During November, the LLCC Writing Center is celebrating writing in the field of journalism. Encourage students to visit the center to learn about writing projects associated with journalism and about specific leaders in this career field! Students can also get information about journalism blogs like “Mediashift and Zombie Journalism.”
LLCC’s OMOT People’s Choice award winner is Michelle Burger
Congratulations to Michelle Burger, scholarship program and alumni services coordinator, on being the recipient of LLCC’s On My Own Time (OMOT) People’s Choice Award with her photography entry “Primpin’ Ain’t Easy.” She receives a $50 Visa gift card, courtesy of the Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum.
OMOT is a program of the Springfield Area Arts Council. The purpose of OMOT is to help local businesses, agencies, educational and medical institutions identify and celebrate the artistic talents of people they employ.
Misty Hagstrom, 786-2466, misty.hagstrom@llcc.edu
Lindee Hall, 786-2409, lindee.hall@llcc.edu
Welcome Carson Becker and Christopher Cook!
Carson Becker, originally from Taylorville, has recently joined LLCC as police officer. Before joining the LLCCPD, he worked with McLean County and Divernon. Carson began his college studies at LLCC, earned a bachelor’s degree in biological anthropology from Illinois State University and graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Police Training Institute. He can be reached at carson.becker@llcc.edu. Welcome, Carson!
Christopher Cook is a programmer analyst for the college. He previously worked for the state of Illinois as a cybersecurity analyst, data analyst and statistician and served in the Navy as a sonar technician on submarines. Christopher earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematical sciences with a minor in history, a master’s degree in European and world history, and a second master’s degree in software engineering and data analytics from University of Illinois Springfield. He can be reached at christopher.cook@llcc.edu or 786-2799. Welcome, Christopher!
VALIC representative on campus Nov. 8
VALIC representative David Jones will be on campus Friday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the VP conference Room of Menard Hall. To schedule a 30-minute appointment for an account review and to help you understand your options and new enrollments, go to my.VALIC.com/seminars and enter registration code 6303SPR11AB.
“Feed the Need” food drive kicks off today
The Honors Humanities class is hosting a “Feed the Need” food drive for the LLCC Food Pantry starting today and going through Nov. 8. Today’s kickoff events in A. Lincoln Commons include a demonstration on cooking easy college meals at 10 a.m. followed by Heidi Hughes of the Central Illinois Food Bank speaking on food insecurity. Drop-off boxes are located in Student Life, Montgomery Hall and the Workforce Careers Center. Drop off non-perishables into the designated boxes to earn a ticket for prize drawings (including gift cards and gift certificates to area restaurants) that will be held Monday, Nov. 11.
Suggested items include:
- Trail mix
- To-go peanut butter cups
- Pop-Tarts
- Microwavable mac & cheese cups
- Tuna salad ready-to-go kits
- Cans of soup
- Cans of vegetables/fruit
- Pasta
- Protein bars
- Granola bars
- Fruit snacks
- Fruit cups and pudding cups
- Juice
- Crackers
- Microwave popcorn
Early morning campus photos
Thanks to Chris McDonald, Ph.D., professor of political science, for sharing these photos from an early (and chilly) morning walk on campus.
Fall 2019 Professional Development Day Nov. 5
Fall 2019 Professional Development Day will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5! Dr. Gianina Baker will be the luncheon keynote.
In this session. Dr. Baker will use national trends and initiatives to connect to the current work of institutions to become student and work ready. Exploration of what is meant by the terms “student ready” and “work ready” are needed as LLCC works to center such efforts into its current equity and inclusivity work. Examples of initiatives and work happening nationally on college campuses will be used to bolster understanding and communication of how to illustrate the student experience, and how all of us, whether you work directly with students or not, impact the sense of belonging student have on our campus.
In addition to Dr. Baker’s presentation, there is a full schedule of workshops with a wide variety of topics planned throughout the day. View an overview of the Fall 2019 Professional Development Day schedule. A detailed schedule for the day with session descriptions can be found in an Oct. 22 email.
New main campus phone message
The main campus phone message has been adjusted based on usage data. Anyone who calls in to the main campus number (217-786-2200) will now hear and choose from the options below. They will repeat automatically if no options are chosen. Please note: If an employee tries to transfer a caller and sees a message on their phone that says “transfer failed,” they will need to talk to the caller and give them a direct number to someone who can answer their question, or find another solution.
- For Admission and Registration, press 1.
- For Financial Aid, press 2.
- For Student Success Coaching (formerly called Advising) press 3.
- For Transcripts and Records, go online to llcc.edu/records, or press 4.
- For Public Relations and Marketing, press 5.
- To dial by name, press 6.
- For LLCC Police, press 7. If this is an emergency, hang up and call 911.
Our sympathy to John Turley
We extend our condolences to John Turley, help desk coordinator, on the passing of his father, Wendell Turley, on Oct. 29. Visitation will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home, Springfield. Read the obituary.
Flags at half-staff
The U.S. flag and the state flag are being flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, Nov. 1 in honor of Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day.