Bill Harmon, professor of agronomy, was interviewed by WICS on Nov. 9 regarding the third annual Agriculture Career Expo being held on campus. High school students learned about the many job opportunities available in ag. They toured campus ag facilities, met with faculty and students, and networked with representatives from various ag-related businesses. See photos from the event on LLCC’s Facebook page!
Dr. Chris McDonald to present at Great War Encampment tomorrow
The Illinois State Military Museum will host a Great War Encampment tomorrow to tell the story of the First World War. LLCC is a co-sponsor of the event at which Dr. Chris McDonald, professor of political science, will speak at 11 a.m. on “Infantry Rifles of the Great War” and 3 p.m. on the “33rd Division at War, July-November 1918.” The museum is located at 1301 N. MacArthur in Springfield.
Student Radiographer Association selling popcorn
The LLCC Student Radiographer Association (SRA) is selling Double Good popcorn to help raise funds for an upcoming student conference. Available flavors include Little Kettle That Could, In a Caramel Nutshell, My Main Cheese, Easy Peasy Caramel Cheesy, In Queso Fire and more. Package options range from snack bags to signature gift tins. View all the available flavors, package options and prices.
Wouldn’t these make great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers? To place your order or for additional information, please contact the SRA advisors: Sharon Cheek at Sharon.Cheek@llcc.edu or 786-2499, or Janelle Murphy at Janelle.Murphy@llcc.edu or 786-2408. SRA will take orders up until Monday, Nov. 20.
LLCC autumn beauty
Dr. Chris McDonald, professor of political science, captured these scenes of campus alive with fall color. Scott Ebbing, library access services specialist, also captured a scene of Chris at work!
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The migratory Politicus doctoris, seen in his traditional garb, is spotted outside of Sangamon Hall!
Flags at half-staff
The U.S. flag and the state flag are being flown at half-staff from sunrise today to sunset on Sat., Nov., 11, 2017 in honor of Rockford Police Officer Jaimie Cox.
See LLCC’s new School for the Job TV ad!
LLCC has a new TV ad running in the School for the Job campaign. Thanks to Diane Liesen, Jan Szoke, Cynthia Smock, Mike Meyers, Dave Pietrzak, Christina Courier, Red Tomnitz, Jeff Mehan, Frank Marsaglia, Randy Rue, Jason Waddell and Leon Williams and their students for their participation and assistance.
The video is also available on the LLCC Facebook page.
Professional Development Day survey and photos
If you attended any part of Professional Development Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, please complete this survey. It will only take a few minutes of your time, and your input will be incredibly valuable as it will be used to plan and develop future Professional Development Days. Thank you in advance for your feedback!
View photos from day’s events in the Professional Development Day photo album!
LLCC Ag Career Expo today
Please join us in welcoming high school students interested in agriculture careers to the LLCC campus today for the Ag Career Expo. The event will be held in the Trutter Center with two sessions: morning (9:30-11:30 a.m.) and afternoon (noon-2 p.m.).
Students will learn about LLCC’s agriculture program options and how they can get started; participate in mini-lessons in agronomy, ag mechanics, animal science and horticulture; and meet with LLCC’s ag faculty and students as well as representatives from various ag-related businesses.
Event sponsors include Farm Credit Illinois, Illinois Pork Producers Association, Brandt, Sloan Implement Company, Jenner Ag, First National Bank of Litchfield, M & M Service Company, Agri-Search, GROWMARK, Pioneer, Springfield Pepsi, Canteen Vending and Subway-Frito Lay.
Visit the Trutter exhibit today for a sweet treat!
Make time today to stop by and view the latest exhibit at the Trutter Museum. You can still be one of the first 50 visitors to receive a gift certificate good for two free cookies at LLCC’s Bistro Verde! (A $3 minimum purchase at Bistro Verde is required to use gift certificate.)
The current exhibit, “Inspired,” features the work of LLCC faculty and staff created for the On My Own Time art program. Thirteen entries received first place ribbons, and four of those went on to earn first place awards in the recent citywide exhibit.
The Trutter Museum’s formal hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by calling 786-2217. Cookie certificates may be redeemed any Tuesday or Thursday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through Nov. 16.
Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 10
LLCC’s 22nd annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held tomorrow, Nov. 10 with a reception at 1 p.m. and ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. American Legion Post 759 Color Guard will present the colors, and LLCC student Lance Corporal Bobby Herpel, U.S. Marine Corps, will sing the national anthem and “God Bless the USA.” The program also includes Dennis Shackelford, chair, LLCC Board of Trustees, serving as master of ceremonies; LLCC student Corporal Nate Mayfield, U.S. Army, providing remarks; and Herpel playing “Taps.” The ceremony is sponsored by LLCC Student Life and honors all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces.