The Lewis Family Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) at Ozarks Technical Community College will expand to serve infants and toddlers beginning in the fall of 2021. The expansion is made possible by a $180,494 grant from the Missouri Department of Social Services. The ECEC currently serves children between the ages of 2-5 years old and…
It’s no secret the restaurant industry has been forced to adapt in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and OTC’s student-led restaurant – Scallions – is no exception. In the past, Scallions offered an on-campus, fine-dining experience with cuisine prepared and served by OTC culinary students. This fall, Scallions will switch things up by offering lunch…
Renowned local dentist Dr. Gary Buzbee is swapping his dental drill for gardening gloves. After leading a successful dental practice for nearly 43 years, the Springfield native is starting a new adventure in OTC’s agriculture program. Gary still works part time at his established practice, Buzbee Dental, but his passion for horticulture continues to grow.…
Luke Livgren is making a world of difference with his degrees from OTC. Since graduation, the registered nurse has traveled the globe on seven different medical missions. His first trips involved two- and three-month stints in war-torn Iraq. Most recently, he worked in New York City’s Beth Israel Hospital during the coronavirus outbreak. “After finding…
For many years, the Ozarks Technical Community College Agriculture Program was housed amongst the pavement and concrete of the Springfield campus. Its recent move to the Richwood Valley campus in Christian County brought about a more rural setting, featuring 84 acres of prairie, woods and even a spring. Now, with the donation of five steers…
Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. Comments or thoughts about suicide — also known as suicidal ideation — can begin small with sentiments like, “I wish I wasn’t here” or “Nothing matters.” But over time, these comments or thoughts can become more explicit and dangerous. Helping others If you have…
OTC’s Dr. Loren Lundstrom survived one of the deadliest days in modern American history. The now-retired Lieutenant Colonel was one of about 20,000 government employees working in the Pentagon when American Airlines flight 77 hit the building at 9:37 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001. The consequences of the attack, coupled with his robust military career,…
In today’s world full of digital information, e-books and the internet, is there still a reason to visit your college library? The answer is “YES.” We would argue that saying you don’t need a library because you have the internet is like saying you don’t need a math class because you have a calculator. Both of…
Heads up, Eagles. Spring 2021 scholarship applications are open now through Nov. 1. On average, OTC awards more than $900,000 in scholarships to students each year. If you’re interested in applying for a scholarship or two, keep reading for tips on how to navigate the application process. If you’re ready to apply, click here. Choose a…