The Dillon Lecture Series is pleased to announce that Joel Goldberg, award-winning broadcaster and longtime voice of the Kansas City Royals, will deliver the next installment of the Dillon Lecture Series at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

Now in its 44th year, the Dillon Lecture Series has brought a wide array of eminent speakers — from poets and politicians to scientists and national figures — to Hutchinson. The program is grounded in the belief that “learning is the key to enlightenment,” and each lecture is chosen by the Dillon Lecture Committee to educate, inspire, and provoke thoughtful conversation.

Joel Goldberg joined the Kansas City Royals' television broadcast team in 2008 and serves as the host of all pregame and postgame programming on FOX Sports Kansas City and Bally Sports KC.  Over a 25-year career, he has cultivated deep relationships with athletes, coaches, and management, and he now brings the lessons and stories from his journey to audiences across business and civic communities.

During his lecture, Goldberg will reflect on themes of leadership, storytelling, teamwork, and communication — drawing from his decades in sports media to share lessons that translate to business, community, and personal growth.

Tickets to the lecture are available now at www.hutchcc.edu/dls and will also be available beginning at 9:45 am on the day of the lecture at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

Goldberg will appear at a press conference for members of the media prior to the lecture.  The press conference is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. in the Media Interview Room of the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

For more information on the Dillon Lecture Series or to become a patron, visit www.hutchcc.edu/dls or call Becky Rogers at 620-665-3505.

The Board of Trustees of Hutchinson Community College completed several items of business at its October meeting.
 
The Board opened the meeting by welcoming students who are members of the softball team. The team is led by head coach Jaime Rose, who is entering her 22nd season leading the Blue Dragons.

In other business, the Board received an update on its upcoming Higher Learning Commission accreditation visit in April 2026 and a report from Bryce McFarland, Vice President of Workforce Development and Outreach, on the successes of several of his area’s initiatives, including 166 heavy-duty CDL graduates, 247 earning their CNA and 90 earning the National Firefighter I Certification during the 2024-25 academic year.

The next meeting of the board will be on Thursday, November 13.  The meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Shears Technology Center Justice Theater.  The public is invited to attend.

For more information on Hutchinson Community College, visit the college website at www.hutchcc.edu.

Hutchinson Community College Theatre will stage Continuity, a compelling production exploring storytelling, science, and the human drive to persist, on Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11 at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 12 at 2:00 p.m. The performances will take place in the Stringer Fine Arts Center on the HutchCC campus.

Continuity (by Bess Wohl) is a dark comedy about a film crew trying to shoot a climate change disaster movie while the world outside feels like it’s falling apart. As the shoot unravels, the play cleverly blends humor with urgency, asking how we keep telling stories—and finding hope—when everything seems uncertain. It juxtaposes urgency and humor, underlining the question: “How do we keep going when hope can seem as fictional as a Hollywood ending?”

“What I love about Continuity is how it mixes humor with some really big questions about our world and our future,” said Deidre Mattox, Director of Theatre at HutchCC. “It’s a story that feels timely, but also really fun to experience with an audience. I think people will leave the theatre laughing, thinking, and talking about it.”

Tickets are available at the door prior to each performance.

For more information on the Fine Arts Department at Hutchinson Community College, visit the college website at www.hutchcc.edu/finearts.

Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) proudly announces that two of its allied health programs — the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and the Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology — have both received continuing accreditation from their respective national accrediting bodies.

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has granted continuing accreditation to HutchCC’s Associate Degree in Nursing program, with the next evaluation visit scheduled for Spring 2033.

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), has conferred continuing accreditation on the Surgical Technology program, with the next evaluation scheduled for 2035.

“These accreditations are a strong affirmation of the quality of our faculty, curriculum, and student outcomes,” said Tricia Paramore, Ph.D., President of Hutchinson Community College. “They demonstrate our continued commitment to preparing highly skilled professionals who are ready to meet the growing healthcare needs of our communities.”

Accreditation by ACEN and CAAHEP ensures that HutchCC programs meet rigorous national standards for curriculum, faculty qualifications, and student success. For students, accreditation provides confidence that their education is of the highest quality and often serves as a requirement for licensure and certification exams. For employers, it assures that HutchCC graduates are fully prepared to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Alison Casebolt, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing and Co-Chair of Allied Health, added: “This recognition underscores the dedication of our faculty and staff to student learning and professional excellence. Our graduates are well-prepared to provide outstanding care and leadership in healthcare settings across Kansas and beyond.”

Hutchinson Community College remains committed to expanding access to high-quality healthcare education and to fostering the next generation of nurses, surgical technologists, and allied health professionals.

For more information about Hutchinson Community College and its Allied Health programs, visit www.hutchcc.edu.