April 9, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
SWAG合集鈥檚 Center for Adult Education will soon begin another nine-week GED Preparation Class. However, orientation sessions are required before starting the class.听
Students must attend all orientation sessions in-person, which will be held on May 11, 13 and 18. Students have the option of a 1-4 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. time slot.听
April 7, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska and Dave Barnes
Courtesy photos submitted
Kris Kuksi has received praise from around the globe for his awe-inspiring sculptures, and rightfully so, as they are truly creations you have to see to believe.
April 7, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
SWAG合集 has announced its spring 2021 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society initiates.听
PTK is the international honor society for two-year colleges and symbolizes excellence in higher education. 听Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher are invited to join PTK. The PTK group at SWAG合集 spends significant time sponsoring local events as well as volunteering to support others鈥 events.
SWAG合集 students will give a special performance of dances, then lead a craft using basic household items to make a crown, teach storybook dances and much more. Children are encouraged to attend dressed up as their favorite fairytale characters. The cost is $10 per child and the event will be held on Zoom. Tickets are available at shows.bartonccc.edu.
April 1, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photos submitted
On March 20, SWAG合集鈥檚 STEM Club welcomed 4H鈥檈rs from around the region to participate in 鈥淪pace Day鈥 to help inspire kids鈥 imaginations and explorative spirit with STEM-inspired activities that increased the attendees鈥 knowledge and allowed their creativity to soar.听
April 1, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
SWAG合集 will present two Student Recitals this spring at 4 p.m. April 8 and 21. The events will premiere at facebook.com/bartoncommunitycollege.听
SWAG合集 Voice Instructor Jessica Perez works with SWAG合集鈥檚 vocal students. Her performing students will be Liya Tomaszewicz, Anderson Luttrell, Hailey Johnson, Brook Degenhardt, and Hery Rakotoarisoa.
March 31, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert
SWAG合集 is making college more affordable for two lucky winners during its 鈥淎pply Now!鈥 scholarship giveaway. Any Kansas high school senior who fills out an application by May 1 is eligible to win one of two $500 scholarships. Students can fill out an application at apply.bartonccc.edu.听
Director of Admissions Tana Cooper said the scholarship is a way to show students that we are here for them.听
March 31, 2021
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska
This is part four of a six-part series on the importance of academic integrity at SWAG合集. The college will feature six student stories throughout the spring semester that help showcase the virtues of academic integrity. These virtues include trust, responsibility, honesty, courage, fairness, and respect.
March 30, 2021
SWAG合集 will be closed on Friday, April 2 and Monday, April 5 for Easter break. SWAG合集's Center for Adult Education and the Shafer Art Gallery will also be closed. The college's regular class schedule and office hours will resume Tuesday, April 6.
March 29, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
Those seeking a credential as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) have the chance to enroll in a course at no charge thanks to a generous anonymous donor and a collaboration between SWAG合集, Ellsworth County Medical Center (ECMC) and Good Samaritan Retirement Center.听
The two 2021 CNA classes are set for June 7-23 and July 6-22. The classes are 90 hours in length and held over two weeks. Presentations will be held at ECMC and clinical experiences at the Good Samaritan Retirement Center in Ellsworth.听
