Julie Clevenger, executive director, LLCC Center for Academic Success, talks about the free academic support services available to students in the latest edition of the LLCC Podcast, hosted by Mac Warren, assistant director, recruitment and response, and Emily Smith, recruitment specialist: https://forms.llcc.edu/Podcasts/Julie_Clevenger_Podcast.mp3.
In the news
Bill Harmon, professor of agronomy, was interviewed by RFD Illinois Nov. 4. He discussed the agricultural hemp field research conducted this semester at LLCC to test production practices and opportunities for studentsinthe LLCC ag program.
Nocturnal bird banding
Biology Professor Tony Rothering led a nocturnal banding this past weekend targeting a migratory owl species — the Northern Saw-whet Owl (NSWO). They banded six of the owls, and the seventh was a foreign recapture (meaning it was already banded by another bander/banding station). That particular bird was banded last year (2019) near Duluth, Minnesota. These recaptures provide information on distribution, longevity, migration pattern and habitat requirements. They also banded two Eastern Screech Owls (EASO). Professor Rothering says COVID-19 restrictions prevent them from inviting the public to the LLCC bird banding station at this time, but hopefully next year!
Northern Saw-whet Owl (NSWO)
Northern Saw-whet Owl (NSWO)
Northern Saw-whet owl in black light. The black light helps to age the bird as certain pigments (called porphyrins that naturally fluoresce when exposed to UV light) degrade fairly quickly when exposed to sunlight. The owl in the black light photo has relatively new feathers that have a consistent pink fluorescence, which tells us this bird hatched this year (2020).
Eastern Screech Owl
Bistro To Go open today
Bistro Verde, LLCC’s student-run café, is open during the fall 2020 semester as Bistro To Go for curbside pickup and takeout. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 19. You are invited to enjoy takeout items such as items as smoked chicken tortilla soup, roasted pear salad, grilled and chilled shrimp tacos, short rib melt, chicken pot pie and apple bread pudding. View the menu. In addition, weekly chef specials will be available. Specials will be posted on the LLCC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Facebook page.
Lunch orders may be placed online at https://orders.cake.net/11205518 or by calling 217-786-2821, and must be paid for by credit or debit card when ordering.
Reserved parking spots for curbside pickup are available on the east side of the Workforce Careers Center on LLCC’s Springfield campus. When parked, call 217-786-2821, provide the name on the order and the vehicle make/model to have the order delivered.
For those joining us from campus that prefer to walk over, still order online and please pick up orders under the covered pavilion (signs will direct you to the pickup spot).
If you are a student attending classes at Workforce Careers Center or are an LLCC employee within the building, and you have already completed the daily health check as well as scanned your forehead temperature within WCC, you may wait for your order in the foyer. Please continue to follow the social distancing guideline of staying six feet apart.
Deadline for fall 2020 graduation applications is 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. The due date for fall 2020 graduation is Dec. 1, 2020.
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 question, please contact LLCC Student Records at 217-786-4956.
Thank you,
LLCC Student Records
Direct Path offers tips to manage prescription drug costs
Prescription drugs play a vital role in our health, whether you take them on a regular basis for a chronic condition or occasionally to deal with an illness. Yet despite their importance, many of us — even patients with chronic diseases — don’t take them as prescribed. Most often, the reason is cost. Direct Path advocates have published a guide to assist patients with managing the high costs of prescriptions. “Consumer Tips For Finding the Best Price on Prescription Drugs” can be found on the Employee Portal > HR’s portal homepage, under News.
AIeL virtual open lab Nov. 5
LLCC Academic Innovation & eLearning is holding a Virtual Open Lab on Thursday, Nov. 5, 3-4 p.m. (Zoom link). During open labs, you can meet with Academic Innovation & eLearning staff to ask specific questions, discuss your instructional technology needs, or get help working through an instructional idea or problem you may be having.
LLCC Academic Innovation & eLearning fall 2020 professional development workshops cover both pedagogy and instructional technology tools and will also include special opportunities to learn to use the new Canvas learning management system. Additional sessions and registration information are available on the Workshops and Training website (follow link under sessions descriptions to register for workshops).
SoftChalk Short Courses in November
If you’re a new SoftChalk user, these live, one-hour online training webinars are just what you need to get started! The training typically includes a presentation and examples, as well as an opportunity for you to ask questions and receive assistance from the instructor.
SoftChalk short courses are free but do require that you register in advance. To register, click this link and then click the Register button next to the Short Course you’d like to view.
The full link to the SoftChalk Short Course page is https://softchalk.com/support/training/short-courses.
In the news
Sean Keeley, culinary specialist, is the author of today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Family and Friendsgiving Part 2.”
Today is Professional Development Day!
Professional Development Day is today and is a virtual event with a wide variety of online, largely self-directed, learning and development opportunities. A limited number of live sessions are being offered at specific times, but most sessions are accessible at any time that may be convenient for you. If you are unable to view all the sessions you are interested in today, most sessions will continue to be available after Professional Development Day. Please note any sessions that may require pre-registration. The HR page on the Employee Portal and the attachment in yesterday’s email from HR outline the program of activities for the day.