The IT Department invites you to a retirement reception for Karla Wilham, information technology specialist, this afternoon in the Robert H. Stephens Room from 2-3:30 p.m.
Please join us as we bid farewell to Karla and wish her well on this next journey.
Sarah Frey and Whitney Brandenburg chosen for Leadership Springfield
Congratulations to Sarah Frey, website and social media writing coordinator, PRM and Whitney Brandenburg, workforce development program coordinator, who were selected for the next class of Leadership Springfield, a leadership development program from the Springfield Chamber of Commerce.
Condolences to Megan Hallberg
We extend our condolences to Megan Hallberg, student records evaluator, on the passing of her father-in-law, Ronald Hallberg, on August 4. There will be no funeral service. He will be interred in a family plot at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso, Indiana. Read the obituary.
LLCC Facilities welcomes Beau Murray
Welcome to Beau Murray whose first day was Aug. 5. Beau will serve as a building custodian for Menard Hall. He comes to us LLCC from Incredibly Delicious, where he was a bread baker. His passion is art. He plans to finish his art degree while at LLCC. You can reach Beau at beau.murray@llcc.edu. Welcome to LLCC Beau!
Save the date for the 2024 LLCC Cardboard Boat Regatta!
In the news
Summer is the perfect time for picnics, backyard barbeques and family reunions, but who’s checking the food temps? Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events coordinator, shares proper food temperatures in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column for the Springfield State Journal-Register.
Energize Your Day with Walk on Wednesday!
Step out of the office and into a refreshing walk every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. in front of Cass gym.
Rain in the forecast? We’ll meet in the common area.
Join the fun! Add your name to the online list.
August Health and Wellness Information
Visit the Health and Wellness page for August updates, including:
- August is Make a Will month. See the information about the importance of creating or updating your will. Employees are able to access LLCC’s Deer Oaks EAP program for assistance with creating a will.
- Use the link found under health and wellness events to register for Mental Health America’s Journaling for Wellness webinar to be held on Wednesday, August 7th at noon. No time to watch, no worries. A recording will be sent to you to view at your convenience.
- View the August monthly newsletters from Deer Oaks EAP, CHC Wellbeing, and Cottingham and Butler.
- Find links to information regarding grief following the loss of a loved one.
- Watch for more information about the upcoming 10 – minute chair massage event happening on August 15th.
- Plus, look ahead and start adding the September events to your calendar.
For more information or questions, please feel free to contact Rachel Duff, employee health and wellness coordinator, via email at Rachel.Duff@llcc.edu or by phone at 217-786-2204.
Condolences to Chris Branham
We extend our condolences to Chris Branham, truck driver training instructor, on the passing of his father, Dareth Branham on July 31. Read the obituary.
LLCC Nursing welcomes Delaney Patton
LLCC Nursing welcomes Delaney Patton, BSN, TNS, CVRN to the team! Delaney will serve as a lab professional overseeing simulations for nursing and health care students. She comes with years of experience as a nurse for Memorial Health. Delaney is also an LLCC alum, having graduated in 2010 with her nursing degree. You can reach her at delaney.patton@llcc.edu or 217-786-2471.Welcome back Delaney!