Written by Caleb Sanderson, In early February, LPN Advanced Standing student Hayley Campbell-Zirkel lost her El Dorado home and belongings to a fire. With classes the very next day and being newly displaced, Hayley was concerned about both home and school. Thanks to the aid of Butler Nursing faculty Janet Doremus and others, Hayley now feels more secure in both. On a day of studying and family time, Hayley’s life was…
Butler Community College celebrated the inauguration of the sixth president in its nearly 100-year history, Dr. Tamara Daniel. Dignitaries from across the state including college presidents and vice presidents, local, state, and county officials, and members of the Kansas Board of Regents attended the ceremony. In her inaugural address, Dr. Tamara Daniel reflected on her belief that the…
The Butler Community College Foundation to host event on May 1 on El Dorado campus., Written by: Caleb Sanderson, Janice Akao, Department Chair of Accounting, Business Administration and Data Analytics, was named the 2024 Master Teacher by the Butler Community College Education Association (BCCEA). “I am deeply honored to have been chosen as the recipient of the Master Teacher award,” Akao said. “I sincerely appreciate the acknowledgment of my efforts in the field of education, including the countless hours…
Culminating his 52 years of teaching, Peterson ends career with upcoming Butler play, "Harvey.", Written by: Caleb Sanderson, After 43 years teaching and being a professional inspiration to students in the Butler Community College Theatre Department, Bob Peterson is set to retire at the end of this academic year. Peterson exits Butler following his last Butler play, , Harvey, . , Harvey , will be performed in the 700 Building theatre on the El Dorado campus. Showtimes are Thursday, April 18 through Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. show on Saturday as well. This will be Peterson’s last play he directs as a Butler instructor. Tickets can be reserved on the butlercc.edu Box Office page. “Butler has been so good to me,” Peterson remarked. “Butler has provided me with a…, Alvin the Alligator, was created. He has entertained elementary school children for the past 22 years.” , Alvin the Alligator, , an annual piece created by Peterson about a friendly alligator named Alvin, has become a generational favorite activity for local families. Many parents who attended the plays when they were younger now share that experience with their own children. Peterson’s career began in 1972 as a Topeka High School teacher. Multi-award-winning actress Jayne Houdyshell, who won a Tony Award for her role…, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and the first play he wrote and produced at Butler was called , First Boy, . Peterson has even acted in one of his own works, entitled , Barbershop Quartet, . “I later wrote and directed , Heaven Ajar, , the story about President Coolidge’s sons,” Peterson enthused. “I wrote in cooperation with President Coolidge’s oldest son, John. I have reworked it and presented it at Butler under the title of , Angels Charge, .” Although Peterson’s professional involvement with Butler is coming to “curtains closed,” he is looking forward to moving on with personal endeavors. “I look at retirement as Act Three,” Peterson expressed. “I have several projects planned. I look forward to having the time to realize them.”
Butler Community College is pleased to announce Dr. Barry Robinson has been named Vice President of Academics for the College. His first day was Monday, August 12. Dr. Robinson comes to Butler after serving as Vice President of Instruction at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Washington. Prior to that, he was Executive Dean at Seattle Central College in Seattle, Washington, and Academic…
Butler announced today that it has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2023-2024 survey with 665 earning special awards for going above the standard. The 2023-2024 Military Friendly…, About Military Friendly® Schools:, The Military Friendly® Schools list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources from more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data-driven Military Friendly® Schools survey from participating institutions. The survey questions, methodology, criteria and weighting were developed with the assistance of an…, About Viqtory:, Founded in 2001, VIQTORY is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through its G.I. Jobs® and Military Friendly® brands. VIQTORY and its brands are not a part of or endorsed by the U.S. Dept of Defense or any federal government entity. Learn more about VIQTORY at www.…
The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) recently announced significant updates to the state's academic curriculum. The changes, aimed at enhancing the transfer process between community college and Kansas universities, places the state in greater alignment with most U.S. states. Butler Community College administration sees the changes positively impacting its students beginning fall 2024. “It has been…
Learning English was a means to their dream. Going into healthcare was the dream. The Wichita Indochinese Center and Butler Community College gave these immigrants the opportunity to accomplish both of these goals. This semester, along with offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, the Wichita Indochinese Center in partnership with Butler Community College offered a Certified Nursing…
Butler Community College’s nationally-recognized Livestock Judging program won Team of the Year for the 2024-2025 season after being named Reserve Champions at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo earlier this year. Additionally, four members of the team were named All-Americans. This is the sixth time the Butler judging team has been named national Team of the Year, and the first time since 2020…, Chanute, Brady Hurt (Alternate Division - High Individual Overall, 1st in Placings, 3rd in Reasons, 4th in Hogs, 1st in Sheep & Goats) , El Dorado, Cally Miller (Alternate Division - 11th Overall, 10th in Reasons, 8th in Cattle, 7th in Goats) , Iola, Carly Dreher (Alternate Division - 7th in Reasons, 9th in Brahman Cattle) , Lake Benton, MN, Matt Weber (All-American) , Laramie, WY, Riley Miller (All-American, 4th Overall, 3rd in Reasons, 6th in Cattle, 5th in Sheep & Goats) , Maple Hill, Jalyn Davis (Alternate Division - 13th Overall, 3rd in Hogs) , Moore, OK, Brody Scroggins , Nevada, MO, Mason Forkner , Page, NE, Tucker Stagemeyer , Richwood, OH, Bailee Amstutz (All-American, 8th in Sheep & Goats) , Stonington, IL, Cole Paulek (All-American) , Vienna, GA, Maddie Dean (Alternate Division - 10th in Goats)
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