As part of the strategic planning process, East Central College will be holding a series of student focus groups at its Union and Rolla locations. “The purpose of the student focus groups is to gather information that will be helpful in developing strategies for ECC’s future,” said faculty member Wendy Pecka. She is one of three strategic planning committee chairs. “We want to hear about the student experience – what works, what doesn’t work and how we can grow East Central College as an inst...

The 2019 Career & Transfer Fair will be held on Monday, February 25 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Donald Shook Student Center gymnasium. Please dress professionally and bring your résumé. For more information visit www.eastcentral.edu/career/career-and-transfer-fair/

Auditions for 26 Pebbles will be on February 25 & 26 at 6:30 p.m. On December 14, 2012, Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed twenty-six innocent souls before taking his own life. These twenty-six innocent deaths, like pebbles thrown into a pond, created ripples and vibrations that were felt far beyond the initial rings. Based on interviews with members of the Newtown community, this is the story of those vibrations. By: Eric Ulloa     Directed by: Grace Austin    ...

Auditions for 26 Pebbles will be on February 25 & 26 at 6:30 p.m. On December 14, 2012, Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed twenty-six innocent souls before taking his own life. These twenty-six innocent deaths, like pebbles thrown into a pond, created ripples and vibrations that were felt far beyond the initial rings. Based on interviews with members of the Newtown community, this is the story of those vibrations. By: Eric Ulloa     Directed by: Grace Austin    ...

Mia Cinelli's “Home Again, Home Again” Exhibition will be on display from February 27 - March 26 in HH 121. Mia Cinelli aims to explore the physical manifestations of yearning through sculpture. Poetic and emotionally functional, Cinelli’s work focuses on inaccessible spaces, impossible spaces, incomplete spaces and insatiable spaces. The artist believes art should be more about experience and less about aesthetics. There will be a reception and workshop held on March 26.

As part of the strategic planning process, East Central College will be holding a series of student focus groups at its Union and Rolla locations. “The purpose of the student focus groups is to gather information that will be helpful in developing strategies for ECC’s future,” said faculty member Wendy Pecka. She is one of three strategic planning committee chairs. “We want to hear about the student experience – what works, what doesn’t work and how we can grow East Central College as an inst...

David Halen, Björn Ranheim and Jennifer Judd will be in Concert on Friday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the John Edson Anglin Performing Arts Center. Come hear St. Louis Symphony Concertmaster David Halen and acclaimed SLSO Cellist Björn Ranheim for an evening of pristine chamber music, joined by pianist Dr. Jennifer Judd. Each musician boasts a robust solo career, and their passion for chamber music has amazed audiences all over the world. We invite all to witness their enchanting artistry on the...

One Act & Reader’s Theatre Festival is on March 6. ECC Theatre is proud to host the MSSHA One Act Play and Reader’s Theatre Festival featuring performances from several local high schools. Admission is free and schedules are available online.

Screening of Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice on March 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the John Edson Anglin Performing Arts Center. This documentary examines the life of the African American journalist, activist, suffragist and anti-lynching crusader.

Come and help Franklin County celebrate 200 years of “ Where the past and present meet” at the Franklin County Bicentennial Opening Ceremony. This free event will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 2 p.m. in the John Anglin Performing Arts Center. Visit their website at franklinmo200.com for more information.

Summer and Fall Registration for Current Students begins Monday, March 11, 2019.

Bands Concert on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the John Edson Anglin Performing Arts Center.

The Viennese Masters concert is on Friday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the John Edson Anglin Performing Arts Center. Do not miss these beautiful piano and choral works with orchestra by great Austrian masters Mozart and Schubert, presented by ECC music department faculty and students. The evening will feature acclaimed pianists Dr. Michael Tsalka and Dr. Jennifer Judd performing Mozart’s Double Piano Concerto, and ECC Choirs under the direction of Dr. Timothy Sexton performing Schubert’s Mass in...

The college will be closed from March 18-23 for Spring Break. Have a great break!

Summer and Fall Registration for New Students begins Monday, March 25, 2019.

Mia Cinelli will hold a workshop and reception for her “Home Again, Home Again” exhibit on March 26 in HH 121. Time is TBD. Mia Cinelli aims to explore the physical manifestations of yearning through sculpture. Poetic and emotionally functional, Cinelli’s work focuses on inaccessible spaces, impossible spaces, incomplete spaces and insatiable spaces. The artist believes art should be more about experience and less about aesthetics.

