Summer is the perfect time to enjoy tomatoes straight from the vine. Jay Kitterman, LLCC culinary and special events consultant, tests your tomato knowledge in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register.
Walk on Wednesdays: Your Weekly Wellness Walk!
Join our Walk on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. in front of Cass Gym for a rejuvenating stroll.
If it’s raining, we’ll meet in A. Lincoln Commons. Don’t miss out. Sign up online!
Fire Sprinkler Testing This Week
LLCC Facilities Services is coordinating testing of the fire sprinkler systems in all LLCC buildings this week. While we strive to keep disruptions to a minimum, it is necessary to occasionally activate the fire alarm horns and strobes during testing. Your patience is appreciated as we perform these vital inspections.
- Main campus buildings are scheduled for Wednesday, July 10.
- Outreach Centers are scheduled for Thursday, July 11.
Deer Oaks Did You Know Campaign Continues
This quarter, the Deer Oaks “Did You Know” campaign continues with information highlighting counseling services. Through Deer Oaks, employees have access to counseling services available in person, by phone or through video.
Another feature of Deer Oaks includes instant support through the IConnectYou app. Within the app, employees can take part in telephone or video calls, access resources and arrange appointments.
To learn more about these services offered by Deer Oaks, LLCC’s Employee Assistance Program, visit the health and wellness employee portal page. For questions, contact Rachel Duff, health and wellness coordinator, at Rachel.Duff@llcc.edu or 217-786-2204.
ALL presents “Arts for ALL” public presentations
LLCC’s Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) is offering two free Arts for ALL public presentations featuring the beauty and uniqueness of all people, through the arts. Due to limited seating, registration is required and available by calling LLCC Community Education at 217-786-2432.
he Aug. 8, 2-3 p.m. presentation, “Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry,” will feature Catalina Maria Johnson. On Oct. 2, 1-2 p.m., Dorothy Paige Turner and Joel Ross, nationally known singer-songwriters and educators from Rockford, will feature musical selections from the “Great American Songbook.”
In the news
Matthew Shaver, professor, integrated media design, was interviewed by WTAX on Friday, July 5, promoting the free Media Makers Camp. Listen to the interview.
Thank you from Dr. Cynthia Maskey
As I return to work today, I would like to thank my LLCC family for the continuous compassionate support that allowed me to stay home and care for my husband, Mark, in his last months. I cannot thank everyone individually but please know that each kindness made going through these difficult months possible. Thank you.
Dr. Cynthia Maskey
Dean, Health Professions
IRE drop-in hours today, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Want to create a report in ZogoTech but just don’t quite remember where to start? Need a refresher on stacking filters in Navigator to get the right group of students? Have questions on a PowerBI Dashboard?
LLCC Institutional Research and Effectiveness staff members are available during dedicated drop-in hours on Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Stop by Millennium Center, Room 2215, and bring your questions or requests. We look forward to seeing you!
Those with a need to meet virtually should contact IRE for a Teams meeting link.
Signage Coming Down
Starting July 15, all signage in Sangamon, Menard and A. Lincoln Commons will be removed. This includes room numbers, directional signage, building names, etc. Contractors will be working overhead in corridors and public spaces so please take caution around any ladders and lifts. If you see someone that looks lost during this time, please help them out as the room number/name they are looking for might not be readily available! The current schedule has all new signage installed by Aug. 5. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tim Ervin at 217-786-9605.
Aviation Mechanics 101 this Thursday
This Thursday, July 11, from 5-7 p.m., LLCC will host Aviation Mechanics 101.
Attendees will learn about careers in the field and experience the daily work of aircraft mechanics including completing a sheet metal project, building a wiring harness, removing and replacing a piston engine cylinder and starting an aircraft engine.
Learn more and register for the event on the Aviation webpage.