Saving money, gardening, crocheting, and serial killers are among the topics of programs available in early 2023 as a part of Lincoln Trail College’s Community Education series.   

The Arts at Lincoln Trail College will present its Winter Vocal Concert on December 2 at 7:00 in the Zwermann Arts Center Theater. The concert will feature the Statesmen Singers, the Concert Choir, and the Singing Seniors. Tickets for the Winter Vocal Concert at $5 and will be available at the door.   

Lincoln Trail College Associate Professor of Business Administration Amie Mayhall’s latest books about Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Office 365 in Practice and Microsoft PowerPoint 365 in Practice, were published this fall.    She says it was breathtaking to see the final version. “To open the package with the final version, take it out and hold it in my hands was absolutely breathtaking. There is so much work that goes into the text that many do not understand. To most, it is a resources, to me it is an accomplishment.”  

Olney Central College Professor David Denton will appear in two upcoming episodes of History’s Greatest Mysteries on The History Channel. Hosted and narrated by Laurence Fishburne, the show delves into a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding them. Recent episodes featured the Lindbergh Baby kidnapping, the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa and the Chicago Tylenol murders.

The Olney Central College Music Department will present its Fall Band Concert at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19 in the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. The evening will feature performances by the two Contemporary Ensembles (Rock Bands), the Jazz Ensemble and the OCC Concert Band.

Four Lincoln Trail College students had the opportunity to travel to Omaha, Nebraska for the Future Business Leaders of America’s Career Connections Conference.  Guadalupe Amicone, Evan Gower, Madisyn McIntosh, and Dylan Reed traveled to the conference with advisor Amie Mayhall for the conference, which took place November 3-5.

The Arts at Lincoln Trail College will present its Fall Instrumental Concert on November 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Zwermann Arts Center Theater. The concert will feature the newly formed LTC String Orchestra and the LTC Jazz Band. Additionally, a small ensemble will perform the classic rock hits “Stand By Me” and “Stray Cat Strut,” featuring Michael Bach on vocals. A student rock group will also perform at the concert. Tickets for the Fall Instrumental Concert are $5 and will be available at the door.  

The Anderson Library partnered with OCC’s Peer Coach Program and the Active Minds Club to create a meditation room within the library. Designed for students, faculty and staff, the Zen Den provides a dedicated space for meditation, prayer, contemplation, calming sensory overload and reflection. Located in the Academic Success Center, Room 255B, the Zen Den offers visitors a soothing and relaxing environment where they can reduce anxiety while recharging the mind and body.

Lincoln Trail College is launching a program designed to help recognize students, faculty, and staff doing good things. The Statesmen Standout program recognizes and promotes positivity in the people at the College.