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Date: October 31, 2011

SUBJECT: COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS TO HONOR VETERANS WITH WREATH LAYING AND FLAG CEREMONY

On Friday, November 11, 2011, College of the Ozarks will honor Veterans with a sunrise wreath-laying ceremony, a canon shot with the raising of the flag, “Reveille,” and the playing of “Taps” at the main flagpole on campus next to the Lyons Memorial Library at 7 a.m.

“The Veterans Day observance ceremony is a tribute to all Veterans and the sacrifices they have made. For many veterans it can be a time of reflection on hardships and friendships,” said Sergeant Phillip W. Roberson.

The Veterans Day Wreath Laying and Flag Ceremony is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Military Science Department at (417) 690-2294.

College of the Ozarks Features “Can we be good with out God?” with Dr Paul Chamberlain
By: Matt Farmer

Dr. Paul Chamberlain will present “Can We Be Good Without God” at College of the Ozarks on November 7, at 7 p.m., in Jones Auditorium.

Chamberlain serves as Associate Professor of Apologetics and Philosophy at Trinity Western University and Director of Institute of Christian Apologetics. He has published five books concerning ethics, morality and the Christian faith, including Why People Don’t Believe: Confronting Seven Challenges to Christian Faith and Can We Be Good without God?: A Conversation about Truth, Morality, Culture and a Few Other Things that Matter.

Chamberlain’s book, Can We Be Good without God?, has been used as one of the texts for the College of the Ozarks’ Christian world-view classes.

“Anyone who believes that objective moral good exists must provide some explanation for its existence,” says Professor of Philosophy and Religion Dr. Mark Rapinchuk, “In Can We Be Good without God?, Paul Chamberlain demonstrates that explanations that ignore or eliminate God simply do not work. I am excited that Dr. Chamberlain will be here to discuss this important topic and expect our students to be encouraged and challenged by his presentation.”

Students will receive priority seating for the event; remaining seats will be available to the public free of charge. For more information, please contact Christian Ministries at 417-690-3446.

College of the Ozarks Music Department Presents Fall Concert
By: Austin Plummer

College of the Ozarks Music Department will present a fall concert on Tuesday, October 25, at 7 p.m., in the Jones auditorium. This free concert is open to the public and will feature the Chorale, Jazz Band and the Jazz Combo.

Each ensemble will perform its own repertoire, which will include great jazz arrangements and well-known big band tunes like “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing if It Ain’t Got That Swing,” “Route 66” and more.

The Chorale will include some gospel jazz arrangements like “Swingin’ with the Saints,” “Joy is on the Way” and a jazz rendition of “Amazing Grace.”

The Jazz Band will perform Chuck Mangione’s hit “Feels So Good” and will feature student, Ruben Delarosa on trumpet. The Jazz Band also will perform Cole Porter’s “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and “Someone to Watch Over Me,” by the Gershwin brothers.

The groups will combine at the end for the “Big Band Bash” medley. For more information, call the Music department at 417-690-2244.

Several Veterans Events Planned During Veterans Week At College of the Ozarks
By: Matt Farmer

During Veterans week, College of the Ozarks will honor American veterans with the dedication of Veterans Grove Plaza, special guest speakers, and other events November 9-11.

The Veterans Grove Plaza is an expansion of the Veterans Grove. It will display flags representing each branch of the military, as well as the American Flag.

Veterans Grove honors World War II veterans who have participated in Patriotic Travel with College of the Ozarks students. Each Veteran is honored with the planting of a Sugar Maple, which is aligned with others to create the same unique pattern of the marble crosses at the American cemeteries in Europe. Next to each Sugar Maple is a bronze marker with a Veteran’s name.

The events begin Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 9:30 a.m., with a Special Forces A-Team lecture and display at The Keeter Center’s Royal Oak Forum.

On Thursday Nov. 10, at 9:30 a.m., Pearl Harbor witness and survivor Dorinda Nicholson will speak about her memories of the attack. A World War II mini-reunion begins at 4 p.m. Both the lecture with Dorinda Nicholson and mini-reunion will take place in the Royal Oak Forum. At 6 p.m., College of the Ozarks will dedicate the Veterans Grove Plaza on the Alumni Center lawn.

The events conclude Friday, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. in the Royal Oak Forum with presentations from Paramount’s Vice President of Productions Stratton Leopold, New York Times best-selling author David Perlmutt and Charlie “Two Shoes” Tsui from the true story Charlie Two-Shoes and The Marines Of Love Company.

