Ozarks Technical Community College

Occupational Therapy Assistant Informational Session
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-13 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online, MO
Learn more about the Occupational Therapy Assistant program, ask questions, and get to know program faculty.

You must register for the virtual info session at least 24 hours in advance. RSVP for an upcoming session by emailing Rebecca Jenkins with your name and email address.

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AI Skills for Real Careers with Guest Speaker Destin Harrison from Cox Hospitals
2026-02-19 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | -OTC Springfield Campus, 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
Destin Harrison serves as an Enterprise Data & Analytics Supervisor at CoxHealth, where he leads teams that turn complex healthcare data into insights clinicians and leaders can act on. He oversees the development of analytics dashboards, reporting, and data products that support smarter decisions across the organization, with a focus on improving patient care, operational efficiency, and strategic planning.
In this role, Destin works at the intersection of data, technology, and real-world impact, helping CoxHealth incorporate AI and advanced analytics into day-to-day workflows, such as identifying trends earlier, streamlining processes, and supporting teams with timely, accurate information. He also collaborates with leaders across clinical, business, and IT areas to ensure data is trustworthy, secure, and used responsibly.
At the event, Destin will share what it looks like to use AI in a modern workplace and what students can do now to be career-ready, including building skills like data literacy, critical thinking, prompt and tool fluency, ethical decision-making, and the ability to communicate insights clearly to non-technical audiences.
Located in room LCN 211.

Self-Care Fair
2026-02-20 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | -OTC Springfield Campus, 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
Self-Care Fair is your chance to slow down, recharge, and focus on you!

Join us for a relaxing drop-in event featuring a DIY soap-making station, self-care kits, a drink/tea station, and more ways to unwind and reset.

Stop by the IC Atrium on February 20 from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and take a little time for yourself—you deserve it. 💛✨

Ozarks Tech Literary Magazine Accepting Submissions
2026-02-24 - 2026-03-23 | -All OTC Locations, MO
Ozark Tech’s award-winning literary magazine, “Go Anywhere,” is taking submissions until March 23, 2026. We accept a variety of student and alumni work, including poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction, art, and photography.
Submit work here
If you have any questions, please contact Jane Cowden.

Ozarks Tech Night at 1984 Arcade
2026-02-24 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 1984 Arcade, 400 S Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Get ready to level up your night and step back in time! Join us for a FREE night at 1984 Arcade, where classic arcade games, retro vibes, and campus fun collide.
What to Expect
– FREE admission for students and up to two guests
– Unlimited play on classic arcade video games from the golden age of gaming
– Pinball machines available — just bring your own quarters if you want to play
– Throwback ’80s atmosphere, vintage decor, and nostalgic music all night long (If you love Stranger Things, you’ll love this arcade)
📍Where: 1984 Arcade (Downtown Springfield, 400 S Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65806)
📆 When: Tuesday, February 24, 5-9 PM
💸 Cost: FREE with student ID
This is a come and go event. Students and their guests can show up any time between 5 and 9 PM. On average, guests spend around one hour playing games.

Last Day to Drop or Withdraw (1st 8-Week Classes)
2026-02-27

Virtual March Madness Student Bracket Challenge
2026-03-03 08:00 - 2026-03-19 08:00 UTC | Online, MO
Think you know college basketball (or just like selecting the cutest mascot)? Put your predictions to the test in our Virtual March Madness Student Bracket Challenge! Compete against fellow students, fill out your bracket, and you could walk away with some awesome prizes.
📅 Important Dates
Selection Sunday: Sunday, March 15 – Bracket filling opens
Bracket Lock: Thursday, March 19 at tip-off (no changes after games begin!)
✅ Rules to Participate
Sign up using your otc.edu email address
Brackets created with personal email addresses will be deleted
Must be a current student to participate
One bracket per student only
🏆 Prizes
1st Place: iPad
2nd Place: Beats Solo 4 Headphones
3rd–5th Place: JBL Flip 6 Speaker
6th–10th Place: Owala Water Bottles
Don’t miss your shot—submit your bracket before tip-off and let the madness begin. Sign up!🏀

Surgical Technology Informational Session
2026-03-04 12:30 - 13:30 UTC | -OTC Springfield Campus, 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
Learn more about the Surgical Technology program, ask questions, and get to know program faculty. Attend a session in-person on the Springfield campus in Lincoln Hall 305 or virtually through Microsoft Teams.

Final Exams and Last Day of Classes (1st 8-Week Classes)
2026-03-06

Associate of Science in Nursing Pinning Ceremony
2026-03-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | -OTC Springfield Campus, 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
This is the ASN Pinning Ceremony to celebrate the completion of the ASN Completion program. It is held for the students, their families, friends, and faculty. We want to ensure that everyone feels welcome and comfortable.

