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Band Performing
Nov 14th, 2022
Fall Band Concert November 19
The Olney Central College Music Department will present its Fall Band Concert at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19 in the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. The evening will feature performances by the two Contemporary Ensembles (Rock Bands), the Jazz Ensemble and the OCC Concert Band.
Photo of the Zen Den
Oct 18th, 2022
OCC Anderson Library Opens Zen Den
The Anderson Library partnered with OCC’s Peer Coach Program and the Active Minds Club to create a meditation room within the library. Designed for students, faculty and staff, the Zen Den provides a dedicated space for meditation, prayer, contemplation, calming sensory overload and reflection. Located in the Academic Success Center, Room 255B, the Zen Den offers visitors a soothing and relaxing environment where they can reduce anxiety while recharging the mind and body.
Wonderful Life Logo
Oct 6th, 2022
Auditions for 'It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play' Oct. 11-12
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.
Photo of students in classroom
Sep 29th, 2022
Register Now for Fall Mid-Semester Courses
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
Students using the new lounge
Sep 27th, 2022
PTK Creates New Student Lounge
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.
Juanita Harris Scholarship presentation
Sep 27th, 2022
Julie Harrolle Receives Juanita Harris Nursing Scholarship
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.
Priority Deadline Graphic
Sep 6th, 2022
Priority Deadline October 28
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.  
Choir members singing
Aug 16th, 2022
OCC Community Choir Rehearsals Start August 23
Olney Central College Director of Choral Activities Dr. Andrew Pittman is excited to announce that the OCC Community Choir will start its 12th season with rehearsals at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23. The first rehearsal will be very informal: some light singing, dates and registration, followed quickly by a pizza dinner. After a fantastic performance of the Many Moods of Christmas last year with full orchestra at Richland County High School, the OCC Community Choir will return to its own charming little theater with some lighter fare of Holiday Pop tunes and traditional favorites.
OCC Navy Blue Knight Helmet
Aug 11th, 2022
OCC Blue Knight Golf Classic August 27
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Photo of Roger Eddy
Jul 18th, 2022
Roger Eddy Serving as Interim President at OCC
Roger Eddy is serving as the Interim President at Olney Central College following his appointment by the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees. A longtime educator, administrator and five-term state representative, Eddy served as Interim President at Lincoln Trail College during the 2020-21 academic year, and most recently worked on special projects for the IECC District.