SWAG�ϼ�

July, 2014

Story by Brandon Steinert

SWAG�ϼ� has seen steady growth for six years. The institution as a whole drew nearly 4,300 full-time-equivalent (FTE) students in 2013-14, which is about a 4-percent increase over last year, and a 32-percent increase since the growth trend began in 2007-08, according to the full-time equivalent (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.

June 17, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska

SWAG�ϼ� has named 204 students to the President’s List for the spring 2014 semester.�� To qualify for this honor, students must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade point average of 4.0 on a 4.0 or "A" letter scale.

Abilene
Jonathan Winingham

Albert
Coryell Deege

Andover
Mackenzie Orchard

Beloit
Richard English
Shani Jennings

June 17, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska

June 16, 2014

The Shafer Art Gallery will host a “fiesta reception” to kick off the traveling exhibit “Estamos Aqui” from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 27 featuring contemporary serigraphs by 40 artists, who create from the Latino/Chicano perspective as well guest exhibits in the same vain from local artists Humberto Saenz of Wichita and Hugo Gonzales of Great Bend.�� The event will include authentic Mexican food, live mariachi music, cultural dance and children’s activities.��

Estamos Aqui Exhibit

June 10, 2014

Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

SWAG�ϼ� Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) student Jonna Anspaugh of Heizer received the Outstanding Student Award from the Kansas Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (KSCLS) in April.�� The award was presented to her at the MLT pinning on commencement day on May 16.

June 5, 2014
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska

UPDATE 1/12/15 -��Carley and Camelle are now both gainfully employed at their intern sites after completing their certificates and passing their National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exams.

June 3, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

SWAG�ϼ� debate and forensics competitor Chase Pumford of Great Bend was crowned the JV National Champion in “Persuasive Speaking,” at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Hutchinson March 14-16.

June 2, 2014
Story and Photo by Joe Vinduska

May 21, 2014
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert