The StarZone

Patty Spagnuolo sits down with Bill Brandt and Scott Skowronek to talk about the Capital City Old Car Club Car Show and how it helps support Lansing Community College’s Automotive Tech Scholarship. The event brings together classic car fans, students, and the community for a fun day of amazing vehicles, food, and connection. Join the fun on May 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at LCC’s West Campus and hel...

This episode explores the LCC College Connect Program, as host Patty Spagnuolo sits down with Toni Glasscoe and Alhassane Sako to discuss how it supports students transitioning into higher education. Designed for GED holders and recent high school graduates, the four-week program offers practical skill building in reading, writing, and math, along with personalized guidance. Mentioned This Episode...

This episode highlights the Changemaker Center at Lansing Community College, a space created to honor and celebrate the contributions of African Americans in the local community. Host Patty Spagnuolo speaks is joined in studio by Layne Ingram, to chat about the center’s origins and its interactive exhibits that showcase the history and impact of influential Lansing change makers. The conversation...

On this episode, host Patty Patty Spagnuolo welcomes Allison Snyder from the LCC Technical Careers Division, to explore Tech Forward: Men of Color 2026. The event promotes greater diversity in technology by offering career exploration and hands-on experiences in fields like welding, drone operation, automotive technology, and much more. Open to all ages, the event connects attendees with industry...

The podcast episode explores the upcoming Program and Career Showcase at Lansing Community College, scheduled for March 25 from 4–6 PM at the West Campus, where departments will present programs and connect with prospective and current students. Admissions team member Taylor Vaught explains that the event is primarily designed for high school students exploring their academic and career options, w...

On this episode, host Patty Spagnuolo sit's down to chat with Graham Burke and Becca Sowa about the upcoming Job Internship and Transfer Fair at Lansing Community College. This unique event brings together employers and transfer institutions, providing community members and students with invaluable opportunities for networking. Attendees can explore various career paths, engage with potential empl...

This episode is dedicated to the upcoming Big STEAM event, that is taking place Saturday, February 21st, inside LCC's Arts & Sciences Building. Designed specifically for students in grades 7 through 12, this initiative aims to foster engagement with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) through interactive activities and demonstrations. Guests Kirsten Wright and Luann...

The Star Zone welcomes Graham Berke. Graham will discuss the details of Transfer Week, an exciting week packed with resources, insights and networking opportunities to help transfer students prepare for the next steps toward a 4-year college or university. Transfer Week will be held at Lansing Community College from October 20th through October 24th. Website: Transfer Week

The Star Zone welcomes Jill Reglin. Jill will discuss the origins of the Michigan Writing Center Association and their upcoming 30th annual Ideas Exchange conference which will be hosted at Lansing Community College on September 28th. Guest Bio: Jill Reglin is a professor in the English department at Lansing Community College where she also serves as a Faculty Writing Center Coordinator. She is be...

Listen as College Connect Coordinator, Advisor, and Instructor, Dawn Hardin discusses the positive impact this 4-week program has had in helping students who needed to put their educational journey on hold. Website: College Connect About our StarZone guest: Dawn Hardin, a native of Buffalo, New York, has been a resident of Lansing, Michigan for over four decades. Dawn has dedicated much of her adu...

Theatre Faculty, Paige Dunckel, talks about the upcoming show “My Emperor’s New Clothes” and highlights LCC’s Theatre program. Paige Dunckel is the Faculty Chair for the Theatre Program here at LCC. She earned her B.A. in Theatre and a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Arkansas and her M.F.A in Directing from The University of Memphis. She has worked in both educational and professional th...

LCC Program Improvement Manger, Nicole Reinhart-Huberty "gets into the zone" to tell Patty about Tech Forward: Women in Trades, Tech and Public Service Careers; a full day of opportunities for women and those identifying as women including a keynote speaker and a panel of women paving the way in trades, technologies and public service fields, as well as enjoy hands-on activities and a networking b...

Patty Spagnuolo talks with Graham Berke, Systems and Operation Manger for the Transfer Center at LCC. The two chat about the annual LCC Job, Internship and Transfer Fair. Whether your goal is to get a job or transfer to a university (or both) you'll find opportunities for both in one convenient location. More than 70 employers will be on campus to talk about the job and internship positions they a...