Students that want to begin quilting will have an opportunity to take a class at Lincoln Trail College. Beginning Quilting will be offered on Tuesdays starting March 24, 2020. The class will offer an introduction to beginning piecing for quilts. Students will learn proper cutting techniques, proper pressing techniques, and to perfect sewing a ¼’ seam while working on a lap quilt. Students should know basic sewing skills for the class and students will need to bring their own sewing machine. A list of supplies will be provided during the first class.

Lincoln Trail College will offer an advanced painting class beginning March 24, 2020. Advanced Painting is a survey of painting techniques in all media with particular demonstrations of landscape in watercolor and acrylic and portrait in acrylic and oils. The class is appropriate for students with past painting experience. Advanced Painting is offering Tuesdays from 6:30-9:00 p.m. March 24 through April 28. The cost is $90, and students can register by calling 618-544-8657.

Lincoln Trail College is going to offer a six-week improv workshop beginning March 31, 2020. The workshop, led by Chris Forde, will introduce people to improvisational skills through a variety of games. People familiar with the TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? will recognize games like Scenes from a Hat, World’s Worst, and Questions Only. The workshop will culminate with a performance.

Lincoln Trail College will offer a four-week long class on cake decorating beginning March 25, 2020. Students will learn basic techniques for borders and flowers during the class. All of the supplies you will need for the class will be provided. Cake Decorating will be Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. March 25-April 15 at the Robinson Community Center. There is limited space available in the class and students must register in advance by calling 618-544-8657. The cost of the class is $50.

Hannah Dean says one day, she would like to recruit for the program she’s doing right now. Dean is participating in the Disney College Program in Florida. Though she’s only been in the program for a few weeks, she says it is already one of the most incredible experiences she’s ever had. Dean, who is in Lincoln Trail College’s Associate of Science and Arts program, is currently working in a food and beverage program at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Once the weather is warmer, she’ll transfer to Lottawatta Lodge at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park.

Students interested in pursuing a career in medical, nursing, and other healthcare-related occupations can attend a free program February 11 put on by Lincoln Trail College and the SIU School of Medicine. “Many students are interested in medical and health-related professions,” says Lincoln Trail College Dean of Instruction Brent Todd. “With that said, some are unfamiliar with the application processes and procedures. The idea with the Community College Pathways to Medicine program is to help students better understand what they need to do to get into healthcare.”

Lincoln Trail College President Dr. Ryan Gower is one of just 28 college presidents that will be recognized with Phi Theta Kappa’s Paragon Award for New Presidents. Gower will be presented with the award during PTK Catalyst, the honor society’s annual convention, April 2-4 in the Greater Dallas Area in Texas.

Tara Gallion has announced the cast for Lincoln Trail College’s 2020 spring production, Matilda. Inspired by the twisted genius of author Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning musical “revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.”

Lincoln Trail College has released its academic honor lists for the Fall 2019 Semester. Three lists have been established by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges to indicate students who have achieved academic excellence. They are the Chief Executive Officer’s Academic Honors List, the President’s Academic Honors List and the Dean’s Academic Honors List. To qualify for any of the honor lists, a student must be enrolled full-time (12 hours or more) and must be taking college-level classes.