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Millikin University Celebrates Women’s History Month

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•March 2, 2016•

Women’s History Month traces its beginning to the first International Women’s Day in 1911. Congress passed a resolution recognizing Women’s History Week in 1981, which was extended to an entire month in 1987 to recognize the diverse and historic accomplishments of women that have shaped events throughout history.

Millikin’s celebration of Women’s History Month includes the following events:

Speak Like a Girl (Sponsored by the University Center Board) Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m., Lower Richards Treat University Center

Speak Like a Girl discusses topics of domestic violence, social justice and women’s empowerment through the art of poetry and spoken word. For more information, visit speaklikeagirl.com.

Women in Leadership Panel (Sponsored by Sister Circle) Tuesday, March 8: 6 p.m., Lower Richards Treat University Center. Read More

Second Quarter Honor Rolls Announced by County Schools

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•March 2, 2016•

Earning straight As at Lovington Grade School are Natalie Lambdin, Tori Morgan, Kenli Nettles and Aaron Schmitt eighth grade; seventh grader Tatjana Mehmen; Max Allen, Quentin Day, Reggie Edmonds, Delaney Gillis, Gavin Mechliing and Michaela Powell, sixth grade and Emma Edwards, Connor Edmonds, Josie Hale, Wyatt Hilligoss and Chilton Ingram, fifth grade.

Those named to the honor roll are Shalonda Hettinger, Trinity Miller, Karyzma Smith, Clayton Stanley and Colin Stanley, eighth grade; Keegan Ashenfelter, Makenzie Brown, Koby Brownlee, Allysa Hilton, Rachel Kinney, Robby LeCates, Colton Middleton, Quentin Morgan and Bryston Von Hatten, seventh grade; Alex Adams, Sophia Floyd, Brady Foster, Josh Gingerich, Elyssa Hall, Aiden Miller, Ava Miller, Mallory Schmitt, Elizabeth Tighe, Trey Wardrip and Kaitlyn Zander, sixth grade; Mason Allen, Ashlynn Baker, Xander Barrett, Isaiah Bates, Hunter Carnahan, Chloe Franklin and Brady Moore, fifth grade and Marilyn Hill, Connor Nettles, Peyton Newberry, Gracelynn Query and Nathan Tighe, fourth grade. Read More

Pharmacy Pilot Program Eases Non-Disciplinary Infractions

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•March 2, 2016•

To increase regulatory compliance while reducing legal costs and regulatory burdens for licensed pharmacies, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has recently launched the Pharmacy Citation System Pilot Program. Under the new initiative, non-disciplinary citations will be issued for minor pharmacy infractions, such as failure to display current licenses in conspicuous locations or food and/or beverage found in undesignated areas. Historically, minor pharmacy violations such as these have triggered complete formal disciplinary processes, which are burdensome for both licensees and IDFPR, and divert attention and resources from more significant matters of public safety. Read More

Millikin University Announces March Calendar of Events

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•March 2, 2016•

Thursday, March 3: Not Forgotten, Inc. Community Forum, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Shilling Hall, Room 303. Free and open to the public

Friday, March 4: Millikin University Interdisciplinary Faculty Conference, 12 noon - 5 p.m. Perkinson Art Gallery/ ADM-Scovill Hall, Millikin University campus, Blue Connection After 5 Live: Kat Scarim and Katie Stitzel 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Blue Connection: 117 N. Water St. in Decatur, Ill. Free and open to the public

Saturday, March 5: Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra: Conductor Candidate Concert 7:30 p.m. Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Tickets: $13-$16.50

Sunday, March 6: Millikin Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert with O’Fallon High School Ensemble 4 p.m. Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Free and open to the public

Monday, March 7: Women’s History Month: Speak Like a Girl 7 p.m. Lower Richards Treat University Center. Free and open to the public

Tuesday, March 8: Women’s History Month: Women in Leadership Panel 6 p.m. Lower Richards Treat University Center. Free and open to the public Read More

Entries Accepted for High School Art Contest

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•March 2, 2016•

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting entries for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District. Entries are due by April 15.

“This is an annual competition that we are pleased to participate in,” Shimkus said. “The winning artwork from my district will be displayed in Washington, DC, in a tunnel that connects the Cannon House Office Building to the Capitol. Hundreds of staff and visitors will see the artwork each day.” Read More

Hoverboards May Be Fire Hazard

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•March 2, 2016•

The Office of the State Fire Marshal would like to warn Illinois residents about fire hazards that have been posed by self-balancing motorized scooters known as “hoverboards.” Hoverboards were one of the most popular gifts of the holiday season but have come under recent scrutiny due to a number of incidents in which they have caught fire while charging or while in use.

Hoverboards are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Historically, lithium-ion batteries have had fire-related problems in laptops, cell phones and electrical systems in airplanes. They have been known to burst into flames when recharging and sometimes while in use. Read More

LLC Fall Semester Graduates

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•February 24, 2016•

Almost 200 candidates received degrees and certificates from Lake Land College following the completion of the 2015 fall semester. Candidates are invited to participate in the commencement ceremony May 13. The graduates are listed below by hometowns:

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Smyser Mission Trip Holds Windsor Auction

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•February 24, 2016•

Smyser Christian Church will host an auction at Windsor High School Feb. 27 with proceeds going toward their upcoming mission trip. There will be items donated by more than 100 contributors including Agri-Fab, Chicago White Sox, Magic House in St. Louis, Thirty-One, Shedd Aquarium, Big Splash Adventure and Ace Hardware.

Items include free tickets, signed photographs, metal signs, yard cart, jogging stroller, artwork, washer/dryer, table & chairs, outdoor storage cabinet, and much more (see list of donors below). There will also be a coffee/snack bar, three time Octoberfest champion chili by Sherry Warren and Tim Luallen, and students will provide live music for entertainment. Read More

Young Artists, Guest Conductor to Lead MDSO Performance

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•February 24, 2016•

The Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra (MDSO) will continue its 2015-16 performance season on Saturday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Kirkland Fine Arts Center.

The performance on March 5 is the second of two guest-conducted concerts featuring one of the finalists for the position of Music Director and Conductor of the MDSO. The guest conductor on March 5 is Dr. Sergey Bogza.

The concert will also feature performances from Millikin student soloists Jared Rixstine (piano), a senior piano performance major from Washington, Ill., and Amy Mazzeo (soprano), a senior vocal performance major from Rolla, Mo. The students were named winners of Millikin’s annual Concerto/Aria Competition in Oct. 2015.

The concert will open with the Overture to Mozart’s “The Abduction from the Seraglio.” Jared Rixstine will be featured in the first movement of Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 1,” while Amy Mazzeo will be the soloist on Handel’s “Let the Bright Seraphim” and Rossini’s “Una voce poco fa.” Following an intermission, the MDSO will conclude the concert with a performance of Tchaikpsky’s “Symphony No. 4.” Read More

Roxy Theater Shows “The First Rosa”

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•February 24, 2016•

“The First Rosa” is being shown free at the Shelbyville Roxy Theater at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 27.

In honor of Black History Month the Shelby/Effingham Circuits are sponsoring the showing of the film.

It is a movie that will enlighten the church to this remarkable Lutheran woman, Rosa J. Young. Read More