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Ozarka College Connection

The latest edition of Ozarka's newsletter is available online. Click the front page to read the entire January 24 edition. The newsletter is available as a .pdf document on...

The snowball fight is on!

from:Lyon College

The snowball fight is on!

AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to Caring

For some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing Schools

Dr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing...

Suttons Complete Phase I Of Ozarka Expansion In Stone County

from:Ozarka College

Ozarka College Foundation Board received a donation to complete phase one of the Mountain View Building Expansion Fund from Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sutton. The Suttons (pictured...

Vote for Outstanding Faculty Award

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Batesville

Do you know an instructor who demonstrates excellence in teaching and service? If so, show your appreciation by nominating that instructor for the Outstanding Faculty or...

Check out the spring 2011 Lyon Education and Adventure Program events schedule. Looks like a lot of fun!

from:Lyon College

Check out the spring 2011 Lyon Education and Adventure Program events schedule. Looks like a lot of fun!Lyon College | Events Schedulewww.lyon.eduEvents Schedule

AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for Patients

Leslie Perkins, a hospital volunteer for more than 28 years is also the head of the fresh flower program. In addition to overseeing the placements of fresh flowers in all the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery Plans

The dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning Volunteer

Over the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored...

UACCB opens late

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Batesville

UACCB will open at 9am on Friday, January 21.

UACCB campus closes early

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Batesville

The UACCB Campus will close at 11am Thursday, January 20th due to inclement weather. The UACCB Board of Visitors will meet at 4pm as originally scheduled.

Lyon students Rachel Best and Andrew Schwarzkopf show you their favorite things to do on the Lyon College campus. The two are so funny!

from:Lyon College

Lyon students Rachel Best and Andrew Schwarzkopf show you their favorite things to do on the Lyon College campus. The two are so funny!

AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in Homes

Teresa Berg is a photographer with an eye for the beauty within. She takes everyday subjects, like children and animals and transforms them into extraordinary images to be...

Spargo hired to teach in RN program at UACCB

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Batesville

Donna Spargo has been hired as a new registered nursing instructor at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville.

Inclement Weather Information For Ozarka College

from:Ozarka College

With the forecasted weather for the north-central Arkansas area this week, Ozarka wants to remind students and others that closing announcements are made as soon as possible. All...

It's on! Arkansas Scottish Festival - APR 8-10, 2011 - Lyon College campus, Batesville. For information and registration, please visit www.lyon.edu/scotfest Band competition will return this year, and general admission is FREE. Come join us!

from:Lyon College

It's on! Arkansas Scottish Festival - APR 8-10, 2011 - Lyon College campus, Batesville. For information and registration, please visit www.lyon.edu/scotfest Band competition...

Student Government Association Announces Meeting

from:Ozarka College

The Student Government Association (SGA) was restructured in 2009 and has become an active entity at Ozarka College since that time. The SGA has announced its regular monthly...

Students climb an ice silo in Iowa as part of the Lyon Education and Adventure Program (LEAP)

from:Lyon College

Students climb an ice silo in Iowa as part of the Lyon Education and Adventure Program (LEAP)

AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to Camp

Steve Wampler is wheelchair-bound due to Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn't allow that to define him. As he says on his website, rockonsteve, he's moved past his disability to a place...

Financial aid disbursement February 4

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Batesville

Disbursement of student financial aid will be Friday, February 4 in Independence Hall on the UACCB Campus.

Congratulations Andy!

from:Lyon College

Congratulations Andy!

Photos and video of yesterday's Lyon College reception at the Memphis Grizzlies basketball game

from:Lyon College

Photos and video of yesterday's Lyon College reception at the Memphis Grizzlies basketball game

AmericanTowns Heroes: Fowler Ruffin Helps Animals Find Homes and Children Find Happiness

Fowler Ruffin is one of those people who knows the secret to making a heaven here on earth. Just take a look at Pinch Me Acres, the farm she bought with her husband and they...

AmericanTowns Heroes: DJ Waldow and his 28-Day Good Deed Challenge

DJ is the "Social Butterfly Guy" on his blog of the same name. What's with the name? According to DJ, he was the guy who "got bored real quick if he was not...

