Email phishing alert

Several users have reported getting an email, appearing to be sent from an IT desk with the subject EMAIL ACCOUNT CLOSURE. The email includes a link labeled UPGRADE NOW. This email is NOT from our IT department and is a phishing attempt to acquire users’ logon credentials. Please disregard the message and delete the email. If you have already given your information, you should login to WebAdvisor and change your password immediately.

Phishing is a common identity theft method used by fraudulent parties. NEVER send your personal information including passwords, user IDs, credit card numbers or a Social Security Number via email. Passwords should NEVER be shared with ANYONE in any form.

To learn more about phishing, follow the links below:

LLCC Information Technology (IT) does not solicit passwords or any other personal information via email. If you receive an email message that appears to come from IT that requests this type of information, please forward it immediately to helpme@llcc.edu. Do not reply or click on any links. Again, these emails are often hoaxes (phishing emails), part of identity theft and fraud scams.

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LLCC hosted meeting on nutrient loss reduction

David Bowman, workforce development program coordinator, hosted Illinois’ quarterly Alphabet Soup meeting on Monday, June 19, in the Trutter Center. Alphabet Soup is a voluntary, informal representation of government agencies, non-government organizations and individuals. The consortium’s session covered agricultural watershed issues and successes in Illinois and was followed by a tour of LLCC’s recent upgrades to its agricultural soils lab.

Sign a book for Chad Jones

Sylvester “Chad” Jones recently retired as a building custodian. If you were unable to sign the book at his retirement party and would like to do so, the book is located in Mason Hall. Contact Maureen Curry, facilities office coordinator, for more information at 6.2304.

Learn about Microsoft Office 365 in June 27 workshop

Microsoft Office 365 is a cloud-based collection of apps and services (email, calendars, Office programs, OneDrive storage, document sharing, and more) that can be used from just about anywhere, using almost any device. A workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 27, from 2-3:30 p.m. in Menard Hall, room 1173, that will provide an introduction to the Office 365 environment. Registration is required. Please contact Jeris.Creasey@llcc.edu to secure your spot.

 

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In the news

David Bowman, workforce development program coordinator, was interviewed June 20 on WSMI Radio regarding LLCC’s ag watershed management programs.

Marnie Record, workforce specialist, authored this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the SJ-R , “Farm fresh summer cocktails.”

Welcome Viki Law!

Viki Law has joined LLCC’s Finance Department as disbursements manager. She previously managed payroll for Hurst-Rosche. Viki holds a bachelor’s in criminal justice with an emphasis in human services and an associate degree in business administration from University of Phoenix. She can be reached at 786.4931 or victoria.law@llcc.edu. Welcome!

Thanks from Lucas Ostendorf

Lucas Ostendorf, police officer, thanks everyone for the support he received after earning his master’s degree. “I want to thank everyone who reached out and congratulated me. All the support gave me a strong sense of community.”

LLCC farm stand open today 1:30-4:15 p.m.

Visit the LLCC farm stand to find fresh, organically grown produce at affordable prices and to support the youth of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois in their  entrepreneurial training! This program is made possible by a grant from North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture, Research and Education (NCR-SARE). The farm stand will be open in A. Lincoln Commons on Monday, June 19, from 1:30-4:15 p.m. and accepts cash only.