February 6, 2015
Story by Brandon Steinert

Barton Community College’s relationship with the US Army is as long as it is strong, celebrating more than 30 years of “serving those who serve.”

Barton is once again officially recognized as a top “military friendly” school for 2015, as designated by Military Advanced Education, a publication highlighting education opportunities at installations across the country and beyond. Barton is featured as a Top School in the 2015 edition of the MAE Guide to Colleges and Universities.

 
February 6, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be a daunting task, but Barton Community College’s Financial Aid Department will offer students and parents free assistance in making sure the application is filled out correctly.  Barton is participating in a national initiative “College Goal Sunday,” from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 22 in the Learning Resource Center on the Barton County campus.

 
February 6, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
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February 2, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
 
Barton Community College will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 in the Technical Building in room T-186, the Case New Holland Training Building.

Information about blood donation from the American Red Cross:

CTE Month 2015: This feature is the first of four stories to be released by Barton Community College in February in celebration of Career Technical Education (CTE) Month.

 
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.”