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College of the Ozarks to hold inauguration for 17th president of the institution, Dr. Brad Johnson
Community invited to the celebration on Thursday, Oct. 13 POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host an inauguration ceremony for the installation of its 17th president, Dr. Brad Johnson, on Thursday, Oct. 13. The event is free, and the public is invited to attend. Those interested may register via the following link: www.cofo.edu/pbjPUBLIC “We look forward to welcoming our community to this historic event,” said Public Relations Director Valorie Coleman. “What a special opportunity to
Baseball legend Darryl Strawberry will join Ozarks Teen Challenge
Baseball legend Darryl Strawberry will join Ozarks Teen Challenge to celebrate its fifteenth anniversary as a recovery program for adolescent boys at their annual banquet on Saturday, November 12th at the White River Conference Center in Springfield, Missouri. Branson West, Missouri—Ozarks Teen Challenge announced that their annual banquet & silent auction would be held on Saturday, November 12th at the White River Conference Center in Springfield, Missouri. They will also honor this year’s program
College of the Ozarks first auction of the year
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host its annual auction this Saturday, Oct. 1, beginning at 10 a.m. until everything is sold. The auction will take place in the transportation garage on the campus of College of the Ozarks. The community is invited to attend. Robert Owens and Brad Holder will be returning to serve as this year’s auctioneers. The products available include the College’s own antiques, tools, automobiles, appliances, and household items, such as furniture, kitchenware, and
Elevate Entrepreneurs Spring 2023 Class
Interested in owning your own side business? Elevate Entrepreneurs provides comprehensive education and resources to innovative go-getters who dream of owning and running their own business or side-gig. Elevate Entrepreneurs equips individuals with the resources they need to maximize their earning potential and actualize their business ideas. The program includes a 12-week academy, one-on-one coaching and credit-to-capital training. There is no tuition cost to attend Elevate Entrepreneurs. Students will
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College of the Ozarks hosts area appreciation for patriotic play
“A Flight to Faith” showing at The Keeter Center, October – November POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Starting Oct. 4, College of the Ozarks will present “A Flight to Faith: The Story of a Vietnam P.O.W.” This true story chronicles the journey of an American hero, Colonel John Clark. The play is produced and performed by students at College of the Ozarks. The showing of a patriotic play is a fall tradition at College of the Ozarks. Performances take place in the Royal Oak Forum and are free and open to the public.
College of the Ozarks welcomes new faculty members
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks started the 2022-2023 academic year with 10 new professors. Eric Bolger, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College, said the number of new hires is somewhat higher than typical for the start of the academic year. Three of the new faculty members are alumnae – Amanda Holder, Rebecca McGarry, and Laura Paul. “We are excited about this new group of professors,” Bolger said. “They bring diverse experience and expertise to their positions, which
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College of the Ozarks holds 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Survivor of Twin Towers tells story of survival, heroism of firefighters, police and first responders POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks held a special ceremony today, Sept. 12, to commemorate the lives of those who perished in the terrorist attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. Members of the community, firefighters from the Western Taney County and Branson Fire Departments, K-12 students from School of the Ozarks, C of O students, staff, and faculty attended the event. The ceremony was held
Silver Dollar City’s Aglow During Harvest Festival
Announcing New Pumpkin Paths, Thousands of Pumpkins and Dozens of Crafters(Branson, MO 09/15/2022) Silver Dollar City’s acclaimed Harvest Festival returns brighter than ever in 2022, featuring more than 15,000 pumpkins, larger than life sculptures and the new Foggy Hollow lighted pathway. As part of Silver Dollar City’s Biggest Entertainment Year Ever, the half-million-dollar “pumpkin” expansion adds to the Harvest Festival featuring Crafts and Pumpkins In The City running September 21-October 29,
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College of the Ozarks awards faculty member New Faculty Member Five-Fold Mission Award
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. —College of the Ozarks recently awarded Dr. Christy Patrick, associate professor of education, the C of O New Faculty Member Five-Fold Mission Award for 2022. The C of O New Faculty Member Five-Fold Mission Award is given to a new faculty member who has worked six years or less and whom students and co-workers recognize as best embodying the College’s academic, vocational, Christian, patriotic, and cultural goals. 2022 College of the Ozarks New Faculty Member Five-Fold Mission
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College of the Ozarks awards faculty member Veteran Faculty Member Five-Fold Mission Award
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. —College of the Ozarks recently awarded Tammy Holder, associate professor of agronomy and The D. Howard Doane Chair of Agriculture, the C of O Veteran Faculty Member Five-Fold Mission Award for 2022. The College of the Ozarks Veteran Faculty Member Five-Fold Mission Award is given to a faculty member who has worked at least seven years at the College and whom students and co-workers recognize as best embodying the College’s academic, vocational, Christian, patriotic, and cultural
