College of the Ozarks hosts annual Celebration of Student Scholarship, Research, and Creative Work
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted its annual Celebration of Student Scholarship, Research, and Creative Work on May 9, at The Keeter Center. Featuring projects from 12 areas of study, select departments held an awards ceremony, recognizing students for their academic excellence and personal achievement. Students with various majors presented personal research accumulated throughout their college careers. Departments that participated included the following: animal science, biology,
Budget Blinds of Southwest Missouri Leads the Way in Child Safety and Product Innovation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Diana Doan (417) 633-7922 ddoan@budgetblinds.com Budget Blinds of Southwest Missouri Leads the Way in Child Safety and Product Innovation Through Cordless and Motorized Solutions, Ahead of U.S. Regulation Updates - Locally owned and operated, the business is aligned with new national window covering standards to ensure the safety of friends, family, and neighbors - SOUTHWEST, MISSOURI, June 01, 2024 – Budget Blinds of Southwest Missouri announces its continued
College of the Ozarks sophomore Sophia Durando wins American Culinary Federation competition
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — Sophia Durando, sophomore culinary arts and hospitality management major at College of the Ozarks, won the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Emerging Chef Cooking Competition. The competition took place at The Keeter Center, and it consisted of five young culinarians, including three sous chefs from area restaurants and two students from C of O, Garrick West and Sophia Durando. The competition was mystery box style, and the participants didn’t know what ingredients they had to
School of the Ozarks student, Abigael Nievar Attends National Legislative Day in Washington D.C.
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — Abigael Nievar, School of the Ozarks junior traveled to Washington D.C. in March to attend a National Legislative Day trip with the Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. She was one of four selected cadets to attend the all-expenses paid trip. The Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program aims to introduce young students to patriotic service through aviation. The program is open to ages 12 – 21 and is comprised of a 16-step course that includes topics like aerospace education, leadership
Stephen Sondheim's Company - A Musical Comedy Opens At Historic Owen Theatre
The Branson Regional Arts Council is excited to present the fourth mainstage production of the 2024 season, Stephen Sondheim’s Company! From one of musical theatre’s most renowned composers, Company is a musical comedy that tackles timeless situations and themes in a funny, thought-provoking, and catchy musical. Performances are May 16 – 26, 2024 with shows on Thursday (7pm), Friday (7pm), Saturday (7pm), and Sunday (2pm). NOTE: Sunday May 19th is at 7pm only. Company is rated PG|13 as the production
A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Branson, MO - Lake Taneycomo is aging. Estimated to have a life span of 100 years, it has surpassed its deadline by just over a decade. The aging of water bodies can be determined by various natural and human-induced factors, such as pollution, sedimentation, and nutrient loading; all of which cause water quality to decline. In 1994 Lake Taneycomo was listed as an impaired water body on Missouri’s 303(d) list. This list identifies water bodies—like rivers, lakes, and streams—that aren't meeting water
USA TODAY Names Silver Dollar City #1 Theme Park
The City repeats as winner over Disney, Universal, SeaWorld and othersBRANSON, Mo. (May 1, 2024) — Silver Dollar City will keep the title #1 Theme Park in America, winning this year’s USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for a second consecutive year. The City took the top spot in a competitive field of 20 nominees including Disney, Universal and SeaWorld properties. Nominees were chosen by industry experts and then voted on by fans during a rigorous, four-week voting period."We are so thankful for our
Bluegrass & BBQ Festival May 2-27
Silver Dollar City Announces Tastiest, Largest Lineup Ever BRANSON, Mo. (May 2, 2024) — The iconic sounds and smells of Silver Dollar City’s award-winning twentieth-annual Bluegrass & BBQ Festival fill the 1880s theme park’s streets with over 65 of the world’s top bluegrass artists and slow-smoked barbecue May 2 through Memorial Day. With 22 days of bluegrass music, Bluegrass & BBQ features more dates than any other bluegrass festival in the United States.Named “Event of the Year” by the International
College of the Ozarks dedicates Lively Hall, newest female residence hall on campus
POINT 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 for Cultural Affairs and Dean of Character Education Sue Head, Dean of Development Natalie Rasnick, Dean of
College of the Ozarks hosts Spring 2024 Career Expo
POINT 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 included an array of employers and graduate schools located in the Ozarks region and beyond. The organizations
College of the Ozarks to host Kitty Ledbetter co-author of Broadcasting the Ozarks for a book signin
POINT 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 museum after. Kitty Ledbetter is emerita professor of English at Texas State University. Before entering academia,