College of the Ozarks hosts 30th Camp Lookout for area youth
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks Camp Lookout returned for its 30th year, offering free summer camp to children in surrounding counties. This summer’s theme, “Run Free,” was designed to remind the campers that we are able to “Run Free” only because of what Jesus has done for us. Camp Lookout is hosted on the College of the Ozarks campus campground, complete with an activities field, housing, and playgrounds. For the summer of 2024, 10 sessions of camp were offered from June 3rd – Aug. 8.
Faith Community Health Announces Transition to Focus on Expanding Mental Health Services
Branson, Missouri – Faith Community Health, a primary care clinic dedicated to meeting the needs of the uninsured and underinsured in the Tri-Lakes area, announced its transition to become a dedicated mental health center. This exciting shift reflects our community's evolving need for affordable mental health services. "Fourteen years ago, Faith Community Health opened its doors to meet the unmet need for affordable access to primary care services. Today, we celebrate the fact that this need has
Entrepreneurial Missourians get chance to participate in free business workshops
Across the Show Me State, a wave of entrepreneurial energy is growing. The Early-Stage Business Boot Camp, designed with aspiring entrepreneurs and new small business owners in mind, has successfully graduated nearly 130 entrepreneurs across the southern part of the state since December. Now the program is coming to Stone County Sept. 19 – Nov. 14. “This program is so impactful to our participants as they navigate how to start and grow their business,” said Sandra Smart, business consultant and technology
Care For Kids impacts thousands of students over the past school year
Imagine as a child you longed to be part of the baseball team but your family couldn’t afford a glove or cleats for you to play. What would it feel like as a student to try to keep up in school but words and letters are too fuzzy to read. What if you dreaded long weekends because you knew there wouldn’t be enough food at home to eat. For many children across the Ozarks, they don’t have to imagine. Fortunately, thanks to the generosity of area donors, there’s a resource available to meet the needs of
College of the Ozarks senior Ben Alleger conducts shark research through summer internship in Florid
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — Ben Alleger, senior conservation and wildlife management and ecology and field biology double major at College of the Ozarks, spent six weeks interning with the Coastal Marine Education and Research Academy (C.M.E.R.A.) in Clearwater, Florida. This six-week program provided hands-on experience with marine research, including catching, tagging, and releasing sharks and stingrays to better understand their populations and distributions in the Gulf of Mexico. During the internship, Alleger
College of the Ozarks celebrates Honor America with food trucks, fireworks, patriotic program
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — On Saturday, June 29, College of the Ozarks hosted the 35th annual Honor America Celebration on campus. The event helped the community to collectively celebrate the nation and to remember American servicemen and women. A record crowd attended the annual event. Dr. Brad Johnson, College of the Ozarks president, honored and prayed for families whose spouses are currently serving in the Middle East, and the College presented several special recognitions during the patriotic program.
College of the Ozarks hospitality seniors conducts panel discussions with industry leaders
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Last spring, six College of the Ozarks hospitality seniors moderated panel discussions with local businesses including Big Cedar and Silver Dollar City where they explored topics such as managing employees and interviewing for jobs. Students took the initiative to form two groups and organize the panel discussions. They meticulously prepared overviews of the semester's topics, which they presented to the panel as a foundation for the discussion. They also crafted insightful questions
College of the Ozarks students travel to southern cities as part of Civil Rights Movement Trip
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Last semester, College of the Ozarks sent eight students and three faculty members on the Civil Rights Movement trip through historical locations in the South, April 30-May 4, 2024. Dr. David Dalton, Distinguished Professor of History and Elizabeth Hoyt Clark Chair of Humanities at College of the Ozarks, led the trip. He has impacted the lives of students for over three decades through his love of American history and by leading students on once-in-lifetime trips, both domestically and
Budget Blinds of Southwest Missouri Leads the Way in Child Safety and Product Innovation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Diana Doan (417) 633-7922 ddoan@budgetblinds.com Budget Blinds of Southwest Missouri Leads the Way in Child Safety and Product Innovation Through Cordless and Motorized Solutions, Ahead of U.S. Regulation Updates - Locally owned and operated, the business is aligned with new national window covering standards to ensure the safety of friends, family, and neighbors - SOUTHWEST, MISSOURI, June 01, 2024 – Budget Blinds of Southwest Missouri announces its continued