Auditions open for Barton Theatre Original Play Series performances

March 12, 2019
Story by Brandon Steinert

The Barton Community College Theatre Department will host open auditions for its third annual Original Play Series 5-6:30 p.m. March 26 and 27 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Auditions are open to all students, staff, faculty and community members. No experience or preparation required.

Docking Institute verifies ROI on taxes to Barton Community College at $2.76 for every $1

March 8, 2019
Story by Brandon Steinert

Barton Community College has been providing affordable and accessible higher education to Barton County for almost 50 years, and the question of what exactly taxpayers are getting for their money comes up every year at tax time.

The college’s Institutional Effectiveness Department has attempted to make the return on investment easy to understand and as simple as one number. The answer they have provided is for every $1 in taxes, Barton County residents enjoy a return of $2.76 injected into the local economy.

Barton presents vocal masterclass, performance of “Sounds of the Plains” by The Meadowlark Project

March 8, 2019
Story by Brandon Steinert

Barton Community College will present a Vocal Masterclass on Saturday, March 23rd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel.

Clinicians from the contemporary ensemble, The Meadowlark Project, from the University of Kansas will serve as the master teachers beginning at 2 p.m., followed by their own performance of “Sounds of the Plains” at 7 p.m. in the Chapel, located in the Fine Arts building. 

Barton Community College Foundation Academic Enrichment Fund campaign set through March

March 5, 2018
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

The cost of education is more often than not a barrier to people hoping to improve their lives and advance their families’ situations. The Barton Community College Foundation makes it a point to help students transcend this barrier, and one of its biggest annual fundraising efforts is the Academic Enrichment Fund (AEF) Campaign, held throughout the month of March.

Barton Community College to close for spring break

March 4, 2019
Story by  Brandon Steinert

Barton Community College will have no classes during its spring break from March 11-15. Barton’s offices will remain open through March 13, but will be closed March 14 and 15.

The college’s regular class schedule and business hours will resume Monday, March 18.
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