March 13, 2014
Story and Photo by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College will officially show off its newly remodeled Fine Arts Auditorium and foyer area by hosting an open house event from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 27.

The event will feature live performances from Barton students and comments from Barton administrators.  There will also be a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development.  Attendees will have the opportunity to tour all areas of the remodeled facility including the stage and backstage areas.

March 11, 2014
Story and Photos by Joe Vinduska

Area residents will have a chance to get up close and personal with some of the finest artwork in the state 
at the Shafer Art Gallery’s “Smoky Hills Public Television Signature Auction Preview Exhibit,” opening reception Sunday, from 1-3 p.m. at Barton Community College.

March 7, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees and those who earned certificates for career training during the fall semester of the 2013 academic year.

Abilene 
Casity Dozler, A.S. 

Alton 
Anthony Johnston, A.A.S.

March 5, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Submitted Photo

The Barton Community College Foundation kicked off its Annual Academic Enrichment Fund Campaign titled “Slide Rules to Smartphones” on March 1.  Longtime supporter and former employee of the college Paul Maneth will serve as the chairman for the month-long fundraising drive.

March 4, 2014
Story and Photo by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College and Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina have started a partnership by signing a transfer agreement Tuesday on the Barton County campus.  

The agreement is designed to make transferring to KWU seamless for Barton students.  The agreement guarantees students who graduate from Barton with an associate of arts or science degree and a 2.0 GPA or higher admission to KWU as a junior.