04.25.17

LLCC student saves life of stranger

An LLCC student saved the life of a stranger by freeing him from a vehicle which had flipped into Lake Springfield. Auto Tech student Trevor Clardy required stitches from punching out the windshield, but still made it to Professor Alison Stachera’s class the next day, just a bit late. She reports: “He had never missed a class, but on Monday last week, he was not attending when class started. He walked in about a half-hour later, also unusual. When I saw his hands bandaged, I asked him what had happened. He was very humble, but admitted that he had helped a man out of his submerged truck. Trevor had spent the whole night in the ER in pain, unable to move his hands, but still managed to get to my class Monday morning. That’s dedication.”

http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170420/man-saves-chatham-motorist-who-crashed-into-lake-springfield

04.25.17

Earth Day activities tomorrow!

Bird Banding, 8-11 a.m., (NOTE NEW START TIME.) Bird Banding Station (behind Cass Gym). Join Biology Professor Tony Rothering and Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders President Vern Kleen and learn about their process to capture, band and release birds, and record information which is added to a data pool on bird migration patterns. Observers may stop in for a visit or stay the entire time.

Earth Day Vendor Fair, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons. Discover and learn about the various organizations, individuals, and businesses on campus and in the community working on programs, projects and educational tools geared toward sustainability and earth stewardship. Visitors can experience a human-powered bicycle making fresh fruit smoothies, recycled paper being turned into art and demonstrations on making recycled beads. Locally grown items will be available for purchase. The LLCC Environmental Club will sell Earth Day T-shirts and take orders for heirloom tomato plants, and the LLCC Epicurian Club will provide snacks. Vendors include: Acbees Apiaries, City of Springfield Public Works Division of Waste and Recycling, Elevate Energy, Food Fantasies, Girl Scouts, Grow Springfield (a network of community gardens), Habitat for Humanity, Inspiro Café, Jubilee Farm, LLCC Epicurean Club, Springfield Vegetarian Association and Willow Creek Farm.

Honey bee presentation, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons. Learn about the life of a honey bee and its role in human lives and the environment from a longtime beekeeper.

Planting Successions, noon, LLCC Community Garden (behind LLCC Workforce Careers Center). Learn how to space plantings to harvest your favorite crops all season long.

Art Viewing, path from Sangamon Hall annex to the bridge. Tour a selection of natural land art created in the style of earth artists by LLCC 3D design students using materials from the LLCC environment. Display complete Tuesday afternoon, weather permitting.

More information is available by calling 217.786.4993 or emailing marnie.record@llcc.edu.

04.25.17

Honors Recital Wednesday features LLCC music majors

LLCC’s Honors Recital is being held tomorrow, April 26 at 7 p.m. in Menard Hall 2250. The recital showcases LLCC’s finest and
best music majors along with advanced hobby musicians. The program features a wide variety of instrumentalists and vocalists and is a partial requirement for LLCC’s Private Applied Music courses. The event is free and open to the public.

04.25.17

Ag Club presents “Managing and Growing your LLCC Student Club” Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. in Trutter Center

The LLCC Agriculture Club invites students, faculty and staff to a presentation on April 26 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Trutter Center. The Ag club will share information on how to operate a student club in accordance with college policy, and ideas on how to increase membership and participation in their club. Ag Club members will share advice on navigating student club policies and procedures; and sharing ideas on how to grow other clubs on campus. The LLCC Agriculture Club is one of the oldest continual clubs on campus, dating back to 1997. The club currently has 59 members participating in educational, recreational and service activities.

04.25.17

Notice regarding end-of-month deposits

The deadline to submit your deposits to the Finance Department is THURSDAY, APRIL 27!  As a reminder, if you’ve taken in funds, it is necessary to submit them and corresponding deposit slips to the Finance Department on a daily basis.

Please hand the deposit to Elyse Calhoun, Libby Elder or Robin Ackman as monies should not be left unattended. 

If you have questions, please contact Student Accounts at 217.786.2480.  Thank you!

04.25.17

In the news

Nancy Sweet, director, culinary operations and programs, was interviewed by the Sangamon County Farm Bureau recently on the trend toward more home cooking.

04.24.17

Video game design tournament Thursday!

LLCC will hold its second annual Video Game Design Tournament Thursday, April 27 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. The public is invited to attend the free event. More than 40 students from LLCC’s video game design course will make up 16 teams for this year’s tournament themed, “Don’t Stop Me Now.” The LLCC improvisational jazz band will provide music. Visitors can try out the games designed by LLCC students and vote via smartphone for best game, most innovative game and most enjoyable game. Prizes will be awarded to the top vote-getters.

More information is available from Professor Matthew Shaver at 6.9618.

04.24.17

In the News

Marie Watson, student engagement coordinator, along with students Brandon Lewis, Terrelle Jackson and Saleana Moore, were interviewed for a State Journal-Register story on the Zombie Run April 22, with proceeds to the Student Life Office food pantry. Saleana was also interviewed by WCIA Channel 3 news.

For the first run ever hosted by the Student Government Association and despite the cold weather (40 degrees), there were about 25-30 people participating in the event (runners, zombies and volunteers).

The run raised $160 for the food pantry along with a number of canned food donations.