03.03.20

Farmer’s Share Luncheon today

The LLCC Agriculture Club is holding its annual Farmer’s Share Luncheon today, March 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Trutter Center. The club has sold all 100 tickets for the catered meal from Turasky’s, which will include pulled pork or steakburger, green beans, potato salad, cookies and drinks.

Tickets were sold for $.50 apiece. The cost represents the portion of the meal’s cost that actually goes back to the farmers who grew the food. The rest of the cost is for processing, marketing, transportation, etc.

Attendees will also get a chance to test their knowledge of agriculture by answering questions from the quizmaster to win some fabulous prizes! The event is open to anyone in the campus community as an educational activity for the club.

03.03.20

Bistro Verde open today

Open for lunch: Bistro Verde in the Workforce Careers Center. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Feb. 4-March 5 and March 26-April 23. Food prepared and served by LLCC culinary and hospitality students in a full-service, sit-down cafe. Reservations strongly encouraged, 217-786-2821.
Bistro Verde, located in the Workforce Careers Center, is open today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a full-service dining experience. View the menu. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by emailing bistroverde@llcc.edu, calling 786-2821 or stopping by the café during hours of business. Cash and debit or credit cards are accepted.

In the LLCC Culinary Arts program, part of a student’s learning experience is to run an actual working café that is open to the public. Hospitality degree-seeking students manage the dining room, while culinary arts students prepare all the orders. Baking and pastry students provide breads and desserts. Students gain practical hands-on experience and learn about providing diners with high quality food and service to create a memorable dining occasion.

Bistro Verde is open during the spring 2020 semester on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Thursday, March 5 and again from Thursday, March 26 through Thursday, April 23.

03.02.20

Severe weather reminders from LLCCPD

March 1-7 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week. With severe weather season upon us here in central Illinois, the LLCC Police Department would like to remind everyone to keep the following in mind:

  • When a TORNADO WATCH is issued, it means that conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes, and you should keep an eye on the weather forecast for any changes or updates. When a TORNADO WARNING is issued, it means that a tornado has actually been spotted and/or indicated by radar in the warned area.
  • Locations of each building’s Severe Weather Safe Areas (SWSAs) are clearly marked on the evacuation maps posted in all classrooms and common areas on campus. These areas are highlighted in yellow on the maps. The evacuation maps are also available online (must be logged into Office 365 to view). Please take a few moments and familiarize yourself with these locations for the buildings you frequent.
  • If one of our locations is in the path of a severe weather event, the college will send an emergency message via the LLCC ALERT emergency notification system. This system sends messages via text and voicemail on your cell phone, voicemail on your office phone and email. If you receive an alert message, proceed to the nearest SWSA in the building you are in. If you cannot remember where the SWSA is located, go to an interior room on a lower floor of the building, away from any windows. An “all clear” message will be sent when the threat has passed. At that time, normal activities can resume.

In addition to the evacuation maps, each classroom and office should have an Emergency Quick Reference Manual (EQRM) posted. The EQRM is color-coded and contains basic information regarding actions you should take in a variety of emergency situations. It’s a good idea to take a few minutes at the start of each semester to familiarize yourself with its contents. For replacement EQRMs, please contact the LLCC Police Department, at 786-2278.

03.02.20

24th Annual Illinois Community College Assessment Fair

Assessment fair keynote session
Lindee Hall, Dawn Towsend and Cindy BurgerLLCC hosted the 24th Annual Illinois Community College Assessment Fair Friday, Feb. 28. With 135 registrants representing 21 different institutions across Illinois, the event shared information on assessment efforts at community colleges throughout the state. David Deitemeyer of Lewis University provided a keynote on “Scenarios and Strategies for Assessment Leaders,” and four concurrent session tracks were available in: assessment technology and process, general education assessment, student services and academic services, and programmatic assessment and curriculum. LLCC faculty and staff were among the presenters at the conference, including: Dr. Gillian Bauer, Dr. Aaron Berkowitz, Barb Bernardi, Cody Cox, David Cox, Dr. David Leitner, Jamie McCoy, Dr. Colin Suchland and Matt Vespa.

