Pratt Community College hosted their annual Legislative Luncheon on Dec. 12 at the Pratt campus. Managing the state budget was top concern among legislators who met with the PCC administration and board of trustees.

Guest legislators were District 32 Senator-elect Larry Alley (first term), District 33 Senator-elect Mary Jo Taylor (first term) and incumbent 114th District Representative-elect Jack Thimesch.

The Pratt Community College performing arts department is quickly approaching their annual Concert of Choirs performance. This event features 120 singers from not only the PCC choir but also Pratt High and Skyline.
 
“The performing art department feels strongly about collaborating with other groups in the community.” said Misty Beck, Director of Theatre, “We are proud to be able to host this annual event to make music with our friends.”
 
The choirs are under the directions of J.J. Rupe, PCC, Brandon Wade, Pratt High, and Bob Lee, Skyline.
 

Pratt Community College Director of Athletics Bill Wilson announced the launch of a new athletics website gobeaversports.com. The website will serve as the new home of Beaver Athletics. PCC has partnered with Presto Sports, one of the leaders in collegiate athletic web solutions. The website, which includes an enhanced new look and adaptive design, will feature news, stats, photos and other information on PCC’s 12 intercollegiate sports.

The Pratt Community College Performing Arts Department will host the annual Students and Friends Showcase Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2:30 p.m. in Carpenter Auditorium. The concert will feature a variety of solos and small group performances. Vocal, instrumental, and acting performances will all be included. This is a great opportunity for the community to meet the new Encore members and learn more about the department plans for the year. Admission for the concert is $5 and doors will open at 2 p.m.
 

After working at the college for six years as a nursing instructor, Kim Hansen has been promoted to Director of Nursing.
 
Hansen is a graduate of Pratt Community College’s Nursing Program. She graduated from PCC in 2008 and has worked at Pratt Regional Medical Center before switching to nursing education in 2010. Hansen says that she truly enjoys the art of being a nurse and wants to help future nurses achieve their goals.