By: Chelsea Kliethermes<\/p>\n
College of the Ozarks will kick off its 2012 Homecoming celebration, themed \u201cFocused on Opportunity,\u201d Thursday, November 1. Events run through Sunday, November 4. Alumni and the public are invited to participate in and\/or observe many activities, including a 5K run\/walk, basketball games, student activity booths and the C of O Homecoming Parade. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe concept behind \u2018Focused on Opportunity\u2019 is to remind alumni of the wonderful opportunities they had as students,\u201d said Director of Alumni Affairs Angela Williamson. \u201cThrough the work program, classes, and all of the opportunities the college offers, students are better equipped to face the world outside the campus Gates of Opportunity.\u201d <\/p>\n
The C of O Lady Bobcats will take on Baker University, Fri. Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., in the Keeter Gymnasium. The C of O Men\u2019s Basketball Team will play Graceland University, Saturday Nov. 3, at 3:15 p.m., in the Keeter Gymnasium. The public is invited to attend both of these games; tickets may be purchased at the box office.<\/p>\n
Events on Saturday, Nov. 3, such as the 5K Run\/Walk at 7 a.m. and the student activity booths open 10 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m., are open to the public. The 5K entry fee is $20, and applications are available at www.cofo.edu\/alumni<\/a>. For questions on the run\/walk, please contact Assistant Professor of Physical Education Don Hoeck at (417) 690-2571.<\/p>\n Those who cannot attend the morning Homecoming events are welcome to come to the Homecoming Parade. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, and will take place along Opportunity Ave. <\/p>\n \u201cWe look forward to the homecoming activities each year,\u201d said sophomore business major Nicole Dilg. \u201cNot only does it allow us to spend time with friends, but is an opportunity to reminisce with C of O Alumni.\u201d<\/p>\n