November 8, 2017
Story and portrait by Brandon Steinert
Academics Month 2017: This story is the first of four in a series focused on some of Barton’s popular traditional academic offerings. The series was inspired by the inaugural Barton Academics Month through November. A new story will be released each week.
Kurt Konda is halfway through his first semester as the new sociology instructor at Barton Community College, and he said it’s everything he expected.
November 6, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
This Friday, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Central Kansas and Volunteers in Action will host a Veterans Appreciation Concert at 7 p.m. on November 10 at the Great Bend City Auditorium, 1214 Stone St.
November 3, 2017
Story and photos by Micah Oelze
Each year, as part of the Theatre Program at Barton, students are asked to take the reins and produce a show entirely by themselves. This year the production is titled “Horror Movie Survival Guide” which will make its one-night debut at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 in the Barton Fine Arts Auditorium.
Just in time to follow up Halloween, “Horror Movie Survival Guide”, a comedy, looks at some of the Hollywood horror clichés and shows how these situations could be avoided by following some helpful tips.
November 2, 2017
Story and photos by Brandon Steinert
Barton Community College will offer transitioning Fort Riley Soldiers a grant-funded two-week certificate program at no cost to participants. The Hazardous Waste Worker (HWW) program gives Soldiers credentials to help them find work after their tenure in the US Army ends.
The next course is set from Nov. 27 through Dec. 8 at 100 Continental Ave. Grandview Plaza, KS 66441.
November 1, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
The Barton Planetarium will host a double feature showing “Dinosaur Prophecy” and “Body Code” at 7 p.m. November 6 in the Barton Community College Planetarium located in the Science Building.
October 31, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
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An art installation titled “What were you wearing?” will be on display from November 6-10 in the upper level of the Student Union at Barton Community College. There will be an opening reception with light refreshments from 4:30-7 p.m. November 6.
Great Bend Tribune
Part I
Published October 29, 2017
Agriculture, like any endeavor, is bombarded with numbers and statistics. Percentages, averages, normal, total, ratings, and a variety of other terms are constantly reported and analyzed. While they may be useful, their real value is only apparent if you understand where they come from and how they are determined. One short column can hardly describe all this with adequate perspective. So today, let’s start discussing weather data but first some definitions.
October 24, 2017
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
Board of Trustee ENDs report: ‘Barton Experience’
The Barton Community College Board of Trustees gathered Tuesday evening for its regular meeting and discussed one of its eight overarching goals, known as ENDs. The one up for discussion this month was “Barton Experience.”
October 24, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy Photo
Barton Community College will host the 14th Annual Jack Kilby Science Day from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on November 20 in the Fine Arts Building at Barton Community College. High School juniors and seniors, students with appropriate Individual Educational Programs, high school science and technology instructors and appropriate administration are all invited to this free event.
October 20, 2017
Story & photo by Brandon Steinert
LaVonne Gerritzen’s legacy at Barton Community College is one of longevity and adaptability. As technology changed over the years since she started in 1974, so did she.
“I’ve been here so long and have seen so many changes,” she said. “I’ve touched nearly all areas of the college and I got to work with so many people here, not just people in my area.”
