08.22.24

Volunteers needed for the Agriculture, Health Professions, Workforce Expo

We need your help! The Agriculture, Health Professions, Workforce Expo is September 19 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m and we need volunteers! The Expo hosts more than 1,000 high school students who come to campus to visit local businesses and LLCC programs. We need all hands-on deck help this event run smoothly.

Sign up online for volunteering roles/shifts. You are welcome to sign up for more than one shift/role just make sure you don’t overlap your times since you can’t be in two places at once. We expect the morning to be busier than the afternoon so that’s when we’ll really need help.

08.22.24

2024 Illinois Pork Industry Group (PIG) at LLCC

The Illinois Pork Producers Association is now accepting applications for the 2024 Illinois Pork Industry Group (PIG) at LLCC. This new, six-week learning program beginning on Oct.10, 2024, is developed for LLCC students who want to better understand Illinois’ swine industry and expand their network of agricultural professionals in the state. Students will grow their knowledge of commercial pork production, diverse career opportunities, agricultural advocacy, professionalism and more. Each session will also include a free lunch, door prizes and helpful advice from industry experts.

All LLCC students with an interest in pork production and agriculture are eligible to apply, regardless of academic major. Interested students must submit their online application, resume and a letter of recommendation by 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2024. Selected candidates will be notified by Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

Selected students must attend all six sessions, post social media updates throughout the six weeks and complete a final report survey. After documentation has been approved, each participant will be awarded a $300 scholarship.

All six sessions will be held on Thursdays at the Kreher Agriculture Center unless otherwise noted. Student transportation to offsite locations will be provided by LLCC.
• Session 1: Pork 101 & Policy Conversation – Oct. 10, 1-3:30 p.m.
• Session 2: Borgic Farms Sow Farm Tour – Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Session 3: Let’s Talk Animal Health, Sustainability & Regs A-Z – Oct. 24, 1-3:30 p.m.
• Session 4: Speed Networking Career Event – Oct. 31, 1-3:30 p.m.
• Session 5: Packing Plant Tour – Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Session 6: Carcass Demonstration & Retail Discussion – Nov. 14, 1-3:30 p.m.
• Banquet & Award Ceremony – Nov. 19, 5-7 p.m.

For questions about the program, please have students contact Jennifer Tirey at jennifer@ilpork.com.

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08.22.24

Great ways to say Thank you to your LLCC co-workers

New LLCC thank you card.PRM has brand new thank you cards for you to use. The cards are sitting right inside the PRM office on a shelf. Stop in and grab one any time the PRM office is open. We’re located in Menard Hall, next to the president’s office.

If you would like to recognize a larger group or department, submit the information for a LincIn post. Include a photo, if you are able.

If someone has gone above and beyond their job responsibilities, you can nominate them at any time to be included in the next KUDOS (Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service) award announcement.

08.22.24

Register today for the Vision Board Workshop

Registration is now open for those interested in attending the Vision Board Workshop being held on Thursday, Sept. 5, at noon in the Robert H. Stephens Room.

Join this interactive session with Amy Giles, owner of MindBody Fitness to create a personal vision board. Amy is a certified Infinite Possibilities Instructor who enjoys helping people gain clarity to achieve their goals. Register today to collaborate with Amy on how to reach your potential.

For questions, please email the employee health and wellness coordinator Rachel Duff or call 217-786-2204.

08.21.24

Fall 2024 Construction Update

As the fall semester begins, I wanted to update the college community on some of the ongoing and upcoming construction projects you can expect to see around campus and Outreach Centers.

  • We are nearly complete with a renovation for student services in Menard Hall! We hope to have this open to serve students later in fall 2024. There will be a transition period as we move folks to their newly renovated space in Menard Hall.
  • We have a renovation planned for the science lab in the Litchfield Admin Building. The goal is to start this project in spring 2025 and have it ready for classes in fall 2025.
  • We are excited to see work start this fall on our EDA Grant funded project to construct a new storage building behind the Workforce Careers Center for ag, diesel, EMS and truck driver training and … to renovate Logan Hall for improvements to the OTA and EMS programs. We expect these projects to last through summer/fall of 2025. The work in Logan Hall will be phased and will occur during the regular semester so pardon the noise and dust as we improve this space.
  • Right next to the new storage building behind WCC, we will also start construction on a project to expand the existing truck driver training concrete pad, add additional lighting and drainage to this area. We are optimistic that this project will be complete in fall 2024.
  • Construction has begun on the renovation of Sangamon South to become the new construction training lab. This space will have a large lab space with tools needed for these programs along with two large classroom spaces, storage and office space. We expect this project to be complete in early summer 2025 for use starting in fall 2025.

We recently completed the new Facilities Master Plan and will have this posted to the SharePoint site soon.
We are also working our way through the FY25 approved small project list to prioritize and implement these projects. Of note on this list is an Innovation Center planned for Sangamon 0105. We are in preliminary layout/design phase of this project now with the hopes to have it completed later in the fall 2024/early 2025. We’ve had a busy summer and look forward to a productive fall as folks return to campus! Big thanks to all of the departments and teams that we have worked with to make all of these happen … your help is greatly appreciated!

Tim Ervin, director of construction & EHS

08.21.24

Welcome Week Wednesday Events

Three weeks of festivities because we’re so glad you’re here. Welcome. Welcome Welcome. Week 1. A Day to Remember: First Day Photo Booth. Monday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. A. Lincoln Commons. Fun in the Sun, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons Lawn. Rain location, inside ALC. Pizza with Police, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons. Snacks and Hacks, Thursday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons Lounge. Where is Linc? Friday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., across campus. Events sponsored by the Student Life office and Logger Activities Board.LLCC Student Life is excited to get to welcome students to campus this semester with three weeks of programming!

  • Tuesday will be lawn games from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and an ice cream truck starting at 11 a.m.!
  • Wednesday is pizza with the police officers (including Ember!) between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in ALC.
  • Thursday we’ll serve up snacks and hacks (time and money savers) between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in ALC.
  • Friday Linc dolls will be hidden around campus for students to return to Student Life for a prize.

Please encourage students to join in on the fun!

08.21.24

Congratulations to Cathy Huffman and Kevin Pippin on their new roles!

Cathy Huffman has been promoted to Assistant Director of the Career Center. In her new role, Cathy will oversee student programming within the Career Center and will serve as the primary point of contact for coordinating Career Center services related to student activities, including class assignments and preparation for job and career fairs. Please reach out to Cathy for any requests or assistance from the Career Center. Congratulations Cathy.

Kevin PippinKevin Pippin has been promoted to the role of Truck Driver Training Coordinator. Kevin has been an adjunct instructor with the program for seven years. He will now assist with facilitating the program as well as taking on the responsibility of being the lead instructor. Kevin is an LLCC alum, who went on to earn a bachelor’s degree and have a career in finance, before learning to drive a tractor-trailer and instruct. Congratulations Kevin!

 

08.21.24

Retirement reception for Brendan Lee

The LLCC Police Department invites you to a retirement reception for Brendan Lee, community service officer. The reception will be held Friday, Aug. 23, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room.

Please join us as we wish Brendan well on his next adventure!