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August 3, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Barton Theatre holding open auditions for fall production “Ah Wilderness!”

The Barton Community College Theatre Department will hold open auditions for its fall production “Ah Wilderness!” from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 23 and 24 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Those wanting to audition can show up anytime during the allotted hours on either night. The Theatre Department will be casting all roles and all technical positions. No preparation is necessary and all are invited to audition.

August 2, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy Photos Provided

The Shafer Gallery will host an opening reception for its upcoming exhibit “ZWEYGARDT” from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Shafer Gallery. “ZWEYGARDT” features sculptures created from various materials by Kansas native Glenn Zweygardt. The reception will feature refreshments and a gallery talk by Shafer Gallery Director Dave Barnes.

July 31, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the spring semester of 2017.

Abilene
Troy Blevins, A.A.S. and Emergency Management & Homeland Security Certificate

Albert
Nora Nokes, A.A.S.

Augusta
Mason Hiser, A.S.

Bennington
Ian Hodges, A.S.

Bison
Jenny Shaw, A.S. and Child Development Certificate

Great Bend Tribune
Published July 30, 2017

August arrives Tuesday and for most of the area, rains have been light to nonexistent.  Much of central Kansas is listed as being abnormally dry or in moderate drought.  Thankfully temperatures have moderated a bit and some areas have received beneficial rain.  Today’s topic ties together these items:

Story by Brandon Steinert
July 28, 2017

Mike Johnson, local business owner and Barton Community College Board of Trustees Chair, has been recognized with the Western Regional Trustee Leadership Award via the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), a national organization.

Johnson was nominated by his fellow board members and contended with nominees from 10 other states and a large portion of Canada to receive the Western Region honor.

July 19, 2017
Story and photos by Micah Oelze

The Barton Community College Theatre Department will present “The Contrast”, a musical comedy, at 8 p.m. July 25 at the Great Bend Downtown Bandshell in Jack Kilby Square. The play is free but donations are welcome.

July 13, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

Tickets for the Barton Foundation’s 39th Annual Big Benefit Auction themed “Under the Sea” on Aug. 26 are available July 17 until Aug. 14. Tickets are $45 each or $360 per table of eight. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Great Bend Columbus Club with bidding on the silent auction and complimentary beer available until 8 p.m. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. and the live auction will begin promptly at 8 p.m. No one under 21 admitted.

June 29, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

Barton Community College and Fort Hays State University (FHSU) have partnered to bring students a fast track program for Elementary Education starting in the 2017-2018 academic year.

June 28, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

Barton Community College will be closed Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day. Classes will resume and offices will reopen Wednesday, July 5.

June 27, 2017
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

The Barton Community College Board of Trustees gathered Tuesday evening for its regular meeting and discussed one of its eight overarching goals, known as ENDs. This month’s focus was on “Strategic Planning,” which deals primarily with ensuring the college operations and budget are in line with the priorities identified by the board, which are to Drive Student Success, Cultivate Community Engagement, Optimize Employee Experience and Emphasize Institutional Effectiveness.