The Four Rivers High School Show Exhibition will be displayed from April 1 - 12 in HH 121. Come see the best of this year’s artwork from our area high schools! The reception for this exhibition will be on April 12 from 5 - 7 p.m. in HH 121.

Iberian Fantasy – Alon Sariel and Michael Tsalka Concert on Friday, April 5 at 4 p.m. in HH 105. Internationally known mandolinist and lutenist, Alon Sariel also serves as the  musical director of the international Baroque Orchestra Concerto-Foscari and founding member of PRISMA. He will be joined by pianist Dr. Michael Tsalka. They have released several CDs, such as “Sharkiya” and “Paisiello in Vienna”. In their concert they will present a breathtaking program of Spanish Romantic music....

Messy Play Night is where children up to 8 years old are invited to play with and experience messy materials! This free event is on April 10 from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Donald Shook Student Center Gym. Call (636) 584-6612 or email gregory.stotler@eastcentral.edu for more information.

26 Pebbles April 11 - 13 at 8 p.m. April 14 at 2 p.m. On December 14, 2012, Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed twenty-six innocent souls before taking his own life. These twenty-six innocent deaths, like pebbles thrown into a pond, created ripples and vibrations that were felt far beyond the initial rings. Based on interviews with members of the Newtown community, this is the story of those vibrations. By: Eric Ulloa     Directed by: Grace Austin     Ori...

The reception for the Four Rivers High School Show Exhibition is on April 12 from 5 - 7 p.m. in HH 121. Come see the best of this year’s artwork from our area high schools!

Poetry Reading on April 18 at 7 p.m. in HS 100. Co-hosted with the English Department in celebration of National Poetry Month.

East Central College will be closed on April 19 & 20 for Spring Holiday.

The ECC Art & Design Student Show will be displayed from April 24 - May 8 in HH 121. End the school year by visiting this showcase of our ECC Art & Design students’ work. Chosen from numerous entries, the works in the show were selected because of the quality of the works and the ideas engaged in the work. Come join us to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our students! The reception for this exhibit is on April 25 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in HH 121.

The ECC Art & Design Student Show Reception is on April 25 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in HH 121. End the school year by visiting this showcase of our ECC Art & Design students’ work. Chosen from numerous entries, the works in the show were selected because of the quality of the works and the ideas engaged in the work. Come join us to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our students!

The Dave Dickey Big Band will perform on Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the John Edson Anglin Performing Arts Center. The Dave Dickey Big Band features 18 of the top jazz musicians from St Louis, Edwardsville, Columbia, Springfield and Champaign-Urbana. Performing big band music from greats such as Count Basie, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis, Duke Ellington, Terry Gibbs Dreamband and many others. Many of the members in the Dave Dickey Big Band are top music and ...

Spelling bee champions from area schools will compete in The Missourian’s regional spelling competition, The Bee, on Saturday, April 27 at East Central College. This is the eighth year for The Bee, organized by The Missourian and sponsored by hth companies.

ECC College Choirs Concert featuring the College Choir & Vocé Blue on Tuesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. in the John Edson Anglin Performing Arts Center.

Screening of Network on May 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the John Edson Anglin Performing Arts Center. A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor’s ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit.

Pops Concert "The Return of: A Night at the Movies" on Friday, May 3 at 7 p.m. on the main stage at the Fairgrounds in Washington, MO.

Commencement is on Saturday, May 11 at 11:30 a.m. in the Donald Shook Student Center Gym. Congrats Graduates!

East Central College will be closed on July 4 & 5 in observance of Independence Day. Happy 4th of July!

July 25-27 at 8 p.m July 28 at 2 p.m. Nunsense is by Dan Goggin and directed by John Anglin. Nunsense is a hilarious talent staged by five survivors at the Little Sisters of Hoboken nunnery, the rest of the sisterhood having succumbed to botulism after eating vichyssoise prepared by Sister Julia, Child of God.

Join us as we celebrate East Central College's 50th Anniversary on campus on Sunday, September 15 from 12 - 4 p.m. There will be plenty of  activities for the kids, as well as food trucks, interactive history displays, faculty presentations and more!