Michael J. Kaiser, VALIC sr. financial advisor, will be on campus Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the VP Conference Room. He will be on site for 30-minute account reviews to help employees understand options and new enrollments. To register go to my.VALIC.com/seminars and enter registration code 2206SPR11AA.
LLCC ALERT test today, 11 a.m.
Each semester, LLCC tests its emergency alert system called LLCC ALERT. LLCC ALERT allows the college to communicate with you by text, phone and email in an emergency, as well as for severe weather and other closures. Current employees and students are automatically enrolled in LLCC ALERT.
The next test will take place today, Sept. 4, 2019, at approximately 11 a.m. You will receive a test message from LLCC ALERT.
We encourage you to visit www.llcc.edu/alert and log in with your LLCC username and password to check your current contact information and manage how you receive emergency notifications. LLCC ALERT uses the information about you currently stored in the college’s Colleague system, and this information may need updating. Please add your office phone number if it is not listed, and make any other revisions needed.
For assistance, please contact the IT Service Desk at 786-2555 or helpdesk@llcc.edu.
Note: Updating your contact information in LLCC ALERT will NOT update that information in Colleague. To update your information in Colleague, please contact LLCC Human Resources.
HR announces position vacancy
LLCC Human Resources is now accepting applications for a director, budget and fiscal services. Full details can be viewed on the HR Employment page.
“The Clouds of Utopia” book signing tomorrow
The LLCC Press and LLCC Bookstore will host former Professor of Physics Dave Sykes for a book signing in A. Lincoln Commons on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 2-4 p.m. Dave will be signing copies of his book titled “The Clouds of Utopia” published earlier this year by the LLCC Press with the cover designed by Greg Walbert, graphic design manager. Come by and get your signed copy for a reduced price of $15 during this event.
Welcome to Tom Grimes
Tom Grimes has recently joined LLCC as IT project manager. He has a degree in studio art and 16 years of IT experience in health care, having worked with HSHS, Springfield Clinic and Memorial Physician Services. He can be reached at thomas.grimes@llcc.edu or 786-2405. Welcome, Tom!
In the news
Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Fall flavors, move over pumpkin spice!”
Phi Theta Kappa parking spot raffle
Tired of looking for a parking space? Enter the Phi Theta Kappa parking spot raffle to win your very own exclusive parking spot! Tickets will be sold today through Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Phi Theta Kappa table in A. Lincoln Commons. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The winning ticket will be drawn on Friday, Sept. 6 at 2:15 p.m.
The Phi Theta Kappa parking spot is located at the southeast corner of Menard Hall. The winner will be able to park in this reserved spot for the fall and spring semesters.
Phi Theta Kappa is the honor society for community college students and promotes scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship among its members. If you have any questions, please contact Claire Gordon, Phi Theta Kappa coordinator, at claire.gordon@llcc.edu.
LLCC ALERT test tomorrow
Each semester, LLCC tests its emergency alert system called LLCC ALERT. LLCC ALERT allows the college to communicate with you by text, phone and email in an emergency, as well as for severe weather and other closures. Current employees and students are automatically enrolled in LLCC ALERT.
The next test will take place tomorrow, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. You will receive a test message from LLCC ALERT.
We encourage you to visit www.llcc.edu/alert and log in with your LLCC username and password to check your current contact information and manage how you receive emergency notifications. LLCC ALERT uses the information about you currently stored in the college’s Colleague system, and this information may need updating. Please add your office phone number if it is not listed, and make any other revisions needed.
For assistance, please contact the IT Service Desk at 786-2555 or helpdesk@llcc.edu.
Note: Updating your contact information in LLCC ALERT will NOT update that information in Colleague. To update your information in Colleague, please contact LLCC Human Resources.
PRM hosting photo shoot
LLCC Public Relations and Marketing will have a professional photographer on campus today taking scheduled and unscheduled photos for various publications, advertising and the website. We will ask permission before entering any classroom. Thanks for your cooperation!
Academic Innovation and eLearning fall semester workshops
Workshops begin today with “Using Ally to Improve Internet Accessibility” from 11 a.m. to noon in S0119. View the full list of workshops being offered by LLCC Academic Innovation and eLearning this semester at www.llcc.edu/workshops-training! There are a variety of sessions covering topics such as active learning, innovative teaching tools and internet accessibility/compliance, as well as multiple open labs for your convenience. You can register for any of the workshops by following the link under each session description and completing the online registration form.