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February 6, 2015
Story by Brandon Steinert

91�����’s relationship with the US Army is as long as it is strong, celebrating more than 30 years of “serving those who serve.”

Barton is once again officially recognized as a top “military friendly” school for 2015, as designated by Military Advanced Education, a publication highlighting education opportunities at installations across the country and beyond. Barton is featured as a Top School in the 2015 edition of the MAE Guide to Colleges and Universities.

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February 6, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be a daunting task, but 91�����’s Financial Aid Department will offer students and parents free assistance in making sure the application is filled out correctly.�� Barton is participating in a national initiative “College Goal Sunday,” from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 22 in the Learning Resource Center on the Barton County campus.

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February 6, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
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February 2, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
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91����� will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 in the Technical Building in room T-186, the Case New Holland Training Building.

Information about blood donation from the American Red Cross:

CTE Month 2015: This feature is the first of four stories to be released by 91����� in February in celebration of Career Technical Education (CTE) Month.

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February 2, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

The 91����� Performing Arts Department will host “Scholarship Day” auditions on Thursday, Feb. 12.�� Current or prospective students may contact the Music Department to set up a time to audition for music or theatre scholarships or performance awards.�� Awards are available for performing arts majors and non-performing arts majors alike.

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January 27, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

The 91����� 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:

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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:

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January 20, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

91����� 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.”

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January 12, 2015
Submitted Story
Photo by Brandon Steinert

The Central Kansas Community Choir, which is sponsored by 91����� will begin rehearsals next week for its 2015 concert, “God and Country.”