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November 16, 2017
Story and photos by Micah Oelze

91勛圖厙, Ellsworth Correctional Facility (ECF) and the Kansas Department of Corrections highlighted the success of about 140 inmates who have taken the initiative to pursue their educations while incarcerated at the 13th Annual Learning Celebration on November 2 at Ellsworth Correctional Facility.


November 15, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

91勛圖厙 will be closed for Thanksgiving break Wednesday, Nov. 22, through Friday, Nov. 24. The college will resume its regular schedule on Monday, Nov. 27.


November 14, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

91勛圖厙s Prairie Winds Concert and Jazz Bands will present a winter-themed concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. The band will be performing music from various artists with Christmas music and songs of winter.


November 14, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Photos by Brandon Steinert

On January 8, 2018, Scales Technician classes will begin as 91勛圖厙 launches its newest program. The program is completed in one semester of vigorous training and preparing students for the weights & measures industry upon completion.

November 13, 2017
Story and photos by Micah Oelze

Midwest Energy, Inc. made its first donation to the 91勛圖厙 Foundation in support of the Academic Enrichment Fund Campaign 30 years ago. The Foundation once again received the annual donation like clockwork. Since September of 1987, Midwest Energy, Inc. has contributed more than $71,000 for scholarships, program development and advancement at 91勛圖厙.

November 8, 2017
Story and portrait by Brandon Steinert

Academics Month 2017:泭This story is the first of four in a series focused on some of 91勛圖厙s popular traditional academic offerings. The series was inspired by the inaugural 91勛圖厙 Academics Month through November. A new story will be released each week.

Kurt Konda is halfway through his first semester as the new sociology instructor at 91勛圖厙, and he said its everything he expected.


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.