FREE Night at Wonders of Wildlife for Ozarks Tech Students
2026-03-06 15:00 - 19:00 UTC
Ozarks Tech students can enjoy a FREE night at Wonders of Wildlife (WOW), America’s Best Aquarium, on Friday, March 6th, from 3-7 PM. Simply show up, ready to be WOW-ed!
Discounted tickets are available for one adult guest and up to three children at the door:
• One adult guest: $25
• Children 17 and under: $25/each
• Children 3 and under: Free
Students who need additional guest tickets should contact WOW prior to the event.
Have general questions about the event? Contact us here.

FACULTY: Midterm Grades Due (16-Week Classes). Due No Later Than 10 a.m.
2026-03-09

FACULTY: Final Grades Due (1st 8-Week Classes). Due No Later Than 10 a.m.
2026-03-09

Dental Assisting Informational Session
2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | -OTC Springfield Campus, 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
Learn more about the Dental Assisting program, ask questions, and get to know program faculty by attending a virtual information session via Microsoft Teams.

Understanding Substance Use and Addiction
2026-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | -All OTC Locations, MO
Join us for an honest, judgment-free conversation about substance use and addiction and learn key information, warning signs, and how to help in meaningful, informed ways.
This event is being offered both in-person, in ICW214 on the Springfield Campus, and virtually.

To register for an in-person spot (and reserve your FREE lunch!), sign up here.
To attend virtually, join us on Microsoft Teams.

Dental Hygiene Informational Session
2026-03-10 18:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | -OTC Springfield Campus, 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
Learn more about the Dental Hygiene program, ask questions, and get to know program faculty. Attend a session in-person on the Springfield campus in Lincoln Hall 217 or virtually through Microsoft Teams.
Join us on Microsoft Teams
If you have questions, please contact Rebecca Caceres.

Transfer Fair
2026-03-11 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | -OTC Springfield Campus, 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
Connect with over 20 admission representatives from local and regional colleges and universities.

FREE Wingspan Teaching Night at Village Meeple
2026-03-11 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Village Meeple Cafe, 1570 E Battlefield Rd Ste. F, Springfield, MO, 65804, United States
The Tabletop Gaming Club and Village Meeple are hosting a “We Teach Night” for Wingspan free to Ozarks Tech students, employees and their guests at Village Meeple on Wednesday, March 11th from 6:30 to 8:30PM.

Attendees will learn to play Wingspan and the game will be offered at a 20% discount for the evening from Village Meeple. Transportation is being offered from the Springfield campus to Village Meeple Cafe for that event.

Magic: The Gathering Draft Event - Tabletop Gaming Club
2026-03-11 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | -OTC Springfield Campus, 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
Join Tabletop Gaming Club for a Magic: The Gathering Draft Event on Friday, April 24th from 5PM to 9PM in ICW 108 with booster packs from Thrones of Eldraine, Spiderman, and more surprise sets!

Entry is Free and the top 3 winners will receive a Magic: The Gathering themed basket! Enter using our the QR Code or link here: https://forms.gle/s7t1gxjkTT6SjaAj6

Respiratory Therapy Informational Session
2026-03-12 14:00 - 14:30 UTC | -OTC Springfield Campus, 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
Informational session about respiratory therapy. Learn more about the profession, degree options, or if it’s right for you!

Join us in Lincoln Hall 300 or via Microsoft Teams.

Celebrate Ozarks Tech's New Website
2026-03-12 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Plaster Manufacturing Center (PMC)
Join us to celebrate the new Ozarks Tech website on Thursday, March 12, from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Gentry Family Event Center at the Plaster Manufacturing Center. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided.

Politically Active Meeting
2026-03-12 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | -OTC Springfield Campus, 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
Politically Active is a nonpartisan student organization that has conversations about the topics that fascinate us, and this coming month we plan to have another meeting on another fantastic student-selected topic.
Most college students live in rentals, and for all the acclaim we bestow onto home ownership, renting has its benefits as well. But it comes with its complications as well, in particular when it comes to renters frequently being oblivious as to what their rights even are.
Join Politically Active as we explore and discuss the rights that tenants enjoy, what rights they lack, and discuss yet other rights they deserve to have, but don’t.
Event: March 12, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in Information Commons West (ICW) 108 B/C. Free pizza for attendees.

FACULTY: Midterm Grades Due (18-Week Classes). Due No Later Than 10 a.m.
2026-03-13

FACULTY: Midterm Grades Due (20-Week Classes). Due No Later Than 10 a.m.
2026-03-13

FACULTY: Midterm Grades Due (14-Week Classes). Due No Later Than 10 a.m.
2026-03-16

Spring Break (No Classes)
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-22

Canvas Sites Open (2nd 8-Week Classes)
2026-03-20

Spring Break (College Closed)
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-22

First Day of 2nd 8-Week Classes
2026-03-23
