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About
                                
                                
                                    
                                        College of the Ozarks, founded in 1906 near Branson, Missouri, is a Christian liberal arts college known as “Hard Work U.” Through our Work Education Program, students work campus jobs to cover their costs, graduate debt-free, and are equipped to serve with faith, character, and purpose. The College’s five pillars—academic, vocational, Christian, patriotic, and cultural—reflect its mission to develop citizens of Christlike character who are well-educated, hardworking, and patriotic.
                                    
                                 
                             
                            
                         
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                                                Tuesday Oct 14, 2025 -
                                                Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                                Experience powerful stories of Veterans at the Fall Patriotic Film Festival, Oct. 14–Nov. 11, at College of the Ozarks.
                                                
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                                                Wednesday Nov 5, 2025
                                            
                                            
                                                Kick off Veterans Week with a powerful opening ceremony at Patriots Park on November 5.
                                                
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                                                Thursday Nov 6, 2025
                                            
                                            
                                                College of the Ozarks breaks ground on the POW/MIA Memorial on November 6 at 11 a.m.
                                                
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                                                Friday Nov 7, 2025
                                            
                                            
                                                Join us for a meaningful tree dedication in Veterans Grove, honoring Vietnam veterans on November 7 at 11 a.m.
                                                
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                                                Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
                                            
                                            
                                                Begin Veterans Day with a moving sunrise service at the Alumni Memorial on November 11.
                                                
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                                                Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
                                            
                                            
                                                Veterans Day Reading of the Names at College of the Ozarks. 11/11/25. Gather with the community as the names of fallen heroes are read aloud at Patriots Park
                                                
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                                                Friday Nov 28, 2025
                                            
                                            
                                                Skip the crowds and shop meaningful gifts this Black Friday. College of the Ozarks’ student industries will be offering a variety of handcrafted items on November 28.
                                                
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                                                Friday Dec 5, 2025 -
                                                Sunday Dec 7, 2025
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                                Enjoy an evening of music as the College’s Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble present an inspiring program of classic and contemporary works December 5-7.
                                                
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                                                Friday Dec 5, 2025 -
                                                Monday Dec 8, 2025
                                            
                                            
                                            
                                                Close out the semester with the Jones Theatre Company’s Winter Production December 5-8.
                                                
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