Barton Community College

January 14, 2020
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska

The Barton Community College Performing Arts Department will host “Scholarship Day” auditions on Saturday, Feb.8 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Current or prospective students may contact the Music Department to set up a time to audition for music or theatre scholarships or performance awards.  Awards are available for performing arts majors and non-performing arts majors alike.

Barton Community College will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20. Barton's Center for Adult Education and the Shafer Art Gallery also will be closed. Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Great Bend Tribune

Part I
Published January 12, 2020

January 10, 2020
Story and portrait by Joe Vinduska

Edgar Perez always dreamed of working in the medical field and taking care of people, but due to poor living circumstances and a limiting financial situation in Mexico, he settled for pursuing a career in accounting. He had no idea that one day Barton Community College would help him achieve his dream.

January 7, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photos submitted

The Shafer Art Gallery will unveil the work of Jee Hwang, Assistant Art Professor at Fort Hays State University, with an opening reception for her exhibit Jan. 17 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The reception will feature an artist talk and refreshments. Admission is free. The exhibit will run through Feb. 28.

Gallery Director Dave Barnes said those who see this exhibit will experience art that makes a statement for all levels of art enthusiasts.

January 7, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska

The Barton Community College Performing Arts Department has announced the cast for the 2020 Spring Musical, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” The show will be presented on March 6-8.

Barton Theatre Director Miller James said everyone is hard at work on the show and they welcome volunteers who are handy with a sewing machine, or needle and thread.

Great Bend Tribune
Published January 5, 2020

January 2, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College will help area high school juniors plan for their futures at Junior Day, starting at 9 a.m. Feb. 12.  Those interested can sign up at juniorday.bartonccc.edu before Jan. 31.

Great Bend Tribune
Published December 29, 2019

Great Bend Tribune
Published December 22, 2019