All the events are free and open to the public. For more information, please call the Public Relations office at (417) 690-2212.

College of the Ozarks Presents “The Count of Monte Cristo”
By: Chelsea Kliethermes

The College of the Ozarks Theatre Department will present “The Count of Monte Cristo” on October 14, 15 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. and October 16 at 2:30 p.m., in the Jones Auditorium on the College campus.

Betrayal, obsession and redemption provide the backdrop for this compelling drama adapted by Charles Morey from the classic novel of Alexandre Dumas. While unjustly imprisoned, Edmond Dantes befriends a neighboring inmate who bequeaths him an enormous treasure.

Dantes eventually escapes and returns to society disguised as the Count of Monte Cristo with plans to enact his revenge on those who betrayed him. But as Dantes becomes increasingly consumed with his quest for vengeance, he finds himself losing his humanity and any hope of reconciling with the love of his life.

Tickets are required to attend this production. Adult tickets are $10, senior citizens and
non-C of O students are $8 and children are $6.

To make reservations, please call the Jones Theatre Department at (417) 690-2626.

CBS Moneywatch.com Ranks College Of Ozarks As One of “Top 25 College With The Best Professors”

By: Chelsea Kliethermes and Matt Farmer

This week, CBS MoneyWatch.com released the top “25 Colleges with the Best Professors in 2011” based off of Forbes magazine’s 2011 college rankings. College of the Ozarks ranked #15 out of 650 superior schools for outstanding professors.

According to the CBS MoneyWatch.com article written by Lynn O’Shaughnessy, “None of the Ivy League schools, for instance, crack the list of the top 25 schools with the best professors. Princeton came the closest at 57th best.”

Forbes determines the rankings through information provided by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity, which uses RateMyProfessors.com to assess the quality of teaching at schools. The website asks students to evaluate their professors in three categories: easiness, helpfulness and clarity. Forbes also uses schools’ freshmen retention rate, graduation rate, student debt levels, graduates’ salaries and more.

“College of the Ozarks has always focused on effective teaching, but it’s great to be recognized for what we do,” says Professor of Education Dana McMahon.

Eager parents of seniors and aspiring college scholars dash to the local bookstores and scan online to see which schools top the list, and Forbes is acclaimed for its “top” lists.

For more information or to see the MoneyWatch.com’s “25 Colleges with the Best Professors in 2011,” please visit http://bit.ly/qSUVMI.

COSIFE Hosts “Prelude to EntreLeadership”  As Pre-Event To Convo Featuring Mr. Dave Ramsey

College of the Ozarks Students in Free Enterprise (COSIFE) will host “Prelude to EntreLeadership,” a panel discussion on entrepreneurship and servant leadership featuring Branson/Hollister Community Bank President of Arvest Greg Baker, Regional Frito Lay Zone Sales Leader Ken Jodock, founder/CEO of Kerusso, Inc., Vic Kennett, and Executive Director of Christian Healthcare Ministries Reverend Howard Russell. Terry Bowen, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Kerusso, will serve as the panel moderator.

COSIFE will welcome SIFE teams from Crowder College, Ozarks Technical Community College, Evangel University and Southwest Baptist University to attend “Prelude to EntreLeadership,” which will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 3-4:15 p.m. in The Keeter Center’s Royal Oak Forum. The public also is invited to attend this free event; tickets are not required.

“Prelude to EntreLeadership” will serve as a pre-event to the October 4, Community Convocation “EntreLeadership” featuring Christian financial advisor/author Mr. Dave Ramsey. COSIFE has taken a leadership role in promoting financial stewardship and leadership education.

“COSIFE is providing financial literacy to students to help them obtain the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions regarding money matters,” said COSIFE Advisor Rachel Mullinax.

Beginning last year, the COSIFE helped launch a financial stewardship course for College of the Ozarks students. Mr. Ramsey designed the college curriculum and C of O Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice David Vogt and his wife Abbey teach the course on campus. Through the generosity and support of Christian Healthcare Ministries, a total of 250 C of O students will have taken this Dave Ramsey college curriculum course by the semester’s end.

“The Vogts and COSIFE are dedicated to providing these courses because students today have a real hunger for financial education,” said Mullinax.

