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February 2, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

The SWAG�ϼ� Performing Arts Department will host “Scholarship Day” auditions on Thursday, Feb. 12.�� Current or prospective students may contact the Music Department to set up a time to audition for music or theatre scholarships or performance awards.�� Awards are available for performing arts majors and non-performing arts majors alike.

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January 27, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

The SWAG�ϼ� Library will celebrate “Library Lovers Month” in February by featuring a unique event each week including special library-wide themes, creative book displays, a Facebook promotion, scavenger hunt and more.�� The event is open to students, faculty, staff and community members.

The weekly themes are as follows:

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January 23, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

The SWAG�ϼ� Planetarium will feature movies utilizing the full-dome projection system throughout the spring semester.�� The Planetarium is located in the Science Building. Enter through the sliding doors on the north side.�� Admission is free.

Each movie will be followed by a live presentation by SWAG�ϼ�’s Planetarium Director Dr. Tim Folkerts. The presentations will feature a tour of the night sky, hands-on activities or actual outdoor stargazing.����

Shows run from 7-8 p.m. on the following dates:

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January 20, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

SWAG�ϼ� will host “Kansas History Snapshot: E. Haldeman-Julius: Controversial Publisher and Free-Thinker,” a presentation by Dean of Library Services and Curator of Special Collections at Pittsburg State University Randy Roberts, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 in the Library.�� Catered refreshments will be served.

This presentation is a chance for attendees to learn about the history of the Cohen Center’s collection of “Little Blue Books.”

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January 12, 2015
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Photo by Brandon Steinert

The Central Kansas Community Choir, which is sponsored by SWAG�ϼ� will begin rehearsals next week for its 2015 concert, “God and Country.”

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January 5, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

SWAG�ϼ� will help area high school seniors figure out what they want to do with their futures at “Senior Day,” starting at 2 p.m. Jan. 24, with a sign-up deadline of Jan. 18. Sign up at .

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January 6, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
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SWAG�ϼ�’s Shafer Art Gallery will host an opening reception for an exhibit featuring the Kansas-inspired works of artists Doloris Pederson and Christina Lamoureaux titled “Pulse of the Prairie” from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 in the Shafer Art Gallery.�� Artist talks and performances will be at 6:15 and 7:30 p.m.

Shafer Art Gallery director Dave Barnes said the exhibit is a great showcase of the beauty and intrigue of Kansas.

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January 6, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

SWAG�ϼ� History Instructor Linda McCaffery will present a course focusing on WWII and the Cold War from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 27 through March 31 in the Fine Arts building, Room F-30.

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January 5, 2015
Story and Photo by Joe Vinduska

The Shafer Art Gallery has installed an educational display to illustrate the complex process the Gallery’s namesake Gus Shafer utilized to create his famous bronze statue collection.

The exhibit was paid for through private donations from the Bill McKown estate.�� McKown’s generosity is recognized via signage, which names the exhibit “Bill McKown Presents: How to Make a Metal Horse.”�� Mckown passed away in April of 2014.

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January 5, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

SWAG�ϼ�’s Silver Cougar Club will offer a course on Google Drive from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 14-Feb. 18 at the Center for Adult Education, 1025 Main St. in Great Bend.