News

February 3, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College’s annual literary publication, Prairie Ink, has begun accepting entries for its 11th edition. 

Editor Scott McDonald said the aim of the publication is to provide a venue for local authors to showcase their creative writing talents.

The editors are looking for the following types of original work to be considered for publication:  fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, drama, and graphic short stories.  They will be accepting submissions until April 1, 2020.

February 3, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College will host a blood drive from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 in the Technical Building in room T-186, the Case New Holland Training area.

Great Bend Tribune
Published February 2, 2020

January 28, 2020

Barton Community College has named 239 students to the President’s List for the fall 2019 semester. To qualify for this honor, students must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade point average of 4.0 on a 4.0 or "A" letter scale.

Abilene
Scott Hayes

Albert
Sheridan Ewy

Arkansas City
Francisca Posadas

Augusta
Clay Wesbrooks

Baldwin City
Betsy Parmley

January 28, 2020

Barton Community College has named 327 students to the Dean’s List for the fall 2019 semester. To qualify for this honor, students must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.99 on a 4.0 or "A" letter scale.

Abilene
Jean Ottensmeier
Andi Parks
Kobey Stroud

Arkansas City
Maggie Krout
Jared Oakley

Bel Aire
Sara Childs
Jordan Ellison

Belleville
Shawn Sprayberry

Great Bend Tribune

Part I
Published January 12, 2020

January 7, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photos submitted

The Shafer Art Gallery will unveil the work of Jee Hwang, Assistant Art Professor at Fort Hays State University, with an opening reception for her exhibit Feb. 7 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The reception will feature an artist talk and refreshments. Admission is free. The exhibit will run through Feb. 28.

Gallery Director Dave Barnes said those who see this exhibit will experience art that makes a statement for all levels of art enthusiasts.

January 14, 2020
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska

The Barton Community College Performing Arts Department will host “Scholarship Day” auditions on Saturday, Feb.8 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Current or prospective students may contact the Music Department to set up a time to audition for music or theatre scholarships or performance awards.  Awards are available for performing arts majors and non-performing arts majors alike.

Barton Community College will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20. 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. 21.

January 10, 2020
Story and portrait by Joe Vinduska

Edgar Perez always dreamed of working in the medical field and taking care of people, but due to poor living circumstances and a limiting financial situation in Mexico, he settled for pursuing a career in accounting. He had no idea that one day Barton Community College would help him achieve his dream.