For more information on “Prelude to EntreLeadership,” please contact COSIFE at (417) 690-2291.

Annual Auction Slated at College of the Ozarks – October 8, 2011
By: Ashley Bench

College of the Ozarks will host its annual auction Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 10 a.m. near the transportation garage on campus.

This year’s auction will feature cars, trucks, office furniture, farm equipment, musical instruments, weight equipment, vintage unique electronics, a van, machine shop equipment, Blodgett 4-door oven, fire truck with foam equipment, photo equipment, and large appliances.

Robert Owen of Holt Auction Co., will serve as this year’s auctioneer. For more information, contact the Dean of Administration Office at (417) 690-2204.

COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS AUCTION
SATURDAY OCTOBER 8th 10:00 AM
POINT LOOKOUT MO.

FROM DOWNTOWN BRANSON MO. FOLLOW HWY 65 SOUTH APPROX. 3 MILES TO HOLLISTER EXIT THEN RIGHT TO COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS. WATCH FOR SIGNS!
* CARS * TRUCKS *VAN * MACHINE SHOP EQUIPMENT * OFFICE FURNITURE * BLODGETT 4 DOOR OVEN * FIRE TRUCK w/ FOAM EQUIPMENT * PHOTO EQUIPMENT * FARM EQUIPMENT * LARGE ANT. SAFE * MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS * WEIGHT EQUIPMENT * LARGE APPLIANCES * VINTAGE UNIQUE ELECTRONICS * ESTATE ITEMS * SCRAP & SALVAGE

94 DODGE RAM 350, 1 TON, AUTO 15 PASSENGER VAN – 89 CHEVROLET 4 DOOR, RV SERIES DULLY, 1 TON, FLAT BED w/ 5th WHEEL BALL – 89 FORD F 150 XLT LARIAT, 300, 6 CYL. 4 SPEED w/ AIR – 94 THUNDERBIRD LX V 8 – 76 OLDS. CUTLASS, 350 AUTO – 1982 FORD PICK UP 4 x 4, 302 AUTO – 1986 MAZDA 323 – 1968 FORD 500 FIRE TRUCK V 8 w/ FOAMING SYSTEM – HOME MADE HOG TRAILER – LeBLOND REGAL LATHE, 3 PHASE – TOLEDO, 999 PIPE THREADING MACHINE, 110 – NIAGARA STOMP SHEAR, 16 GA. MAX – GENIE PERSONAL LIFT, MAX. 24 FEET – NEW HOLLAND MANURE SPREADER [College will not stand behind the manure spreader] – POWER SPRAYER – LARGE SCALES FROM FEED MILL – TRACTOR MOUNT FENCE POST DRIVER – LARGE 3’ x 4’ SAFE ON ROLLERS – R 12 FREON RECYCLER ON WHEELS – WOOD SHOP EQUIPMENT – LG. COPIER – DRUMS – ORGAN – GUITAR – PRO MAX LEG PRESS – MULTI STATION WEIGHT CAGE SYSTEM – LARGE WHIRLPOOL ATHLETIC FITNESS TUB – PROCESS CAMERA, LARGE NEGATIVE DEVELOPER – BLODGETT 4 DOOR RESTAURANT OVEN – 100 PLUS SCHOOL DESK – 20 METAL OFFICE DESKS – 20 WOOD DESKS – LEATHER OFFICE CHAIRS – LARGE LOT FILE CABINETS – METAL DOORS – LARGE LOT OFFICE PETITIONS – LARGE LOT OFFICE CHAIRS – LARGE WOOD STORAGE SHELF – LG. METAL DOUBLE FILE CABINET – METAL COMPUTER RACK EQUIPMENT – LARGE LOT SCRAP METAL – PALLET ALUMINUM WINDOWS – PALLET WOOD WINDOWS – LG. BLINDS – LIGHTING – WHIRLPOOL ELECT. STOVE – DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR – OVERHEAD SHELF UNITS – SHOWER DOORS – LOT VINTAGE ELECTRONICS – LEGER COMMERCIAL PRESS – 2 AIR HOCKEY TABLES – SPEAKERS – TRAFFIC LIGHTS – VINTAGE TYPE WRITER – BUNN BUNDLER – 2 CORNER LIGHTED HUTCHES – WINDOW AC – 60s VINTAGE FURNITURE – SMALL APPLIANCES – PRIMITIVE WOOD CABINET – COFFEE & END TABLES – WOOD & METAL BOOK SHELVES – ANT. AND IRONS – STORAGE CABINETS – STAINLESS TURN STYLES – LARGE LOT STACK CHAIRS – 2 WING BACK CHAIRS – WATER FALL CHEST & DRESSER – CURIO CABINETS – TVs & VCRs – LIVING ROOM CHAIRS – COFFEE TABLE – LOVE SEAT – SLEEPER SOFA – MICROWAVES – RADIOS –VIDEO TRI PODS – LARGE LOT BEDDING – SEVERAL TWIN MATRESSES – WATER COOLER – SEVERAL COFFEE MAKERS – FOOD PROCESSOR – BOARD GAMES – WOODEN CHILDS TOYS – SPEAKERS – LOT BICYCLES – 7 ELECTRIC FIRE PLACE INSERTS – 30 QUEEN BOX SPRINGS – 3 QUEEN MATTRESSES – 10 SOFAS – VACUUMS – TOILETS – SINKS – 20 SETS VINTAGE SNACK SETS IN BOXES – APT. REFER – AND SO MUCH MORE!

