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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

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Bloodmobile, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Kirkman Student Activity Center.
Contact: Kathy Brock, (620)792-9233

Student Support Services Seminar, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Learning Resource Center, L 136.
Contact: Carol Dellinger, (620)792-9295


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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

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Barton Softball, 2 p.m., Barton vs. Dodge City, Cougar Field.
Contact: Heather Panning, (620)792-9293

Homecoming Finalist Election, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Student Union.
Contact: Diane Engle, (620)792-9271

Farm Safety Day, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., T-185, 186, 188.
Contact: Luanne Fry, (620)792-9255

Student Support Services Seminar, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Learning Resource Center, L-136.
Contact: Carol Dellinger, (620) 792-9295


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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23

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Campus Christian Fellowship Meeting, 9 p.m., Student Housing Commons.
Contact: Brian Howe, (620)792-9254


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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

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Barton Men’s & Women’s Basketball (Homecoming), Barton Gymnasium; women’s game, 6 p.m.; men’s game, 8 p.m.; Barton vs. Colby.
Contact: Craig Fletchall, (620)792-9279; Darin Spence, (620)792-9265

Senior Day, 2 – 9 p.m., Area high school seniors will have opportunity to tour campus, meet with advisors and attend that evening’s basketball games. There will be drawings for prizes.
Contact: Tana Cooper, (620)792-9241


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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26

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Vortex High School Art Exhibit Opens, Shafer Gallery; Hours of operation are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1-4 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is always free.
Contact: David Barnes, (620)792-9342


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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27

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Free Bingo (student activity), 6 p.m., Student Union.
Contact: Diane Engle, (620)792-9271


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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29

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College Student Movie Night (student activity), Village Cinema, 4805 10th Street; tickets available from Director of Student Life Diane Engle for $3.
Contact: Diane Engle, (620)792-9271


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THURSDAY, MARCH 1

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Campus Christian Fellowship Meeting, 9 p.m., Student Housing Commons.
Contact: Brian Howe, (620)792-9254

Barton Community College Foundation Academic Enrichment Fund Campaign, “Give Where You Live,” March 1-31; fund-raiser for academic scholarships; conducted by direct mail; honorary co-chairs, Gregg and Leann Fischer.
Contact: Darnell Holopirek, (620)792-9367


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FRIDAY , MARCH 2

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Last Day of 1st 8-week Session


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SATURDAY, MARCH 3

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Barton Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Barton Gymnasium; women’s game, 6 p.m.; men’s game, 8 p.m.; Barton vs. Cloud County.
Contact: Craig Fletchall, (620)792-9279; Darin Spence, (620)792-9265

Vortex Halo Tournament, 12-5 p.m., competition is open to high school and Barton students.
Contact: David Barnes, (620)792-9342


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MONDAY, MARCH 5

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First day of 2nd 8-week Session

GED Orientation, 9 a.m. – noon, March 5 – 8, Center for Adult Education, 1025 Main St. Great Bend, KS.
Contact: Luke Seitz, (620)792-9562


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TUESDAY, MARCH 6

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McPherson College Info Table, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Student Union.
Contact: Jonathan Dietz, (620)792-9349


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THURSDAY, MARCH 8

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Fundraiser at Treaders for Child Development Center, All day event, 1309 Main St., Great Bend; Treaders will donate 10 percent of every ticket to the Barton Child Development Center.
Contact: Larissa Graham, (620)786-1131

Free Bowling (student activity), 7:30-10 p.m., Eagle Lanes, Ellinwood.
Contact: Diane Engle, (620)792-9271


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FRIDAY, MARCH 9

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Spring Community Musical (March 9 through 11), “Li’l Abner”, 7:30 p.m. on March 9 and 10; 2 p.m. matinee on March 11, Fine Arts Auditorium; based on the comic strip Li'l Abner by Al Capp, the show is, on the surface, a broad spoof of hillbillies but is also a pointed satire taking on a number of topics on American society. Reserve seating only. Tickets are available online beginning Feb. 20. Go to www.bartonccc.edu for more information. For patrons without internet access, tickets can be ordered by calling Deb Reed at (620)792-9391 ; $8 - $10.
Contact: Erin Renard, (620)786-1187

Vortex Day, art focused day on campus for area high school students that will include workshops and awards ceremony. Larned, Hoisington, Ellinwood, Hays and Great Bend high schools will attend.
Contact: David Barnes, (620)792-9342


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SATURDAY, MARCH 10

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Vocal Masterclass, 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3:30 p.m., Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, Fine Arts Building, F-157. Voice students and area high school students will perform and then receive vocal training and advice from Dr. Brad Vogel, Professor of Choral Music at Tabor College in a forum setting. Admission is free.
Contact: Glenna Gaunt, (620)792-9289


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SUNDAY, MARCH 11

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Vortex Exhibit Opening Reception, 1-3 p.m., Shafer Art Gallery; artwork from competing area high school artists; jurors’ will discuss entries in the exhibit and music and refreshments will be provided.
Contact: David Barnes, (620)792-9342

Meet and Greet (student activity), 8-9 p.m., Student Housing Commons.
Contact: Diane Engle, (620)792-9271


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TUESDAY, MARCH 13

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College Student Movie Night (student activity), Village Cinema, 4805 10th Street; tickets available from Director of Student Life Diane Engle for $3.
Contact: Diane Engle, (620)792-9271

Barton Baseball, 5 p.m., Barton vs. Bethany JV, Lawson-Biggs Field.
Contact: Mike Warren, (620)792-9373

Auditions for Barton Theatre’s Musical, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium, Casting for one female and one male role for the musical “The Last Five Years,” actors are to bring two prepared songs, accompanist will be provided.
Contact: Erin Renard, (620)786-1187


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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14

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Free Bingo (student activity), 6 p.m., Student Union.
Contact: Diane Engle, (620)792-9271


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THURSDAY, MARCH 15

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K-State Leadership Seminar, 8 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Fine Arts Building, F-30.
Contact: Jennifer Pfortmiller, (620)786-1188

Southwestern College Info Table, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Student Union.
Contact: Jonathan Dietz, (620)792-9349

Campus Christian Fellowship Meeting, 9 p.m., Student Housing Commons.
Contact: Brian Howe, (620)792-9254


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FRIDAY, MARCH 16

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Ag Career Day, 7:30 a.m., Technical building.
Contact: Vic Martin, (620)792-9207


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SATURDAY, MARCH 17

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Sunflower Spelling Bee, 1 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium, state qualifying event. Over 80 county spelling bee champions will compete to advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in May. Admission is free.
Contact: Darnell Holopirek, (620)792-9367


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MONDAY, MARCH 19

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Spring Break begins: March 19-23; classes not in session. Offices closed March 22-23. Will resume normal business hours and classes on March 26.


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SATURDAY, MARCH 24

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Barton Baseball, 1 p.m., Barton vs. Colby, Lawson-Biggs Field.
Contact: Mike Warren, (620)792-9373


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SUNDAY, MARCH 25

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Barton Baseball, 1 p.m., Barton vs. Colby, Lawson-Biggs Field.
Contact: Mike Warren, (620)792-9373


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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28

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College Student Movie Night (student activity), Village Cinema, 4805 10th Street; tickets available from Director of Student Life Diane Engle for $3.
Contact: Diane Engle, (620)792-9271