News

January 21, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photos submitted

Barton students Kadin Stinson of Emporia and BrayLynn Anshutz of St. John, both members of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, have been selected for the PTK All-Kansas Academic Team.

PTK is the international honor society for two-year colleges and symbolizes excellence in higher education.  Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher are invited to join PTK. The PTK group at Barton spends significant time sponsoring local events as well as volunteering to support others’ events.

January 19, 2021
Story by Brandon Steinert
Photo Submitted

Dr. Eric Foley will bring a wealth of experience in music education and a devotion to his craft to the Director of Choral Activities position at Barton Community College. He will teach vocal students, conduct choirs and ensembles and help direct musicals, among other responsibilities. He will work at the college as an adjunct faculty member through the spring semester and will begin full time in the fall.

Great Bend Tribune
Published January 17, 2021

Barton Community College will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 18. Barton's Center for Adult Education and the Shafer Art Gallery also will be closed. Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

January 14, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska

The Barton Community College Music Department will offer instrumental and vocal music lessons to the community this spring, and the last day to enroll is Jan. 25. Scholarships are available for high school students 16 and older and senior discounts are also available.  Guitar lessons will now be taught by new instructor Dr. Brent Ferguson.

January 13, 2021 
Story by Joe Vinduska 

The Central Kansas Community Choir (CKCC) is recruiting singers for the spring 2021 season.

January 12, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Melissa Koren

When Richard LaFlame left high school, he thought he would go to college and travel a traditional educational and career path.  However, after stalling out on his degree at Syracuse, he enlisted in the United States Army and put his education on hold to serve his country as a combat medic. 

Great Bend Tribune
Published January 10, 2021

Kansas has an abundance of natural beauty and The Shafer Gallery will be celebrating this stunning imagery with its “Kansas Byways” exhibit from Jan. 18 through Feb. 19 with a virtual reception at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18 via facebook.com/shafergallery.