Welcome to Sean Edmondson, new stock technician in the LLCC Bookstore!  Sean can be reached at extension 6-4903 or sean.edmondson@llcc.edu.

The 6^th Annual Lincoln Lecture today will feature Kathryn Harris, library services director, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, portraying Mary Todd Lincoln’s seamstress and confidante Elizabeth Keckley in a presentation called “Behind the Scenes With the Lincoln Family.” The presentation begins at 9am in the Trutter Center.

Also today, an unveiling ceremony for a new Lincoln stamp takes place at 1pm at the Old State Capitol. The new stamp features an image of the Lincoln Memorial. The LLCC Choir, under the direction of Sue Hamilton, will perform during the stamp ceremony.

Celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday with the Logger Activities Board! Come to the A. Lincoln Commons from 9-11am to get some free treats made by the LLCC Epicurean Club and participate in our fun events:

• Lincoln Log Cabin building contest (with Lincoln Logs of course)-Students, staff and faculty can build creative, Lincoln houses and we are going to judge them on creativity and give prizes out.
• Lincoln…In Pictures-Display a variety of historical pictures of Lincoln and have students come up with captions for the photos (we will judge on: historical accuracy, originality, humor, etc.).

Other activities are also planned at other LLCC locations; click HERE for the entire list.

Ryan Bailey and Ashley Lawrence were crowned the LLCC 2014 Homecoming King and Queen during the “Carnaval” homecoming dance Feb. 8.

Mr. Bailey, a geography major, is a pitcher for the LLCC Loggers baseball team and a member of Phi Theta Kappa academic honor society. He plans to transfer to a four-year university to continue his geography studies and baseball career.

Ms. Lawrence is pursuing an associate in science degree with plans to study veterinary medicine. She is a member of the Student Government Association, Loggers Activities Board, Student United Way and serves as a new student orientation leader.

Students were nominated for the homecoming court based on academic achievement, leadership and service, then selected by a vote of the student body. The homecoming court also included Tracy Johnson, Dylan Langiano, Virginia Moore, Jordan Roach, Austin Friedmeyer and Samuel Jackson.

Bistro Verde opening to the public was the headline story in the SJ-R’s A La Carte column on the business page Sunday, Feb. 9.

Voting for the 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards has begun and we’d appreciate your support for Lincoln Land Community College!

Please visit  SJR Reader’s Choice Awards and vote Lincoln Land Community College for Best College/University and Best Trade School in the “Services” category as well as for Best Place to Work in the “Fun” category. Some things to know:

• A registration form will pop up when you cast your first vote that must be completed in order to continue.
• You can vote ONCE EACH DAY through February 11th.
• You must vote for at least 50 categories in order for a ballot to be valid.