Zeb Holder wanted to stay connected with his music students when the COVID-19 pandemic forced school closures last spring. While he couldn’t be with his students in person, the Olney Central College alum began recording and sharing video lessons three days a week through YouTube and his Facebook page, Mr. Holder’s Music Room.

Summer and fall registration is now open at Olney Central College. Schedules for both are available at www.iecc.edu/occ. OCC offers transfer and technical programs in today’s top fields. Programs accepting students for fall include Automotive Service Technology, Collision Repair, Information Systems Technology and Cosmetology. Beginning Fall 2021, OCC will offer Unmanned Aerial Technology and a Welding and Fabrication Associate Degree.

David Abell will share his real-world business and marketing experience during Olney Central College’s eight-week Introduction to Business course.

The Olney Central College Theater was just a week away from presenting Mamma Mia last spring when the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown not only its performances, but shows across the country.   “I feel so sorry that our audience didn’t get to see all the hard work the Mamma Mia cast put in,” said OCC Theater Director Jon Wright. “That will be the first production we do once everything returns to normal and we are able to do our shows with a normal size cast.” In the meantime, Wright is excited to bring Smokey Joe’s Café to the Ruth Henry Stage.

Olney Central College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter held its new member induction ceremony on Feb. 18.

Lincoln Trail College has named the three finalists for its next President. Dr. Kathleen Curphy, Dr. Zahi Atallah, and Mrs.Tona Ambrose will visit the college’s campus this week.

Tara Gallion has announced the cast for the Lincoln Trail College Spring 2021 production of “Culture in a Cornfield.” The production is a collection of short comedy skits and features both LTC students and members of the community.

Lincoln Trail College has hired Blake Ordell to be the head coach of the men’s and women’s soccer programs. Ordell played professional soccer for nine years throughout the United States, Sweden, and Canada and coached collegiately for ten years. He previously served as an assistant men’s soccer coach at Quincy University, head men’s and women’s soccer coach at Sheridan College, head men’s soccer coach at Culver-Stockton College, and assistant men’s and women’s soccer coach at MacMurray College.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares individuals for high-skill, in-demand employment that furthers Illinois’ global competitiveness. Last year, about half of all Illinois community college graduates earned a CTE degree or certificate. CTE programs offer flexible scheduling, work-based learning, and stackable credentials that provide a pathway from education to employment not only for recent high school graduates, but also for returning adults, veterans, and workers wanting to update their skills.

Did you drop a math class this semester or change your major and need to complete a math course? Olney Central College is offering MTH 1103 Liberal Arts Math and MTH 1102 College Algebra as 8-week mid-semester courses. Both classes will be offered in a hybrid format. The hybrid format means that most of the homework and the exams for the courses will be online, while instruction will take place face to face. Students should consult their advisors as they may need to take a placement exam.