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May 21, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska and Julie Munden
Photo by Julie Munden

91�����’s Community Service Organization and business student entrepreneur group The SPARK raised $5,000 to donate to Camp Hope.

The group used a variety of fundraisers including a silent auction, parents’ night out, Sonic drink deliveries and t-shirt sales to reach their goal.

Barton Instructor and Coordinator of Business and Accounting Kathy Boeger is the sponsor for the group and said the students surpassed their initial goal by $1,000.

May 15, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska

91����� will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.��

The college is now on summer hours. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.�� The college will be closed on Fridays through July 26.��

May 13, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photos submitted

The Shafer Art Gallery will host an opening reception for the Kansas Educators: In the Collection exhibit at 6 p.m. May 16 and will feature works from Birger Sandzen, Harry Krug and Mick Jilg. Gallery director remarks and artist talks will begin at 6:45. Refreshments will be served.

Great Bend Tribune
Published April 28, 2019

May 10, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Four Barton instructors earned the Distinguished Instructor Award for the 2018-2019 school year for their efforts in the classroom.

The winners are:

Ange Davied – BARTonline

Mark Shipman – Fort Riley Campus

Lawrence Weber – Grandview Plaza Campus ��

Stephanie Joiner – Barton County Campus

May 10, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Kieora Nichols of Jacksonville, N.C. and Nolan Riley of Augusta were named 91�����’s 2019 Outstanding Graduates. Dean of Student Services Angie Maddy introduced them and presented their awards during the college’s 49th commencement ceremony Friday.

May 10, 2019
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska

91����� has announced its 2018-19 Brant J. Ballhorst Student Ambassador of the Year awards. Named in memory of Brant J. Ballhorst, the award recognizes two outstanding Student Ambassadors each year. The winners this year were Delaney Smith of Hoisington and Joanna Lockwood of Hoisington.��

May 10, 2019
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

91����� will offer transitioning Fort Riley Soldiers, Veterans and family members with DOD ID cards, a grant-funded two-week certificate program at no cost to participants.

The Hazardous Waste Worker Training (HWWT) program gives Soldiers credentials to help them find work after their tenure in the US Army ends. The next course is set from June 3-14 at Barton’s campus near Junction City: 100 Continental Ave, Grandview Plaza, Kan. which is just north of I-70 at exit 299.