The college is planning an update to the Facilities Master Plan and will be holding two open forum meetings for employees and students to give feedback. Demonica Kemper Architects (DKA) will be on campus from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2 and again from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4. Both open forum meetings will be in the Robert H. Stephens Room.
National emergency alert test tomorrow
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, is planning on conducting a nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 beginning at 1:18 p.m. CDT. The test will assess the operational readiness of the infrastructure for distribution of a national message and determine whether improvements are needed. The test was originally planned for Sept. 20, 2018 but has been postponed until Oct. 3, 2018 due to ongoing response efforts to Hurricane Florence. Read more. Note: This is nationwide test conducted by the federal government. This is NOT an LLCC ALERT test.
VALIC representative on campus Wednesday
Michael J. Kaiser
Michael J. Kaiser, VALIC Sr. Financial Advisor, will be on campus tomorrow, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the VP Conference Room. He will be on site for 30-minute account review to help employees understand options and new enrollments. To register go to my.VALIC.com/seminars and enter registration code 2206SPR11AA.
15th Annual Multicultural Fest is tomorrow
LLCC’s 15th annual Multicultural Fest will take place tomorrow, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside A. Lincoln Commons on the Springfield campus. The event, sponsored by LLCC Student Life, showcases various cultures with ethnic food (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), entertainment and cultural exhibits. Read more.
LLCC Outreach Centers will also host multicultural events in October.
- LLCC-Beardstown, 109 White Pine Ln. – Tuesday, Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza – Wednesday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser – Thursday, Oct. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Dr. – Monday, Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Nominate a colleague for KUDOS yet today!
Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are now open! They will be accepted through today, Oct. 2. Nominate a deserving colleague by filling out the online submission form. Please use the Chrome or Firefox browser when completing this form. The KUDOS awards will be announced Oct. 15.
The KUDOS awards are an informal way to recognize the special contributions — small and large — made by faculty and staff that create the positive environment that is LLCC. Brighten someone’s day. Say, “Thank you! Great job!” by nominating that person for a KUDOS award!
This week at Bistro Verde
Bistro Verde, LLCC’s student run café, is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Thursday as Bistro To Go and on Wednesday and Friday as Bistro Grab & Go.
Bistro To Go will have soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, coffee drinks and smoothies available for takeout. Orders can be placed in person, at 786-2821 or at bistroverde@llcc.edu (instructions on the Bistro Verde website). View the fall Bistro To Go PDF menu.
Bistro Grab & Go offers premade soups, salads, sandwiches, snacks, baked goods and other quick items. Beverages such as tea, sodas, coffee and specialty coffees will be available too! Sorry, no call ahead orders for Bistro Grab & Go. View the fall 2018 Bistro Grab & Go menu.
In the news
Dave Pietrzak, program director, aviation, was interviewed for this story on WICS and FOX Illinois Sept. 29 regarding the Young Eagles Rally at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, designed to introduce flying to young people.
Bill Harmon, program director, agriculture, is featured in the article “LLCC Ag program poised to take advantage of the fast growing job opportunities in agri-business” in the current edition of Springfield Scene magazine.
ALL’s fourth annual Chilli Day
Join LLCC’s Academy of Lifelong Learning for their fourth annual Chilli Day this Sunday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Temple B’rith Sholom, 1004 S. 4th Street in Springfield.
Nationally recognized chilli expert and ALL member Les Eastep again takes the lead as the kitchen crew leader in producing the finest chili imaginable. Hot dogs, dessert, soft drinks and coffee will also be served. Takeout will be available.
Each meal is $8 for adults and free for children ages 8 and younger. Tickets can be purchased from the LLCC Community Education office or at the door the day of the event.
Questions? Call 217-786-2432.
Tutor Appreciation Week is Oct. 1-5!
This week is National Tutor Appreciation week. Tutors have very challenging jobs and provide an important service to our students. Please let them know we appreciate their hard work!
Institutional Improvement Day Friday
Institutional Improvement Day is Friday, Oct. 5. All offices will be closed and no classes will be held. The theme of the day is “Becoming a Student Ready College,” continuing the message provided by President Charlotte Warren at Convocation.
Schedule:
All faculty and staff first meet in Cass Gym.
- 8 a.m.: Coffee and pastries
- 8:30 a.m.: Message from Dr. Warren
Departments will then dismiss to various locations to conduct planning activities regarding student-readiness.
Boxed meals will be provided at lunchtime.