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Renowned author, storyteller, museum consultant and naturalist Brian “Fox” Ellis will present a special program as John James Audubon at ���챬��. The event, hosted by the Ridgeway Chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society, will be held at 1 p.m. on Sept. 26 in Dr. Kent Wattleworth Hall, Room 203. The program is free and open to the public, including OCC students, faculty and staff.

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges will observe Constitution Day on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 (www.iecc.edu/usa).  The IECC colleges will observe Constitution Day with a variety of activities and resources to promote the study of the Constitution.   The IECC colleges will be participating with various events, please see the college and listing below for specific details.   FCC - Frontier Community College

On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Wabash Valley College held Warrior Day, a meet and greet that introduced the community to the bass fishing and archery club sports teams. This family-friendly event gave attendees the chance to meet the Bass Fishing and Archery teams, learn more about the sports, and enjoy food, snacks, and beverages.

The ���챬�� Cosmetology and Nail Technology programs are excited to announce fall openings for client services.

Lincoln Trail College is proud to welcome Abby Holdreith as its new Speech and English Instructor. Holdreith’s path to LTC has been paved with dedication to the field of education. A native of Olney, Illinois, she knew from an early age that she wanted to pursue a career in teaching, inspired by several family members who were administrators. After attending ���챬��, Holdreith graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. From there, she started her teaching career.

The Dhom family has found a common thread in their academic journeys: Lincoln Trail College. LTC has not only shaped their individual paths but has become an integral part of their family narrative. 

After three decades of dedication and countless lives touched, Andy Bradbury's martial arts program at Lincoln Trail College is embarking on an exciting new journey. The program, a cornerstone of community fitness and personal development, has found a new home at the Crawford County Recreation Center.

A partnership between the Crawford County Development Association and Lincoln Trail College gave one student an opportunity to gain valuable experience. Haley Bricker (’24) recently completed a six-month-long internship with the CCDA.

���챬�� alum Robert Wray engaged in cutting-edge research this sum-mer as an intern with the prestigious Genes, Ecosystems and Organisms REU at Harvard University. Wray, a senior zoology major at Southern Illinois University, was one of just 25 students selected — from more than 550 applicants nationwide — to participate in the Research Experience for Undergraduates.

���챬�� Director of Choral Activities Dr. Andrew Pittman is excited to announce that the OCC Community Choir will start its 14th season with rehearsals at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10. “Our holiday pop pieces were such a success last year,” Pittman said. “The choir really enjoyed them, and it was such fun. This year we will again feature a lighter fare.”