The Leonard B.
and Edith Gittinger
Community Convocation Series
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This series hosts
internationally-renowned speakers, recognized
for their character and leadership, who provide
a keynote address reinforcing institutional
values. These speakers assist the College
with honoring others who through their own
good citizenship, character, and success serve
as role models.
In 1999,
Dr. and Mrs. Leonard B. Gittinger endowed
the Community Convocation Services, which
enabled speakers such as Franklin Graham,
Colin Powell, James Baker, Benjamin Netanyahu,
Mike Krzyzewski, and Tom Brokaw to share their
life experiences with the College of the Ozarks
family and friends. Many of the speakers are
from humble beginnings and inspire College
of the Ozarks students to pursue high goals.
The generosity of the Gittingers has enabled
thousands of students to attend these special
events over the years. |
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famous people have visited Hard Work U. |
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WORK
ETHIC FORUM |
| "I
grew up knowing the importance of
a good work ethic. My mother always
said, 'Hard work never hurt anybody.'" |
~Zell
Miller
Former United
States Senator, Georgia |
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SHAPING
THE FUTURE
BY HONORING
THE PAST
CONVOCATION |
| "You
have a wonderful foundation here.
You have a wonderful beginning...learning
how to work and support each other." |
~Tom
Brokaw
NBC News Special Correspondent
and Author
The Greatest Generation
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LEADERSHIP
CONVOCATION |
| "This
is my first time here (at College
of the Ozarks). I am absolutely
blown away. I can see there is a
lot of care here." |
~Mike
Krzyzewski
Head Basketball Coach, Duke University |
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LEADERSHIP
CONVOCATION |
| "I
am proud to see a university that
embraces the values that make this
nation great." |
~James
Baker, III
Former Secretary of State |
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COMMUNITY
SERVICE
CONVOCATION |
| "I
feel a different spirit on this
college campus, a Christian spirit
where students gain a knowledge
about each other." |
~Elizabeth
Dole
United States Senator, North Carolina
Former President of the American
Red Cross |
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CHRISTIANITY
ON
CAMPUS
CONVOCATION |
| "The
challenge before us of proclaiming
and preaching the Gospel is greater
today than ever: the opportunities
we have today are unparalleled in
history." |
~Franklin
Graham
President of Samaritan's Purse |
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LEADERSHIP
AND
SERVICE
CONVOCATION |
| "Character
is...[T]he ability to have a set
of convictions that you are willing
to fight for and even lose for or
even die for- this is the essence
of character. I think this place
builds character, and you should
be commended for it." |
~Benjamin
Netanyahu
Former Prime Minister of Israel |
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PATRIOTISM
CONVOCATION |
| "To
you young people, I have just one
bit of advice for you. As
you go through your education here
and start thinking about the future,
do what you're going to love doing." |
~Colin
Powell
Secretary of State |
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CHARACTER
AND
LEADERSHIP
CONVOCATION |
| "All
you need for successful leadership
in the 21st century are two rules...When
placed in command, take charge;
and do what's right." |
~Norman
Schwarzkopf
Retired General, U.S. Army |
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