Facilities services is coordinating testing of building fire alarm systems beginning Monday, Aug. 12. Buildings on the main campus will be tested first, followed by all outreach center locations. While we strive to keep disruptions to a minimum, it is necessary to activate fire alarm strobes and horns during testing. Your patience is appreciated.
LLCC at state fair
LLCC will be at the Illinois State Fair! The college will be in the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) tent (off Brian Raney Ave., near Lincoln Stage) on four days to share information on the wide array of educational opportunities available from LLCC and other Illinois community colleges. Representatives from LLCC Recruitment and Admissions and academic departments will be on hand with interactive activities and to talk with fairgoers.
- Friday, Aug. 9 – Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Saturday, Aug. 10 – Community Education
- Wednesday, Aug. 14 – Workforce Institute
- Friday, Aug. 16 – Health Professions
Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, will be judging the Blue Ribbon Pie Contest once again at the state fair. Channing Fullaway-Johnson will be judging charcuterie on Saturday, Aug. 10.
The LLCC Ag Club will be helping out at the Pork Patio on Saturday, Aug. 17.
ALC sign inserts
Looking to help guide students or visitors to an event once they enter A. Lincoln Commons? PRM can help! Place a PRM KBOX work order, including information on the date signage needs placed, name of the event and location.
LLCC to host Illinois Domestic Violence Conference
Financial abuse is one of the most powerful methods of keeping a survivor trapped in an abusive relationship. LLCC is teaming up with local, state and national organizations for a statewide conference aimed at helping survivors and practitioners move forward with economic justice. The all day conference happens Sept. 13. CEUs are available. Learn more online.
LLCC Finance welcomes Justen Appelquist
LLCC Finance welcomes Justen Appelquist to the team as an accounts receivable collection specialist. Justen’s first day at LLCC was Aug 5. He just moved to Springfield from the Chicago area where he worked in finance and HR for the Salvation Army. You can reach Justen at Justen.Appelquist@llcc.edu. or 217-786-2885.
Convocation is August 16
Save the date for the annual Convocation for faculty and staff! It will be held Friday, Aug. 16, starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Student Union. This year’s event will feature acclaimed global futurist, best-selling author and speaker Jack Uldrich! In addition, the day will include an address by Dr. Warren, department meetings in the afternoon and a social from 4-6 p.m. in the Hamilton Area.
More details will be coming in LincIn!
Sign up to help at the Welcome Week tables
LLCC Public Relations and Marketing would appreciate your assistance during fall Welcome Week! PRM is looking for volunteers to assist at the welcome tables in A. Lincoln Commons, Montgomery Hall, Logan Hall, Kreher and the Workforce Career Center, Aug. 19-23 during the first week of fall classes.
Help students get a great start to the semester by greeting them, answering their questions, providing directions and encouraging them to stop by the Welcome Week events hosted by LLCC Student Life! An FAQ reference sheet will be on the table along with highlighters to help in marking students’ routes to their classes.
To sign up, add your name to this Welcome Week sign-up sheet or email Russell Michelich at Russell.Michelich@llcc.edu.
Celebrate Karla Wilham’s retirement today
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.