09.20.13

Recital Series kicks off Sunday with performance by Russel Brazzel

Russel BrazzelClassical guitarist Russel Brazzel will open the Lincoln Land Community College Recital Series on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 22.  The public is invited, free of charge, to this and all recitals in the series. The Sunday afternoon recitals begin at 4 p.m. and are held in the Trutter Center on the LLCC Springfield campus.

Russel Brazzel is co-founder and music director of the Springfield Classical Guitar Society, which has just completed its 15th season of concerts. In July, Mr. Brazzel performed with violinist Kamen Petkov in Bulgaria as part of the International Chamber Music Festival 2013.  For more information and the full Recital Series Schedule, click HERE.

 

09.20.13

In the News

Gary Krupa, workforce development coordinator, wrote an article entitled “Opportunities Abound at 2013 IRA/SWANA Growing Green in ’13 Conference” for an upcoming edition of the monthly Illinois Recycling Association publication.

09.20.13

It’s National Surgical Technologists Week!

The Surgical Technology students celebrated National Surgical Technologists Week “Excellence With an Edge” this week. On Tuesday students participated in a potluck and Program Director Janice Lovekamp gave students pins and bags to celebrate.

surg techST week Cake

09.18.13

In the News

Karen Sanders, executive director, LLCC Foundation, was interviewed on Sports Radio 1450 Sept. 18 regarding the Grow Beyond endowment campaign.

Jay Kitterman, director, Culinary Institute, was invited to do brief interviews on WNNS radio Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday about upcoming non-credit offerings including classes and dinners. A full list of offerings can be found HERE.

Chef John Kidd, LLCC adjunct culinary instructor, demonstrated Pan-Roasted Salmon with Orzo “Mac and Cheese” and Oven-Dried Cherry Tomatoes on the Sept. 16 WICS Midday cooking segment.

Samuel Brady, Environmental Club president, was interviewed Sept. 17 for a WICS story on the club’s electronics recycling drive.

09.17.13

Former ADN faculty passes away

Former Associate Degree Nursing faculty Jean Fukimo McAuliffe passed away at her home in Narragansett, Rhode Island on July 12, 2013. Our belated sympathy to her family and friends.

09.16.13

Our sympathy to Dr. Eileen Tepatti

Gerald “Jerry” Melton, former adjunct instructor at LLCC and brother of Dr. Eileen Tepatti, vice president, Academic Services, passed away Sept. 13. A memorial service will be held Sept. 21, 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Jude in Rochester. Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements.

09.16.13

LLCC named “Military-Friendly School” for fifth consecutive year

Lincoln Land Community College has been named a “Military Friendly School” by Victory Media for the fifth year in a row. According to an announcement of this year’s list, “The 2014 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus.”

A list of schools so honored can found at www.militaryfriendlyschools.com.

Kudos to our dedicated Veteran Affairs Office within the Financial Aid department and the LLCC Veterans Club for all your hard work. Instructional Technology and Distance Education also can play a major role in a veteran’s success.