The LLCC Choir will present two Illinois ACDA Preview Concerts today in A. Lincoln Commons. The performances are at noon and 7 p.m. and are free to attend.
This will be the choir’s first live performance since December 2019.
The program features repertoire that focuses on finding hope and strength and rising to action in the face of personal and global crises.
The LLCC Choir has been selected to perform this program at the Illinois ACDA Fall Conference next week at DePaul University. This is a special honor, and the choir is the only community college choir performing.
Back by popular demand for the 17th year, LLCC Student Life presents Multicultural Fest tomorrow, Oct. 6. This long-standing tradition has been a community favorite for many years. We will celebrate the wonderful spectrum of cultures represented in our campus community. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. with DJ Yinka and goes until 2 p.m. Starting at 11 a.m., the LLCC community will be able to enjoy some free food from Aztca Mexican Grill, B & W Food Truck and Kona Ice of Decatur. Food will be available until 1 PM or while supplies last. As always, this event is free.
A very special thank you to Jay Kitterman, Julie Sutfin, Marina Wirsing, Sue Alexander and Jolene Lamb for helping to plan this event. If you have any questions about the event, contact the student engagement coordinator at kyle.roughan@llcc.edu.
We extend our condolences to Steve Handy, grounds maintenance supervisor, on the passing of his father, William “Bill” Handy, on Oct. 2. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. at Neece-Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Waverly. Read the obituary.
Each week, Academic Innovation and eLearning is sending out a link to a different Monday Morning Mentor program by MAGNA Publications. Each topic is presented by respected academic peers and covers timely and relevant topics in only 20 minutes — brief enough to fit busy schedules, but long enough to deliver valuable, actionable content.
Link to the presentation: mondaymorningmentors.com
From this link, you can view the featured 20-Minute Mentor and access the transcript, handouts and supplemental material. These materials are only available for the week of the presentation.
NOTE: You will need to enter a password in order to view the program. See Monday’s email from Becky Parton for the password, or contact becky.parton@llcc.edu.
Access to the programs in the Monday Morning Mentor series is restricted to members of the subscribing institution. Any unauthorized use or access, including sharing access with faculty and staff not affiliated with the subscribing institution, is prohibited.
Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are open yet today, Oct. 5. Nominate a deserving colleague by filling out the online submission form. (Please use a Chrome or Firefox browser when completing this form.) The awards will be announced Friday, Oct. 15.
The KUDOS awards are an informal way to recognize the special contributions — small and large — made by faculty and staff that create the positive environment that is LLCC. Brighten someone’s day. Say, “Thank you! Great job!” by nominating that person for a KUDOS award!
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 (except for Nov. 2). 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!
The first of two wellness screening/flu shot clinics on campus is being held today. The other clinic is scheduled for Oct. 21. These clinics are open to all benefit-eligible employees and their spouses. Benefit-eligible employees who complete the wellness screening, including the online health risk assessment, will receive a $50 Visa gift card. Full details of this event are provided in the guide emailed by HR.
The City of Springfield’s City Water, Light and Power (CWLP), with assistance from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), will begin (starting Oct. 1) allowing archery deer hunting on specific properties around Lake Springfield this year to lower the overpopulated white-tailed deer herd. These areas include CWLP property that borders the main campus (view map).
Please read below to learn about today’s Academic Innovation and eLearning workshop, some upcoming new and updated features in Canvas and to view another video from the Canvas “Did You Know?” video series from the AIeL team.
Noteworthy Advice from Canvas Pilot Faculty, Oct. 4
Monday, Oct. 4, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Delivery – Virtual (Zoom) Brian Douglas, DNP, professor, nursing Rebecca Miller, assistant professor, psychology
Join Becky Miller and Brian Douglas, two members of the Canvas Pilot Faculty Team, to hear their lessons learned and advice for using Canvas efficiently for you and your students. This session will also include time for Q & A.
Canvas Release Notes, Oct. 16
Instructure periodically releases information on new and updated features for the Canvas Learning Management System. This Canvas communication is to make you aware of notable new and/or updated Canvas features planned for Oct. 16, 2021. More information on these and other updates can be found on the Canvas Release Notes Page.
New Features
Navigation – Sticky Navigation Menus – All Users
The Account, Course and User Navigation menus remain sticky and are always visible on their respective pages.
This change allows users to access the menus at any time.
User Settings – Microsoft Immersive Reader – All Users
The Microsoft Immersive Reader button can be enabled in User Settings, if not already enabled by the institution. Additionally, the Reader is supported in Assignments, the Course Home Page and the Syllabus.
This change allows additional resources to be used with the Microsoft Immersive Reader.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Assessment Fair on Friday, with a special thanks extended to those who volunteered as presenters. Winners of the baskets included:
Coffee Basket – Kari Mason, director, LLCC-Jacksonville
Foundation Basket – Debbie Bell, custodial operations supervisor
Lincoln Basket – Cathleen Ferguson, associate professor, nursing
Syrup/Jams Basket – Taylor Littig, student success coach I
Soups Basket – Andrea DeRosa, financial aid advisor
Sauces/Breads Basket – Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville
Chocolates Basket – Sarah Laurent, instructor, nursing
Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are open yet today, Oct. 5. Nominate a deserving colleague by filling out the 
