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Olney Central College will host its annual Meet the Knights event at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 23. Fans are encouraged to come out and support the Blue and Lady Knights as they prepare to kick off the 2023-2024 basketball season. The evening includes player introductions and court time for both the Blue and Lady Knights. An autograph session with the players will follow. Admission will be a Gatorade, Powerade, or any sports drink.

Spring registration is now open at Olney Central College. Call 618-395-7777 to schedule an appointment with an advisor. New students can apply online for free at www.iecc.edu/apply. The Spring 2024 schedule is available at www.iecc.edu/schedules.

One of Lincoln Trail College鈥檚 most popular community events is returning this year. Trunk or Treat at the Trail takes place from 4-6 p.m. on October 26, 2023, in the large parking lot at the College. 鈥淭his is a really fun event for everybody,鈥� says Lincoln Trail College Coordinator of Marketing and Public Information Chris Forde. 鈥淲e really enjoy providing the community a safe and fun place where families can trick or treat.鈥�

Lincoln Trail College will welcome high school seniors to the College on October 25. The Senior Day event will give seniors more information about LTC. 鈥淲e want to make this a fun and engaging event for our area seniors,鈥� says Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Director of Enrollment Management Andrea Loll. 鈥淲e鈥檙e planning some unique activities to showcase how Lincoln Trail College is a great choice for area students.鈥�

The Olney Central College Music Department鈥檚 Jazz and Concert bands will present their fall concert at 7 p.m. on Oct. 25 in the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. The bands are under the direction of OCC Director of Bands Wade Baker. The Concert Band will perform pieces by renowned composers Richard Saucedo, Frank Ticheli and Brian Balmages while the Jazz Band will dazzle the audience with selections from the legendary Duke Ellington.

Olney Central College will host its first Fine Arts Day from noon to 2 p.m. on Oct. 27.

Frontier Community, Lincoln Trail, Olney Central and Wabash Valley colleges are simplifying scholarship awards for incoming high school students with Steps to Success.   鈥淲e are streamlining the process to make it as easy as possible for parents and students, so it is less daunting for everyone involved,鈥� said Krystle Riggle, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Director of Financial Aid. 鈥淭his is something we have all been working toward that will be a great benefit to our students.鈥�  

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $719,381 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture, aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for students across its multi-college system. The grant will fund the creation of 12 state-of-the-art Synchronous Lecture Halls, designed to connect students to faculty members and educational programs at different geographic locations.