College of the Ozarks Homecoming planned for first weekend in November
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will kick off Homecoming 2021, themed “Together Again,” with its annual Miss Hard Work U. Coronation Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m., in Jones Auditorium. Homecoming events run through Saturday, Nov. 6, and guests on campus are encouraged to join the students at chapel the following day, Sunday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. Alumni and members of the community are invited to participate in many Homecoming activities, including the alumni golf game, Bobcat
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Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., speaks at College of the Ozarks
Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., speaks at College of the Ozarks Convocation POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Alveda C. King, at a cultural convocation on Monday, Oct. 11. King is an activist, author, and former state representative. Earlier in the day, King met students, staff, and faculty from School of the Ozarks and select college students to discuss Christianity in today’s culture and Critical Race Theory. The
Scout and Petal Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting
Kimberling City, MO—Scout and Petal owner Tonya Fahler invites the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of her unique floral boutique on Thursday, October 7, with an open house from 3:00-6:30 p.m. Located in the lower level of Therapeutic Bodyworks Wellness Center & Spa, at 12907 State Hwy 13, Suite C, the full-service flower shop is open for business. “I was pleasantly surprised by the number of people who were happy to have a flower shop in the area,” Fahler said. “It is something the community has
College of the Ozarks to host annual auction
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Saturday, Oct. 9, College of the Ozarks will host its annual auction at the transportation garage on campus from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The auction is open to the public. The College auctions its own antiques, tools, automobiles, appliances, and household items such as furniture, kitchenware, and decorations. Robert Owens and Brad Holder, of Holt Auction Company, will serve as this year’s auctioneers. The auction will offer items such as tractors, musical instruments, restaurant
College of the Ozarks hosts area appreciation for annual patriotic play
“A Flight to Faith” showing at The Keeter Center, October - November POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Beginning Oct. 7, College of the Ozarks will present “A Flight to Faith: The Story of a Vietnam P.O.W.” This riveting and 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 are free and open to the public. Tickets are not
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College of the Ozarks President Jerry C. Davis spurs resolution to acknowledge Vietnam Veterans
Congressmen Dan Crenshaw, Jason Smith champion worthy legislationPOINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks President Jerry C. Davis called for a resolution to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans in his recently published book Vietnam 101. Congressman Dan Crenshaw, of the Texas Second Congressional District, put forth this legislation inspired by Vietnam 101 in Congress September 28, and if accepted, the joint resolution will result in a formal apology to Vietnam Veterans for the
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College of the Ozarks students to participate in annual CitizenTrip® in Washington D.C. and New York
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is continuing the groundbreaking CitizenTrip® that began in 2019 as part of their Patriotic Education Program. Once again, College of the Ozarks will send 150 students on a three-day, two-night intensive trip to Washington D.C., at no cost to the students, Oct. 4-6. Students also will visit New York City and pay homage to those killed in the tragic events of 9/11. “The College is pleased to take a leadership role in making sure each of our students visits the
College of the Ozarks hosts The National Symposium on Patriotic Education, Sept. 16-17
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted Michael R. Pence, 48th vice president of the United States, as the keynote speaker for The National Symposium on Patriotic Education on Friday, Sept. 17. The Symposium was presented by The William S. Knight Center for Patriotic Education. Thousands registered to view the content digitally from the comfort of their homes and offices across the nation, while students, staff, and faculty attended the primary convocation in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic
The City’s Harvest Glow to Shine Brighter in 2021
Announcing More Pumpkins, More Sculptures & Enhanced Pathway Illumination in New Area(Branson, MO 09/07/2021) By day and by night, Silver Dollar City’s acclaimed Harvest Festival returns in Fall of 2021 with even more pumpkins, new bigger-than-life pumpkin sculptures and more lighted pathways featuring spectacularly hand-carved designs. As part of Silver Dollar City’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee, the 2021 half-million-dollar “pumpkin” expansion adds to the Harvest Festival
