10.08.24

20th annual Multicultural Fest tomorrow!

LLCC invites the public to its 20th annual Multicultural Fest tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 9. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Trutter Center on the Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd. LLCC Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville will also host celebrations. The events are free and open to the public.

The annual Multicultural Fest showcases various cultures through food, entertainment and exhibits.

On the Springfield campus, local food trucks are offering free samples at the event. Restaurants serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. include Azteca, B & W and Gyros Stop.

Entertainment will be provided by DJ Yinka, Tebe Zalango (spoken word), Tom Irwin (music) and student performers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expressions Body Art & Design will offer henna body art from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.

College and community partners with exhibits include LLCC Logger Activities Board, LLCC Adult Education, Springfield Baha’i Faith, Garvey Tubman Cultural Arts and Research Center, the Immigration Project, Illinois Migrant Council, Springfield Lincoln Library, Lithuanian American Club of Central IL, Islamic Society of Greater Springfield, Springfield Center for Independent Living, Unity of Springfield and the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois.

LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza, will provide food from local restaurants, trivia and displays from English language learning students from 2-3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10. LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Dr., will feature food from local restaurants and a variety of coffee from different countries from 12:30 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 9. LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser, will showcase snacks from around the world and grab-and-go activities from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 9.

Multicultural Fest is sponsored by LLCC Student Life.

10.08.24

Reminder: Employee Health Fair – this Thursday, Oct. 10!

Our highly anticipated Employee Health Fair is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Thursday, Oct. 10, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Student Union.

As you enter, you’ll receive a Health Fair passport. We encourage you to visit different vendors and get your passport signed as you explore all the health and wellness options available.

Highlights include:

  • Free 10-minute chair massages, courtesy of Inner Health Spa. Appointments are available and can be scheduled using the link. Tips are encouraged!
  • Balance Yoga will lead 10-minute breathing exercises at the top of each hour, starting at 9 a.m. These exercises are designed to help you relax and recharge.
  • LLCC Culinary students will be offering live cooking demos, showcasing two delicious and healthy taco recipes at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Giveaways include:

  • Ninja CREAMi
  • Stationary Pedals
  • Stanley cup
  • Plus more from area vendors

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn more about your health and wellness. We look forward to seeing you there!

10.08.24

LLCC Facilities welcomes Diane Green!

Diane GreenLLCC Facilities welcomes Diane Green to the team. Diane, who started on Oct. 1, is the facilities office coordinator. She comes to us from the State of Illinois. She holds a business management degree and has extensive experience in real estate. Welcome Diane!

10.08.24

The Writing Center can help with paper revisions

Faculty please let students know to keep the Writing Center in mind during the revision process. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays. Students may call 217-786-2341 or stop by the Writing Center to find a time (in person or online) that works for them.

10.07.24

Take a tour of student services in Menard Hall

Remodeling of the new facilities for LLCC Student Services in Menard Hall is nearing completion! Faculty and staff are invited to take a tour of the new facilities today. Tours will be available 1-3 p.m., and Student Services staff will be on hand to point out the new features of the space.

10.07.24

Submit your PDD proposal by noon today!

LLCC’s Fall Professional Development Day will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The Faculty Development Advisory Group is currently seeking proposals for sessions. This call for proposals will close at 12 p.m. today.

Professional Development Day is a great opportunity to share new ideas and teaching success stories, and to explore innovative teaching and learning experiences with your colleagues.

Suggested topics for presentation proposals include:

  • Active Learning
  • AI (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Assessment
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ)
  • Online Teaching and Learning
  • Open Educational Resources (OER)
  • Recent research/scholarship work
  • Student Engagement and Motivation
  • Technology Tools for Teaching
10.07.24

RECIPE FOR CYBERSECURITY: Using strong passwords and a password manager

Recipe for CybersecurityKey to a successful cybersecurity recipe: Strong and unique passwords

Welcome to Week 2 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month! It is important to always use a unique password for each of your online accounts. Don’t reuse the same password across websites. If one of those sites gets compromised, hackers will try that password on other sites. No matter the account, all passwords should follow these preparation steps:

  • The more characters you use the better (at least 12 characters)
  • Never reuse passwords. Each account needs its own unique password.
  • Use a combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters. Some websites will even let you include spaces.
  • Use a random password generator paired with a password manager for extra security.
  • Look for this week’s Recipe for Cybersecurity poster on bulletin boards around campus.

Thank you for being the key ingredient in our recipe for cybersecurity success!