Students and people visiting Lincoln Trail College will have a new way to charge their devices thanks to a grant from the Illinois Green Economy Network. LTC received a $63,695 grant to purchase solar-powered charging stations.   LTC purchased four solar-powered picnic tables and two free-standing charging stations. Each station offers a 110-volt outlet, USB A and C ports, and wireless charging pads for people to recharge and power their portable devices.  

Lincoln Trail College’s Spring Jazz Band Concert will take place on Tuesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. at the Zwermann Arts Center Theater. The Lincoln Trail College Pep Band will open the concert with “Instant Concert” with bits of 30 familiar tunes played in three minutes. They will also play a medley of well-known spirituals and a rousing march. The LTC Jazz Band will join the Pep Band for a special arrangement by Allan Horney of “My Funny Valentine” with Yvonne Newlin on vocals.

Lincoln Trail College’s Spring Choral Concert: Land, Sea, and Sky will take place on Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at the Zwermann Arts Center Theater. The concert will feature the Lincoln Trail College Community Choir, Camerata, and the Singing Seniors, under the direction of John McCarty and Brenda Harris with Yvonne Newlin and Harris on piano.

Lincoln Trail College is preparing for two Children’s Summer Theater productions this June.   Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo KIDS is scheduled for children entering 1st – entering 5th grade, meeting weekdays from May 28th – June 28th from 9 a.m.-11 am. Show times will be June 27th and 28th at 7 p.m.  

Lincoln Trail College students and employees took part in a once-in-a-lifetime event with the April 8 total solar eclipse. While the day was an online learning day, there was still no shortage of activity on the campus, which was in the path of totality. The Statesmen Grill offered an eclipse-themed menu. LTC offered eclipse-themed snacks during the event and also played eclipse-themed music.

Two representatives from BWX Technologies’ Mt. Vernon, Ind. location visited Lincoln Trail College’s welding program to talk with students and make a donation.  Josh Duncan and Jared Smith talked to students about BWXT work environment. The company does Naval nuclear work, powering submarines and aircraft carriers. They also design and fabricate specialty nuclear and non-nuclear components for United States government, commercial, and university locations. 

Lincoln Trail College inducted its newest members into the Alpha Iota Epsilon Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Phi Theta Kappa recognizes the academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for its members to grow as scholars and leaders.  

Lincoln Trail College sophomore Guadalupe Amicone is wrapping up her one-year term as a Student Trustee on the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees.  

Over 70 high school artists in Crawford County participated in Lincoln Trail College’s Celebrate Art! event. The day gives artists a chance to be inspired by hearing from a guest artist. They also viewed artwork submitted to the Celebrate Art! contest and voted for a People’s Choice award.