A Swashbuckling Seminar directed by Mark Hardiman, professor of theatre, will be held Saturday, Nov. 19 in the lower level of Sangamon Hall South. See how LLCC Theatre builds fights for a swashbuckling spectacular! The event is produced by LLCC Theatre and Theatre in the Park.
Purchase $5 tickets online at theatreinthepark.net.
Audience members will take sword in hand and learn a short phrase of choreography, so dress casually!
Chris Call, who is battling stage IV glioblastoma cancer, was awarded his LLCC diploma by President Charlotte Warren in a surprise ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 18. Beth Hoffmann, professor of communication, was able to confirm that Chris had earned enough credits to graduate, and organized the awarding of his diploma. The ceremony was also attended by Chris’s mother June, sister Shelly and nephew Colby, along with Drs. Chris McDonald, professor of political science and Beth Wiediger, professor of psychology, and Vice President of Academic Services Dr. Eileen Tepatti. Special thanks also to Susan Mendenhall, records coordinator, for her assistance in confirming his eligibility for graduation.
According to Beth, “Chris often reminisces about his time at LLCC and the connections he made with his professors. He mentioned to me that he regrets never completing a degree at LLCC or UIC, so I just asked to have his transcripts reviewed to see if maybe he had completed a degree. With the help of Dr. Eileen Tepatti and Susan Mendenhall, they confirmed he had enough credits to be awarded an associate in general education degree in liberal arts. I cried tears of joy because I knew how much it would mean to Chris and his family.”
Chris started LLCC in the spring of 2003. He took Speech 101 and 201 with Professor Beth Hoffmann, was involved in Model UN in the spring of 2005 and went on a trip to European battlefields with Drs. Chris McDonald and Mark Roehrs, which he greatly enjoyed and still talks about today. He successfully completed the Honors Program in the spring 2006. He attended the University of Illinois Chicago and completed several semesters of coursework. After his brain cancer diagnosis, he came back to Springfield and has enjoyed taking classes at LLCC for personal enrichment, including one with Dr. Beth Wiediger.
Congratulations to everybody that participated in OMOT!
All pieces awarded 1st place will move on to the OMOT city-wide exhibit, which will be at the Springfield Art Association (SAA), 700 N. Fourth Street, from December 2-21. The city-wide awards, as well as the best of show award will be announced at a reception at the SAA for all OMOT participants to be held on December 6, from 6-8 p.m.
Michelle Burger
Release, 1st
Vivaciousness, 1st
Esteban Cruz
Fabulous, 1st
Pam Daniel
Lincoln Perspective, 1st
Wendy Howerter
Inside-Ewing Cultural Center, 2nd
Tricia Kujawa
The Eyes of Lincoln-Mt. Rushmore, 1st
Dusk at the Badlands, 1st
Evening Storm Over the Badlands, 2nd
Brenda Protz
Gateway, 1st
Sue Rush
Bird on a Wire, 1st
Jan Szoke
Meet Norman, Honorable Mention
Greg Walbert
Free To Be Cool, 1st
A.L. 1864, 1st
Cross-section, 2nd
The exhibit remains open through Oct. 26; please check it out and vote for the LLCC’s People’s Choice Award! For more information, contact Misty Hagstrom at 786.2466 or misty.hagstrom@llcc.edu.
On Oct. 25, from 8-10:30 a.m. in A. Lincoln Commons, officers from LLCC Police Department and the LLCC community (students, faculty and staff) will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss issues, build relationships, drink coffee and enjoy refreshments. Everyone is invited to attend.
“Coffee with a Cop” provides a unique opportunity for individuals to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work.
The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies, or emotional situations. Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building, and some individuals may feel that officers are unapproachable on campus. “Coffee with a Cop” is designed to break down barriers and allows for relaxed, one-on-one interactions.
“We hope that students, faculty and staff will feel comfortable to ask questions, bring concerns or simply get to know our officers,” says LLCC Police Chief Brad Gentry. Continue reading
The LLCC Choir, under the direction of Dr. See Tsai Chan, will hold its fall concert Wednesday, Oct. 26. The lunchtime event will be held from 12:10-12:50 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Selections will include gospel music and songs from around the world, including Hebrew, Spanish, African, Croatian, Ukrainian and Italian.
In addition to teaching and directing the choir at LLCC, Dr. Chan is associate music director of the First United Methodist Church of Springfield. She earned her doctor of musical arts from Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, a postgraduate diploma in education from Chinese University of Hong Kong and piano performer’s diploma from Trinity College of Music, London. Dr. Chan has extensive experience teaching music and conducting choirs including the Eastman Repertory Singers, Millar Chapel Choir of Northwestern University, Chung Chi College Choir of Chinese University of Hong Kong, Blackburn College Choir and Voices, and St. Stephen’s Girls’ College Choir and Orchestra.
Carlinville entrepreneurs Holly and Adam Crowe, who have been working with the Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC to get their business started, held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, Oct. 17, for the opening of their new store Crowe Boot & Shoe Co.
Crowe Boot & Shoe Co. is at 218 West Main Street in Carlinville and officially opened for business on Wednesday. Pictured at the ribbon-cutting are owners Holly and Adam Crowe with their son and daughter, Mayor Deanna Demuzio, ISBDC at LLCC Director Kevin Lust, along with family, friends, and neighboring business owners.
An announcement of KUDOS awards is coming soon! If you would like to honor a colleague for going above and beyond, please submit a KUDOS form by Oct. 24 to tell us about them!
The KUDOS award is an informal way to recognize the small and large ways our faculty and staff contribute to the positive environment that is LLCC. Brighten someone’s day and say “thank you, great job!” with a KUDOS.
Priority registration for Spring 2017 is today, Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 8 a.m.. Athletes, special needs, veterans, honors and healthcare students may register during priority registration.
Open registration for Spring 2017 begins tomorrow, Oct. 20 at 8 a.m. This is for all students. They can register online, by phone, or in person.
REGISTRATION PROMOTION EVENT – On Monday, Oct. 24, we are holding a theme day to promote registration. The theme is REGISTRATION REV UP (think NASCAR) and we would love to have you all involved. While there is no official prize, bragging rights can go to the area that most embraces the theme!
Each team will pick a color and be the “PIT CREW” for their department. All of the staff in the department will dress in the chosen color of their crew. Those that have already claimed colors:
If your team is going to participate, contact Shanda Byer with your theme color and she will supply you with PIT PASS name badges.
Enrollment Services will decorate the hallway with racing themed decor.
Each department can decorate their area as they see fit.
The best part is that for those who are participating, it is a jeans day! Departments should check with their supervisor for approval. So, let’s ramp up the enthusiasm and have fun with this theme!
In an effort to provide you with the tools to better prepare to meet your financial and retirement goals, LLCC’s VALIC rep, Terri Bailey, will be onsite Thursday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the VP conference room, Menard Hall, to address any questions you may have regarding your financial and retirement goals, such as:
If you have not met the Valic advisor, here is your opportunity to get acquainted. Come learn about the differences between the 403B and the 457(deferred compensation) plans available at LLCC! Faculty and staff can make appointments HERE. If you need to make an appointment outside of what is available, contact Terri at (217)306-2455.
Our sympathy to Barb Eades, assistant director, LLCC Foundation, on the passing of her brother, Daniel A. Knipfer, 57, of New Berlin, who died Thursday, Oct. 13 at St. John’s Hospital. Services were held yesterday, Oct. 18. Memorial contributions may be made to Family Service Center, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, American Heart Association or First United Methodist Church. View the obituary.