Great Bend Tribune
Published August 16, 2015
Planting the Next Crop of Farmers
The official end of summer in Kansas is really the start of school. Most public schools are now in session and Barton Community College started this past Wednesday. The next “crop” of students has started on the formal journey of becoming professionals in agriculture while some are in their sophomore year. It might be a bit of a stretch but let’s compare education and agriculture.
August 18, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photos submitted
Each year, the Barton Community College faculty and staff get to strut their artistic talents in the Shafer Art Gallery’s “FacultyStaffFriendsAcquaintancesandSomeFolksWeHardlyKnow” exhibit like professional artists, complete with a full-blown reception from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25. The exhibit features a variety of works by Louise Fenn including paintings, collages and constructions. Barton Ceramics Instructor Bill Forst will be featured with a display of recent ceramic work.
August 13, 2015
Story by Brandon Steinert
Barton Community College’s seventh-annual Wounded Warrior Golf Scramble, which benefits wounded soldiers from Fort Riley, is set for Saturday, Sept. 12. Registration deadline is Aug. 29, 2015.
The Wounded Warrior Scramble is an opportunity to not only support our soldiers, but thank them for their dedicated service and sacrifice for our country.
Shotgun start is set for 10 a.m. at the Custer Hill Golf Course at Fort Riley. Standard four-man golf scramble rules apply.
Great Bend Tribune
Published August 2, 2015
Preparing for the 2016 Wheat Crop - Part I
The year in the title isn’t a typo. Even though it is only August 2nd, good producers are making their decisions for the 2016 wheat crop. Even though planting is more than a month away, many producers are already facing potential challenges, especially for those planning to plant wheat after summer crops.
July 30, 2015
Story by Brandon Steinert
Barton Community College has seen steady growth for seven years. The institution as a whole drew more than 4,300 full-time-equivalent (FTE) students in 2014-15, which is a 1.04 percent increase over last year, and a 47 percent increase since the growth trend began in 2007-08, according to the FTE data gathered at the close of the spring semester. Note: Figures subject to slight changes until data “freeze” date in August. This information is a reflection of the current outlook.
About FTE
July 23, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photo submitted
Each year the Barton Foundation Board chooses someone to honor with the “Old Bill” honorarium. This year they have chosen Mel and Darnell Holopirek.
Barton’s Coordinator of Fundraising and Special Events Coleen Cape said the couple truly embodies what it means to be supporters of Barton.
July 22, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photo submitted
Editors of Barton Community College’s literary journal “Prairie Ink,” aim to provide a venue for local authors to showcase their creative writing talents and have done so again with the release of their sixth issue of the annual publication.
July 20, 2015
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College will host a “Meet and Greet” for its new Executive Director of the Foundation Nancy Wiebe at 2:30-4 p.m. July 30 at Great Bend Coffee Company, 2015 Lakin Ave. in Great Bend. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
July 15, 2015
Story by Brandon Steinert
The Barton Community College Board of Trustees is seeking applicants for a vacant Trustee position, which will be filled by appointment. The vacant position’s unexpired term will end June 30, 2019.
