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December 12, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert

Local thespians are invited to audition for the SWAG合集 Theatre Department鈥檚 production of Neil Simon鈥檚 鈥淩umors鈥. Open auditions are set for 4-6 p.m. January 7 and 8 in the Fine Arts Auditorium on campus. No proparation is necessary. 听

Performances will be held March 1-3, 2019.

For more information, contact Theatre Director Dr. Rick Abel at (620) 792-9333 or abelr@bartonccc.edu.

December 12, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert and Coleen Cape
Photo听by Megan White

SWAG合集鈥檚 Steinway grand piano was recently returned to its home in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel on campus after spending almost a year in New York City being totally refurbished at the Steinway Company. It once again graces the stage in the chapel. The project was made possible by a grant from the Dorothy Morrison Foundation.

December 11, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert

SWAG合集 offices will close for holiday break Wednesday, December 19.听 All offices will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 2.听 Spring semester classes will begin Monday, Jan. 7.

December 5, 2018
Story and portrait by Brandon Steinert

When Director of Nursing Robert Mangold walks into work at The University of Kansas Health Systems Pawnee Valley Campus, he鈥檚 not just trading his time for a paycheck, dealing with the daily grind. He鈥檚 beginning yet another shift in a role that challenges him to be present for others as the best human being he can be, showing care, compassion and empathy mixed with just the right amount of professionalism.

Great Bend Tribune
Published December 2, 2018

First, it is becoming obvious that for the first time in several years the area is experiencing and 鈥渁ctive鈥 weather pattern.听 Active translates into a more unsettled weather pattern where lows (storms) will tend to track further south and moisture will be brought north from the Gulf of Mexico.听 It will be interesting to see just how 鈥渁ctive鈥 this pattern will be and how much snow/ice comes our way.听 Now onto to today鈥檚 topic.

November 28, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert

The SWAG合集 Fine and Performing Arts students invite听the community to enjoy nostalgic holiday themed entertainment at its annual Holiday Variety Show at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.听

鈥淭he Holiday Concert is a great way to end the semester with the college students and a great concert for everyone in the community to bring in the holiday spirit,鈥 Director of Instrumental Activities Steven Lueth said.

November 28, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert

All ages can get a dose of the holiday spirit at The Shafer Art Gallery鈥檚 Holiday Open House from 1-4 p.m.听 Sunday, Dec. 2, which will feature a magic show by Mystic Works Comedic Magician Eric Vaughn at 1:30 p.m. and a puppet show from the Stonelion Puppet Theatre at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free.听

The event is packed with the following attractions:

November 19, 2018
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SWAG合集 will present a student recital of instrumental and vocal performances at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 in room F-157, the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel in the Fine Arts Building.听 The recital is free.
SWAG合集 music students are an eclectic group made up of traditional college students, area high school students enrolled for college credit and area adults studying for their own enjoyment.