College of the Ozarks Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble to perform Christmas concert this Friday, Dec. 1
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble will present a Christmas concert, a free event open to the public, this Friday evening, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. The concert will take place in the Royal Oak Forum of The Keeter Center. Dr. Kevin Powers, band director, chooses pieces with care and selects compositions that have contrasting styles, setting the stage to satisfy a variety of musical interests. “Come and spend a fun evening with both the College of the Ozarks Jazz
Madison Ross crowned as Miss Hard Work U. at College of the Ozarks 2023 Homecoming Honors Ceremony
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Madison Ross, of Onawa, Iowa, was chosen as MissHard Work U. in the College of the Ozarks 2023 Homecoming Honors Ceremony on Nov. 2, 2023. This year’s theme was Shine Bright. Ross is a senior physical education major. Ross’s court included first runner-up and character award winner Betsy Zeller, senior music theory and composition major, of Westcliffe, Colorado, and second runner-up Raegan Moore, junior marketing major, of Alma, Arkansas. Over 34 C of O workstations nominated
College of the Ozarks and The Keeter Center events celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks and The Keeter Center welcome guests year-round and especially at the holiday season, where the spirit of Christmas comes to life in the heart of the Ozarks. The students, staff, and faculty at College of the Ozarks celebrate together to make the holidays shine, and they invite everyone to the following events: COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS HOLIDAY CALENDAR:Christmas Tree Lighting at The Keeter Center – Dec. 1, 5 p.m. (The Keeter Center) Space for this event is
College of the Ozarks hosts Operation Christmas Child Convocation Speaker
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted Izabella McMillon with Samaritan’s Purse on Nov. 9. McMillon shared her story with the students, telling them that she had received a shoebox gift as a thirteen-year-old girl growing up in Romania. Her freedom was limited, and she often did not have enough food to eat. Her family would receive a dozen eggs that was to last a family of four for a month. She grew up hearing the gunshots of the revolution in her home. She and her brother found a hidden
College of the Ozarks theatre students to present John Olive’s, “The Voice of the Prairie,” Dec. 1 -
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks Theatre Department will present John Olive’s, “The Voice of the Prairie” as its winter production for 2023. The performances will take place Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 – 2, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2:30 p.m. in the Jones Auditorium. Cost for performances is as follows: adults, $10; senior citizens, $8; students (non-College of the Ozarks), $8; children (12 and under), $6. Associates of the College are free with their Associates card, and
School of the Ozarks hosts teachers from Classical School of Wichita
POINT LOOKOUT, MO.—On Oct. 5 – 6, members of the teaching team at Classical School of Wichita came to observe the School of the Ozarks’ program for 9th-11th grades, The Great Conversation, in hopes of developing a similar program. The Great Conversation course at School of the Ozarks is an integrated humanities class that explores three eras—creation to the birth of Christ, the birth of Christ to 1500, and 1500-1950. It integrates the disciplines of literature, poetry, history, civics, natural philosophy,
School of The Ozarks hosts annual Mark Twain Choir Conference for area youth
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Wednesday, Nov. 1, School of the Ozarks hosted the Mark Twain Choir Conference for high school choir students from five different schools in the area. The event took place on the College of the Ozarks campus, in School of the Ozarks’ Hook gymnasium. The School of the Ozarks participates in the Mark Twain Conference for sports and activities. There are seven schools in the conference, including public and private schools. School of the Ozarks hosted the choir clinic this
College of the Ozarks, The Keeter Center earn 2023 TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice Awards
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks has been recognized for the 2023 TripAdvisor®️ Travelers’ Choice™ Awards for hotels and restaurants. College of the Ozarks also received a 2023 TripAdvisor®️ Travelers’ Choice Award. College of the Ozarks continues to receive high praise from the plethora of positive reviews on TripAdvisor®️. The College is lauded on the TripAdvisor website as being more than just a college. They describe it as a destination with tons of family-friendly
College of the Ozarks, School of the Ozarks hosts Arkansas Poet Laureate Suzanne Underwood Rhodes as
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. College of the Ozarks and School of the Ozarks hosted the Arkansas Poet Laureate Suzanne Underwood Rhodes on Nov. 2. During her visit, Rhodes spoke to students in Associate Professor of English Matthew Miller’s college creative writing class. She also spoke to students in Assistant Professor of Literature Amy Martin’s high school humanities class. “We study and admire poetry from great poets and even strive to emulate their styles by writing our own verses. We are also studying Homer's
The Keeter Center honored with Best of the Best, Readers’ Choice Awards from ConventionSouth
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. —The publishers of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events in the south, have presented The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks with Best of the Best and Readers’ Choice Awards, 2023. “ConventionSouth readers and fans have once again voted to decide the best meeting sites in the south, and it is no surprise to us that The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks has been selected to receive our annual Readers’ Choice Award,” said Tiffany Burtnett,
College of the Ozarks to rebroadcast Fall Convocation with James Brown (JB), NFL announcer
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is now rebroadcasting the Leonard B. and Edith Gittinger Fall Convocation, featuring James Brown (also known as JB), which originally occurred on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. JB is the host of The NFL Today on CBS and a special CBS news correspondent, as well as a three-time Emmy Award-winner. He has hosted the Super Bowl a record-breaking 11 times. Access to the rebroadcasting of the event is available online at James Brown - Fall 2023 Convocation (cofo.edu).
Branson Bank Announces Promotion of Marketing Officer
(Branson, MO) Branson Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Lyndi Carnelison to Marketing Officer. In this role, Carnelison will implement the bank’s overall strategic initiatives set forth by the Board of Directors, oversee the day-to-day management of the Marketing Department, and drive marketing initiatives, contributing to the continued success of the organization. Carnelison joined Branson Bank in 2006 and has consistently demonstrated creativity, dedication, and a collaborative mindset in
College of the Ozarks to host pianist Forrest Wakeman for Guest Artist Recital on November 10
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks Music Department will host pianist Forrest Wakeman in a guest recital on Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Newman Recital Hall. Forrest Wakeman is a performer, composer, producer, worship leader, and keyboard player based in the West Michigan area. He has played for over 20 Broadway national tours, including Wicked, Les Miserables, Waitress, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Book of Mormon. “Forrest Wakeman is a versatile musician that I was able to
