The LLCC Choir and Band invite you to free concerts today in A. Lincoln Commons.
The LLCC’s Choir, directed by Dr. See Tsai Chan, adjunct instructor of music, will present “Seasons of Life” at 1 p.m.
The LLCC Band will perform at 7 p.m. Selections will feature student soloists and include medleys from, “The Blues Brothers Revue,” “Duke Ellington in Concert,” “Alan Silvestri: A Night at the Movies” and “Music for a Darkened Theatre.” The band is directed by Jason Waddell, professor of music.
KUDOS to the employees listed below for going above and beyond to assist others and for modeling LLCC’s core values! Each will receive a KUDOS certificate.
Sarah Beggs, Debbie Bell, Dr. Amy Branham, Shanda Byer, Nancy Brawner, Kaja Carter, Rick Cook, Brandon Davis, Alex Dean, Kelly Ellis, Shawn Floyd, Kathi Frieden, Jeannette Garceau, Lynn Gerton, Leigh Giles-Brown, Megan Hallberg, Kerry Harden, Andy Hemstock, Bobbi Henry, Dee Hood, Cathy Huffman, Anna King, Ashley Krzenski, Christina Marietta, Dr. Chris McDonald, Patty Mendoza, Andy Mitkos, Crystal Norris, Samuel Penning, Cheri Reardon, LLCC Registration, Ben Roth, Rick Schnetzler, Mattehw Shaver, Jill Siebert, Austin Simpson, Dr. Karen Sisk, Vicki Sutker, Natasha Trame, Lindsey Weihmeir, Dr. Matthew Wiediger, Kim Williams-Wilson and Stephanie Wilson.
View the December 2024 KUDOS Nominations Award Winners to read about how these faculty and staff contribute to the positive environment that is LLCC and who nominated them for this recognition.
The next KUDOS award announcement will be made in mid-February, but you don’t have to wait to show your appreciation for a colleague!
LLCC Information Technology welcomed three new IT support specialists on Monday, Dec. 2.
Nick Ellis has joined LLCC after working at CTI in Taylorville. He earned a bachelor’s degree in information system security from University of Illinois Springfield. He can be reached at 217-786-4662, or you can email Nick.
Kellie Mast comes to LLCC from United Community Bank where she worked as a help desk tech and manager. Before that, she work as a tech assistant at John Wood Community College. Kellie started her college education as a dual credit student at JWCC and has a bachelor’s degree from Truman State and a master’s degree from UIS. She can be reached at 217-786-4664 or you can email Kellie.
Hunter Mathis previously worked as a junior systems administrator at UCB, where he worked on security and patching. He attended Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. Hunter can be reached at 217-786-4663 or you can email Hunter.
Welcome Nick, Kellie and Hunter!
The Logger Activities Board is hosting fun “It’s the Finals Countdown” events for students this week. Please encourage students to attend. Take a break to join them today at the labyrinth!
Friday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons
There will be bubble tea and bubble popping stress relief to wrap up the week!
For the past five years, staff at LLCC have partnered with Family And Community Engagement staff at the SPS 186 High Schools to participate in their Making the Grade event.
This event is held each quarter and lasts about two hours. Volunteers get the opportunity to mentor students and talk about their current grades and goals, and encourage students to continue “Making the Grade” or improve their grades.
LLCC volunteers give more of a presence in the schools and are great conversation starters about attending LLCC. If you are interested in volunteering as a community leader volunteer, please reach out to Kim Wilson, recruitment specialist. Currently, the programs are held at Southeast and Lanphier High Schools.
Join us for a three-part faculty book club series centered on “Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College Classroom,” by Kelly A. Hogan and Viji Sathy. This insightful book provides practical strategies to create more inclusive and equitable learning environments. We’ll delve into the key concepts and discuss how to implement these ideas in our own classrooms, with emphasis on intentional course design and inclusive classroom interactions. Other possible topics of discussion include strategies for engaging diverse learners, fostering inclusive group work and providing effective feedback. By addressing issues of privilege and implicit bias, we can create equitable learning environments where all students feel valued and supported.
The first 15 people to register will receive their copy of the book before the school closes for winter break. Anyone who registers after that will receive their free copy in January.
2025 meeting dates
All meetings will be held in Sangamon Hall, Room 1103.
Take a moment to visit the Health and Wellness Page on the HR portal for updated resources including:
To request information on health and wellness topics or with any questions, contact the employee health and wellness coordinator by emailing Rachel Duff or calling 217-786-2204.
The LLCC Career Center extends its gratitude to the faculty, staff and administrators who crafted their “My Story Boards” for November’s Career Development Month. Your contributions brought career journeys to life and will hopefully encourage our students to stay motivated as they pursue their own paths of growth and learning.
One week from today — food, beverages, games and music — all at LLCC’s Holiday Party for faculty, staff and retirees on Thursday, Dec. 12, 4-6 p.m. in the Student Union (lower level of Menard Hall)!
The LLCC Choir and Band invite you to free concerts tomorrow, Dec. 6, in A. Lincoln Commons.
The LLCC’s Choir, directed by Dr. See Tsai Chan, adjunct instructor of music, will present “Seasons of Life” at 1 p.m. The LLCC Band will perform at 7 p.m. Selections will feature student soloists and include medleys from, “The Blues Brothers Revue,” “Duke Ellington in Concert,” “Alan Silvestri: A Night at the Movies” and “Music for a Darkened Theatre.” The band is directed by Jason Waddell, professor of music.