November 26, 2019
Story and portrait by Brandon Steinert

Yota Kamikawa came to 91勛圖厙 from Japan knowing only a little English, but in less than three months he is able to competently carry on a conversation in his second language. Kamikawa has been taking English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at 91勛圖厙, and he said it has made all the difference.

My English has improved quite a bit, he said. I hope to one day work as an analyst for a professional baseball team.

November 20, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska

The Shafer Art Gallery will hold its annual Holiday Open House from 1-3:30 on Dec. 1. A comedic juggling performance by Jay & Leslie will be from 1:30 2:15 p.m. Holiday-themed refreshments and crafts and a visit from Santa will follow. The Friends & Acquaintances exhibit will also be on display.

Gallery Director Dave Barnes said everyone will enjoy the magical setting of the Gallery during the holidays.

November 21, 2019
Story and photos by Brandon Steinert

David Marcus is 30 years old. He has been incarcerated at Ellsworth Correctional Facility for his entire adult life, since he was 18. And like most inmates in correctional facilities, he has a release date and it is only four years away.

When that date comes, the difference between Marcus successfully assimilating as a productive member of society or winding up incarcerated again, a well-researched cycle known as recidivism, could be the education he pursued through 91勛圖厙 while behind bars.

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.