April 22, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photos submitted

Barton’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society showed their appreciation for area healthcare workers and their courageous efforts during the pandemic by dropping off goodie baskets to several local healthcare facilities Monday. 

PTK Advisor Kathy Boeger said all healthcare workers should be praised and recognized for keeping our local communities safe and educated throughout the pandemic and for their agility as we continue to navigate the situation. 

April 22, 2021
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska 

This is part five of a six-part series on the importance of academic integrity at Barton. The college will feature these student stories throughout the spring semester to showcase the virtues of academic integrity. These virtues include trust, responsibility, honesty, courage, fairness, and respect.

Great Bend Tribune
Published April 18, 2021

Do you need cleaning equipment, but don’t want to invest in a vacuum? Are you itching to play board games or shoot some hoops, but don’t have the equipment?

Look no further! The Student Life Equipment Check-Out program has items that are free for students to use. Free for student use is the equipment checkout program. Simply call the on-call (620) 617-2788 during business hours to set up check out request.

Business Hours: 
8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday

This service is available for current Barton students.

April 15, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

The Barton Community College Instrumental Music Department will present its annual spring concert at 7:30 p.m., April 23 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. The concert will feature instrumental music inspired by various geographical locations! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 

This years’ experience will feature the Barton Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and the Barton Rock Band. 

Barton Dance Theater will host a magical, fantasy-inspired spring concert titled “Once Upon a Time” at 7 p.m. April 29 and 30 in the Fine Arts Auditorium with a live-stream option available. Children ages 4 and younger get in free. Buying tickets in advance is recommended and additional ticket information can be found at shows.bartonccc.edu. 

Great Bend Tribune
Published April 11, 2021

April 9, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photo Submitted

Dave Raynor has graced the stage with famous musicians such as Chuck Berry, Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers and Andy Williams to name a few. He’s played music all over the world and is a true master of guitar, and recently he took time out of his day to talk with students in Barton’s History of Rock and Roll class. 

April 9, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin another nine-week GED Preparation Class. However, orientation sessions are required before starting the class. 
Students must attend all orientation sessions in-person, which will be held on May 11, 13 and 18. Students have the option of a 1-4 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. time slot. 

April 7, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska and Dave Barnes
Courtesy photos submitted

Kris Kuksi has received praise from around the globe for his awe-inspiring sculptures, and rightfully so, as they are truly creations you have to see to believe.