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September 1, 2015
Story by Karyl White
Additional writing by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photo Submitted

SWAG�ϼ� Lead Paramedic Instructor Dean A. Dexter was recently recognized by the Board of Directors of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for achieving 30 consecutive years as a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP).�� This national distinction is an honor held by few paramedics.

Great Bend Tribune
Published��August 30, 2015
Agriculture In Society

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September 1, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

SWAG�ϼ� and the Center for Adult Education will be closed and there will be no classes in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7.�� Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Sept. 8.

With a smile a mile wide, former Foundation Director Darnell Holopirek fought back grateful tears as hand after hand shot up in the audience to pledge money in honor of Holopirek and her husband, Mel, during the 37^th annual Big Benefit Auction on August 22.

Great Bend Tribune
Published��August 16, 2015
Planting the Next Crop of Farmers

The official end of summer in Kansas is really the start of school.�� Most public schools are now in session and SWAG�ϼ� started this past Wednesday.�� The next “crop” of students has started on the formal journey of becoming professionals in agriculture while some are in their sophomore year.�� It might be a bit of a stretch but let’s compare education and agriculture.

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August 18, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photos submitted

Each year, the SWAG�ϼ� faculty and staff get to strut their artistic talents in the Shafer Art Gallery’s “FacultyStaffFriendsAcquaintancesandSomeFolksWeHardlyKnow” exhibit like professional artists, complete with a full-blown reception from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.�� The exhibit features a variety of works by Louise Fenn including paintings, collages and constructions.�� SWAG�ϼ� Ceramics Instructor Bill Forst will be featured with a display of recent ceramic work.

August 13, 2015
Story by Brandon Steinert

SWAG�ϼ�’s seventh-annual Wounded Warrior Golf Scramble, which benefits wounded soldiers from Fort Riley, is set for Saturday, Sept. 12. Registration deadline is Aug. 29, 2015.

The Wounded Warrior Scramble is an opportunity to not only support our soldiers, but thank them for their dedicated service and sacrifice for our country.

Shotgun start is set for 10 a.m. at the Custer Hill Golf Course at Fort Riley. Standard four-man golf scramble rules apply.

Great Bend Tribune
Published August 2, 2015
Preparing for the 2016 Wheat Crop - Part I

The year in the title isn’t a typo.�� Even though it is only August 2^nd, good producers are making their decisions for the 2016 wheat crop.�� Even though planting is more than a month away, many producers are already facing potential challenges, especially for those planning to plant wheat after summer crops.

July 30, 2015
Story by Brandon Steinert

SWAG�ϼ� has seen steady growth for seven years. The institution as a whole drew more than 4,300 full-time-equivalent (FTE) students in 2014-15, which is a 1.04 percent increase over last year, and a 47 percent increase since the growth trend began in 2007-08, according to the FTE data gathered at the close of the spring semester.�� Note: Figures subject to slight changes until data “freeze” date in August. This information is a reflection of the current outlook.

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July 23, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photo submitted

Each year the SWAG�ϼ� Foundation Board chooses someone to honor with the “Old Bill” honorarium.�� This year they have chosen Mel and Darnell Holopirek.

SWAG�ϼ�’s Coordinator of Fundraising and Special Events Coleen Cape said the couple truly embodies what it means to be supporters of SWAG�ϼ�.