LLCC’s 22nd annual Veterans Day Ceremony is Friday, 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.
In the news
Dave Pietrzak, director, LLCC aviation program, was interviewed by the Springfield Business Journal on Monday, Nov. 6 regarding the program, job demand for A&P technicians and the new facility. A number of aviation students were photographed for the story, which will run in the November issue of the magazine.
Marnie Record, workforce specialist, wrote this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Buy peace of mind with a local, pasture-raised turkey this Thanksgiving.”
Today: Professional Development Day
Professional Development Day takes place today! The full schedule, session details and keynote speaker information for the luncheon and dinner can be found at www.llcc.edu/ProDevDay.
There is also an app available for Professional Development Day. In addition to viewing the schedule, the app allows you to create a customized schedule, view the session based on the ADAPT tracks, upload photos, and post and follow Twitter updates exclusive to our ProDevDay activities. Download the app for Professional Development Day on the LLCC ProDevDay App webpage.
Professional Development Day is a great opportunity to share ideas, learn something new or expand upon skills and talents you already have. It also provides excellent opportunities to interact with colleagues from other departments across campus. The Professional Development Day Committee has planned many activities and concurrent sessions throughout the day, with something for everyone.
This year’s afternoon concurrent sessions will focus on the college’s new Core Values: Access & Success, Diversity, Accountability, Progress, and Teaching and Learning (ADAPT). Our luncheon keynote presenters will be Charles Metz, LLCC alumnus, and Dr. Mike Ramm, LLCC chemistry professor. An ice cream social will round out the afternoon’s activities at 4 p.m. with fun and games for everyone. At 5 p.m., we will have dinner and our evening keynote presentation by Beth Hoffmann, professor, communication and 2017 Drs. Raymond and Ann Pearson Master Teacher Award winner.
Bring United Way pledge forms to today’s luncheon and be eligible for a gift card drawing
The United Way Committee will have a table at today’s luncheon to accept your pledge forms. Blank pledge forms will also be available along with a display of all of the gift cards to be given away at today’s ice cream social beginning at 4 p.m. Everyone who fills out their pledge form by that time will have their name put in a drawing for multiple gift cards. Hope to see you there, and thank you for considering a gift to help charities and local agencies that help those in need.
Food pantry needs your help to restock shelves
The LLCC Food Pantry needs your help to restock its shelves. All faculty and staff are encouraged to bring an item from the list below to today’s fall 2017 Professional Development Day luncheon.
The items listed below are either out-of-stock or highly desired at this time. All food items must not be expired and single serve/individual portion items are preferred. To learn more about the food pantry, please contact LLCC Student Life by visiting the office located in the lower level of Menard Hall, calling 786-2241 or going to www.llcc.edu/food-pantry-list.
Food item donations:
- Tuna/Chicken/Ham salad ready-to-eat kits
- Easy peel opening cans of soup (microwave ready)
- Ramen noodle cups (any flavor)
- Ready-to-eat pasta meals (microwave ready)
- Hormel complete meals
- Trail mix
- Fruit cups
- Apple sauce
- Jell-O or pudding cups
- Cereal – single serving size
- Breakfast bars
- Oatmeal
- Ready-to-eat rice meals
- Juice (single servings like Juicy Juice)
Seasonal items (for upcoming holidays):
- Cranberries
- Green beans
- Corn
- Canned yams
- Gift cards to grocery stores (Shop & Save, County Market, etc.)
- Boxed mashed potatoes
- Box stuffing
- Turkey gravy
Thank you in advance for helping us live our mission of providing support to LLCC students in the area of supplemental health and wellness by providing reliable access to a sufficient quantity of nutritious food.
Congratulations to LLCC volleyball
Congratulations to LLCC’s volleyball team, which has earned a berth in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II Volleyball National Championship tournament for the third year in a row! Read more.
LLCC Beta Nu volunteered at Girls on the Run 5K
LLCC Beta Nu nursing honor students volunteered at the Girls on the Run 5K this past Saturday. The students worked at the first aide station and water stations, painted faces and cheered on the more than 400 runners!
Our sympathy to Sharon Cheek
We extend our condolences to Sharon Cheek, professor of radiography, on the passing of her mother, Margaret “Margo” H. Steiling, of Atlanta, Ill. on Nov. 4. Services will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Nov. 8, at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. A private family burial at Atlanta Cemetery will follow. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 this evening at the funeral home and for one hour prior to the service Wednesday. Read the obituary.
Fall 2017 Professional Development Day Nov. 7
Professional Development Day will be held tomorrow, and information about the day can be found online at www.llcc.edu/ProDevDay. On this site you will find the full schedule, session details and keynote speaker information for the luncheon and dinner.
Professional Development Day is a great opportunity to share ideas, learn something new or expand upon skills and talents you already have. It also provides excellent opportunities to interact with colleagues from other departments across campus. The Professional Development Day Committee has planned many activities and concurrent sessions throughout the day, with something for everyone.
This year’s afternoon concurrent sessions will focus on the college’s new Core Values: Access & Success, Diversity, Accountability, Progress, and Teaching and Learning (ADAPT). Our luncheon keynote presenters will be Charles Metz, LLCC alumnus, and Dr. Mike Ramm, LLCC chemistry professor. An ice cream social will round out the afternoon’s activities at 4 p.m. with fun and games for everyone. At 5 p.m., we will have dinner and our evening keynote presentation by Beth Hoffmann, professor, communication and 2017 Drs. Raymond and Ann Pearson Master Teacher Award winner.
We have put together an app for Professional Development Day again this year. We encourage you to use the app rather than printing a schedule. In addition to viewing the schedule, the app allows you to create a customized schedule, view the session based on the ADAPT tracks, upload photos, and post and follow Twitter updates exclusive to our ProDevDay activities. Visit the LLCC ProDevDay App webpage to learn more and download the app.
Win a $10 gift card and help your community!
Everyone who fills out a pledge form for the LLCC Employee Giving Program through United Way on or before tomorrow at 4 p.m. (Professional Development Day) has a chance to win one of 20+ $10 gift cards to Starbucks, iTunes and more! Drawings will be held at the ice cream social tomorrow. The United Way Committee will have a table at Cass Gym where you can view the gift cards and turn in your pledge forms. Thank you for your gift that helps those in need right here in our own community.