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CWA members inspired to help fight trafficking in SW Missouri
To be defined as sex trafficking per federal guidelines, a situation must involve force, fraud, or coercion, except for cases involving minors for which such proof is not required.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Veterans Homecoming Week opening celebration November 5
The 2025 opening celebration of Veterans Homecoming Week will be held on November 5 at 10 a.m. on the campus of College of the Ozark’s Patriots Park.

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Events for Veterans Week at College of the Ozarks
In keeping with the College’s Patriotic Pillar, we hope the community leaves our campus with a deeper appreciation of American heritage, a stronger sense of civic responsibility and a renewed love of country.

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Patriotic Film Festival continues at C of O
Several dates still remain to attend one or more films, including opportunities on some dates to meet the featured veterans in person.

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Tri-Lakes Education News
Education news from schools in the Tri-Lakes

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Tri-Lakes Education News
News from schools in the Tri-Lakes

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If it's fall in the Ozarks, there must be festivals!
A look at fall festivities around the area, including Fall Fest, Homecoming & Harvest Moon Festival, Grape & Fall Festival, Fall Patriotic Film Festival, and Faith Lutheran's Oktoberfest
Cynthia J. Thomas/K.D. Michaels
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College of the Ozarks to host Hunter Education Course for Missouri National Youth Guard, Oct. 25
The MOARNG Child and Youth Program will partner with the Missouri Department of Conservation and the College’s agriculture department, conservation and wildlife management department, and patriotic education program.

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Tri-Lakes Education News
Education news from around the Tri-Lakes

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Tri-Lakes Education News
Education news from around the TriLakes

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Events for Veterans Week at College of the Ozarks
In keeping with the College’s Patriotic Pillar, we hope the community leaves our campus with a deeper appreciation of American heritage, a stronger sense of civic responsibility and a renewed love of country.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Ozarks Women in Leadership brings together past, present and future leaders
Keynote speaker for the event was Lori Robertson, founder of SpeakHer Coach. Robertson previously spent 10 years producing and coordinating Women of Faith events...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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September 11 ceremonies held at C of O and Branson Landing: Pause to Remember and Branson Remembers
They unite to remember the lives lost and to honor the heroes who saved countless lives on September 11, 2001.
Cynthia J. Thomas/K.D. Michaels
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College of the Ozarks to host Dr. Tim Elmore for launch of Rooted Families initiative, September 23
The launch of Rooted Families is designed to equip caregivers with resources for Christian formation from infancy through college.

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College of the Ozarks welcomes new faculty for fall 2025 semester
These educators represent a broad spectrum of academic degrees and professional experience, with over half holding terminal degrees in their respective field.

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9/11 Observances
Branson Remembers will feature special musical tributes, powerful speakers, and a moment of silence to remember the lives lost.

K.D. Michaels
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College of the Ozarks honors esteemed faculty members through endowed chair appointments
Through these appointments, the College continues to invest in faculty leaders whose work uplifts students and advances the institution’s Christian and patriotic values.

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College of the Ozarks professor releases new book titled ‘The Working Homemaker’
“The goal for the book was to be something that could be unifying for women,” Gibson said.

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College of the Ozarks launches four academic centers to deepen Christ-centered education
“Christian higher education is not just about adding a Bible verse to a syllabus,” said Dr. Brad Pardue, director of the Center and dean of institutional effectiveness.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Graduation ceremonies in several area schools
Students in several local schools will be celebrating graduation in the upcoming days, as graduating seniors move on to the next chapter...

K.D. Michaels
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