September 29, 2014
Story and Photos by Joe Vinduska
Local artists Michael Whelan and Robert Joy will grace the gallery with their unorthodox pieces at the opening reception for the “Crossing the Line” exhibit from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 in the Shafer Art Gallery, which will feature a live performance from the band Johnnie Booth and the Head Wounds of Lawrence.
September 16, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photos by Brandon Steinert
Barton sophomore theatre major Joy Conner used to be shy. Thanks to her involvement with theatre, her shyness is a thing of the past. She’ll be portraying the role of Truvy Jones in the Barton Theatre production of “Steel Magnolias,” a role made famous by Dolly Parton in the Hollywood movie. Barton Theatre will present the play at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25-27 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
September 16, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College will offer a web design course from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Oct. 28 – Nov. 13 in the Technical Building, room T-117.
In this course, students will learn how to create, update, design and maintain a website. Other topics will include making a website work, tools and software needed, editing web pages, saving html web pages, design and layout fundamentals, creating images, tables and forms and general website maintenance.
September 10, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College will offer an iPad and iPhone training course 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Oct. 20 - Nov. 12 in the Technical Building, room T-115.
This course will cover beginner and intermediate iPad and iPhone applications and features including social media use, podcasts, taking and sharing photos and more. The focus will then shift to advanced apps. The class is designed for teachers, students, business owners, employees and IT support staff.
September 4, 2014
Story and Photo by Joe Vinduska
More than a decade removed from high school with four kids and a wife to support and no career prospects, 32-year-old Rey Rodriguez turned to Barton Community College’s Automotive Technician program to change his life.
Rodriguez graduated high school in 2000 and bounced around from job to job and city to city.
September 3, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Art Instructor Steve Dudek has been invited to showcase his work at the Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery a special invitational show, "Embracing Nature.” His work will be on display from Sept. 9 through Oct. 19, with an evening, nature-themed reception on from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13.
August 26, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College and the Center for Adult Education will be closed and there will be no classes in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 1. Offices will reopen and classes will resume on September 2.
August 26, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
The Barton Community College Music Department will host auditions for its holiday musical, the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 and 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8 for adults. There will be a separate audition for children only on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. Actors of all ages are encouraged to audition. The total cast number will be around 35.
August 19, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees and those who earned certificates for career training during the spring semester of 2014.
Andover
Mackenzie Orchard, A.S.
Beloit
Zachry Brummer, A.A.
Richard English, A.A.S.
Shani Jennings, A.A.S.
Brookville
Jessica Merrill, A.A.
August 12, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
The Barton Community College library will host “Librarypalooza” from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 in the Barton Library.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet library staff, try out iPad minis and more at the “Technology Petting Zoo” and learn about library resources, services and recent additions.
