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
A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Branson, MO - Lake Taneycomo is aging. Estimated to have a life span of 100 years, it has surpassed its deadline by just over a decade. The aging of water bodies can be determined by various natural and human-induced factors, such as pollution, sedimentation, and nutrient loading; all of which cause water quality to decline. In 1994 Lake Taneycomo was listed as an impaired water body on Missouri’s 303(d) list. This list identifies water bodies—like rivers, lakes, and streams—that aren't meeting water
USA TODAY Names Silver Dollar City #1 Theme Park
The City repeats as winner over Disney, Universal, SeaWorld and othersBRANSON, Mo. (May 1, 2024) — Silver Dollar City will keep the title #1 Theme Park in America, winning this year’s USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for a second consecutive year. The City took the top spot in a competitive field of 20 nominees including Disney, Universal and SeaWorld properties. Nominees were chosen by industry experts and then voted on by fans during a rigorous, four-week voting period."We are so thankful for our
Bluegrass & BBQ Festival May 2-27
Silver Dollar City Announces Tastiest, Largest Lineup Ever BRANSON, Mo. (May 2, 2024) — The iconic sounds and smells of Silver Dollar City’s award-winning twentieth-annual Bluegrass & BBQ Festival fill the 1880s theme park’s streets with over 65 of the world’s top bluegrass artists and slow-smoked barbecue May 2 through Memorial Day. With 22 days of bluegrass music, Bluegrass & BBQ features more dates than any other bluegrass festival in the United States.Named “Event of the Year” by the International
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.
Final Year of Street Fest
Old-Fashioned Fun Blooms at The City April 11-29BRANSON, Mo. (4-11-24) — Silver Dollar City ushers in the beauty of spring with the final run of the colorful and flavorful Street Fest, April 11-29. The City comes alive with bustling blooms, living art displays, the return of festival favorites, plus NEW stage productions and unforgettable foods. The jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring entertainment lineup includes aerial acrobat Kristy Sellars, a recent finalist on America’s Got Talent. Kristy’s exhilarating show
College of the Ozarks to host the INSPIRED Exhibit, April 5-20
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is pleased to welcome INSIRED Exhibit to its campus, April 5-20, located at The Keeter Center. This exhibit tells the story of the greatest book ever written: the Bible, and how the most banned book in history became the world's all-time best seller. Ancient artifacts and written materials speak to visitors an understanding of how the Bible was written and preserved through the ages and how it has survived every attempt to suppress it. Working with private
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Missouri
The American Pickers are excited to return to Missouri! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in June 2024. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find historically significant or rare items, in addition to unforgettable Characters and