GCCC to Present Strangers in Town Documentary and Discussion with Dr. Debra Bolton
[Garden City, KS] March 2, 2026 -- Garden City Community College will host a screening of the short documentary film Strangers in Town and a discussion by Dr. Debra Bolton on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the Saffell Library Lobby at Garden City Community College. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.
Strangers in Town tells the story of how global migration transformed and enriched Garden City, Kansas. Amidst the increased demands for housing, social services, education, and infrastructure, current students at Garden City High School are flourishing. This film explores their stories, gives meaning to the city’s motto “The World Grows Here,” and provides an inspiring view of human possibility in the face of change that resonates in all communities.
Dr. Debra Bolton is Director of Intercultural Learning and Academic Success and faculty member in the Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences at Kansas State University.
Strangers in Town is part of Humanities Kansas's Speakers Bureau and “21st Century Civics,” a collection of resources that invite Kansans to participate in community discussions and learn more about the history of American democracy and the shared responsibilities of citizenship. “21st Century Civics” is made possible with support from “A More Perfect Union: America at 250,” an initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Funding for this program was provided by Humanities Kansas, with support from the State of Kansas through the Kansas Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts and the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund.
For more information, contact Julia Proctor, GCCC Director of Library Services, at julia.proctor@gcccks.edu.
About Humanities Kansas
Humanities Kansas is an independent nonprofit leading a movement of ideas to empower the people of Kansas to strengthen their communities and our democracy. Since 1972, our pioneering programming, grants, and partnerships have documented and shared stories to spark conversations and generate insights. Together with our partners and supporters, we inspire all Kansans to draw on history, literature, ethics, and culture to enrich their lives and serve the communities and state we all proudly call home. Visit humanitieskansas.org.
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