Hilltopics Radio Program, 11:35 a.m. Every Monday
Eagle Radio / KVGB AM 1590

Hilltopics radio program is a 25-minute radio interview on KVGB AM 1590 that promotes a course, program or other feature of Barton County Community College. Currently, the program is aired, beginning at 11:35 a.m. each Monday. Below is a list of previously aired Hilltopics radio program.

Listen to shows that previously aired on Hilltopics Radio Program:

May 12 & 26 , 2008 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: 2008 Barton County Community College Foundation Auction - August 23 "Festival of Season"
Speakers: Jeff / Kathie Keller Barton County Community College Foundation Auction Honorary Co-Chair;
               Kevin & Lori Keller - Barton County Community College Foundation Auction Honorary Co-Chair;
               Darnell Holopirek - Barton County Community College Foundation Executive Director;

April 21, 2008 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Job Fest
Speakers: Jennifer Ankerholz - Director of Testing, Advisement, and Career Sercices Barton County Community
               College
               Erin Powers - Workforce Services Specialist at Kansas Works

April 14 & May 5, 2008 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Breaking Traditions - Career Exploration Opportunities
Speakers: LaVonne Gerritzen - Barton County Community College Executive Director of Workforce Operations

April 6 , 2008 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Agriculture Seminar / Barton Agriculture Career Opportunities
Speakers: Steve Pottorff - Barton Agriculture Instructor

March 31, 2008 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton Student Support Services Tutoring Program
Speakers: Charlotte Teichmann - Barton Reading / English
               Jon Pike Barton Student & Peer Tutor

March 3, 2008 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton County Community College Foundation Fund Campaign 2008
Speakers: Coleen Cape - Coordinator of Fund Raising and Special Events
               Terry Vink - AEF Co -Chair
               Kenny Vink - AEF Co -Chair

Feb. 23 & March 24, 2008 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton Athletic Training Program
Speakers: Ken Henderson - Barton Head Athletic Trainer

Feb. 18, 2008 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton County Community College Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot Fundraiser
Speakers: Darnell Holopirek - Exec Dir. of Institutional Advancement - Barton County Community College
               Wally Eldridge - Member - Foundation Board of Directors

Feb. 11, 2008 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Farm Safety Day
Speakers: Steve Pottorff - Barton Agriculture Instructor
               Dianna Zeretzke - Farm Bureau County Coordinator
               Linda Essmiller - Director of Financial Aid at Barton County Community College

Feb. 4, 2008 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: College Goal Sunday
Speakers: Myrna Perkins - Assistant Dean of Student Service &
               Director of Financial Aid at Barton County Community College

Jan. 28, 2008 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Workforce Training
Speakers: Julie Kramp - Barton Executive Director (Workforce Training & Economic Development)
               Wally Tippin - Senior Technical Training Specialist for Northern Natural Gas

Jan. 21, 2008 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton Emergency Services Program
Speakers: Chad Poore - Barton EMS Education Director

Jan. 7 & 14, 2008 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Admissions Update
Speakers: Kala Steffan & Louie Ocha, Barton Admissions Representatives

Dec. 17 & 24, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Citizenship Classes
Speakers: Doris Reile, Center for Adult Education

Dec. 10 & 31, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Cohens named Benefactor of the Year National Award
Speakers: Darnell Holopirek - Executive Director of Institutional Advancement

Dec. 3, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Forensics
Speakers: Jason Edgar, Barton Director of Forensics
               Danielle Reisner - Hoisington, KS - Freshman
               Cassandra Zeller - Little River, KS - Freshman

Nov. 26, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Adult Education Online Distance Program
Speakers: Joseph Thornton, Coordinator of Center for Adult Education

Nov. 19, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton Music Events
Speakers: Glenna Gaunt - Barton Vocal Instructor
               Joseph Doze, Hoisington Music Major - Sophomore

Nov. 12, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton Student Organization - Campus Christian Fellowship or (CCF)
Speakers: Brain Howe - Mathematics Instructor and CCF Faculty Advisor
               Carol Smith - Local Resident and CCF Volunteer
               Thoko Zulu - Barton Student and CCF Student Leadership Team
               Rebecca (Becca) Crotinger - Barton Student and CCF Student Leadership Team

