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October 31, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
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An art installation titled “What were you wearing?” will be on display from November 6-10 in the upper level of the Student Union at SWAG�ϼ�. There will be an opening reception with light refreshments from 4:30-7 p.m. November 6.

Great Bend Tribune

Part I
Published October 29, 2017

Agriculture, like any endeavor, is bombarded with numbers and statistics.�� Percentages, averages, normal, total, ratings, and a variety of other terms are constantly reported and analyzed.�� While they may be useful, their real value is only apparent if you understand where they come from and how they are determined.�� One short column can hardly describe all this with adequate perspective.�� So today, let’s start discussing weather data but first some definitions.

October 24, 2017
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

Board of Trustee ENDs report: ‘SWAG�ϼ� Experience’

The SWAG�ϼ� Board of Trustees gathered Tuesday evening for its regular meeting and discussed one of its eight overarching goals, known as ENDs. The one up for discussion this month was “SWAG�ϼ� Experience.”

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October 24, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy Photo

SWAG�ϼ� will host the 14^th Annual Jack Kilby Science Day from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on November 20 in the Fine Arts Building at SWAG�ϼ�. High School juniors and seniors, students with appropriate Individual Educational Programs, high school science and technology instructors and appropriate administration are all invited to this free event.

October 20, 2017
Story & photo by Brandon Steinert

LaVonne Gerritzen’s legacy at SWAG�ϼ� is one of longevity and adaptability. As technology changed over the years since she started in 1974, so did she.

“I’ve been here so long and have seen so many changes,” she said. “I’ve touched nearly all areas of the college and I got to work with so many people here, not just people in my area.”

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October 23, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
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The first SWAG�ϼ� Student Recital of the school year will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, October 26 in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, located in the Fine Arts Building, F-157. ��The recital is free and open to the public. Children under five years of age are discouraged from attending.

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October 19, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

The SWAG�ϼ� Planetarium will host “Journey to a Billion Suns” at 7 p.m. October 23 in the SWAG�ϼ� 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.

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October 19, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

SWAG�ϼ� Foundation awards scholarships

The SWAG�ϼ� 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

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October 18, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

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October 16, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy Photo

SWAG�ϼ� will help area high school seniors plan for their futures at Senior Day, starting at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 15, with a sign-up deadline of Oct. 31. Those interested can sign up at .