Barton Community College and the Kansas Reopening Plan

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.

Barton Community College to virtually honor graduates in 50th commencement

May 1, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
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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. 

Barton Performing Arts Department to host second round of virtual auditions

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.

Barton Community College announces “Summer Sale” for online classes for Kansas high school students and class of 2020

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.

Barton Theatre class to host professional voice actors in virtual classroom

April 6, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
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Barton Theatre Director Miller James hails from California and has acted professionally in a variety of settings and is now using some of his contacts to liven up his classes now that they are being delivered virtually. His acting students will have the pleasure of hearing from two professional voice-over (VO) actresses, Amanda Terman and Corina Boettger this week.

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