If you’re trying to break out of a dinnertime rut this summer, think fish! Channing Fullaway-Johnson, culinary coordinator, extols the delicious and health benefits of fish in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column for the Springfield State Journal-Register.
Walk on Wednesday, special time today
In support of the Juneteenth celebration, today’s Walk on Wednesday event will be held in conjunction with the second annual Freedom Walk beginning at 8:30 a.m. We hope to see you there to learn more about this historic day.
LLCC Open House is today, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
LLCC’s Open House is today from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. This includes the main campus and Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville. Please join us in welcoming prospective students and guests.
Juneteenth Freedom Walk is tomorrow!
L.J. Graf designed the Juneteenth flag with much symbolism. The red, white and blue symbolize that enslaved people and their descendants were American. The star pays homage to Texas. The bursting new star on the horizon respresents a new freedom and a new people. Read more at Mental Floss.
Make plans to celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Day at LLCC tomorrow with the second annual Freedom Walk at 8:30 a.m.
New “Start Here” bus ads
New “Start Here” bus ads can now be seen on the roads in Springfield! The theme promotes LLCC as the place to start a college degree, get training for health care and workforce careers, or add new skills.
HR announces Job Alerts
Interested job seekers can now sign up for LLCC Job Alerts! This feature allows job seekers to receive email notifications when positions open up in areas in which they indicated interest. Please spread the word and help us reach potential candidates.
In the news
Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed by WTIM Monday, June 17, about Juneteenth activities, registration for fall classes and LLCC’s upcoming summer open house event for prospective students interested in starting or restarting college or training for a new career.
Members of LLCC’s Black Student Union participated in Springfield’s annual Juneteenth Unity Parade on Saturday. Read about the parade on WMAY.
In the Community
Dr. Matt Schownir, professor of history, recently spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Springfield, about the emerging role of AI in education.
IRE Summer Drop-in hours, Tuesdays 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Want to create a report in ZogoTech but just don’t quite remember where to start? Need a refresher on stacking filters in Navigator to get the right group of students? Have questions on a PowerBI Dashboard?
LLCC Institutional Research and Effectiveness staff are available during dedicated drop-in hours on Tuesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Stop by MCTR 2215, and bring your questions or requests. We look forward to seeing you!
Those with a need to meet virtually should contact IRE for a Teams meeting link.
LLCC Open House is tomorrow, June 18
LLCC’s Open House is tomorrow, June 18 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. This includes the main campus and Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville.