October 7, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
The Barton Community College Library will hold an art contest to determine the artwork for seven Cohen Center for Kansas History (CCKH) trivia pamphlets. Submissions can be done in any medium and must be postmarked by Nov. 10. Contest is open to all students, Barton employees and community members. Multiple entries are accepted.
October 2, 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 Oct. 13-17 at 1025 Main St. in Great Bend. Those interested can call ahead or arrive on the first day of orientation.
October 1, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
The Barton Debate and Forensics team performed well in its first tournament of the year at the “Debates on a Plain” tournament at Hutchinson Community College September 26-28.
Sophomore Chase Pumford of Great Bend tied for third place in International Public Debate Association (IDPA) Debate and placed third out of 21 speakers in National Forensic Association Lincoln Douglas (NFA-LD) Debate.
Freshman Rachel Schloctermeier of Ellinwood placed fourth out of 21 in NFA-LD Debate.
October 1, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert
The Barton Visual and Performing Arts Department will host its annual Sneak Preview Concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
The event will feature performances by the Hilltop Singers, Concert Choir, Jazz Band and Prairie Winds Concert Band.
September 29, 2014
Story and Photos by Joe Vinduska
Local artists Michael Whelan and Robert Joy will grace the gallery with their unorthodox pieces at the opening reception for the “Crossing the Line” exhibit from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 in the Shafer Art Gallery, which will feature a live performance from the band Johnnie Booth and the Head Wounds of Lawrence.
September 16, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photos by Brandon Steinert
Barton sophomore theatre major Joy Conner used to be shy. Thanks to her involvement with theatre, her shyness is a thing of the past. She’ll be portraying the role of Truvy Jones in the Barton Theatre production of “Steel Magnolias,” a role made famous by Dolly Parton in the Hollywood movie. Barton Theatre will present the play at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25-27 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
September 16, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College will offer a web design course from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Oct. 28 – Nov. 13 in the Technical Building, room T-117.
In this course, students will learn how to create, update, design and maintain a website. Other topics will include making a website work, tools and software needed, editing web pages, saving html web pages, design and layout fundamentals, creating images, tables and forms and general website maintenance.
September 10, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College will offer an iPad and iPhone training course 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Oct. 20 - Nov. 12 in the Technical Building, room T-115.
This course will cover beginner and intermediate iPad and iPhone applications and features including social media use, podcasts, taking and sharing photos and more. The focus will then shift to advanced apps. The class is designed for teachers, students, business owners, employees and IT support staff.
September 4, 2014
Story and Photo by Joe Vinduska
More than a decade removed from high school with four kids and a wife to support and no career prospects, 32-year-old Rey Rodriguez turned to Barton Community College’s Automotive Technician program to change his life.
Rodriguez graduated high school in 2000 and bounced around from job to job and city to city.
September 3, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Art Instructor Steve Dudek has been invited to showcase his work at the Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery a special invitational show, "Embracing Nature.” His work will be on display from Sept. 9 through Oct. 19, with an evening, nature-themed reception on from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13.
