Barton Community College’s 54th commencement is set for 7 p.m. May 10 in the Barton Gymnasium. The ceremony will also be live-streamed via the Barton Facebook and YouTube pages.
When Barton Community College launched the Open Educational Resources (OER) initiative in 2018, the goal was to offer a full degree using the OER framework; that goal will become a reality this fall with the availability of the Low-Cost Degree Pathway.
Those wanting to help save lives and be a part of a vital industry can apply for Barton’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) programs now through July 31.
As members of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, Barton students have the opportunity to celebrate their academic achievements, but they also spend their time volunteering and finding ways to help others and this “May Day,” they’ve done just that by preparing “May Day Baskets” for those who could benefit from the uplifting tradition.
The drought monitor report wasn’t out as this was written but it’s safe to safe not much has changed in our area.
Barton Community College and Larned State Correctional Facility (LSCF) honored the achievements of LSCF residents at their annual learning celebration on April 10.
The drought monitor report as of April 16 is showing conditions continuing to deteriorate.
Barton’s Dance Department will host the “Moving in the Heartland” Dance Festival at 7 p.m. April 26 and 27 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. General admission tickets are five dollars at the door. Children and Barton students get in for free.
Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the fall semester of 2023.
The Barton Music Department will host its annual Endowment Concert to raise funds for music student scholarships at 7:30 p.m. May 9 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.