News

September 16, 2019
Story by Regina Casper

The College Archive News project (Barton Archive) will now be releasing a monthly newsletter. The goal of this publication is to share college history and provide updates about the progress of various projects we are working on to transition the college’s historical collection to an actual archive collection. This is an exciting time for Barton Archive especially with the 50th Anniversary celebration just around the corner. Hope you enjoy this first edition!

Great Bend Tribune
Published September 15, 2019

September 11, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska

The Barton Planetarium will host three free evening programs throughout September. All shows are free, family-friendly and open to everyone.  The Planetarium also has a new computerized telescope that will be used after most shows (weather permitting) to take a look at stars, planets, the moon and other sights in the night skies by Planetarium Director Dr. Tim Folkerts.

The following programs will run from 7-8 p.m. on Monday evenings:

Great Bend Tribune
Published September 8, 2019

First, the drought monitor indicated no real change over the last week. The only part of the state abnormally dry, with a small area of moderate drought is in Southwest Kansas. However, the forecast for our area is for higher than normal temperatures with minor chances of rain. With the abundance of precipitation of the last several weeks, conditions won’t change over the next week. Today, let’s catch up on a few items and events.

September 4, 2019
Story by Brandon Steinert

Barton Community College opened its doors 50 years ago in 1969, which means the 50th graduating class is now in the classrooms. The college is celebrating all year and is kicking it off with a huge open house celebration set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 28. An 8-page program that includes a schedule of events and a map of the various activities can be downloaded at bartonccc.edu/50.

September 4, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska

The Barton Dance Theatre dancers will help you freshen up your ride! They will be hosting a carwash fundraiser from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sept. 7 at Eagle Tire, 2001 10th Street in Great Bend. Funds earned will go towards defraying travel expenses to attend the Kansas Dance Festival in Wichita.

Performing Arts Dance Instructor and Coordinator Danika Bielek said Barton Dance Theatre is excited to be part of the Kansas Dance Festival, which takes place November 22 and 23 at Wichita State University.

September 3, 2019
Story by Sara Oberle and Joe Vinduska

Barton Community Colleges is calling all alumni of its vocal music group, the Hilltop Singers, to participate in a reunion and concert as part of the college’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Barton County Campus. Former singers and family members are invited to return to campus for a special day filled with activities for the entire family from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Great Bend Tribune
Published September 1, 2019

August 30, 2019
Story and portrait by Brandon Steinert

August 29, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photos by Brandon Steinert

The proceeds from items sold, underwriters, program ads and ticket sales netted more than $40,000 at the 41st Annual Big Benefit Auction on Aug. 24, which was themed "Reflections – Through the Years." Funds raised benefit students directly through scholarships and program enhancements at Barton Community College.

Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Coleen Cape said many people come together to make the event possible and successful.