Since its establishment in 1957, Lansing Community College has expanded from its original downtown Lansing campus to encompass multiple locations; reaching far beyond the city's borders. This growth, accompanied by the inevitable passage of time, has given rise to a storied legacy that has enabled thousands of students to pursue their educational aspirations and carve out a path toward successful careers. Diving into LCC's rich history, LCC Archivist Bob Garrett, offers a captivating exploration of LCC’s past on “Tales from the LCC Archives”.
Latest episodes
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17 min
Remembering What the Murder Could Not Erase
On this episode, host Bob Garrett and Lookout staff writer Emmett Roman, examine the 2005 murder of LCC professor Carolyn Kronenberg and the effort to bring her story from the dept…
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27 min
Not So Trivial: The Longevity of Pop Culture
The episode explores pop culture through historical trivia, examining how perceptions of popular culture have evolved over time. Through nostalgic questions about forgotten televis…
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23 min
Pioneering Paths: Captain Florene McGlothian-Taylor's Inspiring Law Enforcement Journey
This podcast episode presents an insightful dialogue between Bob Garrett, the archivist at Lansing Community College, and Captain Florene McGlothian-Taylor, a distinguished police…
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21 min
Oral Histories: Rich Allen on 50 Years of Service and Change, Pt. 2
Bob Garrett continues a conversation with Rich Allen, a long-time employee of Lansing Community College, who shares his experiences starting as a computer programmer in 1973. Rich…
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21 min
Oral Histories: Rich Allen on 50 Years of Service and Change at LCC
Bob Garrett explores Lansing Community College history by having a conversation with longtime LCC IT employee Rich Allen, who has been with the college since 1973. Rich shares his…
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17 min
Echoes of '68: African American Student Activism at Lansing Community College
Gather around as Bob presents the tale of LCC’s Black Student Delegates and their sit-in protest of 1968. You will learn how and why it happened, and how various people reacted to…
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14 min
Tales From the LCC Archive: An Introduction to Bob Garrett
Bob Garrett, the archivist of Lansing Community College, invites listeners on a journey through the college's rich history in the inaugural episode of "Tales from the LCC Archives.…