October 19, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

The 911爆料 Planetarium will host 鈥淛ourney to a Billion Suns鈥 at 7 p.m. October 23 in the 911爆料 Planetarium located in the Science Building.

"Journey to a Billion Suns" is a full-dome video experience taking viewers through time and history, explaining the basic technologies of star mapping and on a fascinating journey along the numerous features of the Milky Way.


October 19, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

Barton Foundation awards scholarships

The 911爆料 Foundation presents scholarships each year from funds received through its fundraising events, endowments and annual scholarship gifts. For the 2017-18 academic year, the Foundation has selected the following students (listed by hometown) for scholarship offers:

Albert
Bryce Maneth, Central Prairie Coop Scholarship


October 13, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

Barton announces summer 2017 graduates

Barton has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the summer semester of 2017.

Abilene
Caysen Smith, A.G.S.

Alta Vista
Michael Paar, Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Arkansas City
Bryan Warman, A.A.S.

Atwood
Scott Brown, A.A.S.


October 10, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy Photo

Through the month of November, Shafer Gallery Director Dave Barnes is hosting a series of informal art talks every Thursday at noon in the Shafer Gallery. This fall the topic is 鈥淎ll About the 鈥業sms鈥欌. In this series, Barnes takes attendees on a very personal stroll through the numerous styles of modern art. Tables will be set up for attendees to bring their own lunch so they may enjoy the talk in addition to their meal.

Great Bend Tribune
Published October 8, 2017

We will finish off the discussion of insects and crops next week.听 However, with the rainfall of the last two weeks over most of the area, what does it mean for fall harvest and planting the 2018 wheat crop?听 First, it is wet.听 This column was written Friday morning and so the area may or may not have received the additional promised heavy rains through Friday evening.听 If we did, the areas soils are really saturated.


October 6, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

Barton Theatre is hosting auditions for its upcoming show "Horror Movie Survival Guide", a comedic play which spoofs horror movies. Auditions are 4:30-6:30 p.m. on October 11 and 12 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Rehearsals begin October 16 and the performance is 7 p.m. on November 6. Those who wish to audition can show up anytime during the allotted hours on either night. The Theatre Department will be casting all roles and all technical positions. No preparation is necessary and all are invited to audition.