As a reminder, contact with the media regarding LLCC classes, programs and services must go through LLCC Public Relations and Marketing per Board of Trustees policy. If you would like to publicize an event or are contacted by the media regarding LLCC, please route that request to PRM, specifically Kyla Kruse (217-786-4918) or Angela Try (217-786-2288) per board policy 12.2. Thanks!
VALIC/AIG REP ON CAMPUS Sept. 19
David Jones, certified financial planner with VALIC/AIG Retirement, will be on campus for 30-minute account reviews to help you understand your options and for new enrollments on Sept. 19 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the VP Conference Room, Menard Hall.
- 403b Plans
- Roth 403b Plans
- 457b Plans
- Financial Planning
- Retirement Planning
To register, go to my.VALIC.com/seminars and enter registration code 6303SPR11AB or call 217-714-2862.
Welcome to LLCC, Erica Hostetler, MLS (ASCP)
LLCC Health Professions welcomes Erica Hostetler, MLS (ASCP)-cm to the team. Erica will serve as the director of our medical laboratory technician program. Her first day was Aug. 26. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and is working on her master’s degree in public health. She comes to us with extensive experience in the health care industry. You can email Erica or call 217-786-2225.
Congratulations to John Paul Jaramillo
Professor of English and author, John Paul Jaramillo, received Honorable Mention for the 2024 Rudolfo Anaya Best Latino Focused Fiction Book Award for his novel, “Carlos Montoya – A Novel.” Congratulations, John Paul!
LLCC Community Education is in the community
Did you happen to catch LLCC culinary educators out and about this summer? Channing Fullaway-Johnson, culinary coordinator, community education, had a busy summer sharing recipes and information on LLCC’s culinary programs and events.
She kicked off the summer in May participating in the opening day ribbon cutting at the Farmer’s Market handing out samples of her spring quinoa and asparagus salad. In June she visited the Sertoma Club for a presentation of LLCC’s Culinary Department and Community Education. In July, she presented to the Springfield Garden Club and did knife skills and chef demonstrations at the Motherland Gardens Community Project. In August she judged dietary desserts at the Illinois State Fair and judged an LLCC-sponsored event of charcuterie boards.
Watch for Channing’s recipes for quinoa salad, Asian salad and corn salad, in LincIn in the coming weeks.
LLCC Music in the community
On Friday, Sept. 6, five of our LLCC music students with a concentration in voice — Miriam Carter, Aleah Cross, Alana Hamilton, Rayel Tasker and Hunter Woods — will be presenting solo performances as part of the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception’s “First Friday Concert Series.” The concert starts at 7 p.m. The song selection will consist of some classical and musical theatre repertoire, ranging from Schubert and Debussy to selections from musicals such as “Anastasia” and “Catch Me if You Can.” The concert is free of charge.
LLCC HR is advertising for program assistant, aviation
The LLCC Human Resources office is advertising for a program assistant, aviation. Full details on this and all other open positions can be viewed on the HR employment page.
Vision Board Workshop this Thursday
A reminder that employees can still sign up for the vision board workshop being held on Thursday, Sept. 5 at noon in the Robert H. Stephens Room. Join Amy Giles to help achieve your goals.
“You Know?” Student Communication: Week of Sept. 2
Please encourage students to check out the LLCC Student Club Info Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.
2024 Cardboard Boat Regatta Details & Registration
Faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to participate in LLCC’s third cardboard boat regatta on Sept. 27 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m. Register by Sept. 20 at the LLCC PoliceDepartment in Sangamon Hall South or by calling 217-786-2278.
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 LLCCPD 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
- There is an entry fee of $20 per team. Money raised will be donated to a charity.
- There must be at least two people per boat; there is no maximum.
- Minimum age to participate is 16; minors will need parental consent.
- Closed toe shoes and life preservers are required (if you cannot bring one, please make priorarrangements with the LLCCPD)
- Each preliminary race, or “heat race,” of 3-4 boats will take place around the Lake Macoupinfountain from the east bank in the Helen Hamilton Center.
- Winners of each preliminary race will compete in the final race.
- An opening ceremony prior to the first race and closing ceremony with awards will be held in theoutdoor amphitheater.
- Rain date: Oct. 11
Boat Construction Materials
Accepteble materials:
- corrugated cardboard
- duct tape
- water-based paint
Materials not allowed:
- oil-based paint
- water-proof paint
- wood
- styrofoam
- plastic sheathing
- fiberglass
- Son0tubes/coated cardboard
- silicon, wax or tar
- caulking compounds
- metal
- staples, clamps or screws
Rules
- Life preservers/vests must always be worn while on/in the water.
- Closed toe shoes are required. Shoes that tie/zip are preferred, tennis or water shoes. NO flip flops or Crocs.
- The ENTIRE boat including paddles must be made from cardboard and duct tape. Corrugated cardboard only!
- Duct tape may be used only to reinforce seams. DO NOT duct tape the entire hull of the boat!
- Water-based paint is allowed (no oil-based paint) for decorating the boat.
- Decorations are allowed and encouraged, provided they are not used as structural or floatation elements.
- Crew costumes are encouraged.
- Design is left to builder(s). Let your creativity take over.
- NO surfboard style boat allowed.
- Team members who start the race must finish the race without leaving the interior of the boat. If a team member exits the boat for any reason during the race, the team will be disqualified.
- Please make sure all packing labels and staples are removed!
- Throwing water on another boat is reason for disqualification, unless said water comes from the incidental splash of a paddle or other propulsive device.
- Sunken or discarded boats must be disposed of in the designated trash receptacle.
Integrity Challenge
An individual or team may submit a challenge of integrity on any of the top three finishing boats.
Procedures will be developed for an individual or team to submit a challenge confidentially.
There is a challenge fee of $20 per submission. All challenge money will be donated to a charity.
Challenged boats will be thoroughly inspected. This may involve cutting the boat to inspect the internal structure.