Olney Central College Theater will hold auditions for the fall production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” at 7 p.m. on Oct. 11-12 in the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

Spring 2023 semester registration opens October 18 at Frontier Community, Lincoln Trail, Olney Central and Wabash Valley colleges. Current students are invited to schedule an advising appointment. Advising information can be found at www.iecc.edu/advisement or by contacting the numbers below. FCC: 618-842-3711 LTC: 618-544-8657 OCC: 618-395-7777 WVC: 618-262-8641

Olney Central College is offering several fall mid-semester classes starting Oct. 14. Mid-semester courses are ideal for students who may have dropped a class earlier in the semester or for those who want to complete a course in just 8 weeks. Face-to-face classes include: ART 1141 Cinema Appreciation, 1 to 3:50 p.m. on Friday BUS 1101 Introduction to Business, noon to 12:50 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday CHM 1115 Chemistry & Society, 9 to 10:50 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Olney Central College students have a new place to relax and grab a snack between classes — The Keep Student Lounge. Located in Room 207A on Wattleworth Hall’s second floor, the newly dedicated student space includes study tables, comfy chairs, a microwave, a fully-stocked refrigerator and a Keurig coffee maker. Students also have access to a food pantry with microwaveable meals and a variety of snack items. The room is available to all students from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The family of Olney Central College nursing graduate Juanita Harris chose to honor her legacy by presenting a scholarship in her memory to a second-year Associate Degree Nursing student. Julie Harrolle, of Olney, is the recipient of the $1,200 monetary award, which can be used for tuition, fees, books, travel or other college-related expenses.

September 19th through September 23rd, 2022 is Adult Education and Family Literacy Awareness week. The Illinois Eastern Community College Adult Education Program is committed to helping students succeed and strengthen their communities. By providing students with an opportunity to receive free High School Equivalency classes that focus on academics, college and career readiness, and English as a Second Language classes, IECC offers individuals a chance to reach their goals.

Constitution Day is Saturday, September 17, 2022 (www.iecc.edu/usa). Illinois Eastern Community Colleges will recognize the day on Friday, September 16th in the following manners:  

OLNEY, Ill. — Frontier Community, Lincoln Trail, Olney Central and Wabash Valley colleges are encouraging high school seniors to apply before the October 28 Priority Deadline to ensure they are first in line for scholarship dollars.  Last year, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges awarded more than $272,000 in Success Scholarships to 408 area students.