Bistro Verde is open Tuesday-Thursday this week, offering a full-service lunch experience that features appetizers, soups, salads, desserts, coffees and drinks! View the menu. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by emailing Bistro Verde, or leaving a message at 217-786-2821.
Online to-go orders will be accepted, but we very much encourage guests to make a reservation and join us in person.
Bistro Verde
Oct. 22-Nov. 21 (closed Nov. 5)
Tue, Wed and Thu
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The holiday season is here, and we know it can be a whirlwind. Take some time to focus on a sensory journey to make this holiday season more joyful and manageable. We’re excited to celebrate the season with you — all while learning how to make it a little easier on ourselves!
Here’s what’s in store:
When: Tuesday, Nov. 19 from noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Robert H. Stephens Room
Presented by: Rachel Duff
Let’s make this holiday season a little brighter and lighter, together!
LLCC will honor veterans at its 29th annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11. The ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the LLCC-Springfield campus, and a reception will follow. The public is invited to attend.
The program includes Gordon Gates, LLCC Board of Trustees Chair, serving as master of ceremonies; K. William Hudson, LLCC student and retired Technical Sergeant with the United States Air Force, providing remarks; LLCC Student Trustee Braden Nicoll presenting the wreath; Quentin Brackenridge singing the national anthem; and Ryan O’Neal, LLCC student, playing “Taps.”
The Veterans Day Ceremony is sponsored by LLCC Student Life and honors all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces.
The Learning Resources Workgroup will meet again on Nov. 13, 1-3 p.m. in Kreher Agriculture Center, Rooms 1115/1117. We have data to share and foster further discussion. If you couldn’t attend the first meeting, you are still welcome to join us as we continue our conversation! If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Roberts or Alex Berry.
The semester is winding down. Encourage students to get a head start on preparing for finals. The Center for Academic Success and Writing Center are ready to assist. Students can call or email to make an appointment.
Join us today from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 2202, for the final meeting in this semester’s three-part faculty book club series centered on “Small Teaching” by James Lang, a transformative guide offering practical, research-based strategies for enhancing classroom instruction. We will explore how small, targeted changes in teaching practices can lead to significant improvements in student learning. Each session will provide a collaborative space for faculty members to discuss and apply these insights to their own teaching. Engage with your peers, share experiences, and discover actionable strategies that can be immediately integrated into your courses. All participants will receive a free copy of “Small Teaching.” Register for the book club online.
The book club is led by Rebecca Miller, professor, psychology.
Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are open! They will be accepted through Friday, Nov. 22. Faculty and staff can nominate a deserving colleague by submitting the KUDOS form (also available by clicking on the KUDOS tab in the upper-right corner of LincIn). Please use a Chrome or Firefox browser when completing this form. The KUDOS awards will be announced on Friday, Dec. 6.
The KUDOS awards are an informal way to recognize the special contributions — small and large — made by faculty and staff that create the positive environment that is LLCC. Brighten someone’s day. Say, “Thank you! Great job!” with a KUDOS award!
Diana Couch, LLCC’s new athletics director, was interviewed by WICS on Thursday.
WICS also interviewed Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Chad Jones.
The human resources office is advertising for a grounds maintenance worker. Full details on this and all other open positions can be viewed on the HR employment page.
The OTA program has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois to offer a Fit-For-Life program to their after-school participants in grades K-8.
LLCC Level I OTA fieldwork students have introduced this program and are coaching participation in “Stepping Out,” walking for fitness, Zumba, basketball sports skills, a speech competition and personal goal planning for children at all grade levels. Participants have come to know LLCC through IDI grant run programming and are now partners in OTA fieldwork experiences.
On Oct. 30 participants were delighted by a special visit from Pawfficer Ember and her volunteer partner for the day, Officer Baehr. Ember was on duty bringing smiles and Halloween treat bags to children in the program. Thank you to the LLCC Police Department for always going the extra mile to support the LLCC community and beyond!