LTC Enjoys Total Eclipse

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.

Students and employees watched the phenomenon from the Triangle using eclipse glasses provided by the College. They weren’t the only people enjoying the eclipse on campus. Several people from the Chicago area came to LTC, including an astrophysicist.

Before the eclipse, faculty were encouraged to include eclipse-related materials in their courses. LTC also brought WTWO meteorologist Mallory Jenkins to campus in March to help the community prepare for the eclipse.

It will be a while before the next eclipse where LTC will be in the path of totality. It won’t happen again until October 17, 2153.