03.21.23

Health and wellness updates

Visit the Health and Wellness tab on the HR portal to view new and updated information. If you missed the virtual session from Springfield Memorial Hospital: Mental Health Strategies, the recording and slides are available under the Health and Wellness events section. Additional features include:

  • March is National Nutrition Month. Learn how to determine your caloric needs, take part in Wellness Wednesdays with the Hy-vee Dietician, food prep tips and more.
  • The new section titled Movement includes walking paths around campus and a 10-minute video demonstrating stretches for your office space.

Feel free to visit often to see what’s new!

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03.21.23

LEAGUE Circus Trivia

Karie LonghtaDid you correctly guess the answer from yesterday’s LEAGUE Circus trivia? The clue was: She is an expert juggler of finance.

The answer we were looking for is: Karie Longhta, associate vice president finance.

Lunch is free, but don’t forget to bring some cash to the LEAGUE Kickoff on Tuesday, March 28, in Cass Gym where we will have 50/50 tickets for sale. You can also purchase tickets in the Foundation office through Friday, March 24. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.

Choose from one of three food trucks for lunch at the LEAGUE Kickoff including Twyfords BBQ, Az-t-Ca and Foodie Machine. Save room for popcorn and mini donuts as well. For those who would like a vegetarian meal on Professional Development Day, March 28, please contact Jay Kitterman at Jay.Kitterman@llcc.edu to reserve one.

Today’s LEAGUE Circus Trivia clue:

LEAGUE 2023 CIRCUS under the big top. LLCC FoundationStep right up for today’s LEAGUE Circus trivia. Can you guess the faculty or staff member of LLCC Big top from the following clue:

He may not swing from the trapeze, but he keeps people safe in the air.

Submit your answer to LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu for a chance to win a prize. Check back for the answer. Congratulations to previous winner Shawn Floyd.

03.21.23

This week’s Monday Morning Mentor from AIEL

This week’s Monday Morning Mentor topic from Magna Publications:
How Can I Grade in Less Time With Greater Impact?

Presentation date: March 20, 2023, and on-demand for one week
View the presentation and access the transcript, handouts and supplemental material: https://mondaymorningmentors.com.

NOTE: You will need to enter the following password in order to view this week’s program: impact781.

Access to the programs in the Monday Morning Mentor series is restricted to members of the subscribing institution. Any unauthorized use or access, including sharing access with faculty and staff not affiliated with the subscribing institution, is prohibited.

03.20.23

FY24 planning and budgeting forms due March 29

As a reminder, we are currently in the FY24 planning and budgeting process and will continue to use the SharePoint form.

Users can access this form for submission of items for the FY24 planning and budgeting year. Users are asked to submit their items by March 29. Access to the form will close at the end of the day Wednesday, March 29.

To aid budget managers in submitting Existing Budget Increase/Decrease (budget maintenance) Requests, the  budget office emailed budget baseline worksheets to users the week of March 13. If you are a budget manager of an auxiliary unit and are making budget maintenance adjustments, you are required to attach the baseline worksheets to your forms prior to submission. See the directions pdf for more information.

As a reminder, do not submit Perkins Grant requests through the Planning & Budgeting Form. Dr. Jason Dockter and Dr. Joel Dykstra are coordinating all Perkins Grant requests in preparation for submitting the grant application. All requests should be directed to them for consideration. Please contact Jason or Joel with questions or for more information.

New this year — we have added a component option for “Marketing/PRM-related item” so users can readily indicate this when submitting their initiative.

Written directions and instructional videos have been created to assist users with form completion. These items and the link to the Planning & Budgeting SharePoint Form are posted to the FY2024 Planning & Budgeting link on the Finance Department’s SharePoint page.

03.20.23

Join LLCC’s Hispanic Heritage Month planning committee

All are welcome to join LLCC’s Hispanic Heritage Month planning committee this Wednesday, March 22, from 2-3 p.m. in Millennium 2203. This initial meeting will discuss planning events for National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2023. If you are interested in participating but cannot make it to this meeting, please contact co-chairs Faby Gonzalez, student success coach, at fabiola.gonzalez@llcc.edu or Marina Wirsing, career coach, at marina.wirsing@llcc.edu.

03.20.23

LLCC co-sponsoring Career Connections Expo March 23

The Career Connections Expo, co-sponsored by LLCC, will be held March 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) at UIS. Students seeking jobs or internships can network with over 100 employers. Participants are encouraged to bring copies of their resume, dress professionally (business casual) and prepare a 30-60 second “elevator pitch” to introduce themselves and their goals, education, and job qualifications.

For more information or for students who need assistance with resumes, contact LLCC Career Services at Career_Development@llcc.edu or 217-786-2210.

03.20.23

Deadline for Paul Simon Essay Contest extended

The LLCC Writing Center has extended the deadline for the Paul Simon Essay Contest! The theme of the essay is “How My Community College Changed My Life.” The top three essays will receive prizes from LLCC, and the winning essay will be sent to the statewide contest for a chance to win $500. Essays must be submitted to the LLCC Writing Center email by 3 p.m. on Friday, March 24. Students may visit the Writing Center for help with the essay. Please see the 2023 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest flyer for details.

03.20.23

Bistro Verde re-opens tomorrow

bistro verde in the Workforce Careers Center
Bistro Verde will re-open tomorrow, March 21. View the menu. LLCC’s student-run restaurant transforms mid-semester to a casual, fine dining concept, offering a full-service lunch experience that features appetizers, soups, salads, desserts, coffees and drinks. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by leaving a message at 217-786-2821 or by emailing BistroVerde@llcc.edu. Your phone or email reservation will be confirmed as soon as we are able.

Online to-go orders will be accepted, but we very much encourage guests to make a reservation and join us in person.

Each week student chefs will feature their own three-course Prix Fixe Menu. Check out LLCC Culinary and Arts program on Facebook for weekly specials and pictures.

Bistro Verde

March 21-April 20
(closed March 28 for Professional Development Day)
Tue, Wed and Thu
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.