February 2, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
The Barton Community College Performing Arts Department will host “Scholarship Day” auditions on Thursday, Feb. 12. 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.
January 27, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
The Barton Community College Library will celebrate “Library Lovers Month” in February by featuring a unique event each week including special library-wide themes, creative book displays, a Facebook promotion, scavenger hunt and more. The event is open to students, faculty, staff and community members.
The weekly themes are as follows:
January 23, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
The Barton Planetarium will feature movies utilizing the full-dome projection system throughout the spring semester. The Planetarium is located in the Science Building. Enter through the sliding doors on the north side. Admission is free.
Each movie will be followed by a live presentation by Barton’s Planetarium Director Dr. Tim Folkerts. The presentations will feature a tour of the night sky, hands-on activities or actual outdoor stargazing.
Shows run from 7-8 p.m. on the following dates:
January 20, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College will host “Kansas History Snapshot: E. Haldeman-Julius: Controversial Publisher and Free-Thinker,” a presentation by Dean of Library Services and Curator of Special Collections at Pittsburg State University Randy Roberts, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 in the Library. Catered refreshments will be served.
This presentation is a chance for attendees to learn about the history of the Cohen Center’s collection of “Little Blue Books.”
January 12, 2015
Submitted Story
Photo by Brandon Steinert
The Central Kansas Community Choir, which is sponsored by Barton Community College will begin rehearsals next week for its 2015 concert, “God and Country.”
January 5, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert
Barton Community College will help area high school seniors figure out what they want to do with their futures at “Senior Day,” starting at 2 p.m. Jan. 24, with a sign-up deadline of Jan. 18. Sign up at seniorday.bartonccc.edu.
