Olney Central College is giving students the opportunity to complete a year’s chemistry sequence through two successive summer courses. “Students can get these classes out of the way before they begin college this fall or while they are home for the summer,” said OCC Chemistry Professor Dr. Aaron Lineberry. “They can do the entire general chemistry sequence or organic chemistry sequence in just 10 weeks. Both sequences are extremely demanding. With these summer courses, students will have the benefit of taking them in smaller classes over a focused period of time.”

Join the Olney Central College Music Department as the Concert Choir and Musical Theater Workshop students present their Spring Musical Theater Showcase at 7 p.m. on April 28 in the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. “The showcase is a chance for these students to have leading roles, even if it’s only for 4 to 10 minutes,” said OCC Director of Choral Activities Dr. Andrew Pittman. “It’s a chance for all of my students to shine.”

The Olney Central College Music Department will present its Rock and Jazz Concert at 7 p.m. on April 19 in the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. This evening of music will feature performances by the two Contemporary Ensembles (Rock Bands) and the OCC Jazz Ensemble.

Wabash Valley College is hosting Town Hall Meetings for its Early Childhood Education Program, which is available on all four campuses of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC). The event will be held at Olney Central College at 7 p.m. on April 18 in the Student Union. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and no reservations are required. The Town Hall is open to childcare providers, preschool teachers, high school juniors/seniors, parents of teens, employers, community partners, former students, and parents of young children.

OLNEY, IL – Olney Central College Theater will present the musical Cinderella at the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center, opening on March 24. Cinderella resides under the cruelty of her wicked stepmother and her evil stepsisters until her Fairy Godmother steps in to change her life for one unforgettable night. At the ball, she falls for a handsome prince whose parents are anxious for him to find a suitable wife.

Olney Central College is offering several 8-week mid-semester classes starting March 13. Mid-semester courses are ideal for students who may have dropped a course this spring or for those who need an additional class to graduate. In-Person classes include: BUS 1101 Introduction to Business, noon to 12:50 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday MTH 1103 Liberal Arts Math, 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday Online courses available include: ACC 1203 QuickBooks II ENG 1101 Introduction to Composition

An episode of History’s Greatest Mysteries featuring Olney Central College Professor David Denton will air on The History Channel at 9 p.m. Eastern/8 p.m. Central on Monday, February 13. The episode will explore President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, with Denton sharing insights and discoveries he has made through his extensive research into Kennedy’s death.

OLNEY, Ill. — Outstanding students at Olney Central College have received academic honors for the Fall 2022 Semester. Students named to the Chancellor’s List have attained a grade point average of 3.90 or higher, on a 4.0 scale. Those on the President’s List have achieved a grade point average between 3.75 and 3.89, while those students named to the Dean’s List have earned a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.74. Chancellor’s List: Albion: Hannah Moore, Diane Marie Ochate and Kade St. Ledger Bone Gap: Taylor Bogue

Olney Central College is looking for students to promote OCC, assist with recruiting and engage in campus events through its new Student Ambassadors program. Both current and incoming students can apply by downloading the application on the OCC scholarship page at www.iecc.edu/occ/scholarships. Applications will be accepted through March 3. Three ambassadors will be selected for the 2023-2024 academic year, with each receiving a one-year full-tuition scholarship.

Olney Central College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter held its new member induction ceremony on December 6. Students inducted into the Alpha Theta Eta Chapter of the honor society include: Kevin Hyder of Cisne, Madison Cherry of Cowden, Sara Roark of Dundas, Maxwell Puckett of Fairfield, Jayden Weidner of Ingraham, Chantel Welker of Mt. Carmel, Casey Stallard of Noble, Maggie Payne of Sumner, Stephanie Brinson of Willow Hill, and Tyrus Johnson of Denton, Texas.