The farm stand will be open today at Bistro Verde starting at 11:30 a.m. Available produce this week includes kale, collards, spinach, bok choy, radish, beets, and one head of lettuce. Thanks to Emmi and Bella Fischer, LLCC students, for growing the food!
LLCC Faculty Show now on exhibit in James S. Murray Gallery
The current James S. Murray Gallery exhibition features talent from LLCC’s art faculty in a variety of media. This year’s faculty show includes the work of Joseph Ciaccio, Michelle Coakes, Ashley Dickey, Al Shull, Leslie Stalter, Emily Thompson and Thom Whalen, all currently teaching this semester.
The LLCC faculty show will be on display on the second floor of Menard Hall through Oct. 13.
In the News
Scott Stallman, associate vice president, educational outreach, was interviewed Sept. 29 on the WTIM morning talk show. He discussed spring classes, registration dates, the new FAFSA filing date, student life activities and upcoming community education classes at LLCC-Taylorville.
This story about voter registration events at LLCC aired on WICS and FOX news Oct. 3.
Nancy Sweet, director, culinary program and operations, demonstrated Barley Salad with apples, bacon and Feta, as well as seared scallops with apple cider sauce on WICS Good Day Illinois on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Download the recipe.
Jolene Adams, coordinator, Culinary Institute, wrote “Creative Halloween Foods” for the Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register today.
MONTHLY ADDENDUM FOR 2016 LLCC PHONE DIRECTORY
Please view the latest Phone Directory Addendum and note these recent personnel changes that occurred in September for the 2016 Phone Directory.
Valic Rep on Campus Oct. 6
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. 6, 10 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:
- Planning, setting up your retirement plan
- Budgeting, to meet your savings goals
- Managing your investments
- Calculation contributions to meet your future retirement needs
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.
Congratulations to Surgical Technology Program
The LLCC Surgical Technology program has received the annual merit award from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) for achieving a 100% pass rate on the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination for the cycle of August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Congratulations!
Graduates obtaining national certification as a CST demonstrate, by examination, understanding of the basic competencies for safe patient care on the operating room. The CST is widely recognized in the health care community as the foremost credential for surgical technologists in the nation. The CST is required for employment within many local, state and national health care organizations. Continue reading
Volunteer spots still available at MULTICULTURAL FEST
The 13th annual Multicultural Fest is this Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 and are still needing volunteers to help set up and serve food. The event will take place outside of A. Lincoln Commons from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We need a lot of extra hands and help to ensure its success and would really appreciate your help. Please view the volunteer signup form to fill in your availability. Thank you in advance for all you do!
13th annual Multicultural Fest Oct. 5
Student Life is hosting the 13th annual Multicultural Fest Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside A. Lincoln Commons on the Springfield campus. LLCC Outreach Centers in Beardstown, Jacksonville, Taylorville and Litchfield will also have events.
The annual Multicultural Fest showcases various cultures with entertainment and cultural exhibits. Exhibitors participating include Sol Peru, Springfield Baha’i Center, Sokol Polish Folk Dancers, LLCC Student Government Association, LLCC Hablamos, Logger Activities Board and more.
DJ Yinka will provide music from various regions of the world such as Latin America, Asia and Africa. Local restaurants offering ethnic food samples from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. include Clay’s Popeye’s Bar-B-Q, Flavor of India, Hunan Chinese Restaurant, Omar’s Latin Fusion Cuisine, Palermo’s Sicilian Cucina and Kingsway African and Caribbean Cuisine.
In addition to the festivities taking place on the Springfield campus, LLCC Outreach Centers will also host celebrations with the following activities:
LLCC-Beardstown – Wednesday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Entertainment includes an African drum presentation and dance. The event also includes a native dress fashion show. Cultural food served will include African, Chinese, French, German, Hispanic, Irish and Italian cuisines. LLCC students will provide instruction on cultural arts and crafts and henna art hand painting.
LLCC-Jacksonville – Thursday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Entertainment and a presentation on the history of jazz and blues is being provided by Robert Sampson, jazz and blues musician. LLCC students will provide instruction on cultural arts and crafts and henna art hand painting. Ethnic food served will include Chinese, Indian, Irish, Italian and French cuisines.
LLCC-Taylorville – Thursday, Oct. 6, 12-1 p.m. – Entertainment includes DJ Yinka who will showcase music from around the world. Students will participate in cultural arts and crafts, and foods from various cultures will be served.
LLCC-Litchfield – Thursday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – A henna artist will provide henna painting. Students will participate in cultural arts and crafts, and food from various cultures will be served
Multicultural Fest is sponsored by the LLCC Student Life Office.
LLCC honored with $10,000 award for sustainability and workforce efforts
LLCC has been honored for exemplary efforts to promote sustainability education, practices, programs and training.
LLCC is one of nine community colleges across the nation to receive the 2016 Green Genome Award from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and its Sustainability Education and Economic Development Center (SEED). The $10,000 prize, made possible through the Kresge Foundation, will be used to further support the college’s high tunnel local foods initiative, and to restore Lake Macoupin on the LLCC-Springfield campus with native plantings.
LLCC was one of two awardees in the Community Engagement category.
“We are very honored that AACC has recognized our ongoing sustainability efforts with this generous award,” said Dr. Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., president of LLCC. “LLCC is a very green campus, with 15 acres of native prairie, a community garden, high tunnels for growing local food year round, and a long-standing commitment to sustainable practices.”
The college is in its 10th year of being formally committed to sustainable operations and emerging as a leader to advance green economy industry job growth and healthy sustainable regions. LLCC organized a Sustainability Team in 2007 to create a culture of sustainability throughout the college. Recommendations from the Sustainability Team offer financial and resource conservation benefits to the campus and community.
LLCC established native prairie landscapes on campus that replaced high maintenance grass, creating habitats for native wildlife and saving the college money, time and an estimated 200 gallons of gas annually. Descriptive signage indicates the various blooming prairie flowers and grasses for those walking nearby. The different native plant species added to the grounds have provided additional teaching opportunities for biology and environmental students. In addition, the bird banding project at the college has documented an increase in the types of birds found on campus.
Energy efficient upgrades to campus facilities totaling $1.2 million have included replacing aged boilers and chillers with high efficiency units, replacing constant volume air handlers with variable air volume handlers, installing energy efficient T8 lighting, replacing windows with energy efficient models, and installing energy management systems.
The LLCC Sustainability Team further integrated sustainability into the fabric of the college by adopting the use of green cleaning products, switching all vending machines to energy star compliant models, and installing occupancy sensors in classrooms.
“Community colleges continue to take the lead on sustainability,” said Walter G. Bumphus, president and CEO of AACC. “Whether developing cutting-edge training for green collar jobs or implementing green practices, sustainability efforts at community colleges benefit students, local business and the community. We are very proud to work with Kresge Foundation to provide leadership in green efforts on campuses across the nation.”
AACC’s SEED Center and the Green Genome Awards are supported by the Kresge Foundation. The Kresge Foundation works to expand opportunities for vulnerable people living in America’s cities and promotes post-secondary access and success for low-income, first-generation and underrepresented students.
WebAdvisor now open for viewing of spring classes
WebAdvisor is now open for spring class viewing. Please encourage students to review the spring classes, speak to an advisor, and be ready to register! Open registration for spring classes begins Oct. 20.