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Ozarks Fest

Ozarks Fest

Gear up for a great time at Ozarks Fest!

Saturday, April 4 from 7:30-9 p.m.

Join us for food, fun, live music and more at OZARKS FEST, a one-of-a-kind welcome event for prospective University of the Ozarks students. Bring a friend, and get ready to make a bunch of new ones as we kick off an awesome evening of celebration on our campus mall.

Music

Don’t miss a live outdoor concert featuring a talented lineup of up-and-coming performers

Games

Lawn games will be set up throughout the mall to keep the good times rolling.

Food

Food trucks will be on-site, serving up tons of tasty eats. Even better, as a registered guest, you’ll eat free!

Social

Mix, mingle and get to know our students, alumni and faculty—AKA, your new Ozarks family.

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Ozarks Fest
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“If I could give my advice to anyone, I would say to be content with your own story. It took me a long time to recognize that everyone’s path is going to look completely different – and that’s totally okay. I wish I had realized that sooner.” – Jenna Mandel Jenna is a sophomore from Oologah, Oklahoma who is majoring in business and minoring in psychology and creative writing & thought. Biggest Accomplishment: "Getting an internship that challenged me in my photography and media marketing skills, where I am currently learning social media algorithms and where to find contacts for media inquiries. I love that I can do something I'm so passionate about right from my dorm room." Post-Grad Plans: After graduating, Jenna plans to open a boutique in Tulsa, Oklahoma that sells vintage home goods and clothing. Contest Alert! It’s time to celebrate your hard work. The first 100 students who have received their acceptance package from Ozarks and do the following have a chance to win Apple Air Pods. It’s simple! Just post a photo with your package, tag us (@uozarks) and use #uozarks in your caption. "There are no limits to what you can accomplish as soon as you have discipline and confidence." - Fabrice Cotin Fabrice is a junior from Port-au-Prince, Haiti majoring in accounting and mathematics and minoring in philosophy. Biggest Accomplishments: "My biggest accomplishment is securing an audit internship at Merove-Pierre Cabinet d’experts Comptable (Audit Firm)." Post-Grad Plan: Fabrice plans to attend graduate School to pursue a Master of Science in Finance or Actuarial Science. Just another fall Friday at Ozarks! “Don’t let others tell you that you are not capable, fight for it.” – Valeria Carias Valeria is a senior from San Pedro Sula, Honduras who is majoring in strategic communication and minoring in marketing, psychology, and music studies. Biggest Accomplishments: Being featured on National Theater in Honduras; Participating in WYD Poland 2016 with Pope Francis; Becoming a Walton Scholar; Starting a dance class by sharing her favorite hobby; and working with local and National US Companies. Post-Grad Plans: After graduating, Valeria plans to go back home and enjoy the next chapter in her life where she can be close to family again. She is excited to continue her passion by further developing her professional communication skills while getting paid at the same. We have so many great photos from Homecoming! Here are a few more of our favorites! “For me, the greatest gift of Ozarks is learning how to appreciate new things. Whether it's going to a late night poetry slam or taking a ceramics class or climbing a huge rock wall, there’s nothing better than finding something new you love.” - Bradley Thompson Bradley is a junior from Keota, Oklahoma majoring in communication and minoring in music and psychology. Biggest Accomplishment: "Getting to direct a short film this past spring. Our crew was made up of so many talented people, getting to work on such a large project with them alongside professors and mentors was nothing short of a fantastic experience. —Stamoas will premiere this November." Post-Grad plans: I plan on either pursuing film making, student affairs, or something else in the communication field. Thank you to everyone who attended Homecoming! We loved having our Ozarks family on campus. 💜 Homecoming 2019 has officially started! 💜🦅 "Worrying about what other people think really slows down the pace that you are able to live your life at, focus on yourself in these next few years while in college and you will have some of the best times of your life!" - Breanna Aguilar Breanna is a junior from Fort Worth, Texas majoring in biology and minoring in history, chemistry and business administration. Biggest Accomplishment: "One of my biggest accomplishments is being chosen as one of the student athletes from our University to go to the NCAA Leadership Forum in Orlando, Florida." Post-Grad Plans: Breanna plans on attending graduate school to become a physician's assistant. #Repost @charlotteaustin ・・・ I’m so stoked to have spent the last 8 days at @uozarks, a unique and inspiring little university in Clarksville, Arkansas. I guest lectured, led climbing trips, and gave a keynote speech — and I left with my heart feeling fuller than when I arrived. Arkansas, you’re doing it right. Thank you. 💚 (As a thank-you to @uozarks students, I want to send you a little something. Comment your favorite s’mores topping, and I’ll pick a random winner to send a surprise!) Dr. Sconiers’ ecology and evolution lab demonstrated the ecology of deer and predators in an ecosystem. How deer need resources, foxes and wolves need prey, but also how predators will eat each other and how disease will change deer and wolf behavior to regulate numbers of each and keep the ecosystem in balance. "Stay true to yourself and hold on to the things you value in life. Grow, but never change." - Petron Brown Petron is a sophomore from Nassau. Petron is double majoring in theater and environmental studies and minoring in business administration. Biggest Accomplishment: “Three years ago, a few friends and I created an organization called The Catalysts for Change (C4C). The primary objective of C4C was to create a paradigm shift within my home community to combat social ills and poor practices among youth that are counterproductive. We have since spearheaded various recreational initiatives to foster character building, and enlighten young minds by addressing civic, religious, cultural and teen issues through discussion and activities.” Nicole Lopez is a junior from Belize, double majoring in biology and business administration. Nicole is the currently the president of Clarksville Rotaract and the vice-president of the Caribbean Student Union. Biggest Accomplishment: "One of my biggest accomplishments is being selected to study at Ozarks, by the Walton Foundation. My hope is to become a successful Marine Biologist and start a Non-Governmental Organization in Belize." Favorite Quote: “Our past, our present and whatever remains of our future, absolutely depends on what we do now.”- Sylvia Earle Campus Recreation is excited to offer new fitness classes in the Boreham Aerobics Room this semester. Be sure to swing by and check them out! “When in need of encouragement, look at the bigger picture. Every day is an opportunity to grow and make big changes.” - Ohany Román Blandón Ohany is a senior from Mangua, Nicaragua, double majoring in accounting and management and minoring in history and psychology. Biggest Accomplishment: “I got admitted to the Millennium Fellowship, a leadership development program created by Millennium Campus Network and accredited by the United Nations' Department of Academic Impact. I currently serve as the Campus Co-Director and Co-Founder of Student Initiative on Food Security (SIFS), a project that seeks to make Ozarks a more food secure campus.” Post-Grad Plans: Ohany would like to attend grad school, build a social impact career and contribute to the development of his beloved country. Paint Wars 2019 💜🎨 Students are loving our new innovative classroom spaces in Walker Hall! #OzarksCompass Senior staff got a glimpse of the MacLean Hall renovations. We can't wait to welcome students back into this beautiful building! "Do more than what's written down. Strive for more." - Julio Molina-Pineda Julio is from Honduras and will graduate Saturday with a double major in biology and chemistry and a minor in mathematics. Biggest Academic Accomplishment: "I received 1st place for my oral presentation at the 2017 Arkansas Research Conference. Post-Grad Plans: "My main goals are to attend graduate school, achieve a doctorates degree, and serve my home country."

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