Archives at College of the Ozarks

10/31/2022

This is "Homecoming 2022" by College of the Ozarks on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

06/06/2022

We welcomed Dr. & Mrs. Brad Johnson and family to campus last week as the next president of College of the Ozarks. On his first day, he prayed with the campus family, visited with students in their workstations, washed dishes in the cafeteria, and took a "backstage" tour of The Keeter Center. Please enjoy this "First Day" video, produced by senior Jackson Bliss, a video production major at College of the Ozarks.

We welcomed Dr. Brad Johnson to campus this week as the next president of College of the Ozarks. On his first day, he prayed with the campus family, visited with…

04/14/2022

Dr. Kenton Olson passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by family on March 4, 2022. He was 82. His family has planned a Celebration of Life Service to be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Lakewood Estates in Branson, MO. His obituary and service information may be found at
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/kenton-olson-obituary?id=33545473.

Dr. Olson served on campus for 30 years, from 1971-2001. He taught biology and related courses for 18 years while chairing several committees and in numerous leadership roles. In 1989, he was named Dean of Faculty and then appointed as Dean of the College in 1991, serving in this administrative capacity until retiring in 2001. Dr. Olson was well known for his knowledge of mushrooms and other fungi, and led programs, presentations, and workshops in that regard. We are grateful for his long-term service and dedication to the College. Please keep his family in your prayers during this time.

12/30/2020

Tribute to Dr. Howell Keeter produced by students at The Point video campus newsmagazine

This is "Dr Keeter Tribute" by The Point on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

11/10/2020

Dr. Howell Keeter obituary link

Dr. Howell W. Keeter of Point Lookout College of the Ozarks, Missouri, passed at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, from complications of esophageal cancer on November 8, 2020. Dr. Keeter was born on October 4, 1936, in Pyatt, Arkansas, to Rual and Audra Keeter. He graduated in 1954 with

11/10/2020

😪 No words, except, he was one of the best and I thought he’d live forever. I’ll miss you, Doc.

Remembering the life and legendary service of Dr. Howell Keeter
https://www.cofo.edu/News/moduleId/1421/Id/149/controller/PressRelease/action/Details?fbclid=IwAR2w45JHIlgUimd6ObWsB5NFrQN79ZWZfagSuwExgHvis1GMbBwQK7BRcUI

11/09/2020

Remembering the life and legendary service of Dr. Howell Keeter
https://www.cofo.edu/News/moduleId/1421/Id/149/controller/PressRelease/action/Details?fbclid=IwAR2w45JHIlgUimd6ObWsB5NFrQN79ZWZfagSuwExgHvis1GMbBwQK7BRcUI

09/21/2020

Remembering Bob Good
January 2, 1927 – September 20, 2020
Bob Good was the son of the legendary R.M. “Doc” and Lyta Davis Good. He grew up on campus experiencing the School’s many struggles during the Depression, graduated in 1944, and served his country during WWII. I’m privileged to have visited with him on several occasions during my archives career and heard numerous stories about his parents and life on campus. At 93, he may have been our oldest living graduate.

08/31/2020

Friends,
It’s been a privilege and honor to serve my alma mater for over 36 years. Thank you for your kind support of this page.
Miss Laura Lane '79

08/31/2020

Our famous fruitcakes are one of the longest traditions in our history. In 1973, the new two-tone gold design was introduced on the cover of the Ozark Visitor. This familiar tin was rebranded recently, upgraded to this attractive four-color design that includes the five-fold mission on the perimeter.

08/25/2020

The lighted McLaughlin Fountain was constructed in 1963 and graced the entrance of the new Lyons Memorial Library, its babble creating a pleasant background for conversation and study. As with the goldfish pond and Lake Honor, it was also a convenient source for many a prankster who tossed in unfortunate friends during birthday celebrations or for no reason at all. The fountain was later used as a flower bed and was removed during the construction of the McKibben Center.