Date: October 14, 2009

SUBJECT: COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS TO CELEBRATE HOMECOMING 2009

By: Kayla Thomas

            College of the Ozarks will kick off their 2009 Homecoming celebrations, themed “A Treasured Tradition,” Thursday, November 5, and conclude Sunday, November 8. Alumni and the public are invited to participate in and/or observe many activities, including a 5K run/walk, basketball games, student activity booths and the C of O Homecoming Parade, to name a few.

            The C of O Lady Bobcats will take on the Livin’ the Dream team, Fri. Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Keeter Gymnasium. The C of O Men’s Basketball Team will play Bacone College Saturday Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. in the Keeter Gymnasium. The public is invited to attend both of these games; tickets may be purchased at the box office.

            Events on Saturday, Nov. 7, such as the 5K Run/Walk at 7 a.m. and the student activity booths open 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., are open to the public. The 5K entry fee is $20, and applications are available at www.cofo.edu/alumni. For questions, please contact the Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Don Hoeck, at (417) 690-2571.

            A favorite event of the weekend is the annual Homecoming Parade. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, and will take place along Opportunity Ave.

            For more information regarding the Homecoming 2009 events, please contact the College of the Ozarks Alumni Office at (417) 690-2208.

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