College of the Ozarks to host Spring Open House at Student Industries

POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks invites the public to join in a celebration of student-made products on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Guests are encouraged to join this event to witness firsthand the skill and creativity of College of the Ozarks students across campus. From culinary arts to craftsmanship, visitors will be able to engage with students, sample delicious products, and join educational demonstrations.

Embrace the flavors of spring with student-made products, including the College of the Ozarks Cookbook, peach salsa, and a variety of fruit spreads.

As a token of appreciation for attending, guests will have the chance to win a baker’s basket filled with student-made products, the College of the Ozarks Cookbook, and more, valued at over $100. Guests will also receive a complimentary gift with each purchase at the Stained Glass & Candle Shop only.

Enjoy three stories of amazing artifacts and collections at the Ralph Foster Museum and view our recently opened exhibit, Ron Raymer and Jesse Barnes: Artists of the Heartland.

While at the Open House, visitors are encouraged to explore the campus attractions, including Patriots Park, Williams Memorial Chapel, Scripture Garden, Hoge Greenhouses, Gaetz Tractor Museum, and the Ralph Foster Museum.

Cooking Demo Times:

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - Coconut-Blueberry Cake (at The Keeter Center Gift Shop)
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Milling Demo and sampling (at Edwards Mill & General Store)
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Sustainable Bouquet (at The Keeter Center Gift Shop)
12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.  -  Milling Demo and sampling (at Edwards Mill & General Store)
1:15 p.m.  -  2:00 p.m.  -  Cornmeal Pizza Crust (at The Keeter Center Gift Shop)

For more information regarding the Spring Open House, call Retail Operations Office at (833) 267-1985.

For additional information, contact Public Relations Director Valorie Coleman at (417) 690-2212.

About College of the Ozarks

College of the Ozarks is a private, Christian, liberal arts college, located in Point Lookout, Missouri, on a 1,000-acre campus. Christian values, hard work, and financial responsibility comprise the fundamental building blocks of the “Hard Work U.” experience. The College earns numerous accolades yearly, including No. 1 Most Innovative School in the Midwest and No. 1 Best Value Regional College in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for 2023-2024 and No. 3 Best Bang for the Buck by Washington Monthly, 2023. To achieve its vision, the College pursues academic, vocational, Christian, patriotic, and cultural goals. These goals are mirrored in School of the Ozarks, a laboratory school that completes the K-college model.

The Keeter Center — the College’s award-winning lodge, restaurant, and conference facility — earns awards consistently, including the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award 2023 and the Best of the Best and Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 from ConventionSouth magazine. The Keeter Center features historic lodging, fine dining, and meeting rooms. With more than 350 student workers, it is the largest workstation on campus. Follow College of the Ozarks on Facebook at www.facebook.com/collegeoftheozarks , on Instagram, @collegeoftheozarks, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/school/college-of-the-ozarks/, or on X,  @CofOHardWorkU.