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On October 16th, Wabash Valley College hosted Diesel Day, an exciting event designed to give high school students a firsthand look at the field of Diesel Equipment Technology. The day-long event provided students with insight into the high-demand career and offered hands-on learning opportunities guided by industry professionals.

Ířşě±¬ÁĎ’s Music Department will present two upcoming concerts, starting with the OCC Jazz and Commercial Music Ensembles at 7 p.m. on October 9 in the Dr. John D.Stull Performing Arts Center. The OCC Jazz Ensemble, led by Director of Bands Wade Baker, will perform a variety of contemporary pieces, including Kite and Young Stuff by the American jazz fusion band Snarky Puppy, as well as The Crossing by the Menahan Street Band.

To celebrate the opening night of Dracula, The Arts at Lincoln Trail College invites theatergoers to participate in a thrilling vampire-themed costume contest. Attendees are encouraged to unleash their creativity and come dressed as their favorite Dracula-inspired characters on October 31. The contest will be judged on five key criteria:

The Arts at Lincoln Trail College is excited to announce that tickets for its highly anticipated fall production of Dracula will go on sale to the public starting October 12. Priced at $15, tickets can be purchased online by visiting cur8.com. Don’t miss your chance to experience this thrilling adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel!

Lincoln Trail College’s beloved Trick or Treat at the Trail is returning this year on October 24 from 4-6 p.m. The year’s event will return to its roots and become an indoor event. “We had a lot of success with this event outside the last two years,” said Illinois Eastern Community College’s Director of Marketing Chris Forde. “We’re excited now to bring the event back inside for the first time since 2019.”

October 17, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Terry L. Bruce West Richland Center, Noble, IL The Illinois SBDC at IECC and IECC Business and Industry are excited to announce the 2024 Employer Workshop. This comprehensive event will take place on October 17, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) and Millikin University have announced a new partnership designed to make earning a four-year degree more accessible, affordable, and achievable for students across the region.

Lincoln Trail College student Emily McColpin has been named the College’s first Peer Support Leader. In her position, she will work closely with Mental Health Specialist Holly O’Brien to build awareness of mental health issues, services, and programs to support student wellbeing and growth. “I decided to be a peer support leader because I value that everyone goes through hard times, and sometimes we just need someone to talk to,” said McColpin. “As a student myself, I can see how it may be intimidating to talk to an adult rather than someone around my age.”

Runners and walkers alike are invited to participate in the upcoming Riverview Ramble Half Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2024. The race will feature three exciting options: a timed 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon, giving participants the chance to enjoy scenic views along the historic "Bluff City" and the Wabash River.

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) is excited to announce an upcoming College and Career Fair. This year's event will occur at Wabash Valley College (WVC) on Friday, October 18th from 9 am -1 pm in the Science Building, Brubeck Art Gallery and Learning Commons (2200 College Drive, Mount Carmel, IL 62863).