A rare chance to see a production of a legendary playwright’s arguably greatest work will be in store for central Kansas audiences attending Sterling College Theatre’s production of August Wilson’s “Fences.” The often-studied, rarely-seen classic will be presented on Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, at 7:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, in Culbertson Auditorium on the Sterling College campus.

Sterling College faculty and students were in Topeka at the Kansas State Capitol for the Kansas Athletic Trainers Society’s “Hit the Hill” event on Feb. 11. Nicole Glasgow, assistant professor of athletic training and health science, and Anna Kuns ’19, athletic trainer, accompanied Sterling athletic training graduate students Sarah Ahrens of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Kelcie Wood of Silsbee, Texas.

A cast of 21 will be featured in Sterling College Theatre production of the Shakespearean comedy Love’s Labour’s Lost Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 16. 

Sterling College has announced Adam Moore of Nickerson, Kan., has been named the State Champion in Persuasive Speaking and, by virtue of that performance, is one of two students from the state of Kansas that is afforded the opportunity to compete at the annual Interstate Oratory competition. 

“I was thrilled with Adam's performance at the tournament. Adam is one of the hardest workers on the team this season, and despite being new to the field of persuasive speaking, I was elated that he could qualify,” said Ken Troyer, forensics coach.

Sterling College has announced David Earle as the College’s associate vice president for advancement. Earle rejoins his alma mater at an exciting time in its history as the College is completing its $25 million SterlingNOW capital campaign, three significant construction projects are in motion and Sterling seeks to engage more alumni with volunteering and philanthropic giving.