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Barton Theatre holding auditions for spring musical “SpongeBob SquarePants” vinduskaj Mon, 11/03/2025 - 11:05

November 3, 2025
Story by Joe Vinduska

The Barton Community College Theatre Department will hold two nights of auditions for its spring production of the musical “SpongeBob SquarePants,” from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 11 and 19 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.

Those interested in auditioning only need to attend one of the audition dates. All roles and technical positions will be cast during auditions to people ages 14 and older.  Attendees will perform a cold reading and a song. They will also be asked to learn a short piece of choreography. No prior preparation is necessary.

Barton Community College recognizes employees for years of service vinduskaj Fri, 10/31/2025 - 11:13

Barton Community College hosted its Fall 2025 President’s Forum on Oct. 23, offering campus updates, a question-and-answer session with college leadership, and recognition of employees for their years of service.

The Aspen Institute Names Barton Community College as a Top 200 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize vinduskaj Tue, 10/28/2025 - 12:19

Today, the Aspen Institute named Barton Community College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.

Barton Music Department fall concert to showcase new string ensemble and rock band vinduskaj Mon, 10/27/2025 - 09:22

The Barton Community College Instrumental Music Department will present a free Fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.

Barton Community College hosts statewide Corequisite Symposium vinduskaj Fri, 10/24/2025 - 13:01

Barton Community College hosted the Kansas Community College Corequisite Symposium on campus today, bringing together community college faculty, support staff, and administrators from across the state to share strategies, exchange ideas, and strengthen corequisite English and math instruction through guided discussions.

Barton Community College to host all-ages “Haunting on the Hill 5” event vinduskaj Wed, 10/22/2025 - 09:42

Barton Performing Arts Department and students invite the community to celebrate the creative side of the Halloween season with the free and family-friendly “Haunting on the Hill 5” event from 2–5 p.m. Oct. 25 in and around the Fine Arts Building.

Vic Martin: IPM and Pest Control - 2 webmaster Sat, 10/18/2025 - 09:32

As of Tuesday, October 14th, the drought monitor report indicates little change from last week for us.