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November 3, 2017
Story and photos by Micah Oelze

Each year, as part of the Theatre Program at 91勛圖厙, students are asked to take the reins and produce a show entirely by themselves. This year the production is titled Horror Movie Survival Guide which will make its one-night debut at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 in the 91勛圖厙 Fine Arts Auditorium.

Just in time to follow up Halloween, Horror Movie Survival Guide, a comedy, looks at some of the Hollywood horror clich矇s and shows how these situations could be avoided by following some helpful tips.

November 2, 2017
Story and photos by Brandon Steinert

91勛圖厙 will offer transitioning Fort Riley Soldiers a grant-funded two-week certificate program at no cost to participants. The Hazardous Waste Worker (HWW) program gives Soldiers credentials to help them find work after their tenure in the US Army ends.

The next course is set from Nov. 27 through Dec. 8 at 100 Continental Ave. Grandview Plaza, KS 66441.

Great Bend Tribune

Part I
Published October 29, 2017

Agriculture, like any endeavor, is bombarded with numbers and statistics.泭 Percentages, averages, normal, total, ratings, and a variety of other terms are constantly reported and analyzed.泭 While they may be useful, their real value is only apparent if you understand where they come from and how they are determined.泭 One short column can hardly describe all this with adequate perspective.泭 So today, lets start discussing weather data but first some definitions.

October 24, 2017
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

Board of Trustee ENDs report: 91勛圖厙 Experience

The 91勛圖厙 Board of Trustees gathered Tuesday evening for its regular meeting and discussed one of its eight overarching goals, known as ENDs. The one up for discussion this month was 91勛圖厙 Experience.


October 24, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy Photo

91勛圖厙 will host the 14th Annual Jack Kilby Science Day from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on November 20 in the Fine Arts Building at 91勛圖厙. High School juniors and seniors, students with appropriate Individual Educational Programs, high school science and technology instructors and appropriate administration are all invited to this free event.

October 20, 2017
Story & photo by Brandon Steinert

LaVonne Gerritzens legacy at 91勛圖厙 is one of longevity and adaptability. As technology changed over the years since she started in 1974, so did she.

Ive been here so long and have seen so many changes, she said. Ive touched nearly all areas of the college and I got to work with so many people here, not just people in my area.


October 19, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

The 91勛圖厙 Planetarium will host Journey to a Billion Suns at 7 p.m. October 23 in the 91勛圖厙 Planetarium located in the Science Building.

"Journey to a Billion Suns" is a full-dome video experience taking viewers through time and history, explaining the basic technologies of star mapping and on a fascinating journey along the numerous features of the Milky Way.


October 19, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

91勛圖厙 Foundation awards scholarships

The 91勛圖厙 Foundation presents scholarships each year from funds received through its fundraising events, endowments and annual scholarship gifts. For the 2017-18 academic year, the Foundation has selected the following students (listed by hometown) for scholarship offers:

Albert
Bryce Maneth, Central Prairie Coop Scholarship