Barton Community College hosted approximately 110 higher education professionals from across Kansas Oct. 23 for the 2026 Kansas Corequisite Symposium, which focused on improving student success through innovative instructional practices and academic support.
Barton Community College welcomed more than 200 high school students from 19 schools to campus for the Annual Jack Kilby STEM Day (JKSD) on Nov. 6.
One of the most internationally renowned and iconic ballet productions will be brought to life as the Barton Dance program, in collaboration with Aly’s Dance Studio and dancers from around the region, presents “The Nutcracker for the Golden Belt” from Nov. 20-21 at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 22 in the Fine Arts Auditorium on the Barton campus.
Four Barton Community College music students earned honors at the Kansas Music Teachers Association (KMTA) and Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) State Competitions held recently at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, competing against collegiate musicians from institutions across the state.
The Shafer Art Gallery at Barton Community College will host a free opening reception from 4-6 p.m. Nov. 13 for an exhibition featuring the work of sculptor Glenn Zweygardt and painter Michael Jilg. The exhibition will run through Dec. 12.
Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education is holding orientation days Nov. 9-12 with multiple times available in preparation for its next nine-week session of high school diploma classes, which will start Nov. 16 and 17, depending on which class sessions are signed up for.
Barton Community College will host student recitals at 5 p.m. Nov. 4, 18, and Dec. 2 in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel in the Fine Arts Building.
The Barton Community College Library and editors of Barton’s “Prairie Ink” literary journal will host a Writers’ Workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Cavanaugh Room of the Learning Resource Center and via Zoom at https://bartonccc-edu.zoom.us/my/brownj.
The Barton Community College Music Department will host area music educators and their ensembles for the “KS 250 Music Project” concert at 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Great Bend City Auditorium, 1214 Stone St.
Barton Community College hosted a President’s Forum Oct. 23, offering campus updates, a question-and-answer session with college leadership, and recognition of employees for their years of service.