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Barton Planetarium to present full-dome movies and live presentations

Fri, 01/23/2015 - 1:18pm — vinduskaj

January 23, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

The Barton Planetarium will feature movies utilizing the full-dome projection system throughout the spring semester. The Planetarium is located in the Science Building. Enter through the sliding doors on the north side. Admission is free.

Each movie will be followed by a live presentation by Barton’s Planetarium Director Dr. Tim Folkerts. The presentations will feature a tour of the night sky, hands-on activities or actual outdoor stargazing.

Shows run from 7-8 p.m. on the following dates:
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Barton Library to host Kansas History Snapshot presentation

Tue, 01/20/2015 - 11:19am — vinduskaj

January 20, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College will host “Kansas History Snapshot: E. Haldeman-Julius: Controversial Publisher and Free-Thinker,” a presentation by Dean of Library Services and Curator of Special Collections at Pittsburg State University Randy Roberts, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 in the Library. Catered refreshments will be served.

This presentation is a chance for attendees to learn about the history of the Cohen Center’s collection of “Little Blue Books.”
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Singers wanted for Central Kansas Community Choir

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 9:05am — vinduskaj

January 12, 2015
Submitted Story
Photo by Brandon Steinert

The Central Kansas Community Choir, which is sponsored by Barton Community College will begin rehearsals next week for its 2015 concert, “God and Country.”
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Barton Community College invites high school seniors to Senior Day; $1,000 in scholarships up for grabs

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 6:58am — vinduskaj

January 5, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Barton Community College will help area high school seniors figure out what they want to do with their futures at “Senior Day,” starting at 2 p.m. Jan. 24, with a sign-up deadline of Jan. 18. Sign up at seniorday.bartonccc.edu.
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Shafer Art Gallery to host reception for “Pulse of the Prairie” exhibit

Tue, 01/06/2015 - 3:22pm — vinduskaj

January 6, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photos submitted

Barton’s Shafer Art Gallery will host an opening reception for an exhibit featuring the Kansas-inspired works of artists Doloris Pederson and Christina Lamoureaux titled “Pulse of the Prairie” from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 in the Shafer Art Gallery. Artist talks and performances will be at 6:15 and 7:30 p.m.

Shafer Art Gallery director Dave Barnes said the exhibit is a great showcase of the beauty and intrigue of Kansas.
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Barton’s Linda McCaffery to offer WWII and Cold War course

Tue, 01/06/2015 - 10:13am — vinduskaj

January 6, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton History Instructor Linda McCaffery will present a course focusing on WWII and the Cold War from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 27 through March 31 in the Fine Arts building, Room F-30.
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Shafer Gallery unveils educational display about statue making

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 12:38pm — vinduskaj

January 5, 2015
Story and Photo by Joe Vinduska

The Shafer Art Gallery has installed an educational display to illustrate the complex process the Gallery’s namesake Gus Shafer utilized to create his famous bronze statue collection.

The exhibit was paid for through private donations from the Bill McKown estate. McKown’s generosity is recognized via signage, which names the exhibit “Bill McKown Presents: How to Make a Metal Horse.” Mckown passed away in April of 2014.
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Barton’s Silver Cougar Club to offer class on cloud storage

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 10:12am — vinduskaj

January 5, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College’s Silver Cougar Club will offer a course on Google Drive from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 14-Feb. 18 at the Center for Adult Education, 1025 Main St. in Great Bend.
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Barton to offer personal income tax preparation course

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 10:31am — vinduskaj

December 19, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska

Tired of paying someone else to do your taxes? Barton Community College is here to help with its Personal Income Tax Preparation course, which is scheduled for 12-12:50 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from January 12 to March 6, 2015.
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GED Orientation classes starting at Barton Community College

Tue, 12/16/2014 - 9:24am — vinduskaj

December 15, 2014
Story by Brandon Steinert

Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon be starting its 9-week GED Preparation Class.

The orientation session, which is a prerequisite for the course, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Jan. 5-9 at 1025 Main St. in Great Bend. Those interested can call ahead or arrive on the first day of orientation.

Regular coursework begins on Jan. 12 and is offered from 9 a.m.–noon Monday, Tuesday and Thursday or in the evenings from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
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