• Go Beavers!!!

Shooting Club off to busy start

22 October 2014

Pratt Community College founders made the mascot the beaver because students at PCC were hardworking and dedicated. One of the many groups on campus that are still that way today is the shooting club.

During the semester the group has gone to many shoots and fundraisers on the weekends and during the evenings.

One of the bigger events that the club helped with was the Wichita State 4-H Shoot, which had more than 100 high school 4-Her’s from all around the state.

PCC took 13 students to help score the event.

Power-pack line-up speaks at PCC

06 October 2014

Representatives from all 19 community colleges in Kansas and legislators from the state came to Pratt Community College in mid-September for the Kansas Association of Community College Trustees quarterly meetings.

During the meetings, they had a reception at the Vernon Filley Art Museum and listened to many speakers, including Noah Brown, President/CEO of the Association of Community College Trustees.

Brown spoke about the role that community colleges play in America and how trustees can better advocate for the community colleges in their areas.

PCC To Host Community Coffee

23 September 2014

Residents of Pratt are invited to take part in an upcoming coffee and discussion with Pratt Community College President Michael Calvert. On Oct. 7, the Linda Hunt Memorial Library at PCC will host a casual meet-n-greet to facilitate dialogue between the college and the public.

“The purpose of this event is to build on-campus community between students, employees and community members alike," said Sandra Wagner, Director of Learning Resources at PCC. "We’re excited because of the great opportunity we have to share conversation with all of our partners.”

INT courses to be offered through PCC in Wichita, Pratt

30 July 2014

Pratt Community College has started another partnership with Wichita Area Technical College to provide more options for students interested in Information Network Technology.

“The partnership is a natural progression resulting from our existing partnership in nursing and is another good example of how a community college and technical college can improve access to a technical program without much additional cost or resources to either place,” said Joe Varrientos, Vice President of Instruction.

PCC Professor Attends Irrigation Seminar

23 July 2014

On June 19 – 20, PCC agriculture instructor Dr. Bill Hunter attended the Irrigation Foundation’s 12th annual Irrigation Faculty Academy. Twenty-two college and high school instructors from 21 schools attended the event, held at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa.

PCC to Host Annual Auction

15 April 2014

Join Pratt Community College on April 25 for the annual foundation auction, a fundraiser that supports the scholarship fund for PCC students. This year the theme is “Under the Big Top” and the evening festivities include dinner, raffles, a silent auction and a live auction, as well as a thrilling performance by PCC’s own vocal ensemble, Encore!.

The event will be held at the Pratt 4-H Center and doors open at 6 p.m. The meal including grilled chicken and pulled pork sandwiches, tossed salad, new potatoes, nachos and popcorn begins at 6:30 p.m.

Pratt Community College to Honor Outstanding Alumnus and Scholars

09 April 2014

On April 26, the Pratt Community College Foundation will honor the 2014 Outstanding Alumnus, Dr. Shirle Ibeawuchi. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Riney Student Conference Center with a light brunch followed by a recognition ceremony. All 2014 graduating students who have received named scholarships and the Above and Beyond scholars will also attend.

PTK and KBD Members Inducted

31 March 2014

On March 26, Pratt Community College inducted 27 new members into Phi Theta Kappa and Kappa Beta Delta inducted six. The chapter advisers of the two honor societies presided over the ceremony, which was attended by family and friends of the inductees in addition to PCC faculty, staff, administrators and trustees.

President Calvert gave brief opening remarks and challenged the inductees to set the bar for scholarship and leadership among their peers as they continue to pursue their education.

WEM students plant trees to feed wildlife

14 March 2014

The Habitat and Food Plot Production class planted 30 trees on-campus with the hopes of bringing animals to the area.

“They are wildlife oriented trees,” said Luke Laha, instructor. “They aren’t planted to look pretty but planted to feed wildlife, deer in particular.”

Laha’s class decided to plant trees so they could see that food for wildlife doesn’t’ have to be planted crops but can come from other food sources.

The class planted apple, pear, chestnut, oak, persimmon and crabapple trees.

Pratt county schools come together for concert

06 March 2014

The Pratt Community College Performing Arts Department will host the County Wide Choral Extravaganza on March 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Carpenter Auditorium.

The concert will showcase the musical talents of Pratt county students from PCC and Skyline High School. During the evening, the choirs will sing separately and together, with additional performances by their show choirs.

“It gives all the high school and college students in Pratt County a chance to sing together and create a sense of camaraderie,” said J.J. Rupe, PCC music instructor.

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