In the news

Thinking about a cruise vacation in the not-so-distant future? Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, explains the culinary experience on the ship is a big part of the fun, in this week’s State Journal-Register Epicuriosity 101 column, “A cruise for foodie travelers.”

Artificial intelligence is the theme for a four-part series presented by LLCC’s Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) this year. James Hall, ALL member, explains what members will learn in this month’s Senior News and Times essay titled, “Artificial Intelligence and You.”

In the news

Sheridan Lane, director, culinary and hospitality programs, dives into the culinary influence of Hispanic and Latino impressions on modern day cuisine during Hispanic Heritage Month in this week’s Epicuriosity column for the Springfield State Journal-Register.

Jolene Lamb, director, community education was interviewed by WCIA for a segment on the morning news called Community College Connection. Lamb was discussing the Academy of Lifelong Learning.

ALL presents “Arts for ALL” public presentations

Arts for ALLLLCC’s Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) is offering two free Arts for ALL public presentations featuring the beauty and uniqueness of all people, through the arts. Due to limited seating, registration is required and available by calling LLCC Community Education at 217-786-2432.

he Aug. 8, 2-3 p.m. presentation, “Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry,” will feature Catalina Maria Johnson. On Oct. 2, 1-2 p.m., Dorothy Paige Turner and Joel Ross, nationally known singer-songwriters and educators from Rockford, will feature musical selections from the “Great American Songbook.”