LLCC and the University of Illinois System are partnering with District 186 for a transfer exploration night tonight from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Student Union. Students from District 186 will have the opportunity to hear from LLCC and each of the U of I institutions. They’ll learn about the ease of attending LLCC and ability to transfer to one of the U of I campuses. Recruiters from all four institutions will be on hand. The evening includes a panel discussion featuring our own Dr. Amanda Turner, director of student success. Students will end the evening with an opportunity to speak with LLCC staff about next steps. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Wilson, recruitment specialist.
LLCC HR is advertising for two positions
LLCC Human Resources is advertising for an enrollment services representative and an administrative assistant to the dean, English and humanities. Full details on these and all other open positions can be viewed on the HR employment page.
LLCC Records welcomes Megan Hallberg
Congratulations to Megan Hallberg. Megan began her new role as a student records evaluator in the LLCC Records office on March 18. Megan previously worked in LLCC Registration as an enrollment services representative. Megan can be reached at megan.hallberg@llcc.edu or at 217-786-3453.
In the news
In this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, Chef Specialist Joshua Dineen explains the origins of pot au feu in “Pot on the fire.”
Last week, Jay Kitterman, LLCC culinary and special events consultant, took us behind the scenes of a Jewish Deli in the “The deli” for the State Journal-Register.
Excel & Outlook classes at LLCC-Medical District
Take a one-day Excel class at LLCC-Medical District. The cost is $149 per person for each class (budget manager approval required). To get more information on class outlines and to register, email llccmedicaldistrict@llcc.edu or call 217-524-6749.
Excel 2019/365, Level 1
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Excel 2019/365, Level 2
Wednesday July 24, 2024
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Excel 2019/365, Level 2
Wednesday July 24, 2024
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Excel 2019/365, Level 3
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Outlook 2019/365
Thursday, June 27, 2024
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Reminder: BSU Fest 2024 is coming soon!
Black Student Union Fest 2024 is happening on April 19, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is an invitation for those who have not already signed up. The student club was awarded a $2,500 LLCC IDI grant to host BSU Fest 2024, which is a special event that connects the LLCC black community to incoming LLCC students. It features various activities, workshops and speakers that highlight the supportive community LLCC has to offer for its black students.
We need black volunteers to have lunch with the students and share insights and advice. This is a valuable opportunity to show them the possibilities and opportunities at LLCC.
If you have not signed up, there is still time. Please reach out to brandon.lewis@llcc.edu by March 31 with your name, department and availability.
HONORS PROGRAM STUDENT CLUB FUNDRAISER: PIE A PROFESSOR
If you want to pie a colleague, now is the opportunity! Several faculty members have signed on to take whipped cream pies to the face on April 1. Funds raised will benefit the activities of the Honors Program Student Club.
Any time this week, bring money to the LLCC Student Life office (lower level Menard Hall) and you can direct it to the professor of your choosing (or multiple!). It’s $2 per ticket or $5 for 5 (cash/check only). If $500 if raised this week, every participating professor will be pied on April 1. If that amount isn’t raised, the professor who raised the most in each department will be pied.
Participating faculty are: Chris McDonald, Ted Babin, Beth Wiediger, Karen Sisk, Gillian Bauer, Tim McKenzie, Corrine Hinton, Thom Whalen, Jason Waddell, Matthew Griffin, Bill Harmon, David Cox, Tony Rothering, Brent Todd, Janelle Murphy, Sonja Spencer, Chris Tople, Carmen Allen, Christina Negley and Scott Searcy.
And, of course, Kalith Smith already provided a preview.
Professional Development Day and LEAGUE Kickoff March 26
Professional Development Day
Spring 2024 Professional Development Day is coming up on Tuesday, March 26. Access the updated schedule-at-a-glance and the full session descriptions on the Staff Training and Development page on the HR portal.
8-11 a.m. – Departmental Activities
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Foundation Annual LEAGUE Kickoff Event and Luncheon, Student Union
1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. – General Session: Prioritization & Time Management, Student Union
2:30-3:20 p.m. or 3:30-4:20 p.m. – Track One: Promoting Mental Health in College Students, Trutter Center
2:30-4:20 p.m. – Track Two: Mental Health Resources, Millennium Center 2203
- 2:30-3:20 p.m. – Community Mental Health Resources
- 3:30-4:20 p.m. – Finding Your Zen: Strategies for Relieving Stress
2:30-4:20 p.m. – Track Three: Workplace Skill Building
- 2:30-3:20 p.m. – Strategies for Better “Customer” Communication, Menard Hall 1179
- 3:30-4:20 p.m. – Microsoft Office 365: Outlook Tips & Tricks, Menard Hall, 1173
LEAGUE Kickoff
All faculty and staff are invited to join the LEAGUE Committee for the kickoff celebration of the faculty and staff giving campaign known as LEAGUE on Professional Development Day. Choose from one of the three food trucks available for a complimentary lunch:
- Leo’s Pizza – choice of mushroom, cheese or pepperoni pizza.
- AZ-T-CA – chicken or beef nachos or a vegetarian option.
- Twyford BBQ – Beef brisket or pulled chicken with choice of potato casserole or mac-n-cheese.
After you pick up lunch on the eastside of Menard, head to the Student Union for some entertainment, a coffee bar and some Neslee Toulousee chocolate chip cookies.
For special dietary requests, please contact, please contact Jay Kitterman at Jay.Kitterman@llcc.edu to reserve.
Guess the LEAGUE Friend
Did you guess the U2 superfan and LEAGUE Friend was Misty Schierer, graphic and website coordinator?
Today’s LEAGUE Friend has worked at the college for just six months. Not only do they help students with their accounts, they give because doing so makes them happy knowing the money will go towards helping students continue their education. When not at LLCC, they like to spend time outdoors golfing or camping. Can you guess the LEAGUE Friend? Submit your answers to LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu for a chance to win a prize.
IT’S GAME DAY! Catch the women’s basketball game in the student union
Catch the women’s basketball game between our LLCC Loggers and the Union College Owls today at 1 p.m. on the NJCAA Network. Don’t have a subscription? We’ll have the game playing on a few of our monitors in the Student Union. Go Loggers!
In The News
Samantha Reif, professor of geology, explains the significance of the April 8 total solar eclipse in an essay for the State Journal-Register. Samantha was also interviewed by a reporter for the State Journal-Register for an upcoming article about the eclipse.