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November 19, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska

The 91勛圖厙 Performing Arts Department will hold auditions for the 2019 Spring Musical, Rodgers + Hammersteins Cinderella. Auditions are open to everyone and will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. on December 8 and 9 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. The show will be presented泭March 6-8.

91勛圖厙 Theatre Director Miller James said he is excited to cast the show.

November 21, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska

91勛圖厙 will be closed for Thanksgiving break Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Nov. 29. The college will resume its regular schedule on Monday, Dec. 2.

November 19, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photo Submitted

91勛圖厙 will host a reception for the unveiling of the League of Women Voters of Kansas (LWVK) mobile-museum titled Learning from the Past, Imagining the Future, from 2-3:30 p.m. Dec. 1 in the 91勛圖厙 Library. Refreshments will be served. The exhibit brings to life the history of the womens suffrage movement.

November 18, 2019
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska

91勛圖厙 will host a presentation by Megan Rohleder of the Kansas State Historical Society in Topeka that will highlight Kansas historical documents and publications from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 20. in the Cohen Center in the 91勛圖厙 Library. A light lunch will be served. The event is free and open to the public.

91勛圖厙 History Instructor Linda McCaffery said the Cohen Center houses a very interesting and valuable collection.

November 18, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photo submitted

The mind-blowing Mathemagician Dr. Arthur Benjamin will put on a free show at 9 a.m. on Nov. 25 in the Fine Arts Auditorium at 91勛圖厙.

Benjamin has appeared on many television and radio programs including The Today Show, CNN, The Colbert Report, and National Public Radio. He has been profiled in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, People Magazine and more.

Great Bend Tribune
Published November 17, 2019

The drought monitor shows an expansion of the abnormally dry areas in Western and South Central Kansas, mostly into Northwest Kansas.泭 While not one hundred percent finished, harvest is wrapping up and the promised weather over this coming week should help.泭 Compared to the struggles of other areas of the Midwest and Great Plains, Kansas has fared well in harvesting summer crops and planting the 2020 wheat crop.泭 Now for todays topic Surpluses and Shortages.

November 14, 2019
Story by Brandon Steinert

The 91勛圖厙 50th Anniversary Open House reception was a hit with at least 500 guests on campus throughout the day.

Now the college turns to focus on honoring the class of 1971, the first graduating class, with a reception set for 6-8 p.m. on Friday, December 6 in the Shafer Art Gallery, featuring heavy hors doeuvres, entertainment and camaraderie, and a short presentation beginning at 6:30 p.m.

November 11, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

The 91勛圖厙 Music Department will present a student recital at 4 p.m. November 20 in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, which is located in the Fine Arts Building.

November 11, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

The 91勛圖厙 Fine and Performing Arts Department invites泭the community to enjoy nostalgic, holiday-themed entertainment at its annual Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 2 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.

The Holiday Concert is a great event to bring the whole family to, Director of Instrumental Activities Dr. Luis Palacios said. Families can expect to have a great time enjoying the arts and connecting with the community.