
May 11th, 2023
OCC 59th Commencement May 12
Olney Central College鈥檚 59th commencement exercises will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 12 in the OCC Gymnasium. Friends and relatives of the graduates are invited to attend.
OCC Interim President Roger Eddy will give the welcoming remarks and Dean of Instruction Dr. Mike Conn will present candidates for degrees and certificates.
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees Member Brenda Culver will confer the more than 360 degrees and certificates being awarded this year. She also will give the 鈥淐harge to the Class.鈥

May 2nd, 2023
OCC Combined Concert and Community Band Performance May 5
The Olney Central College combined Concert and Community Band will present its Spring Concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 5 in the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center.
The evening will feature pieces the band worked on in preparation for its audition for the Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival. The Grainger compositions include Irish Tune from County Derry, Children鈥檚 March and Lincolnshire Posy.

Apr 24th, 2023
Complete A Year's Chemistry Sequence With Summer Organic and General Chemistry Courses
Olney Central College is giving students the opportunity to complete a year鈥檚 chemistry sequence through two successive summer courses.
鈥淪tudents can get these classes out of the way before they begin college this fall or while they are home for the summer,鈥 said OCC Chemistry Professor Dr. Aaron Lineberry. 鈥淭hey 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.鈥

Apr 20th, 2023
OCC Musical Theater Showcase April 28
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.
鈥淭he showcase is a chance for these students to have leading roles, even if it鈥檚 only for 4 to 10 minutes,鈥 said OCC Director of Choral Activities Dr. Andrew Pittman. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a chance for all of my students to shine.鈥

Apr 18th, 2023
OCC Rock and Jazz Concert April 19
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.

Apr 12th, 2023
Early Childhood Education Town Hall Meeting April 18
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.

Mar 10th, 2023
OCC Theater's 'Cinderella' Opens March 24
OLNEY, IL 鈥 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.

Feb 16th, 2023
8-Week Mid-Semester Classes Start March 13
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

Feb 8th, 2023
History's Greatest Mysteries Episode Featuring OCC Professor to Air February 13
An episode of History鈥檚 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鈥檚 assassination, with Denton sharing insights and discoveries he has made through his extensive research into Kennedy鈥檚 death.

Jan 19th, 2023
OCC Fall 2022 Academic Honors Announced
OLNEY, Ill. 鈥 Outstanding students at Olney Central College have received academic honors for the Fall 2022 Semester.
Students named to the Chancellor鈥檚 List have attained a grade point average of 3.90 or higher, on a 4.0 scale. Those on the President鈥檚 List have achieved a grade point average between 3.75 and 3.89, while those students named to the Dean鈥檚 List have earned a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.74.
Chancellor鈥檚 List:
Albion: Hannah Moore, Diane Marie Ochate and Kade St. Ledger
Bone Gap: Taylor Bogue