The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) counts among its alumni the famous painter Grant Wood (American Gothic), the American fashion designer Halston and even the iconic Missouri painter Thomas Hart Benton. Soon, OTC alumnus Arianne Garner will join their ranks as a student at the renowned art school. Garner earned a yearly,…
When Brady Peterson earns his bachelor’s degree, he still won’t be old enough to have a glass of champagne to celebrate. The 18-year-old graduates from Hollister High School on Sunday, May 23, but a few days earlier, he’ll earn his Associate of Arts from Ozarks Technical Community College. When he starts taking classes at Lindenwood…
With only one week left of classes this semester, final exams are looming closer than ever. Make sure you’re prepared with the following study tips from OTC Tutoring. And, if you need a last-minute tutoring session, you can book that at this link. OTC Tutoring Tips 10. Start early – Cramming is counter-productive. Give your…
For OTC’s James Cardelli, persistence is about to pay off in a big way. The second-year culinary student will complete a stagiaire internship at a renowned Chicago restaurant this week. Newly opened in 2020, the restaurant – Ever – is the creation of Michelin-starred chef Curtis Duffy and his business partner Michael Muser. James says…
At just 18 years old, Riley Braker will attend Missouri State University this fall – not as a freshman but as a junior in college. The Ozark, Missouri native enrolled in one of Ozarks Technical Community College’s dual credit programs while still in high school. Next month, Riley will graduate with her high school diploma…
A new sign announcing Ozark Technical Community College’s sponsorship of the eagle exhibit at Dickerson Park Zoo was revealed at a rainy news conference today, April 28. “We are thrilled OTC is partnering with the Friends of the Zoo education department to help share the message of eagle conservation, and we are excited to share…
OTC’s Career Services will host an outdoor job fair on Wednesday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Student Plaza at the OTC Springfield Campus. Masks will be required — get all the details here. As a job-seeker, you’ll want to make an all-out effort to meet with every employer who has…
Matthew Thomas spent his childhood on the move, constantly uprooting and resettling in new places. His parents struggled to hold down jobs and pay the bills, adding to the instability in his life. But Matthew, from an early age, questioned the status quo. He knew he had to break the cycle and build a better…
Eight Ozarks Technical Community College students were honored for their academic success and student leadership at the Missouri Community College Association’s Phi Theta Kappa and Student Leadership Virtual Celebration, held April 21. Student Leadership Award At the virtual event, three OTC students received MCCA Student Leadership Awards. The awards are presented annually to an outstanding…
OTC technical education students brought home 40 medals from the recent SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference. The competition was hosted virtually this year in the wake of COVID-19. More than 50 OTC students competed against hundreds of technical education students from across the state. Competitors showcased their skills by completing written and filmed tests in categories…
One in three women and one in four men will experience intimate partner violence at some point in their lifetime. And, while studies show that rates of victimization among college students are high, it has also been demonstrated that 90 percent of sexual assault victims do not report the crime. During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it’s important…
OTC’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Alpha Psi Tau emerged from PTK Catalyst 2021 with several awards in hand. Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, broadcast its annual convention live from Orlando, Florida April 8-10. For the second year in a row, Alpha Psi Tau was named a Distinguished Chapter, placing it…
While the start of our summer and fall semesters might seem far away, registration is just around the corner beginning April 20! The OTC Academic Advising Team sees a lot of students make the same planning and registration mistakes semester after semester. To help, we’ve created a list of things you can do to ensure a smooth…
The picturesque 1.5-mile trail along the OTC Richwood Valley Campus has always been a draw for locals. But now, families and community members have one more reason to frequent the path. Tucked away near the Fremont road entrance to the campus sits a brand-new little library stocked full of books. OTC’s Little Free Library operates…
OTC hosted its second-annual Innovation Celebration on Thursday, April 1. The event, held virtually this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, funded eight different grant initiatives across the OTC System. It also honored employees for their exceptional contributions to the college. “With all the new challenges that arose this past year, we could…
OTC graduate Jared Smith risked it all when he quit his local news media job to move to Los Angeles without the promise of employment. But his professional gamble paid off in a big way. Within months of relocating, the lifelong video game enthusiast landed a job with Riot Games, a world-renown video game developer…
Daniel Holtcamp spent his childhood searching for acceptance and belonging – but he found it in all the wrong places. The Sedalia, Missouri native battled drug addiction and gang affiliations throughout his youth. It wasn’t until he moved to Springfield and enrolled in OTC’s Adult Education and Literacy Program that he found a new path…
A construction class at the OTC Table Rock Campus stepped up this morning to build a ramp for a Reeds Spring man who recently underwent an amputation. Daniel Youngblood will be released from the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Cox Medical Center Branson on Tuesday following the amputation of his lower right leg and the toes…
OTC technical education students brought home 61 medals from the annual Southwest Missouri SkillsUSA District Competition. The event was held Feb. 2-26 at several regional locations, including the OTC Springfield Campus. More than 90 OTC students competed alongside hundreds of technical education students from across the district. Competitors showcased their skills by completing written and…
Heads up, Eagles. Now’s the time to apply for OTC’s 2021 summer and fall scholarships. But, before you get started, we have some need-to-know info and tips to help your application stand out from rest: Choose a scholarship There are two types of scholarships available: OTC Institutional scholarships and OTC Foundation scholarships. Institutional scholarships are provided by…
Gene and Gerry Diullo have created one more way to commemorate the life and legacy of their late son, Anton “Tony” Diullo. The couple recently established an endowed scholarship in his name through the OTC Foundation. The funds will support students in pursuit of a physical therapist assistant (PTA) degree at OTC. “My son was…
Women make up just five percent of the welding workforce, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. But a new generation of women welders is working against that trend, including OTC Career Center student, Bethannie Novak. The 17-year-old Fair Grove High School junior says she didn’t set out to pursue a career in a male-dominated…
Commencement is coming up, and OTC is searching for its 2021 student commencement speaker. Is the fear of getting up in front of an audience holding you back from applying? Check out these helpful tips from OTC’s Speech Communication Center as you prepare to submit your video application: Be confident! No matter what you’re speaking…
We recently asked the Eagle community to tell us how they met their spouse, significant other – or even their best friend – at OTC. Here are their heartwarming stories. “My fiancé, Joseph Sanders, and I originally met in high school but reconnected and began dating once we got to OTC. I happened to see…
OTC alumni Paul and Crystal Sundy still debate over who asked the other out at the picnic tables near the Jared Family Atrium. The couple, now married 18 years, met as students in the late ‘90s. “As I remember it, she was stumbling over her words,” Paul said, a hint of playfulness in his voice.…