College of the Ozarks to rebroadcast Fall Convocation with Jenna Bush Hager

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is excited to announce the rebroadcast of the Leonard B. and Edith Gittinger Fall Convocation, featuring Jenna Bush Hager, available online from Jan. 13 to Feb. 3, 2025.

Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of NBC’s TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, best-selling author, and humanitarian, delivered an inspiring presentation on Oct. 10, 2024, in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex at College of the Ozarks. The event, moderated by nationally acclaimed journalist and C of O professor Erin Hayes-Dennis, was themed “Reflections on Life in the White House.”

Hager shared heartfelt stories and lessons from her time in The White House, her career, and her personal journey as a mother and advocate for global causes. She captivated the audience with her reflections on faith, family, and service, offering words of wisdom and encouragement to students and attendees alike.

Access the replay at  https://www.cofo.edu/Jenna-Bush-Hager and enjoy this inspiring event from the comfort of your home.

The original convocation program also featured a performance by award-winning vocalist Mary Millben, renowned as “America’s National Anthem Singer.” Millben performed the National Anthem and a closing song, adding a moving musical element to the evening.

Through The Keeter Center for Character Education, the annual Fall Convocation underscores the College’s commitment to promoting good character by bringing influential national leaders to campus to share their stories and values with students.

For additional information, contact Public Relations Director Valorie Coleman at (417) 690-2212.

About College of the Ozarks

College of the Ozarks is a private, Christian, liberal arts college, located in Point Lookout, Missouri, on a 1,000-acre campus. Christian values, hard work, and fiscal responsibility comprise the fundamental building blocks of the “Hard Work U.” experience. The College earns numerous accolades yearly, including No. 2 Best Performers on Social Mobility-Regional Colleges in the Midwest and No. 4 Best Regional College in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-2025 and No. 3 Best Bang for the Buck by Washington Monthly, 2024. To achieve its vision, the College pursues academic, vocational, Christian, patriotic, and cultural goals. These goals are mirrored in School of the Ozarks, a laboratory school that completes the K-college model.

The Keeter Center — the College’s award-winning lodge, restaurant, and conference facility — earns awards consistently, including the TripAdvisor Best of the Best Award 2024 and the Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 from ConventionSouth magazine. The Keeter Center features historic lodging, fine dining, and meeting rooms. With more than 350 student workers, it is the largest workstation on campus.