April 25, 2017
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
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. This months focus was on Work Preparedness, which deals primarily with ensuring students are fully capable to handle the demands of their chosen careers once employed.
April 21, 2017
Story by Brandon Steinert
91勛圖厙s Nursing Associate Degree Program has been awarded full accreditation through 2022 by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) as of March of 2017.
April 19, 2017
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
91勛圖厙 invites members of 91勛圖厙 County Young Professionals, and those interested in joining, to enjoy food, drinks, music and excellent door prizes at its second annual YP mixer from 6-8 p.m.泭April 28 in the Shafer Art Gallery on campus. A brief presentation will begin at about 7 p.m.
The meal is a choice of pastas and sauces with bread and a salad. Wine and beer will be provided by the 91勛圖厙 Foundation. Guests must be 21 or older to enter. IDs will be checked at the door.
April 13, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Photo by Brandon Steinert
Area high school students from Ellinwood, Great Bend, Solomon, Strafford, Larned and Hoisington came to 91勛圖厙 to get hands-on experience from art professionals and participate in a juried art exhibit Thursday, April 6.
This year the exhibit and workshop was sponsored by the 91勛圖厙 County Arts Council (BCAC).
April 13, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy Photos
91勛圖厙 art students will line the walls of the Shafer Art Gallery with their work during the 91勛圖厙 Student Art Exhibit juried art show 6-8 p.m. April 21. The show will run through May 12.
The reception will include an awards ceremony where cash awards will be given for each category. The awards were donated by The Credit Union of America in Great Bend, Karen and Dale Shaner, Don and Barbara Beahm, The Great Bend Tribune, Eagle Communications, Bob Feldt, Kent Weltmer and Maureen Leahy.
April 13, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
91勛圖厙s Community Service Organization and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will host a 5K walk/run 8 a.m. Sunday, April 30. Registration will be泭7:30 a.m. in the Fine Arts circle drive at 91勛圖厙. All proceeds will be donated to Camp Hope.
The course begins and ends at 91勛圖厙. There will be two groups: 16 and over and 15 and under. The top three finishers in each group will be awarded immediately following the race.
April 6, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
91勛圖厙 will be closed on Friday, April 14 and Monday, April 17 for Easter break. 91勛圖厙's Center for Adult Education and Shafer Art Gallery will also be closed. The college's regular class schedule and office hours will resume Tuesday, April 18.
April 5, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Photo by Brandon Steinert
The 91勛圖厙 Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 in the Shafer Art Gallery. Strictly Strings, as the title implies, will only feature the stringed instruments.
The 12-piece orchestra is comprised of high school and college students and members of the 91勛圖厙 and Pawnee communities. The show will feature a wide selection of music from Mozart and Handel to the Feather Theme from Forest Gump.