May 14, 2021
Olney Central College students Stephanie Blake and Caleb Thomas have been named to the All-Illinois Academic Team by Phi Theta Kappa, the international two-year college honor society.
Blake and Thomas, both of Olney, were selected from among community college students across the state on the basis of academic achievement, volunteer work, campus activities, honors and awards. The All-Illinois Academic Team initiative honors outstanding Illinois community college students and highlights the high-quality education provided by the 48 public community colleges and the six private two-year colleges in the state.
Recipients were recognized at the virtual All-Illinois Academic Team Banquet. Blake and Thomas will receive medallions and certificates by mail.
Apr 14, 2021
Olney Central College student Stephanie Blake is the recipient of a $1,000 Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship from Eastern Illinois University.
“I was very surprised,” Blake said of her selection. “It is a very competitive scholarship and I was very excited to receive it.”
The scholarship is awarded to students transferring from a community college with an associate’s degree and a GPA of 3.75 or higher. Applicants also must demonstrate leadership skills and submit two letters of recommendation. While attending OCC,
Blake has served as both PTK President and Student Senate Vice President. PTK Advisor Amie Mayhall, along with Instructor John Kendall recommended Blake for the award.
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Photo courtesy of Minnesota State College Southeast Basic Needs Outreach Specialist Akilah Childs helps stock one of Minnesota State College Southeast’s (MSC Southeast) food pantries, which are open to all MSC Southeast students and staff members. College food pantry gets extra use post-pandemic (2/17/2021)
Ayjai Daniel had lost her job and was in the process of starting a new one. Income was tight. She wanted to make sure her daughter had plenty to eat, so she turned to one of Minnesota State College Southeast’s (MSC Southeast) food pantries for some help.
As the current MSC Southeast Student Senate Vice President and a student studying computer-aided drafting, Daniel works to support the food pantries. She is even growing everything from carrots to cucumbers and peas in her own garden so she can donate them to the pantries later this year. “The only thing about it I’d like to make clear is people shouldn’t be ashamed