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The Alumni Association of College of the Ozarks partners with Convoy of Hope to host its 17th annual service day in honor of former president Dr. R. M. Good.
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The Alumni Association of College of the Ozarks partnered with Convoy of Hope to host its 17th annual service day in honor of former president Dr. R. M. Good on Saturday, May 2, at Convoy of Hope’s Springfield, Missouri facility.
This year, over 130 alumni and volunteers served those in need through Convoy of Hope in Springfield, Missouri. Volunteers gathered to help a food ministry by packing over 8,000 bags of pasta.
Angela Williamson, director of alumni relations, reflected on the success and excitement of the day.
“Partnering with Convoy of Hope for Doc Good Day reflects the very spirit Dr. Good modeled throughout his decades of leadership at The School of the Ozarks – a life marked by service, compassion, and a belief in lifting others up. Convoy’s global impact amplifies the heart behind this day, reminding us that service reaches far beyond our campus. We’re deeply grateful that so many alumni joined together to honor Dr. Good’s legacy by giving back in a meaningful way. Their participation shows that his example continues to inspire a community committed to serving others.”
College of the Ozarks alumnus, Brian Thompson (Class of 1977), shared how his experience volunteering has impacted him.
"I have been involved with Doc Good day since its beginning,” said Thompson. “I have always found Doc Good Day an extremely good way to interact with alumni, current students and future students. Doc Good Day epitomizes the mission and values of C of O. It is a very powerful way to let the world know that what is lived on campus by the students, faculty and staff is real enough to take into the world beyond the campus. Our alumni are positively affecting their day-to-day world in amazing ways glorifying God and being great representatives of His grace and love to all.”
Dr. Robert M. Good served as president of The School of the Ozarks for 31 years. He embodied the concept of servant leadership during his tenure and played a fundamental role in improving the campus grounds, including developments such as constructing the campus chapel, adding a hospital, and expanding the campus to 1,000 acres.