OTC Foundation 2015 Donor Reception
Thank you to those who attended the OTC Foundation Donor Reception on Tuesday, April 7 at the Tower Club. We …
OTC 25th anniversary photo booth pictures
We were in a 25th anniversary “frame” of mind on Friday, April 3. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our …
OTC to honor Schrag with Excellence in Business award
There are a lot of ways to describe Jeff Schrag: entrepreneur, beer maker, innovator, real estate investor and businessman.
But …
OTC’s 25th anniversary photo album
As OTC celebrates its 25th anniversary, we want to thank our students, faculty, staff and community for believing in what …
OTC and The Mystery Hour
OTC is sponsoring April’s episodes of The Mystery Hour, which is Springfield’s own late-night talk show. Faculty, staff and students …
Wear OTC Week “Thank you!”
We promised prizes and confetti for Wear OTC Week, and we’ve awarded 30+ students for sporting their OTC gear in …
OTC Back in Black 2015
Soon-to-be graduates picked up their caps and gowns today in preparation for OTC’s commencement ceremony on May 14! If you …
OTC theatre instructor named Mid-America Theatre Conference fellow
Jon Herbert, OTC theatre instructor, was inducted as a 2015 Mid-America Theatre Conference fellow during the 26th annual Mid-America Theatre …
OTC to mark anniversary with April 3 event
If local residents were asked what single act has had the most impact on the region over the past 25 …
OTC instructor writes definitive book on Bald Knobbers
Matthew Hernando remembers the first time he came across a group called the Bald Knobbers.
“I rode ‘Fire in the …
Student ready to show welding skills
Brie Jenkins has never shied away from competing against the best when it comes to displaying her skills as a …
Instructor makes a big impression
Kevin Kloppenburg likes to joke that he is “a giant in his field” and one of OTC’s newest adjunct instructors …
Sisters having things cooking at cafe
Having one or two siblings working together at the same business is not too unusual.
But try five.
Five members …
Student returns to teach at OTC
The OTC catchphrase of “Start Here, Go Anywhere” isn’t lost on Andrea Jones. In fact, she took expanded the brand …
A+ program brings student to college
Tera Lawless makes no bones about it: Without the state’s A+ program, she would not have attended college.
“I would …
Student book helps local charity
From stories about the Salem witchcraft trials to the daily life of pioneers to the thoughts of Wild West lawmen, …
Vets lounge serves many needs
Veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life can find the process challenging and attending college just adds to that …
OTC grad finds place in Nashville
Shayne Jacobian is a perfect example of the OTC slogan of “Start Here, Go Anywhere” and could put his talents …
OTC’s history kept in library vault
Here’s a pop quiz. What’s the name of the OTC mascot (yes, there is one) and what other mascots were …
Susan Siemens recalls days as OTC student
There are thousands of OTC alum and former faculty and staff who can say, “been there, done that” when it …
Student finishes first semester in South Africa
Wade Southwell had an exciting and educational 2014 and the new year looks to have as much or more to …
Dean has fun in hockey world
At first glance, one would never mistake Vivian Elder for someone who enjoys the rough and tumble sport of hockey.…
Former rock drummer teaching at Table Rock
It was many Christmases ago that a young Harlow Sanders awoke to fine an authentic drum set sitting in the …
Deaf facilities worker enjoys his work
Chris Lehew lost his ability to hear when he contracted spinal meningitis when he was 16 months old.
Today, as …
Intramural program draws OTC students
OTC students have game.
Students from the Lebanon and Waynesville centers have formed intramural basketball teams that square off in weekend …