AUCTIONEERS NOTE; COME PREPARED TO HAVE A GREAT TIME!

THIS LIKE ALL OUR “COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS” AUCTIONS WILL BE HUGE!
THIS MAY BE OUR 30th YEAR!

SEE: holtauctionservice.com FOR COMPLETE LIST & PHOTOS

ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE DAY OF SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL PRINTED MATERIAL. NEITHER OWNERS OR AUCTION COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS ON OR AROUND AUCTION SITE! CONCESSIONS & RESTROOMS ON SITE!

HOLT AUCTION SERVICE
BILL HOLT ROBERT OWEN DOAD CHILDS
417-546-8787 417-699-0996 417-443-3935

“Dies Vivendum Est” On Display At Boger Gallery

By: Austin Plummer

The Boger Gallery at College of the Ozarks currently is displaying the exhibition “dies vivendum est.” The exhibit runs through October 11 in the Boger Gallery, located on the ground floor of the Jones Learning Center.

“Dies vivendum est” is an exhibit of the Racela collection of 19th century photography, which ranges primarily from the 1840s to the 1880s. This collection is made up of many forms of early photography including daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, and tintypes, along with paper albumen prints.

Some of the most powerful photographs in the collection are those from the Civil War. These incredible photographs give us a small view into the lives of the people during this difficult time. Every photograph in the collection is unique and has its own story to tell.

This Boger Gallery event is sponsored by the College of the Ozarks Art Department, and financial assistance is provided by the Missouri Arts Council. Boger Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and 1-5 p.m. weekends. For more information contact Richard Cummings, Boger Gallery Director, at 417-690-2268 or e-mail [email protected].

Ex-Communist Dr. Marvin Olasky To Speak At Jones Auditorium

By: Matt Farmer

Students at College of the Ozarks will have the opportunity to hear the story of ex-communist Dr. Marvin Olasky on September 27, at 7 p.m. in Jones Auditorium.

Olasky is the editor-in-chief of “WORLD” magazine and author of more than 20 books, including The Tragedy of American Compassion. President George W. Bush has called him “compassionate conservatism’s leading thinker.” He is a widely-recognized conservative pundit, journalist and historian.

Born in Boston to a Jewish family, Olasky became an atheist and Marxist when he entered high school. He then joined the Communist Party in 1972. His beliefs made a complete reversal after a spiritual awakening at the University of Michigan when he read the New Testament in Russian. Olasky became a passionate supporter of the Christian Conservative movement. In 1992, he helped found the Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas.

Olasky was provost of The King’s College in New York City from 2007 to 2011, prior to which he was a professor at the University of Texas at Austin journalism department from 2003-2007. He joined “WORLD” magazine in 1990 and became its editor-in-chief in 2001. He recently has been appointed as Professor of Journalism, and the inaugural holder of Patrick Henry College’s Distinguished Chair in Journalism and Public Policy.

In 1995, Olasky became an occasional advisor to Texas gubernatorial candidate George W. Bush. Bush made faith-based programs a major component of his 2000 presidential campaign, and Olasky’s academic work helped form the basis for Bush’s “compassionate conservatism.”

Students will receive priority seating for the event; remaining seats will be available to the public free of charge. For more information, please contact Christian Ministries at 417-690-3446.