Today, Oct. 16, is World Food Day. Learn more about this observance and how you can use the last of this season’s garden production in a vegetarian chili with blistered tomatoes and roasted fall veggies in this week’s State Journal-Register Epicuriosity column, “World Food Day 2024,” by Sheridan Lane, director, culinary and hospitality programs.
Walk on Wednesdays: Join the Midweek Stroll for Wellness!
Join us for a weekly walk every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. in front of Cass Gym. Rainy weather? We’ll meet in A. Lincoln Commons. It’s not required but feel free to sign up and walk with us!
Board of Trustees to meet Wednesday, Oct. 16
The LLCC Board of Trustees will meet tomorrow, Oct. 16, 5:30 p.m. at LLCC-Medical District. Read the agenda.
Just-in-Time Programming Workgroup meets this Thursday, Oct. 17
The final LLCC workgroups, inspired by convocation, meets Oct. 17 from 1-3 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room.
Just-in-Time Programming
Traditional students will always be a part of our student body, however potential adult students and employers are looking for other options. There is increasing need for short-term programming to learn basic new skills, get a quick refresher on a subject, prepare for a new job, keep up with current job requirements, or seek opportunities for a promotion. This means building new certificate/program offerings that provide the opportunity to “ramp on and ramp off” to meet more immediate work needs of current students, potential students, and employers.
Co-chairs: Dr. Brent Todd, Josh Collins
Cabinet Liaison: Dr. Jason Dockter
Kick-off Meeting: Oct. 17, 1-3 p.m., Menard Hall, Robert H. Stephens Room
All LLCC colleagues are encouraged to join a workgroup that interests them. Diverse input helps ensure that decisions are well-rounded and consider the needs of the entire campus community. See the message from Dr. Charlotte Warren and the entire list of kick-off meetings.
Condolences to Bill Harmon and Brianna VanMeter
We extend our sympathy to Bill Harmon, professor, agriculture and Brianna VanMeter, recruitment specialist on the passing of Elmer Harmon of Taylorville. Elmer is the father of Bill and grandfather of Brianna. A memorial service is scheduled for Oct. 19 in Taylorville. Donations may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) or First Presbyterian Church of Taylorville. Read the obituary.
Hispanic Heritage Month Closing Fiesta today
Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close today. Join us in A. Lincoln Commons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a Dia de los Muertos themed closing fiesta
Navigating Research at LLCC: Opportunities, Challenges and Strategies
Join us tomorrow, Oct. 16 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room for a cross-disciplinary discussion that explores the opportunities, benefits and pitfalls of engaging with research and creative expression in one’s field. The panel will draw from personal experiences to offer their insights into the role of such engagement at a community college, including strategies for integrating your scholarly and creative endeavors into an already busy teaching schedule, avenues of financial support and practical tips for getting your work accepted, whether for publication, conferences or through exhibition.
Dr. Natasha Casey, assistant professor, communication; Dr. Mark Roehrs, professor, history; Dr. Ryan Stringer, assistant professor, philosophy; Laura Anderson, professor, art; John Paul Jaramillo, professor, English; moderated by Ryan Roberts, professor, librarian.
In the news
Dr. Cynthia Maskey explores all the advantages of health care careers, including flexible schedules, income potential and the variety of choices, in this Illinois Times essay.
Human Resource News – Did You HeaR?
Did you hear that CanaRx has $0 copay on hundreds of brand name prescriptions?
If you are enrolled in a LLCC health insurance plan, you are eligible to utilize our CanaRx program. CanaRx offers hundreds of brand-name maintenance medications that you can get COPAY-FREE shipped direct to you from licensed and regulated pharmacies located in Canada, the UK and Australia.
Find more information in the HR Portal. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources.
LLCC HR is advertising for an application developer
LLCC Human Resources is advertising for an application developer. Full details on this and all other open positions can be viewed on the HR employment page.