Kathy Rem, retiring food editor at the State Journal-Register, mentioned LLCC in her final column Nov. 6, referring to how the city’s food scape has changed since she began her column in 2000: “Lincoln Land College’s state-of-the-art teaching kitchens in the new Workforce Careers Center, where chefs of the future are being trained and local residents have a chance to learn new skills as well.”
Minutes from recent EHST meeting available
The Environmental Health & Safety Team met October 21. Among business conducted, the team discussed a possible Fragrance/Aroma Policy and updates on the E-cigarettes Policy. Click HERE to read the full meeting minutes.
Awards for PRM and SGA/LAB
Public Relations and Marketing won two silver awards for best outdoor advertising (School for the Job billboard) and best ad series (COLLEGE SUCCESS) and a bronze award for best annual report (2011-12) at the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District 3 Conference Nov. 3-5 in Columbus, Ohio.
The Student Government Association (SGA) and Logger Activities Board (LAB) won two awards at the Illinois Community College Student Activities Association Fall Student Leadership Conference in Gurnee. The SGA received the 2013 Ed Snyder Merit Award for excellence in programming during the 2012-2013 academic year and the LAB received the 2013 Low Cost or No Cost Creative Marketing Award for the 4th year in a row for the “Bundle the Babes” event.
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In the news
LLCC was included in the SJ-R editorial Tuesday. Michael Higgins, chef/owner of Maldaner’s restaurant, received a grant to install solar panels on the restaurant rooftop from the Illinois Green Economy Network through a partnership with LLCC that enables students to follow the installation process and track energy savings. Read more HERE.
Congratulations to Diane Liesen
Diane Liesen, director of the Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) Program, recently passed the exam of the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) for Certification in (neurophysiologic) Long-Term Monitoring (CLTM). This adds to Diane’s specialty credentials in Electroencephalography (EEG) and Evoked Potential (EP) studies.
Recital Series Performance this Sunday
Jason Waddell, Brick House Brass Quintet and Blackwater Strings Ensemble will perform Sunday, Nov. 10 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 on the LLCC campus. Click HERE for information about the performers.
In the News
Judy Wagenblast, director of Community Education, was interviewed Sunday, Nov. 3 by WICS-TV and The State Journal-Register about the Antiquarian Book and Paper Fair held in Trutter Center. Read the story HERE.
Scott Stallman was interviewed Nov. 4 on WTIM’s “Ask The Professional.” He discussed the LLCC Board of Trustees approval of a resolution to seek approval from ICCB to renovate the original LLCC-Taylorville building. He also discussed upcoming spring registration, Community Education workshops and student activities at LLCC-Taylorville.
Congratulations to Marianne Klein
Marianne Klein, research analyst, and her husband, Jared, welcomed their daughter, Emmy Julianne, born Friday, Nov. 1. Emmy weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 20.5 inches. Mom and Emmy are home and doing well. Congratulations!
Monthly Updates for Campus Directory
The Public Relations & Marketing Office is now posting a monthly addendum for the October 2013 LLCC Directory to keep the campus informed of updates throughout the year. The October addendum has been posted and can be viewed by clicking HERE or visiting the PRM Portal Page and looking under Shared Documents.
This Week at LLCC
Monday, Nov. 4: i.e. Improv Performance begins at 6:00pm in the lower level of Sangamon Hall South. Tickets are available at the door for $2.
Monday-Friday, Nov. 4-8: Madrigals Plus Club Yankee Candle Fundraiser will take place each day this week starting at NOON in A.Lincoln Commons. Sales will help fund trip to sign at Symphony Hall in Chicago.
Wednesday, Nov. 6: Honors Club “Pie Your Professor” fundraiser to benefit Make-A-Wish® Illinois. Tickets purchased last week for a chance to throw a pie will be drawn at 11:00am in A. Lincoln Commons.
Wednesday-Thursday, Nov. 6-7: Quality Checkup for reaffirmation of accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. All day, R.H. Stephens Room.
Thursday, Nov. 7: Save It Up! Presented by LLCC professor, Dr. Paul Hudson. Come to the A. Lincoln Commons from 11:30-12:30pm to get some great budgeting and shopping tips to get us ready for 2014! Denim Day to support the Brian McMillen Veterans Scholarship. Bring a $5 donation to the Student Life Office and wear your jeans.
Friday, November 8: Children’s Hospital Card & Ornament-making! Come to the A. Lincoln Commons from 10:30am-1pm to help the Red & Blue Crew create special cards and ornaments for our local St. John’s Children’s Hospital.