LLCC’s onsite wellness screening and flu shot clinic is being held today in the Trutter Center from 7-11:30 a.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Ralph at nicole.ralph@llcc.edu or 786-2342.
LLCC’s onsite wellness screening and flu shot clinic is being held today in the Trutter Center from 7-11:30 a.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Ralph at nicole.ralph@llcc.edu or 786-2342.
Don’t forget to sign up to take a stand against domestic violence today in A. Lincoln Commons! Symbolic of our refusal to be passive bystanders of intimate partner violence in our community, we will have at least one person “taking a stand” in A. Lincoln Commons from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Participants can sign up for a time slot that fits your schedule here.
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a donation drive for Sojourn Shelter and Services will be held from now until the end of October. All donations will be delivered to Sojourn for use in their shelter for women and children affected by domestic violence. Sojourn’s “Wish List” can be found in the 2017 Domestic Violence Awareness Flier. All donations, including monetary donations, can be taken to the LLCC Student Life Office. Questions can be directed to Shelby Bedford at Shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.
LLCC Student Life is hosting Soups & Stories today from noon-2 p.m. in the R.H. Stephens Room. The event features Nelson Aguiar who will be sharing his Latino experience with participants.
The program is open to the LLCC community, but geared toward the development of students. If faculty and staff are interested in attending there is just a $3 charge for the lunch.
Dave Pietrzak, director, LLCC aviation program, was interviewed by the State Journal-Register Oct. 16 for an upcoming article on workforce training and economic development in Sangamon County.
Mod 1 grades are due today at noon. Please contact Shanda Byer (786-2290) or Susan Mendenhall (786-4956) with any questions or grade changes.
SURS will hold a board election during April 2018 to fill three expiring trustee positions. All SURS members are encouraged to consider running for a trustee position.
Elected trustees serve six-year terms. The SURS Board of Trustees meets quarterly, with additional committee meetings scheduled throughout the year. Trustees are also required to meet certain annual ethics, legislative and fiduciary training as well as complete eight hours of educational conferences on investments and public pension administration.
Active member candidates are nominated by petitions in writing, signed by no less than 400 participants. Annuitant candidates are also nominated by petitions in writing, signed by no less than 100 annuitants. All candidates must also complete an application. Candidate packets and petition forms are available from SURS. Candidates should contact Kelly Carson at kcarson@surs.org for information. Completed petitions will be due to SURS on Jan. 31, 2018.
All eligible SURS members will receive a ballot along with candidate information prior to April 2, 2018. Members will be able to vote by returning a paper ballot in a postage-paid envelope, by phone or online.
Read more in SURS 2018 Board of Trustees Election.
A “Seafood Celebration” was the theme for a grand Culinary Institute dinner served in Bistro Verde last Thursday evening. Dr. Charlotte Warren, president, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Robbie Robert, recognizing Robert’s Seafood for its 100 years in Springfield. The dinner was prepared by Chef Michael Higgins, owner and executive chef of Maldaner’s Restaurant, assisted by LLCC culinary students. Chef Higgins was presented with an LLCC chef’s coat.
Congratulations to LLCC Logger Addie Patton who was named NJCAA National Player of the Week Oct. 2-8! She helped move LLCC’s volleyball team into the top five in last week’s rankings. Read more.
The LLCC Gay-Straight Alliance is having an ’80s dance in the Student Union today from 6-10 p.m. The dance is open to all LLCC students and adults age 18 or older in the community.
There are two options for admission into the dance. One option is to pay the entrance fee of $3; an alternate option is to donate five nonperishable food items. All proceeds will be given to the LLCC Food Pantry. The dance is a retro ’80s theme, so ’80s attire is encouraged! The event will include rad music, performances by two tubular dance groups, refreshments and music provided by HISO radio’s very own DJ Yinka!
For more information, please contact Dr. Beth Wiediger at beth.wiediger@llcc.edu or visit the GSA Facebook page.