Barton Community College

May 19, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. 

The college is now on summer hours. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.  The college will be closed on Fridays through July 31.

May 13, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College has created new class formats in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that students can have an uninterrupted educational experience regardless of the status of the pandemic. Barton plans to continue offering these various options for the fall semester as well if needed.

Barton is now offering the following formats:

LiveOnline – scheduled meeting time; all students participating via Zoom.

May 8, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska

Joanna Lockwood and Tana Yellowwolf of Hoisington were named Barton Community College’s 2020 Outstanding Graduates. Dean of Student Services Angie Maddy recognized them as part of Barton’s virtual commencement on Friday.

Joanna Lockwood

May 8, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
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Five Barton instructors earned the Distinguished Instructor Award for the 2019-2020 school year for their efforts in the classroom.

The winners are:

Emily Cowles – BARTonline

Gil Cloud – Fort Riley Campus

May 8, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
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Barton Community College has announced its 2019-20 Brant J. Ballhorst Student Ambassador of the Year awards. Named in memory of Brant J. Ballhorst, the award recognizes two outstanding Student Ambassadors each year. The winners this year were Karsyn Smith of West Plains, Mo. and Joanna Lockwood of Hoisington. 

May 8, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska

May 7, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Barton Dance Theatre is offering a “Dancing for Mobility” class for adults looking to improve balance, strength, and body awareness while also learning a wide range of dance styles from the safety of their home. The six-week class meets from 1:30-2:40 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays starting Monday, May 11.

May 7, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
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May 6, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
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Students from area high schools submitted artwork digitally to Barton Community College to participate in a virtual version of the “Vortex Day” juried art exhibit Wednesday, which is sponsored by the Barton County Arts Council (BCAC) and is underwritten by the Bill J. McKown Endowment/Golden Belt Foundation.

May 1, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska

Following Kansas Governor Laura Kelly’s message to the state last night, Barton Community College will be continuing operations as is until May 18.

Barton President Dr. Carl Heilman said the college is monitoring the situation constantly and carefully.