Cheer on the Loggers at the Super Fan home soccer game on Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. as they take on Morton College. There will be free popcorn and chances for fans to win prizes!
Bistro To Go is open today, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bistro To Go opens today, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The café is open as Bistro To Go, a counter service concept, from Sept. 3-Oct. 3, offering soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, coffees and drinks. This week’s special is Chef Derek Mansholt‘s Taco Rice Bowl.
The menu as well as online ordering are available at www.llcc.edu/bistro-verde. Bistro Verde is located inside the east entrance of the Workforce Careers Center on the LLCC campus in Springfield.
YEAR-END PROGRESS UPDATE FORM
In an effort to gather progress information for the last fiscal year’s initiatives, we have created a simple Year-End Progress Update form for your completion. This will serve as a close-out for all FY24 Planning & Budgeting Projects.
If you submitted a project request during FY24 Planning & Budgeting Process, you will be required to submit year-end progress update information for approved projects. Updated FY24 Planning & Budgeting documents are available on SharePoint. Budget Maintenance requests are excluded from this process.
Please access the SharePoint form and provide progress information for each of your FY24 projects. The form is filtered to display the project id numbers that you will need to respond to. Select a project ID number, provide the necessary information, include supporting documents as attachments and submit the form. As each project ID is completed, it will be removed from the drop-down list on the SharePoint form.
All submitted forms will be routed directly to your VP for review. Your responses should include specific evidence to support your project progress.
If you have questions about what type of specific support, please contact Karie Longhta. If you have any problems with accessing the SharePoint page, contact Megan McCann.
The updates should be submitted by the end of the day Friday, Oct. 18.
Internship Fair Happening tomorrow
LLCC will be hosting an Internship Fair tomorrow, Sept. 24 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.
This is a great chance for students to learn about internship opportunities from organizations with openings right now and future openings in 2025. Opportunities are available in IT, business, accounting, marketing, graphic design, communications, engineering, public sector and more. Please encourage students to attend and connect with employers!
CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH IS ON THE MENU
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — our chance to sharpen our cybersecurity skills, learn ways to avoid security threats and have some fun while we’re at it!
Starting next month, we’ll be serving up some tasty cybersecurity tips and resources to help you stay safe and secure, whether at work or home. Together, we’ll create the perfect recipe for cybersecurity awareness.
Learn more about it in this video.
If you have any questions about cybersecurity or spot something suspicious, ask us! We’re here to help, just contact the LLCC Help Desk, or call 217-786-2555. The Help Desk is located in Sangamon Hall, Room 1132 (outside of the Center for Academic Success/Library main entrance).
Look for a new Recipe for Cybersecurity poster on bulletin boards around campus each week during the month of October.
Cardboard Boat Regatta registration extended until Wednesday
It’s not too late to register your team for LLCC’s third annual Cardboad Boat Regatta. Teams now have until Wednesday, Sept. 25. Register at the LLCC Police Department in Sangamon Hall South, by calling 217-786-2278 or online.
The regatta happens on Friday, Sept. 27 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m.
The LLCCPD can provide cardboard, while supplies last. (Please note: duct tape is not provided.) A boat construction area is provided under the overhang between Sangamon Hall North and Sangamon Hall South. All painting must be done in the grass west of the construction area. Please respect the space and keep your site tidy. Contact LLCC PD for more details.
The boats will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton Center prior to the race. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic!
Important event details
Important event details, including acceptible boat construction materials and the race rules can be found online.
Banned Books Week & Lit Fest 2024
LLCC English and Humanities has planned two weeks worth of activities to recognize Banned Books Week, Sept. 22-28 and October’s National Book Month. This week’s activities include:
Wednesday, Sept. 25
- Noon-2 p.m. – “Well, I’ll be Banned”: A Celebration of Banned Books in A. Lincoln Commons.
- Kickoff of the InstaHaiku contest, open to LLCC students. The contest, sponsored by the LLCC Writing Center, will close Oct. 3.
- 2-3:30 p.m. – Quiet Reading Party – A bring your own book (BYOB) event with tea and cookies, in the Writing Center.
Thursday, Sept. 26
- 1-3 p.m. – Teachers as Writers Panel in the LLCC Library
Friday, Sept. 27
- Noon-2 p.m. – Student Open Mic in A. Lincoln Commons.
- 3-5:45 p.m. – Film screening of “Hugo” in Menard Hall, Room 2207
- 6-8 p.m. – “All Booked Up”: An Evening of Literary Reading with Local Authors in A. Lincoln Commons.
Training and Development Opportunity on Oct. 15
LLCC Human Resources is offering a session titled “Finding Joy in Your Work” with David Ziebler on Tuesday, October 15 at 10 a.m. Attendees will explore the keys to rediscovering joy and fulfillment in their professional lives. Whether you’re feeling burnt out, disengaged, or simply looking for ways to enhance your work experience, this training will provide actionable strategies to reconnect with the passion and purpose behind your daily tasks. Complete session details can be found on the HR Portal page. To register for the session, email Kirsten Taylor.
Monday Morning Mentor: How Can I Use AI to Create Engaging Discussion Boards?
This week’s Monday Morning Mentor is about using AI to create engaging discussion boards. The presentation is available Sept. 23 and on-demand for one week. From this link, you can view the featured 20-Minute Mentor, as well as access the transcript, handouts, and supplemental material. These materials will not be available to be viewed until Monday when the presentation becomes available. You will need to enter the following password in order to view next week’s program: discussion263
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.
Open office hours for IRE tomorrow, 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 are available during dedicated drop-in hours on Tuesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Stop by MCTR 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.