Cawood photographs on exhibit at UACCB

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Batesville

BATESVILLE - An exhibition of photographs by Gary Cawood, professor and director of photography at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is on display in the academic hallway...

Thank you to the West Magnet Dance Team who did an amazing halftime performance at last night's basketball games!

from:Lyon College

Thank you to the West Magnet Dance Team who did an amazing halftime performance at last night's basketball games!

AmericanTowns Heroes: Denise Allen's Quilts Portray Everyday Life and History

Denise Allen is a needlework folk artist and quilter whose work has been exhibited in folk art museums and galleries around the country. Her quilts tell the stories of African...

Dining services had a "craziest hair" contest yesterday with Mullet Man pulling out a victory. Winning students received iTunes gift cards. Next week's contest is celebrity look-alike.s

from:Lyon College

Dining services had a "craziest hair" contest yesterday with Mullet Man pulling out a victory. Winning students received iTunes gift cards. Next week's contest is...

Via Lyon College Athletics — LETS PACK THE BECK! It's game day, and Union is coming to town for a doubleheader starting at 6. UU women No. 1, men No.17.

from:Lyon College

Via Lyon College Athletics — LETS PACK THE BECK! It's game day, and Union is coming to town for a doubleheader starting at 6. UU women No. 1, men No.17.

Ozarka Surpasses Another Milestone For Spring

from:Ozarka College

Ozarka College has reached yet another milestone during its first week of Spring 2011 classes. Enrollment has exceeded 1,500 students according to initial numbers. Ozarka...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bailey Reese and Friends Send Hugs to Heroes

When a hurricane stuck the area where Bailey Reese lives it caused a tremendous amount of damage as well as distress to the community. Military help was called in to assist with...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Marie Paolucci Makes Chemo Kits to Help Make Treatment Less Stressful

Most of us think of Halloween when October rolls around, but we've also come to associate October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many organizations run their fund...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Danielle Butin Sends "Good Health" to Countries in Need

Four years ago, Danielle Butin, MPH, OTR was on vacation in East Africa, enjoying the air, the music, the wildlife, the people, the food and the beauty of the physical...

The snow is starting to melt, but Bryan Lake still looks beautiful!

from:Lyon College

The snow is starting to melt, but Bryan Lake still looks beautiful!

Closed Tuesday, January 11

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Batesville

UACCB will be closed Tuesday, January 11 due to inclement weather.

Snow!

from:Lyon College

Snow!

Closed Due to Weather

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Batesville

UACCB Closed 1-10-2011 due to snow

AmericanTowns Heroes: Chris Willden Acts Quickly to Save the Lives of Trapped Children

Two children are alive today because of the quick thinking and heroic efforts of former police officer Chris Willden. Willden was the first on the scene when a car skidded off...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Davidson Wants Your Pledge to Rise Above the Plastics

If you see a grown man covered in plastic bags, don’t think he’s crazy or a homeless person trying to stay warm. Go over and introduce yourself and find out what he has to say...

UACCB closed Monday, January 10

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Batesville

UACCB will be closed Monday, January 10 due to inclement weather.

Classes begin January 10

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Batesville

UACCB welcomes students to the 2011 spring semester with classes beginning on campus Monday, January 10 and online classes beginning January 18. Campus maps, ID cards and...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Masons and Shriners Help the Community Help Themselves

Masons and Shriners are known for their good deeds. There are Masonic lodges and Shriners temples all over the world. The principles of fraternity and charity are shared by both...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Daria Miller Recycles for Conservation

This week's hero is a conservation champion! Daria Miller was honored with an award and a $500 cash prize in the Cox Cares Conservation Champions program. Her act of recycling...

Check out some great photos from the Lyon Education and Adventure Program's Colorado ice-climbing trip in December.

from:Lyon College

Check out some great photos from the Lyon Education and Adventure Program's Colorado ice-climbing trip in December.

AmericanTown Heroes: John Henderson Demands Respect for the Flag

When John Henderson saw a torn and tattered flag flying outside a local fast food restaurant he was as upset as he was sad. As a Vietnam veteran he looks on our nation's flag as a...