Anna Bertha Ludwig Roentgen
Continuing the celebration of National Radiologic Technology….more fun facts!
The first documented x-ray was taken of Roentgen’s wife Anna Bertha. Wilhelm first met Anna Bertha Ludwig at a Zurich café owned by her father where he decided to go for an afternoon coffee. Wilhelm describes it as love at first sight. Upon seeing her x-ray image for the first time, she exclaimed “I have seen my death!”
Anna Bertha’s left hand x-ray with her wedding ring on her finger.
Fall 2024 Professional Development Day happens today. An overview of the staff professional development day activities can be found on the HR portal.
Please note one schedule change that is not reflected in the schedule-at-a-glance. Due to the weather, there will be a slight change to the schedule. “Birds of a Feather: Bridging the Student Perception Gap between Field Research and Biotech Lab Experience” at 1:00 – 1:50 p.m., with Tony Rothering and Stacey Olson, will move indoors to Sangamon 1133. The 2:00 – 2:50 p.m. time for this session has been cancelled.
LLCC will honor veterans at its 29th annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11. The ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the LLCC-Springfield campus, and a reception will follow. The public is invited to attend.
The program also includes Gordon Gates, LLCC Board of Trustees Chair, serving as master of ceremonies; K. William Hudson, LLCC student and retired Technical Sergeant with the United States Air Force, providing remarks; LLCC Student Trustee Braden Nicoll presenting the wreath; Quentin Brackenridge singing the national anthem; and Ryan O’Neal, LLCC student, playing “Taps.”
The Veterans Day Ceremony is sponsored by LLCC Student Life and honors all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces.
The Learning Resources Workgroup will meet again on Nov. 13, 1-3 p.m. in Kreher Agriculture Center, Rooms 1115/1117. We have data to share and foster further discussion. If you couldn’t attend the first meeting, you are still welcome to join us as we continue our conversation! If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Roberts or Alex Berry.
LLCC Finance welcomes Megan Moore as the new associate vice president. Megan, who hold an MBA, comes to us from the Illinois State Board of Education and with years of experience from Richland Community College. Megan can be reached at 217-786-2271 or by email. Her first day at LLCC was Nov. 1. Welcome to LLCC Megan!
LLCC Foundation welcomes Rachel Shew! The LLCC Foundation is excited to welcome Rachel Shew as the donor relations coordinator. Rachel, who began work on Oct. 28, was recently in a position with the Department of Child and Family Services. Rachel will help us to continue to build meaningful connections with our donors and further our mission to support students and college initiatives. You can contact Rachel at 217-786-2368 or by email. Welcome, Rachel!
Clayton Mason returned to LLCC’s Institutional Research and Effectiveness department on Monday, Nov. 4. He will be overseeing all things related to our data warehouse. Feel free to stop by MCTR 2224 with a ZogoTech question or to just welcome him back. You can reach Clayton at 217-786-4958 or by email.
The LLCC Career Center will be hosting a Public Service Careers Expo on Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon in A. Lincoln Commons. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to explore careers in the public sector, with representatives from 20 state agencies and several local and federal agencies in attendance. This is a casual, exploratory event where students can learn about job opportunities in public service, meet professionals from various government agencies and ask questions about potential career paths. While students are not expected to dress formally or bring a resume, they are welcome to do so if they wish.
We believe this event will be valuable for students, whether they are just starting to think about their career paths or are more certain of their future plans in public service. Please consider sharing this information with your students and encouraging them to attend.
The Human Resources office is advertising for a adult education coordinator and a staff training and development coordinator. Full details on this and all other open positions can be viewed on the HR employment page.
LLCC Registration is excited to announce our annual Student Thanksgiving Lunch will be held on Friday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation for our hardworking students and unite the campus community.
To make this event a success, we’re seeking your generous support through donations. Your contribution will help us provide a delicious Thanksgiving meal, including all the traditional fixings, for our students. Use this online link to sign up to bring something. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a significant impact. Your support will help us create a memorable Thanksgiving experience for our students. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
The IV Leaguers Nursing Club is supporting Compass for Kids through a drive this season. Between now and Nov. 15 they will accept donations of warm socks & gloves, individually packed snacks with a long-shelf life, and pillows.
Boxes will be located in:
The Compass for Kids mission is to “provide academic and social-emotional support to empower children and families underserved by our community.” Thanks for contributing if you are able!
Continuing the celebration of National Radiologic Technology Week…here’s a bit of trivia for you!
Wilhelm Roentgen discovered x-rays quite by accident on Nov. 8, 1895. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a piece of cardboard coated with barium platinocyanide glowing when he was working with electricity in a vacuum tube in front of him. He called the mysterious rays x-rays because x stands for the unknown! At the time of Roentgen’s discovery of x-ray, there were several others who were also experimenting with a vacuum tube. Roentgen had an advantage due to a condition that made him extraordinarily sensitive to faint light. He was better able to see the faint glow that was being emitted because he was colorblind!
