April 25, 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 “Work Preparedness,” which deals primarily with ensuring students are fully capable to handle the demands of their chosen careers once employed.

April 21, 2017
Story by Brandon Steinert

Barton Community College’s Nursing Associate Degree Program has been awarded full accreditation through 2022 by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) as of March of 2017.

April 20 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Photos by Micah Oelze and Irina Connell

Four original plays selected from the Barton Theatre Department’s Original Playwright Contest will take the stage in a one-night performance at 7:30 p.m. April 27. Admission is free. This is the first year Barton Theatre Department has presented this series.

April 19, 2017
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

Barton Community College invites members of Barton County Young Professionals, and those interested in joining, to enjoy food, drinks, music and excellent door prizes at its second annual YP mixer from 6-8 p.m. April 28 in the Shafer Art Gallery on campus. A brief presentation will begin at about 7 p.m.

The meal is a choice of pastas and sauces with bread and a salad. Wine and beer will be provided by the Barton Foundation. Guests must be 21 or older to enter. IDs will be checked at the door.

April 13, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Area high school students from Ellinwood, Great Bend, Solomon, Strafford, Larned and Hoisington came to Barton Community College to get hands-on experience from art professionals and participate in a juried art exhibit Thursday, April 6.

This year the exhibit and workshop was sponsored by the Barton County Arts Council (BCAC).