03.02.20

In the news

On Feb. 27, the Illinois Times published an article, “MAP is back,” that included interviews with Lauren Hernandez and Brandon Ihlenfeldt, LLCC students and MAP grant recipients who were recognized by Governor J.B. Pritzker  during his budget address Feb. 19. Lauren Hernandez is a student in the associate degree nursing program. Brandon Ihlenfeldt is an HVAC student who also earned his GED through LLCC Adult Education.

Travis McCullough, president of the LLCC Black Student Union, was interviewed by WICS Friday regarding the African-American History Month finale event and Food and Vendor Day activities.

03.02.20

Commencement regalia for faculty and administrators

LLCC’s commencement ceremony is being held Friday, May 15. Have you completed a higher degree in the past year? Did your gown or tam not fit right last year? If so, please contact Kim Lesko in LLCC Campus Services at kimberly.lesko@llcc.edu  or by phone at 786-2456 by March 6 to update your regalia order. If you have no changes, what you had at last year’s ceremony will be ordered.

New faculty members or administrators who need graduation regalia for the commencement ceremony should contact Kim Lesko by March 6 to get that ordered.

 

03.02.20

This week’s Academic Innovation and eLearning workshops

LLCC Academic Innovation & eLearning - Spring 2020 Workshop Schedule
LLCC Academic Innovation and eLearning has offered a variety of workshops this semester covering topics such as innovative teaching tools, the Canvas LMS and the new Active Learning Academy.

This week, the following workshops are being offered:

  • Present in a New Way With Microsoft Sway – Monday, March 2, 2-3 p.m. in S0119
  • Using Padlet to Promote Collaboration and Innovation – Wednesday, March 4, 2-3 p.m. in S0119 and Thursday, March 5, 2:30-3:30 p.m. in S0119

For full descriptions and registration information, visit www.llcc.edu/workshops-training.

03.02.20

NWS free storm spotter course today at LLCC

The National Weather Service is offering a free, two-hour “Severe Weather Storm Spotting” class in the Student Union of Menard Hall today, March 2, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Open to the public, attendees will learn about the formation and tracking of tornadoes and have the opportunity to become official NWS storm spotters. There is no age limit for those wishing to attend. However, attendees must be at least 18 years old to receive storm spotter certification. Pre-registration is not required. Those needing special accommodations should email Chris.Miller@noaa.gov.

The session will be led by James Auten, lead meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Lincoln. The class will cover the formation and movement of tornadoes and other severe storms. Also included will be a discussion of personal safety considerations when severe weather is threatening and proper reporting guidelines.

For individuals who wish to become certified storm spotters, Auten will provide information about the types of data the Weather Service needs to better inform the public on the severity of the storm, and what can be expected as it moves along its track. Some of the observations that need reported include hail, estimated wind speed, flash flooding and tornadoes.

For more information, contact Dean Butzow, LLCC professor of geography, at dean.butzow@llcc.edu or 217-786-4923, or visit the NWS Lincoln Office “Severe Weather Spotter Training” webpage at: https://www.weather.gov/Lincoln/spotter

03.02.20

LLCC hosting concert by Culver-Stockton College wind and jazz ensembles today

LLCC is hosting a free concert by the Culver-Stockton College Wind and Jazz Ensembles today, March 2, 6 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. The wind ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Trent Hollinger, associate professor of music, will be performing band standards and innovative new works. The jazz ensemble will be featuring songs following in the footsteps of well-known jazz pianists Dave Brubeck and Stan Kenton.

03.02.20

Dance Club coffee, tea and hot cocoa sale Wednesday

Buy four drinks get the fifth free! Lincoln Land Community College Dance Club: Express Your SeoulLLCC Dance Club: Express Your Seoul will have their monthly coffee, green tea and hot cocoa sale Wednesday, March 4 in A. Lincoln Commons from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition, you can donate your change to help stock the LLCC Pantry in Student Life with school supplies! The club will have a jar available at the coffee sale for donations.

Don’t forget your stamp card! If you buy four drinks, you will receive a fifth one free. These cards are good for all coffee sales this semester. If you bring your own mug or cup, coffee, green tea and hot cocoa are just $1. A regular cup of 16 oz. coffee or hot cocoa is $2 with many toppings and creamers to choose from. All donuts and baked treats are $1!