College of the Ozarks to host Fall Patriotic Film Festival honoring Veterans
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks invites the community to attend the Fall Patriotic Film Festival, hosted in the Royal Oak Forum of The Keeter Center, Oct. 14 – Nov. 11, 2025. The festival will showcase three feature-length films based on the lives of distinguished Vietnam Veterans — Capt. John Sorensen, Col. John Clark, and Sgt. Maj. Eddie Neas — whose stories embody resilience, sacrifice, and service to country. Inspired by the book Vietnam 101 by President Emeritus Dr. Jerry C. Davis, each
Shannon Bream to headline College of the Ozarks annual Leonard B. & Edith Gittinger Fall Convocation
Reservations available on Tuesday, Sept. 16 POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will welcome Shannon Bream, anchor of “FOX News Sunday” and New York Times bestselling author, as the featured speaker for the College’s annual Leonard B. and Edith Gittinger Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at 7 p.m. in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex.This year’s convocation will take the form of a fireside chat, offering guests a warm and engaging conversation rather than a traditional keynote. Shannon
Pooper Troopers and Table Rock Career Center Unite for Ozarks Diaper Drive
Reeds Spring, Missouri – September 9, 2025 – The Pooper Troopers are thrilled to announce a diaper drive in the Ozarks! This will be a collaborative effort to bring vital relief to families across the region. In a dynamic partnership with Table Rock Career Center’s SkillsUSA Chapter, this initiative aims to address a critical and often overlooked need for diaper assistance in our community. The diaper drive will begin on Saturday, September 27, 2025 and end on Sunday, October 12, 2025 The drive is more
9/11 Memorial Ceremony held at College of the Ozarks
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Today, on Sept. 11, 2025, College of the Ozarks held a special ceremony to commemorate the lives of those who perished in the terrorist attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. The keynote speaker was Maj. Gen. Charles D. Hausman, who serves as the adjutant general of the Missouri National Guard. Hausman has served in the U.S. military for over three decades in various roles. He has commanded aviation units, held key leadership roles, and been deployed worldwide. Hausman holds
Veterans Week at College of the Ozarks
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks will host Veterans Week activities, Nov. 5–11, 2025, honoring men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. Veterans Week will include ceremonies, dedications, guest speakers, and the annual Veterans Day Sunrise Service. “Veterans Week at College of the Ozarks is a time to honor the men and women who have served our nation and to remind ourselves of the freedoms their sacrifice has preserved,” said Chassidy Brittain, director of patriotic
C of O Guest Artist Recital to feature Courtney Fletcher, Jacob Sentgeorge, and Mia Kim
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Thursday, Sept. 18, guest artists Courtney Fletcher, Jacob Sentgeorge, and Mia Kim will all perform in the Newman Recital Hall, located in the Gittinger Music Center at College of the Ozarks, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the College of the Ozarks 2025-2026 featured guest artists. The concert is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Mezzo-soprano Courtney Fletcher is a highly acclaimed performer and teacher, known for her
‘I love these’: Shell Knob students gifted new shoes
‘I love these’Shell Knob students gifted new shoesEmerson Bishop was ecstatic to slip on her New Balance sneakers. “I love these,” “I’m never taking these off,” and “These are exactly the ones I wanted!” echoed throughout the halls of Shell Knob School District this past week as the district’s 152 students each received brand-new sneakers. The sound was music to the ears of Superintendent Dr. Chris Conyac who has dreamed of this for more than a year. “This has been on my heart for a long time,” Conyac said
College of the Ozarks to host Dr. Tim Elmore for launch of Rooted Families initiative
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will launch its new Rooted Families initiative with two special events featuring Dr. Tim Elmore, nationally recognized speaker, author, and expert in generational discipleship and youth development. The public is invited to attend on Tuesday, Sept. 23, with sessions at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Royal Oak Forum at The Keeter Center. Both events are free and open to the public. Elmore has been featured on CNN’s “Headline News,” Fox Business, Newsmax, and “Fox &
Navy Office of Community Outreach visits School of the Ozarks on student orientation day for Navy We
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Today, the Navy Office of Community Outreach attended School of the Ozarks student orientation day as part of the Navy’s signature outreach program, Navy Weeks. Navy Weeks provides communities with an opportunity to interact with Navy service members and to learn more about the Navy. As part of its weekly all-school morning flag assembly, School of the Ozarks students and staff heard from sailors about a patriotic hero who made a significant contribution to the history of the
