College of the Ozarks hosts annual Celebration of Student Scholarship, Research, & Creative work
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted its annual Celebration of Student Scholarship, Research, and Creative work on May 4, at The Keeter Center. Featuring projects from seven areas of study, select departments held an award 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,
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Duckees Drive-Thru Under New Ownership
Kimberling City, MO-Duckees Drive Thru, 12042 St. Hwy 13, celebrated new ownership with an open house and ribbon cutting with the Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 17, from 11-1. The new owners are looking forward to being a part of the Kimberling City business community. Michael and Troy Wiseman, new owners, are eager to revitalize the Duckees brand and support the local community as much as possible. “We want to make Duckees a local destination to visit,” Michael said. Under the
College of the Ozarks broadcast newsroom, The Point, Receives National Recognition
College of the Ozarks broadcast newsroom, The Point, recognized by National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Student journalists earn 14 awards through Mid-America Chapter POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks student newscast, The Point, has been recognized for excellence in journalism by The Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). The Point news magazine is a product of The Point Broadcast Newsroom applied learning workstation at
College of the Ozarks to host annual Honor America event Sunday, June 25, 2023
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host its 34th annual Honor America Celebration on the College campus Sunday, June 25. The public is invited to attend this free event and may bring blankets and lawn chairs for a picnic on the grounds. The fireworks display will take place at sunset. Schedule of events 6 p.m. — Festivities Begin There will be food available from Parlor Doughnuts, Weber’s Blazin’ Cattle, and London Calling. Other refreshments for sale will include fresh-squeezed
Table Rock Lake Lions Club Focuses on VISION, Elects New Officers
Kimberling City, MO-The Table Rock Lake Lions Club voted to specialize in vision-related programs and elected officers for the upcoming Lions year, which begins July 1. “Lions are all about bettering our local communities,” said TRL Lions President Ronda Del Boccio. “Some clubs have a specialty, and we have chosen to focus on vision care, such as eyeglasses recycling, eye exams, and free glasses.” The club also elected officers for the new Lions year:President - Ronda Del BoccioVice President - Brent
83-YEAR-OLD BIG CEDAR LODGE ASSOCIATE SHATTERS WORLD DEADLIFT RECORD AT WABDL COMPETITION IN MAY
RIDGEDALE, Missouri (May 15, 2023) - Big Cedar Lodge is proud to announce that its very own, longtime associate John Bennett, broke the world record deadlift for athletes ages 80-84. His impressive feat took place on May 6 at the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters (WABDL) American World Cup Bench Press and Deadlift Championships, hosted at the Chula Vista Resort in the Wisconsin Dells. During the deadlift championships, Bennett lifted 325 pounds, surpassing the previous record of 270 pounds
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College of the Ozarks faculty member, Erin Hayes, receives The Eugene Charles Wittick Teaching Excel
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. —Erin Hayes, alumna of the College, received The Eugene Charles Wittick Teaching Excellence Award at the 116th commencement at the College of the Ozarks. The Eugene Charles Wittick Teaching Excellence Award honors those professors who have demonstrated outstanding teaching ability and who have had a major impact on the lives and careers of their students. Honorees have shown exceptional interest in their students, have set an example compatible with the goals of the College of the
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College of the Ozarks faculty member, Dr. Nathan Roberts, receives The Mildred Letton Wittick Award
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Dr. Nathan Roberts, associate professor of conservation and wildlife management and chair of the division of agriculture and natural sciences, received The Mildred Letton Wittick Professional Achievement Award at the 116th commencement at College of the Ozarks. The Mildred Letton Wittick Professional Achievement Award honors faculty members for their professional accomplishments, which may include research, publications, performance, creative productions, and service to professional
College of the Ozarks Alumni Association hosts Doc Good Day
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The Alumni Association of College of the Ozarks hosted its annual service day named in honor of former president Dr. R. M. Good on Saturday, April 29, on the College campus. During the 13th anniversary of Doc Good Day, over 130 volunteers gave back to the College that has benefitted thousands of students with a debt-free education. The day began with registration and breakfast provided by Bobcat Food Services and an Alumni Council meeting to discuss various awards and the alumni
College of the Ozarks hosts first Order of the Engineer Ceremony
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks James P. Keeter School of Engineering hosted the first Order of the Engineer Ceremony on Thursday, April 20, after their annual engineering awards ceremony. The six-year-old engineering program was accredited by ABET in the fall of 2022, allowing College of the Ozarks graduating seniors and alumni to be inducted into the Order of the Engineer for the first time this spring. The induction ceremony includes receiving a stainless-steel ring after the
Silver Dollar City Voted #1 Theme Park in the Country!
(Branson, Mo., 5/5/23) Silver Dollar City is named #1 Theme Park in America by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, following four weeks of voting by loyal fans of the 1880s theme park. In total, Silver Dollar City Attractions is awarded three amusement-related awards in this nationwide poll of USA TODAY readers. Two additional awards placed North America’s fastest, steepest and tallest spinning coaster, Time Traveler, in the Top 20 Best Roller Coaster poll and tropical-themed water park White Water
