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May 21, 2015
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµâ€™s Child Development Center will offer their “Schoolage†program throughout the summer to provide a fun, safe environment so children can learn while being entertained.Ìý The program is designed for grades K-6 and will have 12 weeks of activities.Ìý Each week features a unique theme.

The itinerary is as follows:

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May 20, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photos submitted

The Shafer Art Gallery’s summer exhibit “Finding Balance†is now open and will end with a closing reception from 6-8 p.m. Friday, August 7.

The exhibit is curated by Fort Hays State Art Instructor Joel T. Dugan.Ìý It is a compilation of artists from the Midwest with a focus on the relationship people have with the unique landscape of the Midwest.

The curatorial statement by Dugan describes the feel and purpose of the exhibit.

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May 19, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.Ìý The college is now on summer hours.Ìý Office hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.Ìý The college will be closed on Fridays through August 7.ÌýÌý

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May 15, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photos by Brandon Steinert

Kami Maxwell of Odin and Ambonirina Nathanael Razafindrabe of Antananarvio, Madagascar were named ºìÐÓÊÓÆµâ€™s 2015 Outstanding Graduates.Ìý Dean of Student Services Angie Maddy introduced them and presented their awards, after which they took the opportunity to address their fellow graduates during the college’s 45th commencement ceremony Friday.

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May 15, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

The ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Foundation honored Brad and Sarah Shirer with the 2015 Distinguished Service Award during ºìÐÓÊÓÆµâ€™s 45th commencement on Friday.ÌýÌýÌý

The Distinguished Service Award was created in 1981 by the ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Foundation to recognize individuals who have shown genuine regard for, and have performed outstanding service to ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ. The ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Foundation Board of Directors selects the recipient from nominations received.

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May 15, 2015Ìý
Story by Brandon Steinert

Five ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ instructors earned the Distinguished Instructor Award for the 2014-2015 school year for their efforts in the classroom.

The winners are:

Vincent Orth, Natural Gas Program Instructor at the ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ County campus

Gerry Butler, Physical and Social Sciences Instructor at the Fort Riley campus

Jim Turner, Associate Math Instructor at the Fort Riley campus

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May 15, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ recognizes 2014-2015 Student Ambassadors of the Year

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ has announced its 2014-15 Brant J. Ballhorst Student Ambassador of the Year awards.Ìý Named in memory of Brant J. Ballhorst, the award recognizes two outstanding student ambassadors each year.Ìý The winners this year were Jordan Tebow of Quinter and Kami Maxwell of Odin.Ìý

Priority Deadline to Apply for Summer Graduation (ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ County Campus)

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May 11, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photo submitted

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ has announced the winners of its Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest.Ìý The winners are as follows: Abby Petz and Andrea Klepper, Taylor Pennington, and Marcus Pastran. ÌýEach individual winner received a $100 gift certificate and the collaborative pair will split the winnings.ÌýÌý

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