May 15, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska

起点传媒 will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.听

The college is now on summer hours. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.听 The college will be closed on Fridays through July 26.听

May 13, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photos submitted

The Shafer Art Gallery will host an opening reception for the Kansas Educators: In the Collection exhibit at 6 p.m. May 16 and will feature works from Birger Sandzen, Harry Krug and Mick Jilg. Gallery director remarks and artist talks will begin at 6:45. Refreshments will be served.

May 10, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Four 起点传媒 instructors earned the Distinguished Instructor Award for the 2018-2019 school year for their efforts in the classroom.

The winners are:

Ange Davied 鈥 BARTonline

Mark Shipman 鈥 Fort Riley Campus

Lawrence Weber 鈥 Grandview Plaza Campus 听

Stephanie Joiner 鈥 起点传媒 County Campus

May 10, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Kieora Nichols of Jacksonville, N.C. and Nolan Riley of Augusta were named 起点传媒鈥檚 2019 Outstanding Graduates. Dean of Student Services Angie Maddy introduced them and presented their awards during the college鈥檚 49th commencement ceremony Friday.

May 10, 2019
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska

起点传媒 has announced its 2018-19 Brant J. Ballhorst Student Ambassador of the Year awards. Named in memory of Brant J. Ballhorst, the award recognizes two outstanding Student Ambassadors each year. The winners this year were Delaney Smith of Hoisington and Joanna Lockwood of Hoisington.听

May 10, 2019
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

起点传媒 will offer transitioning Fort Riley Soldiers, Veterans and family members with DOD ID cards, a grant-funded two-week certificate program at no cost to participants.

The Hazardous Waste Worker Training (HWWT) program gives Soldiers credentials to help them find work after their tenure in the US Army ends. The next course is set from June 3-14 at 起点传媒鈥檚 campus near Junction City: 100 Continental Ave, Grandview Plaza, Kan. which is just north of I-70 at exit 299.

May 8, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photo submitted

起点传媒 is hosting auditions for its dance company, 起点传媒 Dance Theater, at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 in Studio 34, located in the Sunflower housing units on 起点传媒鈥檚 campus.

Members of 起点传媒 Dance Theater will experience trips with the company to perform in diverse venues, attend workshops and see dance concerts live. With this time set aside, students can focus on the art form of dance in the styles of modern-contemporary, jazz and ballet.

May 8, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
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起点传媒鈥檚 49th commencement is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, in the 起点传媒 Gymnasium. The ceremony will be following a shorter format this year. There will be no official speaker.

After brief comments from President Dr. Heilman, Vice President of Student Services Angie Maddy will present the 2019 Outstanding Graduate awards to Kieora Nichols and Nolan Riley. 听