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October 27, 2014 • Posted in

Concert by operatic soprano scheduled for Nov. 11

Classically trained operatic soprano Christine Westhoff will perform a concert at University of the Ozarks on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Soprano Christine Westhoff will present a concert on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Munger-Wilson Chapel. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in Munger-Wilson Memorial Chapel. The event, which is sponsored by the Walton Arts & Ideas […]

October 13, 2014 • Posted in

All Hallows Eve Concert, Haunted Housing set for Oct. 27, 28

University of the Ozarks will present a pair of on-campus Halloween events for the local community during the last week of October. On Monday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m., Walton Professor of Music Dr. Sharon Gorman and the University Chamber Singers will present the annual All Hallows Eve Concert in Munger-Wilson Chapel.  On Tuesday, Oct. […]

October 13, 2014 • Posted in

Renowned religion author Carroll to speak Oct. 22

New York Times bestselling and renowned Catholic author and columnist James Carroll will present a lecture at University of the Ozarks on Wednesday, Oct. 22, as part of the University's 2013-14 Walton Arts & Ideas Series. Carroll’s talk will begin at 7 p.m. in the Rogers Conference Center on the U of O campus. The […]

October 6, 2014 • Posted in

Noted Ozarks historian and author to visit campus Oct. 14

Author and historian Dr. Brooks Blevins, considered one of the country's leading authorities on the Ozark Mountains region, will speak at University of the Ozarks on Tuesday, Oct. 14, as part of the University's 2014-15 Walton Arts & Ideas Series. The event will be held at 7 p.m. in the Rogers Conference Center on the […]

September 3, 2014 • Posted in

Champion for Afghan women to speak at Ozarks on Sept. 17

Faheema Eissar, a native of Afghanistan and a leading advocate for the education and empowerment of women from that country, will speak at University of the Ozarks on Wednesday, Sept. 17, as part of the University's 2014-15 Walton Arts & Ideas Series. Faheema Eissar, a native of Afghanistan, will speak on "Why Educate Women," at […]

July 23, 2014 • Posted in

County high school students eligible to enroll at U of O

Qualified high school juniors and seniors in Johnson County can get a head start on their college course work by taking tuition-free classes at University of the Ozarks as part of the university's Concurrent High School Program. High school seniors can take up to two courses a semester and juniors can take one course a […]

May 19, 2014 • Posted in

U of O awards degrees to 120 graduates

University of the Ozarks awarded degrees to 120 graduates during the 180th Commencement ceremony, held May 17 on the campus mall. The 2014 graduating class included fall, spring and summer graduates. Twenty-eight of the graduates recognized took part in the fall graduation ceremony held in December. The Class of 2014 included: Ala’A Akef Abu Rmaileh […]