Mount Carmel, Ill.— The application period for Wabash Valley College’s honor society, Phi Theta Kappa, is now open. Applications are available in the Student Services office and must be turned in by March 5, 2021.

Last October, Governor JB Pritzker announced his intention to construct two community college-based manufacturing training academies in southern Illinois.  “We’re investing directly in communities and in companies with programs that will allow businesses to grow, retain and attract new talent for higher-paying jobs of the future,” Pritzker said.

The Lincoln Trail College Statesmen Singers are giving people a chance to share some love virtually this Valentine’s Day by offering musical virtual valentines. “We’re very excited about this,” says Statesmen Singers Director Rebecca Carmack. “This is a great way for people to share their friendship and love in a very fun way.”

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Wabash Valley College's Bass Coach, Professor Todd Gill, is excited to announce the signing of Calen Banks for the 2021–2022 collegiate bass season. Banks signed on Wednesday evening, Jan. 20.

No matter what is happening in the world there will always be a need for Nurses. Becoming a Nurse is very rewarding with a variety of career opportunities, great benefits, and job security.

Cast members have been selected for the Olney Central College Theater’s production of “Smokey Joe’s Café.” Cast members include Dylan Reed, Keegan Tucker, Derek Mason, Andrew Flynn, Warren Weitkamp, Summer Culpepper, Sophia Ranes, Ashlie Zwilling and Jessica McDonald. “Smokey Joe’s Café” features the familiar songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller in a musical revue. Performances dates will be announced soon.

With the construction of the Theater Renaissance Project underway and continued COVID-19 restrictions in place, the Lincoln Trail College Theater Department is making some changes to its spring production. Director Tara Gallion says instead of a typical on-stage production like in years past, this year there is going to be a collection of skits in a production playfully titled “Culture in a Cornfield.” “This will be a lighthearted collection of short comedy skits,” says Gallion. “It will also be completely pre-recorded.”

Lincoln Trail College has a new way to deliver classes to students. The new Synchronous Lecture Hall in Williams Hall provides students a way to take classes from instructors throughout District 529. Likewise, instructors will be able to use the room to teach classes for other students in the District.

Prospective students will have the chance to take a virtual visit to Lincoln Trail College on January 27. The virtual visit will focus on two of LTC’s most popular programs, Broadband Telecom and Process Technology. “COVID-19 has changed the college recruiting landscape,” says Director of College Access Tona Ambrose. “Like many other colleges, we’re using technology to adapt to highlight Lincoln Trail College and our programs to prospective students. The virtual visit on January 27 is just one of the ways we’re doing that.”