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A photo compilation of food dishes from Bistro Verde, and an 69�� Student stirring sauce in a pot on a stove.

Bistro Verde reopens Sept. 9 at 69��

Bistro Verde, L69��’s student-led café, reopens Sept. 9 and will serve customers Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dr. Charlotte Warren

69�� President Charlotte Warren announces retirement

After two decades of distinguished leadership and service, Dr. Warren has announced she will retire from her role as 69��'s sixth president in June 2026.

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69�� offering extended hours for fall registration

69�� Student Services and Bookstore on the Springfield campus will be offering extended hours for fall registration in August.

A platter with seven bubbles representing workplace skills

69�� offering Essential Workplace Skills series

The popular EWS training series is being offered this fall in Springfield, Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville.

Students getting hands-on training in welding

69�� hosted “Try a Trade” at SCI Center

During the free, five-day Career Quest Camp June 23-27, incoming eighth and ninth grade students were introduced to the trades of construction, carpentry, electricity, automotive and welding.

Leslie Messina

69�� names new softball coach

69�� has named Leslie Messina the new head coach of Loggers softball. A Springfield native, Messina brings over 17 years of coaching experience.

Ag students in Italy

69�� students study ag in Italy

69�� Agriculture students participate in an educational, week-long agricultural industry tour in Italy May 20-28.

RoboQuest campers standing in front of DOT Foods

69�� hosted “RoboQuest” at Beardstown Junior High School

Thirteen incoming eighth grade students participated in the free, five-day camp, which focused on robotics.

Elizabeth Fines-Workman

Elizabeth Fines-Workman named director of 69��-Taylorville

"I was born and raised in Taylorville, and I am looking forward to building more connections, hosting events for our community and providing the quality education and services that 69�� is known for,” says Fines-Workman.

President's and Vice President's Lists

69�� announces spring 2025 Dual Credit President’s and Vice President’s lists

69��'s Dual Credit students who earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) are noted with an asterisk and achieved President’s list honors. Students who earned a GPA of 3.5-3.99 achieved Vice President’s list honors.