September 5, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Photos by Brandon Steinert
The proceeds from items sold, underwriters, program ads and ticket sales netted $40,000 at the 39th Annual Big Benefit Auction in late August. These funds benefit students directly through scholarships and program enhancements at Barton Community College.
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Coleen Cape said she feels fortunate to have reached the foundation's goal.
September 5, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
The Barton Planetarium will host “The Smartphone Astronomer” at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 in the Barton Community College Planetarium located in the Science Building.
Great Bend Tribune
September 3, 2017
In this past Thursday’s Tribune on the opinion page there was a column by Veronica Coons. The column mentioned a firm was expanding into Hoisington and the head of the firm, which has multiple locations, was lamenting the lack of quality workers. He spoke to a lack of what society terms “soft skills” or skills in addition to those unique for a given profession. Items such as punctuality, responsibility, dedication, and so on.
August 31, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Barton Community College and the Center for Adult Education will be closed and there will be no classes in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 4. Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Sept. 5.
August 29, 2017
Story by Brandon Steinert
A life spent in pursuit of what is right and good despite personal sacrifice is a rarity, and is a life to be celebrated and remembered.
The late Jerry Schrader embodied that existence as a veterinarian caring for animals and as an advocate for his community. He played a key role in founding Barton Community College and was one of the first to serve on its Board of Trustees and eventually taught some science classes.
Great Bend Tribune
Published August 27, 2017
The weather recently provided moisture and more moderate temperatures. Good for finishing off summer row crops, except needing heat to move corn and milo to the finish line, and for those looking forward to planting the 2018 wheat crop in a few weeks. There is one added benefit that many may over look – controlling the green bridge.
August 25, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
The Barton Planetarium will host “The Cowboy Astronomer” at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 in the Barton Community College Planetarium located in the Science Building.
“The Cowboy Astronomer” is a 37-minute full-dome video composed of a collection of star tales and Native American legends, combined with constellation identification, star-hopping and astronomy facts told from the unique viewpoint of a cowboy astronomer.
Story by Brandon Steinert
August 15, 2017
Barton Community College will offer transitioning Fort Riley Soldiers a grant-funded two-week certificate program at no cost to participants. The Hazardous Waste Worker (HWW) program gives Soldiers credentials to help them find work after their tenure in the US Army ends.
The next course is set from September 11-22 at 100 Continental Ave. Grandview Plaza, Kan. 66441.
August 14, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
A total solar eclipse will occur over the United States on Aug. 21, visible on a path from Oregon to South Carolina, crossing over northeast Kansas. Barton County is expected to experience 94 percent of a full eclipse at about 1 p.m.
