LLCC-Beardstown will be closed to students next week, July 22-24. As a reminder, Beardstown’s normal summer hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Condolences to Nicole Ralph
We extend our condolences to Nicole Ralph, associate vice president, human resources, on the passing of her father-in-law, Jerry Ralph, on July 11. Services will be held at a later date.
In the news
Channing Fullaway-Johnson, culinary coordinator, LLCC Community Education, uncovers the tasty secrets of St. Augustine fried shrimp and pink sauce in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column, “Seafood in St. Augustine,” for the State Journal-Register.
Midweek Motivation: Walk on Wednesday!
Feeling sluggish? Boost your energy with our weekly Walk on Wednesday! Meet us at 12:30 p.m. in front of Cass gym.
Rainy day? We’ll meet indoors in A. Lincoln Commons. Sign up now!
AIeL closed today
LLCC Academic Innovation & eLearning will be closed Tuesday, July 16, for a department retreat. The AIeL team will return to the office on Wednesday, July 17.
Retirement reception for Rick Lashbrook Aug. 6
After 27 years of dedicated service, Rick Lashbrook, general maintenance technician, LLCC-Jacksonville, is retiring! Please join us in wishing Rick a happy retirement on Aug. 6 from 3-4:30 p.m. at LLCC-Jacksonville.
Condolences to Megan McCann
We extend our condolences to Megan McCann, database and financial reporting analyst, finance, on the passing of her father, Charles Van Hooser on July 12. Services will be held July 17. Read the obituary.
In the news
Bill Harmon, professor of agronomy, was interviewed by FarmWeek for a feature article on his recent Golden Owl award.
Welcome Brianna VanMeter
LLCC welcomes Brianna VanMeter. Brianna will serve as a post-traditional adult recruitment specialist in LLCC Recruitment and Admissions. She is an LLCC ag alum, who earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and a master’s degree from the University of Missouri. Brianna was most recently a teacher at Triopia High School where she taught science and dual credit ag. She has also taught adult education classes at LLCC-Jacksonville. You can reach Brianna at Brianna.vanmeter@llcc.edu or 217-786-2324. Welcome Brianna!
Make an appointment to donate blood at LLCC Wednesday
Donating blood is a great way to give back to our community! By donating with ImpactLife, you are helping to save local lives. All types are needed and O+, O- and B- are currently in critically low supply.
Donating will be convenient during the blood drive on Wednesday, July 17, in A. Lincoln Commons. Please go online to schedule an appointment between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
All donors will receive a voucher for an electronic gift card, reward points to be redeemed in the ImpactLife Loyalty Store for a long-sleeved sun shirt or a donation to Make-a-Wish Illinois. If you have questions about the process, visit www.bloodcenter.org or email Kristin Booher.