Bistro Verde, LLCC’s student-run café, is open during the fall 2021 semester as Bistro To Go. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 18. You are invited to enjoy takeout soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, coffees and drinks prepared by LLCC culinary arts, baking and pastry, and hospitality students. View the fall 2021 menu!
Lunch orders may be placed online at https://orders.cake.net/11205518 (credit card) or in person (cash or credit card).
Lindee Hall, curriculum specialist, married Greg Pratt on Oct. 23. We wish them all the best!
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) collaborated with the Northern Illinois University (NIU) Center for Governmental Studies (CGS) to complete an in-depth study of how Illinois community colleges meet the needs of local business and industry. The reports include (a) a student-level analysis highlighting the return on investment from community college certificates and degrees and (b) the economic impact of community colleges as engines and employment hubs in their host communities.
Reports are written at both the system and local level. For your convenience, we are providing both on the IRE SharePoint site.
LLCC exists to support the community, and employees are asked to consider a gift to United Way to assist other organizations who help community members. Whether in times of crisis or working for a better life, United Way agencies provide vital services to our students, our neighbors and often ourselves and our families.
Fill out your pledge form today and help families in need. Paper forms are also available at the Information Desk in A. Lincoln Commons or from LLCC Public Relations and Marketing. Choose convenient payroll deduction or make a one-time gift to charities of your choice or to the United Way Community Fund. Your gift will be joined with others to make a real difference in our communities.
Read more on LLCC’s United Way webpage.
Here are some of the agencies that benefit from your gift to the United Way’s Community Fund. Contact Ministries, Helping Hands of Springfield, Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery, Senior Services of Central Illinois, Sojourn Shelter and Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois, Compass for Kids, Inc., Girl Scouts of Central Illinois, One Hope United, Springfield Public Schools, Springfield Urban League, Helping Hands of Springfield, MERCY Communities, Memorial Behavioral Health, American Red Cross.
As part of the Inclusivity Speaker Series today at 11 a.m. in A. Lincoln Commons, Ben Glenn, the ChalkGuy, will give a livestream presentation and discussion of his story growing up with attention deficit and learning disabilities. Rather than letting this condition hold him back, he has chosen to inspire others through writing, speaking and artwork. If you are unable to attend this event in person, please join https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88397847857 virtually.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, in conjunction with LLCC Student Life, will host “Operation Full Belly: Help for Hungry Students” today. There will be an information table in A. Lincoln Commons from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The goal is to provide information to students about the services provided by the LLCC Food Pantry. Interested students are encouraged to stop by and learn how the Food Pantry can assist them. Dr. Claire Gordon, advisor for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, requests that faculty announce this in classes today.
LLCC will hold an Open House at its Medical District location, 130 W. Mason St., on Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 3-6 p.m.
LLCC-Medical District is now offering evening, general education courses leading to an associate degree, in addition to short-term training programs. Attendees at the open house can learn more and sign up for courses beginning this spring. Refreshments will be served.
General education courses offered at LLCC-Medical District include Public Speaking, Introduction to Composition, Composition 101 and 102, Mathematics, Introduction to Logic and Introduction to Psychology.
Short-term training programs include Medical Assistant, CNA to Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Veterinary Assistant and ECG Technician.
No pre-registration is required for the Open House. More information is available at www.llcc.edu/medical-district.
Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., president, and Thom Whalen, professor of art, were interviewed Nov. 1 by WTAX radio on the dedication of three outdoor sculptures, donated by Terry Travis, M.D. Whalen was also interviewed by WICS/WRSP News. The State Journal-Register took photos of the event, one of which was featured on the front page of the Nov. 2 print edition.
Sonja Spencer, Ph.D., associate dean of nursing, was interviewed by the Illinois Times regarding the LLCC CNA program and other levels of nursing, and how those graduates are employed at nursing homes.
Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Community Education culinary, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, on cinnamon spice.
The Academy of Lifelong Learning essay in the Nov./Dec. edition of Senior News is “Staying Strong” by Pat Blinn, ALL board member.
Graduation applications are due for fall 2021 graduates by Dec. 1. Prospective graduates must submit a graduation application to LLCC Student Records by the deadline for the term in which all graduation requirements will be completed.
NOTE: Applying for graduation is separate from signing up to participate in the annual Commencement ceremony. There is a separate sign up for the Commencement ceremony held each May. That information will come at a later date. Prior to submitting the graduation application, students should meet with a student success coach for a degree audit to ensure all requirements have been met for their degree or certificate program.
If you have any questions, please contact LLCC Records at 217-786-4956.
The LLCC Writing Center is here to help! Students are welcome to schedule an appointment (either through Zoom or in person) to discuss prewriting, drafts, revisions — any writing-related activity for any of their classes; they should call 217-786-2341. We hope you enjoy this month’s Padlet about the Writing Center being a place to share.