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News for Human Interest
Friday, April 26, 2024POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks dedicated Lively Hall on April 4 on the College campus. Students, staff, and faculty came together for the dedication of Lively Hall, a modern addition to the campus landscape with a focus on cutting-edge student dormitory design and functionality. The ceremony included remarks from President Brad Johnson, First Lady Laura Lacey Johnson, Vice President ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Education, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, April 26, 2024POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted 125 organizations during the spring Career Expo on April 12, in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex. The Vanek Center for Vocation & Callings hosts this biannual event with the primary goal of providing an atmosphere where students can begin securing internships, employment, or graduate school admissions. The organizations in attendance ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Education, General News Article, Press Release
College of the Ozarks to host Kitty Ledbetter co-author of Broadcasting the Ozarks for a book signinFriday, April 26, 2024POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks is hosting Kitty Ledbetter co-author of Broadcasting the Ozarks: Si Siman and Country Music at the Crossroads May 3, at the Ralph Foster Museum. Ledbetter will give a presentation at 2:30 p.m. afterwards she will have books for purchase and signing until 4 p.m. The presentation is free. Regular ticket prices will apply for those who wish to visit the ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Education, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, April 26, 2024POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Sunday, April 21, at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., the College of the Ozarks Chorale will offer music and lead worship at Kings Way United Methodist Church in Springfield, Missouri. At 5 p.m., the students will present a concert including Requiem by Heather Sorenson. “A requiem is a mass written to honor those who have passed away,” said Nathan Cornelius, adjunct professor of ...read moreCategories: Education, Human Interest, Community, Fun Facts, Press Release
Friday, April 26, 2024POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks Grain Crop Production class embarked on a trip to central Arkansas, April 10 ─ 12. The trip served as an opportunity for the students to tour and learn about a diverse array of farms. The 13 students who attended the trip were led by their professor, Tammy Holder, general farm manager. On Wednesday, the students visited a pecan farm, fishery, University ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
Friday, April 26, 2024POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks Jones Theater Company will present the Cirque de Variété on May 1-2, at 7:30 p.m., in the Jones Auditorium. Cirque is an annual production that allows students with a variety of talents to perform for their fellow students while gaining valuable art and entertainment experience. The event is open to the public on a first come, first serve basis with ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
Monday, April 22, 2024POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks Jazz Ensemble will present a concert, a free event open to the public, Monday, April 22, at 7 p.m. The concert will take place in the Jones Auditorium on the College campus. Dr. Kevin Powers has served as the jazz director at the College for eleven years. He chooses pieces with care, and the program reflects his interest in contrasting jazz styles. ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human Interest.png)
Thursday, April 11, 2024Old-Fashioned Fun Blooms at The City April 11-29BRANSON, Mo. (4-11-24) — Silver Dollar City ushers in the beauty of spring with the final run of the colorful and flavorful Street Fest, April 11-29. The City comes alive with bustling blooms, living art displays, the return of festival favorites, plus NEW stage productions and unforgettable foods. The jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring entertainment ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Fun Facts, Human Interest
Tuesday, April 09, 2024POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is pleased to welcome INSIRED Exhibit to its campus, April 5-20, located at The Keeter Center. This exhibit tells the story of the greatest book ever written: the Bible, and how the most banned book in history became the world's all-time best seller. Ancient artifacts and written materials speak to visitors an understanding of how the Bible was written ...read moreCategories: Education, Human Interest, Community, Fun Facts, Press Release
Tuesday, April 09, 2024The American Pickers are excited to return to Missouri! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in June 2024. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They ...read moreCategories: Fun Facts, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Friday, April 05, 2024College of the Ozarks hosts Jim Denison, of Denison Ministries, and The Honorable Mike Huckabee for Forum on Israel today, April 4 POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks hosted the annual Spring Forum, A Conversation on Israel, today, April 4. The event featured Dr. Jim Denison, cultural theologian and founder and CEO of Denison Ministries, and The Honorable Mike Huckabee, the 44th ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Press Release, Education, General News Article, Political
Friday, April 05, 2024POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks invites the public to join in a celebration of student-made products on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests are encouraged to join this event to witness firsthand the skill and creativity of College of the Ozarks students across campus. From culinary arts to craftsmanship, visitors will be able to engage with students, sample delicious ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
Wednesday, April 03, 2024POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On March 6, School of the Ozarks students traveled to Springfield, Missouri, to serve at Convoy of Hope. The School has seen the immense impact Convoy of Hope has made domestically and internationally and desired to serve alongside the organization. Through former S of O students who currently work at Convoy of Hope, the administrators and teachers learned about the founder, ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Education, General News Article, Press Release
