May 6, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photos submitted
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.
Great Bend Tribune
Part I
Published May 3, 2020
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.
May 1, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photos Submitted
Barton Community College’s 50th commencement will be held virtually this year. Students and their friends and families are invited to view videos of the commencement speeches and a reading of graduate names, which will premiere at 8:30 a.m., May 8.
Great Bend Tribune
Published April 26, 2020
April 22, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
The Barton Fine Performing Arts Department would like to invite high school seniors with an interest in dance, instrumental music, theatre and vocal music to apply and audition for 2020-2021 Performance Awards, Major Scholarships and performance ensembles via virtual auditions from 4-8 p.m., May 12.
April 20, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College is slashing prices on online courses for its summer sessions for Kansas High School students and graduating seniors from $150 to the face-to-face price of $114. That’s a savings of 24 percent per credit hour. Career technical education (CTE) courses are still being offered at no tuition charged for high school students through a state program called Excel in CTE.
Great Bend Tribune
Part I
Published April 12, 2020
April 8, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College will be closed on April 10 and April 13 for Easter Break. Offices will reopen on April 14 and limited staffing will continue.
