College of the Ozarks hosts annual Celebration of Student Scholarship, Research, and Creative Work
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted its annual Celebration of Student Scholarship, Research, and Creative Work on May 9, at The Keeter Center. Featuring projects from 12 areas of study, select departments held an awards 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,
College of the Ozarks Alumni Association hosts Doc Good Day on May 4
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, May 4, on the College campus. Dr. Robert M. Good served as president of The School of the Ozarks for 31 years. He embodied the concept of servant leadership during his tenure and played a fundamental role in improving the campus grounds, including developments such as constructing the campus chapel, adding a hospital, and expanding the campus to
College of the Ozarks sophomore Sophia Durando wins American Culinary Federation competition
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — Sophia Durando, sophomore culinary arts and hospitality management major at College of the Ozarks, won the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Emerging Chef Cooking Competition. The competition took place at The Keeter Center, and it consisted of five young culinarians, including three sous chefs from area restaurants and two students from C of O, Garrick West and Sophia Durando. The competition was mystery box style, and the participants didn’t know what ingredients they had to
The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing holds 15th annual Pinning and Blessing Ceremony
The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing at College of the Ozarks holds 15th annual Pinning and Blessing CeremonyPOINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing (AMSON) at College of the Ozarks held its 15th Annual Pinning and Blessing Ceremony on Friday, May 10, at 4 p.m. in Williams Memorial Chapel. Class of 2024 graduates, nursing faculty, and family members and guests of the graduates attended the event. A reception for the graduates and their families was held afterwards. Lindsay Boone
School of the Ozarks student, Abigael Nievar Attends National Legislative Day in Washington D.C.
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — Abigael Nievar, School of the Ozarks junior traveled to Washington D.C. in March to attend a National Legislative Day trip with the Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. She was one of four selected cadets to attend the all-expenses paid trip. The Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program aims to introduce young students to patriotic service through aviation. The program is open to ages 12 – 21 and is comprised of a 16-step course that includes topics like aerospace education, leadership
Branson/Springfield Roof Co Announces Winner of the Teacher Roof Giveaway
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Branson/Springfield Roof Co, a leader in local roofing solutions, is excited to reveal the winner of its Roof-for-a-Teacher Giveaway. The announcement will take place at Highlandville Elementary on Tuesday, May 14, at 8 a.m., celebrating one exceptional teacher’s commitment to education with the gift of a new roof. "We are delighted to reveal the winner of our Teacher Roof Giveaway and honor another hero in our community," said Daniel Koren, founder of Branson/Springfield Roof Co.
College of the Ozarks to hold Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 11
Ceremony marks the 117th annual commencement for the CollegePOINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host its 117th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex on the College campus. The ceremony will honor 327 graduating students: 61 Bachelor of Arts, 249 Bachelor of Science, and 17 Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This is a ticketed event for graduates and their families. The top five majors of the graduating class are psychology, nursing, family
College of the Ozarks dedicates Lively Hall, newest female residence hall on campus
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks dedicated Lively Hall on April 4 on the College campus. Students, staff, and faculty came together for the dedication of Lively Hall, a modern addition to the campus landscape with a focus on cutting-edge student dormitory design and functionality. The ceremony included remarks from President Brad Johnson, First Lady Laura Lacey Johnson, Vice President for Cultural Affairs and Dean of Character Education Sue Head, Dean of Development Natalie Rasnick, Dean of
College of the Ozarks hosts Spring 2024 Career Expo
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted 125 organizations during the spring Career Expo on April 12, in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex. The Vanek Center for Vocation & Callings hosts this biannual event with the primary goal of providing an atmosphere where students can begin securing internships, employment, or graduate school admissions. The organizations in attendance included an array of employers and graduate schools located in the Ozarks region and beyond. The organizations
College of the Ozarks to host Kitty Ledbetter co-author of Broadcasting the Ozarks for a book signin
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks is hosting Kitty Ledbetter co-author of Broadcasting the Ozarks: Si Siman and Country Music at the Crossroads May 3, at the Ralph Foster Museum. Ledbetter will give a presentation at 2:30 p.m. afterwards she will have books for purchase and signing until 4 p.m. The presentation is free. Regular ticket prices will apply for those who wish to visit the museum after. Kitty Ledbetter is emerita professor of English at Texas State University. Before entering academia,
College of the Ozarks Chorale to perform Requiem concert, April 21 and 25
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Sunday, April 21, at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., the College of the Ozarks Chorale will offer music and lead worship at Kings Way United Methodist Church in Springfield, Missouri. At 5 p.m., the students will present a concert including Requiem by Heather Sorenson. “A requiem is a mass written to honor those who have passed away,” said Nathan Cornelius, adjunct professor of music. “This specific requiem has been written in memory and honor of those lost during the Covid pandemic that
College of the Ozarks’ students travel to Arkansas to tour diverse farms
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks Grain Crop Production class embarked on a trip to central Arkansas, April 10 ─ 12. The trip served as an opportunity for the students to tour and learn about a diverse array of farms. The 13 students who attended the trip were led by their professor, Tammy Holder, general farm manager. On Wednesday, the students visited a pecan farm, fishery, University of Arkansas extension research station, and fruit and vegetable farm. Thursday, they toured a blackberry farm,
Jones Theatre Company presents Cirque de Variété
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks Jones Theater Company will present the Cirque de Variété on May 1-2, at 7:30 p.m., in the Jones Auditorium. Cirque is an annual production that allows students with a variety of talents to perform for their fellow students while gaining valuable art and entertainment experience. The event is open to the public on a first come, first serve basis with limited seating available. The Cirque de Variété will showcase a sample of the work students have accomplished this
College of the Ozarks Jazz Ensemble to perform concert April 22
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks Jazz Ensemble will present a concert, a free event open to the public, Monday, April 22, at 7 p.m. The concert will take place in the Jones Auditorium on the College campus. Dr. Kevin Powers has served as the jazz director at the College for eleven years. He chooses pieces with care, and the program reflects his interest in contrasting jazz styles. He believes it is important for the College of the Ozarks Jazz Ensemble to play a wide variety of jazz music.