Cougars receive at-large berth for national tournament

March 12, 2018
Story by Todd Moore

The Barton Community College men's basketball team received an at-large berth in the upcoming NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.

Announced late Monday morning, the 27-6 Cougars received the 16th seed and is paired against 17th seeded Tyler Junior College for the opening game of The Tournament at 10 a.m. Monday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. The winner will advance to take on top-seeded and unbeaten Indian Hills Community College in the 2 p.m. game on Tuesday.

Barton Community College and area high school students to perform in Vocal Masterclass forum

 
March 8, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy photo submitted

The public is invited to observe a Vocal Masterclass forum from 3:30-5:45 p.m. and from 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 15 in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel in the Fine Arts Building at Barton Community College. Those interested in learning more about vocal technique and performing are encouraged to attend one or both sessions. Admission is free.

Transitioning Fort Carson Soldiers to receive Hazardous Waste Worker training at no cost

 
March 5, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert
Photo by Micah Oelze

Barton Community College will offer a grant-funded two-week certificate program at no cost to transitioning Fort Carson Soldiers and family members with Department of Defense ID cards.

The Hazardous Waste Worker (HWW) program gives Soldiers credentials to help them find work after their tenure in the US Army ends. The next course is set from March 26 through April 6 on post at 1638 Elwell Street, Building 6236.

Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D. to provide keynote address at Barton commencement May 11

March 5, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert
Courtesy photos submitted

U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall, M.D. has agreed to help Barton Community College celebrate the achievements of the class of 2018 as keynote speaker during the 48th annual commencement, set for 7 p.m. May 11 in the Kirkman Gym on campus.

Dr. Marshall, a longtime local obstetrician-gynecologist in central Kansas, won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in Kansas’ 1st district in 2016, where he has been a vocal proponent of community colleges, career programs and technical education.

Barton GED Orientation classes begin March 12

 
March 2, 2018
Story by Micah Oelze

Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin its nine-week GED Preparation Class with a new orientation schedule and attendance policy.

Students are now required to attend all three orientation classes March 12-14, and the first day of class on March 15. Failure to attend all four days will result in removal of the student from the program.

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