The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its September meeting to approve the launch of a women’s wrestling program, set to begin competition in the 2026-2027 academic year.
The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Performing Arts Department will host its annual “Autumn Arts†sneak preview concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Admission is free.
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s annual literary publication, “Prairie Inkâ€, has begun accepting entries for its 17th edition.
The annual Bill McKown Masquerade Ball will return this year with live music, food, wine, and a costume contest from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Shafer Gallery.
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ invites the public to participate in a series of free computer and digital literacy classes offered throughout October, including two new courses through a partnership with Nex-Tech Wireless.
As of Tuesday, September 23rd, the drought monitor report indicates more improvement.Ìý The state is up to 82% totally out of dry conditions from 77%.
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ will help area high school seniors plan for their futures at Senior Day, starting at 9 a.m. Nov. 19, with a sign-up deadline of Nov. 1.
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce will host the fourth annual “After Hours†event from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 21 at Camp Aldrich, featuring cinnamon rolls, cider, chili, wine and beer, and multiple giveaways.
As of Tuesday, September 16th, the drought monitor report indicates little change except the little bit of increased moderate drought in North Central and Northeast Kansas with an increase in abnormally dry conditions along the Missouri border.Ìý
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ will host a blood driveÌýfrom 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Case New Holland Lab, Room T-186 (northeast corner of campus). Donors will be able to sign up for a $10 Amazon e-gift card from the American Red Cross.