Nov. 5, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Technical Accounting
Speakers: Kathy Boeger - Instructor/Coordinator of Technical Accounting & Accounting
               Jennifer Ney - Barton Student
               Darlene Wadsworth - Barton Student

Oct. 22, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: BCCCOP- Barton County Community College Office Professionals
Speakers: BCCCOP members - Dana Foss and Donna McCormick

Oct. 15, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Dr. Bill Brenner book project
Speakers: History Instructor Linda McCaffery

Oct. 8, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: L.E. "Gus" and Eva Shafer Memorial Art Gallery
Speakers: Bill Forst, Former Gallery Director; introducing Megan Benitz, new Gallery Director

Oct. 1, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Jack Kilby Science Day
Speakers: Dr. John Simmons, Science Department Chair; Dr. Rick Abel, Dean of Academics

Sept. 24, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Silver Cougar Club
Speaker: Coleen Cape, Coordinator of Fund Raising and Special Events

Sept. 17, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton's Child Development Center and Early Childhood Program
Speakers: Larissa Adams - CDC Coordinator
               Jennifer Oborny - Child Care and Guidance Instructor/Coordinator
               Michelle Cape - President of CDC parents' organization

Sept. 10, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Big Benefit Auction Update
Speaker: Darnell Holopirek - Executive Director of Institutional Advancement

Sept. 3, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton's Information Technology
Speaker: Charles Perkins - Executive Director of Information Technology

Aug. 27, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Community Music Events
Speaker: Steve Lueth - Instrumental Music Instructor

Aug. 20, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Collections in the Cohen Center for Kansas History
Speaker: Mary Hester - Director of Learning Resources
              Fancy Ellerman - Library Technician

Aug. 13, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Upward Bound
Speaker: Angie Coleman - Coordinator of Upward Bound
               Patrick Busch - Academic Adviser
               Sudents - Eric Degenhardt & Alesia Schneweis

July 16, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Big Benefit Auction
Speaker: Darnell Holopirek, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, & Santa Claus

July 2, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Library Scanner and History Project
Speaker: Mary Hester, Director of Learning Resources

June 18, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton's GED Program
Speaker: Joseph Thornton, Coordinator of Center for Adult Education, & Diana Kaeberle, secretary

June 4 & 11, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: BCCC Foundation's Big Benefit Auction
Speaker: Darnell Holopirek, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement

May 14, 21, &28, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton's Phi Theta Kappa & Barton's Accounting Programs
Speaker: Kathy Boeger, Instructor/Coordinator of Technical Accounting & Accounting

April 30 & May 7, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton's New Medical Coding Courses
Speaker: Shanna Legleiter, Instructor/Coordinator of Office Technology

April 23, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton’s Women’s Basketball Team
Speakers: Chance Lindley, New Head Women’s Basketball Coach

April 9, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Dedication of Cohen Center for Kansas History
Speakers: Darnell Holopirek, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
Dr. Mary Davidson Cohen, friend and major donor of Barton County Community College

April 2, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Forensics Showcase
Speaker:  Jason Edgar, Forensics Instructor

March 26, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Central Kansas Community Choir Concert
Speaker: Vern Fryberger, Barton’s Choral Music Instructor

March 12 & 19, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton Open House
Speakers: Louis Ochoa, Admissions Representative
                Jennifer Ankerholz, Director of Testing Advisement & Career Services

Feb. 26, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton’s Academic Enrichment Fund Campaign
Speakers: Darnell Holopirek, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
                Mike Nicholson, member of BCCC Foundation Board of Directors

Feb. 19, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton’s Computer Networking Program
Speakers: Doug Polston, Coordinator & Instructor of Computer Science & Networking
                Steve Oelke, Networking Instructor & Technician

Feb. 12, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton Athletic Events & Barton’s Compliance Report to NJCAA
Speaker: Kurt Kohler, Athletic Director

