Are you a Responsible Employee? Do you want more information about how to best respond to disclosures of sexual harassment, sexual violence, dating/domestic violence or stalking? Sign up for a Responsible Employee training session! The next session will be offered tomorrow, Aug. 8, from 10-11 a.m. RSVP by emailing Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu. Additionally, a training can be scheduled at a department or team meeting by contacting Shelby.
In the news
Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Craft Cocktails.”
Fire alarm testing Aug. 5-9
LLCC Facilities Services is coordinating testing and inspection of the fire alarm systems in college buildings during the week of Aug. 5-9, 2019. During the testing, it will be necessary to sound the horns and activate the strobes, but we will strive to keep disruptions to a minimum. Thank you for your patience as we perform these necessary life safety tests.
HR announces position vacancy
LLCC Human Resources is now accepting applications for a recruitment specialist. Full details can be viewed on the HR Employment page.
“elemental” by Laura Anderson in Murray Gallery Aug. 19-Sept. 12
LLCC’s James S. Murray Gallery will host the exhibit “elemental” featuring mixed media paintings by Laura Anderson, LLCC assistant professor of art, Aug. 19-Sept. 12. The public is invited to view the exhibit weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and attend a reception on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Anderson’s work is inspired by the natural world, including its complexities, commonalities, mysteries and working processes. “We are part of nature, yet we’re set apart from it in many ways,” she explains. “My work explores the intersection of this duality, often via drawn or painted natural imagery combined with collaged artifacts and urban landscapes that reflect the man-made world.
“Working with collage, décollage, encaustic, charcoal, graphite and acrylic allows me to explore the history of process in my work via layering of structured collage elements with irregular lines, gestural brushstrokes and fluid forms that evoke the universal visual language that is evident everywhere in nature.”
Originally from a southern suburb of Chicago, Anderson earned a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University and a master’s degree from the University of Kansas. For more than 20 years, she has maintained a graphic design business in California in addition to teaching art and exhibiting her paintings nationally. Her fascination with plants and animals is a constant source of inspiration for her artwork.
Thank you from Darla Cochran
Thank you very much for those of you who sent cards and gifts, and blessed me with prayers and positive energy following the passing of my mother, Maxine Bramel. Sincere thanks to those who took time out of their busy day to support me during my mother’s visitation and funeral service and to the Foundation, the Board of Trustees, faculty and staff for the beautiful planter. Words cannot even describe how much I love and appreciate my LLCC family.
Darla Cochran
assistant to the vice president, workforce development and community education
Flags at half-staff
The U.S. flag and the state flag are being flown at half-staff until sunset Thursday, Aug. 8 honoring the victims of the tragedies in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.
LLCC-Litchfield and LLCC-Jacksonville harnessing the power of the sun
LLCC is working with WindSolarUSA and Senergy Electric to install rooftop solar panels at its Litchfield and Jacksonville locations. The installation at LLCC-Litchfield is nearly complete, and the project at LLCC-Jacksonville begins today, Aug. 5. The solar panels are expected to offset 95 percent of LLCC’s electrical consumption at Litchfield and 75 percent of its electrical consumption at Jacksonville.
“The benefits of investing in these alternative energy projects include energy cost savings, carbon emission reduction and support of the college’s long-standing commitment to sustainable practices,” explains Tim Ervin, LLCC director of construction and environmental health and safety.
LLCC’s solar installations are part of the Illinois Power Agency’s Adjustable Block Program, a state program providing incentives for solar photovoltaic systems. Illinois has committed to produce 25 percent of its electricity from renewable energy by 2025. The renewable energy credits provided back to the grid by the solar panels LLCC is hosting will help the state meet its renewable energy requirement.
“In addition to the energy savings, as a part of the state program, the college will see program incentive payments of more than $100,000 per site over a period of five years to help cover the cost of installation,” adds Ervin.
The installation at LLCC-Litchfield includes a 124.5 kW system with 415 modules on the south slopes of the administration as well as arts and technology buildings. Contractors will be installing a 156.4 kW system with 434 modules on the roof at LLCC-Jacksonville. The work is scheduled to be completed by mid-September.
The solar installations will have module-level monitoring, allowing for real-time observation of each solar panel’s performance for maintenance and use as an educational tool in classrooms.
Congratulations to LLCC Agriculture!
Congratulations to LLCC Agriculture for receiving one of six national Postsecondary All-Star Awards from the National Association of Agricultural Educators! The award honored LLCC as an outstanding postsecondary agriculture program from the Midwest region. LLCC will be recognized at the NAAE Conference in Anaheim, Calif. in December.
Boys and Girls Club teens complete summer Career Launch program at LLCC
The Boys and Girls Club Career Launch program held a graduation celebration Thursday, Aug. 1! This wrapped up the third successful summer Career Launch program for the teens at LLCC, and we look forward to welcoming them again next year!