As a reminder, all employees must complete a daily survey through the Symptom Tracker any day that they will be on campus. With summer hours drawing to a close and the fall semester about to start, you may need to be added to the Symptom Tracker or reset your notification days. If so, please contact Nicole Ralph or Kim Elder, and they will send you the registration/reset email.
LLCC employees are invited to join the choir!
The LLCC Choir (MUS 110) meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-1:50 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 2250. Employees can obtain a tuition waiver for the choir through HR. No audition is necessary.
Please note that, if LLCC employees in the choir wish to participate in the Illinois ACDA Fall Conference performance, they will be able to ride the bus to and from Chicago but will otherwise be expected to cover their own expenses. Participation in the conference is not a requirement to be part of the choir.
Contact Laurie Lewis-Fritz at laurie.lewis-fritz@llcc.edu or 217-786-2562 with any questions!
Congratulations Cody Cox!
Congratulations to Cody Cox, research and analytics associate, and his wife, Jessica, on the birth of their daughter, Felicity Annelyse Cox, born Monday evening, Aug. 9, weighing 7 pounds, 6.5 ounces.
Extended registration hours week of Aug. 16
There is still time for students to register for fall 2021 classes at LLCC. The fall semester begins Aug. 21.
During the week of Aug. 16, LLCC Student Services, Bookstore and Outreach Centers will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 21, Student Services will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the bookstore from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Outreach Centers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Four class formats are being offered at LLCC this fall. Traditional, face-to-face courses take place in a classroom on regular days and times. Online courses allow students to learn entirely via the internet on their own schedules. Both flex and hybrid options provide a combination of online and face-to-face learning.
Current students may register for classes via LoggerCentral at www.llcc.edu/logger-central. New students should first fill out an application at www.llcc.edu (click on the blue “Apply” icon) or visit www.llcc.edu/getting-started for more information. Students may also visit or call the Springfield campus (217-786-2292) or an LLCC Outreach Center in Jacksonville (217-243-6699), Beardstown (217-323-4103), Taylorville (217-786-2754) or Litchfield (217-786-3401).
For more information, call LLCC-Springfield at 217-786-2292, text 217-387-8585 or visit www.llcc.edu.
Our sympathy to Diane Wilson
We extend our condolences to Diane Wilson, LLCC Foundation marketing specialist, on the recent passing of her husband, Jamie Wilson, on Aug. 8. A memorial gathering will be held Friday, Aug. 13, 4-7 p.m. and a ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m. at Butler Funeral Home in Chatham. Read the obituary.
In the community
Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, will be providing culinary demonstrations at the Hobby, Arts and Crafts Building at the Illinois State Fair today and Aug. 19.
- Aug. 14 at 3:15 p.m. – Dessert Sushi (fruit sushi rolls made with a sweet coconut rice, filled with strawberries, kiwi and mango, wrapped in colorful soy wraps and served with coconut and raspberry dipping sauces)
- Aug. 19 at 3:15 p.m. – Braiding Bread (using a challah bread recipe, will show multiple braiding techniques with the dough)
Join us for the Around the World gourmet dinner kit pickup event Friday, Oct. 1
Back by popular demand, the LLCC Foundation, in partnership with LLCC Culinary and Hospitality Arts, is offering a five-course gourmet dinner kit pickup on Friday Oct. 1 (Institutional Improvement Day). The Around the World themed menu will feature cuisine from a variety of regions and gives culinary students a first-hand opportunity to prepare and serve the meal which can then be finished with a little preparation at home.
After Institutional Improvement Day activities have concluded, pickup your dinner kit in front of the Workforce Career Center from 3-6 p.m. Gourmet dinner kits with drink pairings are $125, and each kit serves two people. View the menu and order your gourmet dinner kits today at llccfoundation.org/around-the-world. Kits are limited.
In the news
Nancy Sweet, dean, Workforce Institute, was interviewed yesterday morning on Sports Radio 1450 AM Springfield about the Workforce Institute partnership with local Ford dealerships for the Ford Automotive Career Exploration (ACE) program. ACE aims to raise awareness and increase interest in career opportunities within the automotive industry, particularly as a service technician.
Responsible Employee training today, 10-11 a.m.
Do you know what to do if you become aware of a student who is experiencing sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking or sexual harassment? There is still time to sign up for today’s virtual Responsible Employee training from 10-11 a.m. to learn about how to respond to disclosures in a supportive, trauma-informed way; legal mandates and your reporting responsibilities; and LLCC’s reporting and support options.
If you have never attended a Responsible Employee training or want a refresher, be sure to sign up by 9:30 a.m. today using the registration form. This form may also be used to express interest in scheduling a responsible employee training for your department. If you have questions or would like to discuss additional training options, please contact Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.
In the news
Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Delicious Heirloom Tomatoes.”