Feb. 5, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: “Stargazing Opportunities at Barton”
Speaker: Dr. Tim Folkerts, Planetarium Director

Jan. 29, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: “What’s Happening With Barton’s Liberal Arts and Sciences”
Speaker: Dr. Rick Abel, Associate Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Jan. 22, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Community Orchestra Forming This Spring
Speaker: Steve Lueth, Instrumental Music Instructor

Jan. 8, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton’s Midwest Utilities and Pipeline Training Center programs
Speaker: Julie Kramp, Business & Industry Training Coordinator

Dec. 18, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton’s Outreach Program/Spring 2007
Speaker: Janet Kirmer, Coordinator of Outreach

Dec. 11, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton’s new Forensics Program
Speaker: Jason Edgar, Forensics Coach and Communications Instructor

Dec. 4, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Silver Cougar Club Events
Speaker: Penny Zimmerman, Coordinator of Continuing Education

Nov. 13, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton’s Emergency Medical Services / RN-to-Paramedic Bridge Program
Speaker: Chad Pore, Director of Barton’s EME Education Program

Nov.13, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: K-State at Barton – 2 + 2 Programs
Speakers: Jennifer Pfortmiller, K-State at Barton Facilitator

Oct. 23, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton County Community College Budget Overview
& Future success of Barton’s Great Bend and Fort Riley Campuses
Speaker: Ron Vratil, Dean of Business Services

Oct. 16, 2007 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Jack Kilby Science Day
Speakers: Dr. John Simmons, life sciences instructor
Dr. Rick Abel, Associate Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Oct. 9, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton County Community College Nursing Reunion
Speakers: Shelley Snyder, Coordinator of Health Care Programs
Darnell Holopirek, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement

Oct. 2, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Coach Ken Carter Presentation, “Average Is Just Not Good Enough, Period”
Speaker: Angie Maddy, Student Support Services Project Director

Sept. 25, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Patient Simulation Lab Grant
Speakers: Linda Gobin, Barton’s Director of Nursing Education

Sept. 18, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Investiture of Barton’s Fifth President Dr. Carl Heilman
Speakers: Barton Trustees Robert Feldt and Paul Maneth

Sept. 11, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Fiesta para La Oportunidad
Speakers: Michael Espinosa, representing the Hispanic Advisory Board

Sept. 4, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Shafer Gallery Exhibits:
“Graphics by 20th Century Masters,” “John and Annie Louder: Painting and Fiber,”
and the Gus Shafer Retrospective
Speakers: Bill Forst, Gallery Director

August 21, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Motorcycle Safety Course
Speaker: Dan Myers and Jeff Young, Rider instructor trainers

August 14 & 28, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: EduKan
Speaker: Dr. Dennis Franz, Executive Director of EduKan

July 31, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: BCCC Foundation’s Big Benefit Auction
Speakers: Dr. Doug and Jane Ayre, honorary co-chairs
and Darnell Holopirek, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement

July 17, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Opening of the yearlong Gus Shafer Retrospective
Speakers: Pat Rapp, Overland Park, daughter of Gus Shafer
Justin Engleman, Shafer Gallery Assistant

July 10, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Gus Shafer Retrospective opening July 16 at Shafer Gallery
Speaker: Justin Engleman, Gallery Assistant

June 26, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Barton’s Upward Bound Program
Speakers: Angie Coleman, Coordinator of the Upward Bound Program
Shayla Esfeld and Alesia Schneweis, Upward Bound Students
Dane Van Buren, Resident Assistant

June 19, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Interim president's farewell to Barton County Community College
Speaker: Barton Interim President Dr. Steve Maier

June 5, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Introduction of 28th Annual Big Benefit Auction
Speakers: Honorary Auction Co-Chairs Dr. Doug and Jane Ayre along with Barton Coordinator of Alumni Association Coleen Cape.

May 22, 2006 (Click here to listen to show)
Topic: Criminal Justice Graduation and Employment
Speakers: Criminal Justice graduate Craig Berens and Criminal Justice Instructor Randy Smith