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LLCC celebrates 19th annual Multicultural Fest Oct. 4
Lincoln Land Community College invites the public to its 19th annual Multicultural Fest Wednesday, Oct. 4. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside A. Lincoln Commons and the Millennium 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
LLCC to host haunted house in October
Lincoln Land Community College invites the public to a haunted house called “Fear 101” on Fridays, Oct. 13, 20 and 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28 from 6:30-11 p.m. The evening haunted house is recommended for ages 13 and up. A special “lights on” version for those younger and less adventurous will be held on Oct. 28 from 4-6 p.m. Fear 101 is sponsored by the LLCC Police Department. Students from construction and art classes assisted in building and decorating the haunted house, which is located in the lower
LLCC Cardboard Boat Regatta
LLCC’s second annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, sponsored by the LLCC Police Department, will be held on the small lake behind Menard and Sangamon Halls. Twelve teams of students, faculty and staff will compete in handmade, cardboard boats. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. with races beginning at 11 a.m. LLCC Police Chief Chris Russell and participants will be available for interviews.
Ryan Wolfe Joins Bank of Springfield
Bank of Springfield (BOS) recently announced that Ryan Wolfe has joined their commercial lending staff. Ryan brings 23 years of banking experience to BOS and will serve as Vice President. His product specializations include commercial real estate financing, commercial lines of credit, small business lending, and equipment financing. Ryan received his associate degree at Lincoln Land Community College and his B.S. from Illinois State University. He and his wife Kristen live in Springfield and have two
LLCC hosting honey harvest demonstration
Tuesday, Sept. 12 LLCC-Springfield10 a.m. – Honey Super Removal at LLCC’s West Lake Nature Grove, 2321 West Lake Shore Drive10:45/11 a.m. – Honey Extraction Demonstration in A. Lincoln Commons, 5250 Shepherd Rd. Dave Cox, Lincoln Land Community College professor of biology, and members of the Prairie State and Lincoln Land Beekeepers Associations will demonstrate the process of honey extraction from beehives. The event is free and open to the public. The process will begin with honey super removal
LLCC to host SkySoar Fest Sept. 15
Lincoln Land Community College’s Computer Science Academy is hosting SkySoar Fest, an outdoor showcase of radio-controlled flyers and drones, on Friday, Sept. 15, 1-3 p.m. on LLCC’s Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd., northeast of Cass Gymnasium. In case of rain, displays and presentations will be moved inside to the Student Union in the lower level of Menard Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Faculty from LLCC Computer Science, Agriculture, Geography and Unmanned Aircraft System Remote
LLCC Open House to be held Oct. 9
Prospective students interested in starting or restarting college or training for a new career are invited to visit Lincoln Land Community College for an open house on Monday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd., and at Outreach Centers in Jacksonville (32 N. Central Park Plaza), Litchfield (1 Lincoln Land Dr.) and Taylorville (800 S. Spresser). “Start here at LLCC, whether you are looking to earn a degree or train for a hands-on career,”
LLCC to host “Stamps of Hope II” Sept. 15-Oct. 13
Lincoln Land Community College will host the traveling art exhibit “Stamps of Hope II,” showcasing Syrian refugee artwork from the Zaa’tari Refugee Camp in Jordan, from Sept. 15-Oct. 13. The exhibit can be viewed weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Trutter Museum/Murray Gallery, located in Menard Hall, on the LLCC Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road. The public is invited to attend a gallery talk and reception featuring Middle Eastern cuisine on Thursday, Sept. 28, 5-6:30 p.m. in the Trutter Center
LLCC to host honey harvest demonstration Sept. 12
Dave Cox, Lincoln Land Community College professor of biology, and members of the Prairie State and Lincoln Land Beekeepers Associations will demonstrate the process of honey extraction from beehives at LLCC’s West Lake Nature Grove, 2321 West Lake Shore Drive, Springfield, on Sept. 12, 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. The process will begin with honey super removal from the apiary at West Lake Nature Grove. Participants are encouraged to wear protective gear. At a minimum, long pants
Bistro Verde reopens Sept. 5 at LLCC
Bistro Verde, Lincoln Land Community College’s student-led café, reopens Sept. 5 and will serve customers Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The café is open as Bistro To Go, a counter service concept, from Sept. 5-Oct. 5, offering soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, coffees and drinks. From Oct. 24-Nov. 16 (closed Nov. 7), the café transforms into Bistro Verde, a casual, dine-in restaurant experience. The full-service lunch features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches,
LLCC appoints two new vice presidents
Lincoln Land Community College has appointed two new vice presidents: Jason Dockter, Ph.D. as vice president of academic services and Shanda Byer as vice president of student services. Both have served as interims in those roles since January. “I am very happy to announce that Dr. Jason Dockter and Shanda Byer were approved to serve as vice president of academic services and vice president of student services, respectively,” said Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., president of LLCC. “Both are familiar faces who
