Hard Work U

April 11/2015  Weather beautiful sunny spring day, high of 72, low of 48. 

Hard Work U - what a great motto

There is a unique center of higher learning here The College of the Ozarks.   The campus has a beautiful lodge called the Keeter Center which was designed to recreate the Dobyns Hall which was displayed at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis.   There are fifteen beautiful suites with fireplaces and balconies that overlook the campus grounds. 

entering the campus

The Lodge also has a dining room, conference room, coffee bar, gift shop and ice creamery. 

The Keeter Center

Beautiful fireplace inside the Keeter Center Lodge

Many of the ingredients in the restaurant are grown or raised on the campus farm.  C of O students may graduate debt free by working off their tuition.  Each student works 15 hours per week plus one 40 hour week per semester at one of the 80 different work stations.   This has been an integral part of the College since the beginning and is based on the belief in the dignity and work of work.  Thus their motto proudly displayed as the "Hard Work U".    Our luncheon was 5 star.

Salmon Salad with Ginger Dressing

   

Strawberry Shortcake/ Macaroon