OTC adjusts fall semester schedule, masks required
SPRINGFIELD, MO — In an effort to maximize student safety and preserve high-quality learning opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ozarks Technical Community College is adjusting its fall semester. The college will begin the semester as originally planned on Aug. 24, and the last day of final exams will be Dec. 18. However, the following changes have been made to the academic calendar: Fall Break, scheduled for Oct. 12 and 13, is canceled. Classes will be in session those days.Thanksgiving Break
Quarantine Cat Film Fest Benefits Historic Owen Theatre in Branson
Quarantine Cat Film Fest Benefits Historic Owen Theatre in BransonA new online cat video movie made its virtual world premiere on June 19, and proceeds will help keep the Historic Owen Theatre afloat amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Filmmakers sifted through more than 1,100 submissions from across the world to create Quarantine Cat Video Film Festival— a 70-minute compilation cat feature that is now available to watch at home through virtual cinema. The film brings together the cutest, funniest, bravest, and
Honor America event at College of the Ozarks postponed until 2021
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks announced that its traditional Honor America fireworks celebration over Lake Honor has been postponed until 2021. “We thoroughly enjoy celebrating the birth of this nation with our campus family and local community,” said Dr. Marci Linson, vice president for patriotic activities and dean of admissions. “This year, however, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be able to host our traditional Honor America celebration. We are sad we are unable to celebrate
College of the Ozarks appoints Bryan Cizek dean of Work Education Program
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks recently appointed alumnus Bryan Cizek as dean of the Work Education Program, effective during the 2020 spring semester. He will continue to serve as director of patriotic activities, a role he took on in 2016. Cizek is a graduate of College of the Ozarks and earned a master’s degree from Missouri State University. As dean of the work education program, Cizek will oversee placement of more than 1,450 students as they serve in more than 100 workstations on
Emerson pledges $500,000 donation to OTC’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Emerson, a global technology and engineering company based in St. Louis, donated $500,000 to Ozarks Technical Community College’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM). “The next-generation of workers is vital for continuing to serve our customers with solutions and components for energy-efficient air-conditioning systems,” said Keith Calhoun, director of operations for Emerson’s compressor manufacturing locations in Missouri. “We make millions of compressors in our Lebanon and Ava
The Capitol Report from Representative Brad Hudson
Legislative UpdateNew Online Dashboard Will Track Missouri’s Economic Recovery Missouri moved into Phase 2 of the Show Me Strong Economic Recovery Plan on Tuesday, June 16 and is now officially fully open for business. In an effort to track the state’s economic recovery, Gov. Mike Parson and the Missouri Department of Economic Development launched an online economic recovery dashboard. The new dashboard can be viewed at showmestrong.mo.gov/dashboard/. The director of the Department of Economic
OTC offers nearly $2 million in financial aid incentives for the fall
SPRINGFIELD, MO — This fall, Ozarks Technical Community College will offer two new financial aid options for students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These awards are benefits that students do not have to pay back: The OTC Technology Grant provides a $500 grant for education-related technology needs.The OTC Online Class Credit provides three credit hours of tuition and common fees for students who take more than 12 hours of online courses at OTC. “We know the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on our
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New Online Arts Classes Announced By Branson Regional Arts Council
The Branson Regional Arts Council is excited to announce a new series of affordable online education classes providing at-home learning opportunities in theatre acting, comedy improv, music performance, script writing and visual arts. Instructor Amelia Jo Parish has designed some of these classes for younger kids, while many others are geared towards teens and adults. All online courses begin during the week of June 22nd and include a couple of acting classes for youth called “Theatre Makers 1” (ages
