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October 16, 2001 • Posted in

Ozarks surpasses blood drive goal

Clarksville, Ark. --- The University of the Ozarks surpassed its goal by 33 percent in the American Red Cross Blood Drive, held Oct. 10 on the Ozarks campus. U of O students, faculty and staff donated 80 units of blood, easily surpassing the university’s goal of 60 units. There were 39 first-time donors involved in […]

October 12, 2001 • Posted in

Kathak Dance event coming to U of O

?Clarksville, Ark. --- The University of the Ozarks' 2001-02 Walton Arts & Ideas Series will present "Kathak Dance of North India" at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23, in the Walton Fine Arts Center on campus. Performed by the Katha Dance Theatre based in Minnesota, this beautiful and graceful Indian classical dance is derived from the […]

October 11, 2001 • Posted in

Ozarks to present Vespers Service

Clarksville, Ark. --- The University of the Ozarks Chorus and University Ringers handbell ensemble will present their annual Fall Service of Vespers at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, in Raymond Munger Memorial Chapel on campus. Music for this service, which was chosen during the summer months, will feature opposing themes of human struggle and divine […]

August 30, 2001 • Posted in

Playwright Smith opens 2001-02 Walton Series

CLARKSVILLE, Ark. ---Playwright and performance artist Anna Deavere Smith will present "Snapshots: Glimpse of America in Change" at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 11, at the University of the Ozarks' Seay Theatre. The event is the first of the academic year in the university’s 2001-02 Walton Arts & Ideas Series.Hailed by Newsweek as "the most exciting […]

August 20, 2001 • Posted in

Tapestry theme highlights 2001-2002 WAIS

Clarksville, Ark. --- "A Tapestry of Cultures" will be the theme of the 2001-2002 Walton Arts & Ideas Series (WAIS), the annual University of the Ozarks year-long program that brings cultural events and entertainment to the campus. This year’s series will include five performances which explore the fascinating tapestry of cultures that makes America a […]

May 30, 2001 • Posted in

U of O confers 88 degrees during ceremonies

CLARKSVILLE, Ark. ---University of the Ozarks conferred degrees on 88 graduates during its 167th commencement ceremonies, held Saturday morning on the campus mall. The university awarded 61 bachelor’s of science, 23 bachelor’s of art and four bachelor’s of general studies degrees during the event. Those who received degrees, including hometowns and majors, from U of […]

April 25, 2001 • Posted in

Ozarks to hold Commencement May 12

CLARKSVILLE, Ark. ---University of the Ozarks will hold its 167th Commencement ceremonies at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 12, on the campus mall. Approximately 90 graduates are expected to participate in the ceremony, including 11 graduates who completed their degree requirements in December. ??? The Commencement speaker will be Dr. Caroline Whitson, U of O’s outgoing […]

February 28, 2001 • Posted in

U of O to present Pulitzer Prize author

CLARKSVILLE, Ark. --- University of the Ozarks will present "An Evening with N. Scott Momaday," at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 8, in the Walton Fine Arts Building. The event is part of U of O’s Walton Arts & Ideas Series. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by calling (501) 979-1349. ??? Momaday is […]

November 20, 2000 • Posted in

Ozarks to Present Lessons & Carols

CLARKSVILLE, Ark. ---The University of the Ozarks will present its annual Service of Lessons and Carols at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 3, in Munger Chapel. The traditional holiday event, which is free and open to the public, will feature scripture readings and congregational carols. This year’s event will also include a special performance of Antonio […]

August 24, 2000 • Posted in

International host families needed at U of O

CLARKSVILLE, Ark. ---How would you like to help a student from Belize get over homesickness? Or help a student from Ireland understand American culture? Or learn more about Spain from someone who has lived his or her entire life there? Or make a lifelong friend from Honduras, Korea or Scotland? Those are some of the […]