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.
January 6, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
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Barton’s Shafer Art Gallery will host an opening reception for an exhibit featuring the Kansas-inspired works of artists Doloris Pederson and Christina Lamoureaux titled “Pulse of the Prairie” from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 in the Shafer Art Gallery. Artist talks and performances will be at 6:15 and 7:30 p.m.
Shafer Art Gallery director Dave Barnes said the exhibit is a great showcase of the beauty and intrigue of Kansas.
January 6, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton History Instructor Linda McCaffery will present a course focusing on WWII and the Cold War from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 27 through March 31 in the Fine Arts building, Room F-30.
January 5, 2015
Story and Photo by Joe Vinduska
The Shafer Art Gallery has installed an educational display to illustrate the complex process the Gallery’s namesake Gus Shafer utilized to create his famous bronze statue collection.
The exhibit was paid for through private donations from the Bill McKown estate. McKown’s generosity is recognized via signage, which names the exhibit “Bill McKown Presents: How to Make a Metal Horse.” Mckown passed away in April of 2014.
January 5, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College’s Silver Cougar Club will offer a course on Google Drive from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 14-Feb. 18 at the Center for Adult Education, 1025 Main St. in Great Bend.
December 19, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Tired of paying someone else to do your taxes? Barton Community College is here to help with its Personal Income Tax Preparation course, which is scheduled for 12-12:50 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from January 12 to March 6, 2015.