, Feb. 23 in Recital Series
Jennifer Ramm and the River Ramblers will perform Sunday, Feb. 23 as part of the LLCC Recital Series. The 4 p.m. concert is free and open to the public and will be held in the Trutter Center.
Jennifer Ramm, professor of chemistry at LLCC, will provide vocals and play fiddle. Other band members include Marc Bourne – vocals, guitar, mandolin; Duane Patterson – vocals, mandolin, guitar; Don Randle – vocals, bass; and Mike Smith – banjo. Click HERE to learn more.
MARCH 3 IS DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR 2014-2015 LLCC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS!
The LLCC Foundation 2014-2015 scholarship application deadline is Monday, March 3. If you know of someone thinking about or planning to attend LLCC in fall 2014, encourage them to apply.
The online application is available by going to www.llccfoundation.org and clicking on “For Student Scholarships” at the top right corner of the page. Students may also visit the LLCC Foundation in Menard Hall, or any of LLCC’s locations in Beardstown, Jacksonville, Litchfield or Taylorville for a hard copy application. For more information, please contact Lori Smith, Scholarship Program Coordinator, at 6.4502 or lori.smith@llcc.edu.
Congrats to Missy Glossop!
Missy Glossop, nursing skills professional, and husband Aaron, welcomed a baby boy, Ty, on Feb. 12. Both mom and baby are doing great. Congratulations!
IN the News
Diane Clark, assistant director, public relations, was interviewed by WICS for a Sunrise This Morning live remote on Campus Visit Day Feb. 17.
Mary Beth Ray, director, Career Development Services, was interviewed on WICS Sunrise Feb. 17 regarding the Collegiate Career Fair.
Be a Hero Campaign Launches In cooperation with the Illinois Secretary of State Organ/Tissue Donor Program and the ICCB
Lincoln Land is one of 18 community colleges and/or Chicago city schools to compete in the “Be a Hero” campaign to strengthen the Life Goes On donor registry here in Illinois. Currently, more than 5,000 Illinois residents and 118,000 people nationwide are waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Through various activities, Honor’s Club students Annisa Kumerow, Lauren Masten, Tyler Mathews and Russell Michelich will be promoting organ/tissue donor awareness and encouraging Illinois residents to join the Illinois Organ/Tissue Donor Registry. Schools will be recognized based on the creativity and effectiveness of the campaign, as well as the number of registrations obtained. The campaign runs through April. For more information on how to register or participate, please contact Joanie Rogers, LLCC Foundation and Alumni Services Coordinator at 6-4612 or Joanie.rogers@llcc.edu.
i.e. improv announces spring performance schedule
“i.e. improv,” the improvisational performance group at LLCC, has begun its performance schedule for the spring semester. Upcoming performances are Thursday evenings, Feb. 27, March 20, April 3 and May 1 and 8, all beginning at 6 p.m. in Sangamon Hall South room 009. The public is invited, with viewer discretion advised. Tickets are available at the door for $2.
As a completely off-the-cuff show, this group takes audience suggestions and turns them into long-form improv. This spring the students are performing with a surrealist bent as scenes warp time and space in an imaginative and dream-like romp.
More information is available by emailing Mark Hardiman, professor of theatre, at mark.hardiman@llcc.edu or by calling 786.4942.
9th annual production of “The Vagina Monologues”
LLCC’s Feminist Activist Coalition will present the 9th annual production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and March 1, at 7 p.m. in the Trutter Center on the Springfield campus.
Doors open at 6 p.m., with a pre-show beginning at 6:15. Tickets are available for $15 each ($10 for current LLCC students with I.D.) at the LLCC ticket office in Menard Hall, or at the door.
The production, including 18 cast members, is directed by Dr. Deborah Brothers, professor of English. The production is part of the “V-Day College Campaign” to raise awareness of issues related to violence against women and girls around the world. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Sojourn Center and Eve Ensler’s V-Day Foundation.
Subway specials!
Did you know that Subway now sells hot soft pretzels and nachos? Stop by and try a cinnamon sugar or plain salted pretzel with nacho cheese or some nacho chips with hot cheese sauce. Only $2.25.
Subway special through the end of February — Purchase any 2 Flatizzas for only $5.00.
Available in Cheese, Veggie, Pepperoni and Spicy Italian.
SGC Meeting Minutes posted
The Shared Governance Council recently held a meeting Jan. 21. New member Jason Dockter was elected as the Vice Chair to the council. The council also discussed more updates to the bylaws, making the portal page more user-friendly, and set a consistent meeting time for the the Spring semester. Click HERE to read the minutes of the meeting. Minutes of the Shared Governance Council and teams can be accessed at any time by clicking the Shared Governance tab above.