04.23.24

LLCC and State of Illinois Career Fair happens May 1

LLCC is collaborating with the State of Illinois to host a Career Fair on May 1 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Student Union in Menard Hall. This is an opportunity for our students to learn about careers with the State of Illinois as well as the State hiring process. Please encourage students to mark their calendars for this exciting opportunity!

Participating State Agencies for LLCC & State of Illinois Career Fair include:

  • Auditor General Office
  • Department of Central Management Services
  • Department of Child and Family Services
  • Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
  • Department of Corrections
  • Department of Employment Security
  • Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  • Department of Health and Family Services
  • Department of Human Services
  • Department of Innovation and Technology
  • Department of Natural Resources
  • Department of Public Health
  • Department of Revenue
  • Department of Transportation
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Emergency Management Agency
  • Illinois State Police
  • Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (Illinois Courts)
  • Secretary of State
  • State Fire Marshal
  • Teachers’ Retirement System
04.23.24

Monday Morning Mentor: Using AI Tools more Effeciently and Creatively

This week’s Monday Morning Mentor topic is, “How Can AI Literacy Help Students Use AI Tools More Efficiently and Creatively?”

The presentation is available on-demand for one week beginning April 22, 2024. From the link you can view the featured 20-Minute Mentor and access the transcript, handouts, and supplemental material. These materials are only available for the week of the presentation. You will need to enter the following password in order to view this week’s program: literacy48.

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.

04.22.24

Menard Hall hallway remains closed today.

DetourContractors will continue to work outside of the Student Services construction barrier in Menard Hall today. The LLCC Facilties team hopes to re-open the hallway on Tuesday.

Entering Menard Hall from the east or through A. Lincoln Commons and either up or downstairs will be the only way to access each building. We appreciate your patience as we continue to work to improve these areas of campus and hope the inconvenience is minimal. As always, please use caution and follow all signs, caution tape, barricades and barriers in this area. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tim Ervin at 217-786-9605.

04.22.24

LLCC Coach Ron Riggle receives 2024 NJCAA Loyalty Award

Congratualtions to Coach Ron Riggle, LLCC’s athletics director and head baseball coach, who received the 2024 Loyalty Award on April 17 at the NJCAA Convention in Charlotte, N.C.

Coach Riggle has served as the athletics Ron Riggle, NJCAA Loyalty Award.director at LLCC since 1997 and is in his 34th season coaching Loggers baseball and his 22nd year as head coach.

“Throughout his impressive career as athletics director, Ron has adhered to the principle that our student athletes are first students and then athletes. He fosters an environment in the athletic department that supports students academically and athletically,” said Shanda Byer, vice president of student services at LLCC. “His leadership, along with his compassion and support of students and coaches, is certainly deserving of the NJCAA Loyalty Award.”

Under Riggle’s leadership, LLCC’s student athletes maintained an average GPA of 3.14 in 2023. As a coach, Riggle led the Loggers to two NJCAA Division II national championship titles in 1994 and 2000. He also led the baseball team to the NJCAA Division II World Series in 1993, 1995, 2014, 2015, 2019 and 2021.

Riggle played at LLCC during the 1987 and 1988 seasons. He then continued his collegiate career at Coastal Carolina University where he was a member of the back-to-back Big South Conference Championship teams.

The Loyalty Award is given to an active athletic director in the NJCAA membership that has worked to uphold the ideals of the organization. It recognizes leadership in an athletic program exemplifying excellence both on the field and in the classroom.

04.22.24

LLCC Adult Education Recognition Ceremony, May 9

You are invited to celebrate the successes of our LLCC Adult Education and Literacy students on May 9 from 6-8 p.m. in the Student Union.

Students will be recognized for their achievements such as completing their high school diploma, English language learning achievements and completion of Bridge and ICAPS courses.

04.22.24

LLCC Choir and Band announce upcoming performances

The Lincoln Land Community College Choir and Band invite the public to upcoming free concerts this spring on the LLCC campus at 5250 Shepherd Rd. in Springfield.

The theme of LLCC’s Choir performance is, “Glory!” The choir will perform on Friday, May 3 at 1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. The performance will include uplifting music across different styles including American spirituals, jazz, pop, choral classics and folk songs. Justin Johnson, LLCC vocal music adjunct instructor, will also perform. The choir is conducted by See Tsai Chan, Ph.D., LLCC vocal music adjunct instructor.

The choir will hold two additional performances this spring on April 26 at 1 p.m. in the UIS Student Union Ballroom Lobby and on May 3 at 7 p.m. at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

The LLCC Jazz Band performs in concert Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. The performance will feature jazz standards including “St. James Infirmary,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Stompin’ at the Savoy,” “That Old Black Magic” and more. The band is directed by Jason Waddell, LLCC professor of music. Soloists include Duston Suits of Loami; Miriam Carter, Colin DeFord, Aerwyna Eastvold and Ryan O’Neal of Springfield; and Nick Horn of Mason City.

04.22.24

BSU Fest 2024

More than 60 students from District 186 attended the second annual BSU Fest last Friday. Organizers planned a day of activities: games, an LLCC student/staff panel, informational workshops, lunch and a hands-on experience with LLCC nursing.

Student attending BSU Fest 2024.