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<strong>University</strong> Administration Rick Niece, Ph.D. President Steve Edmisten, MA Executive Vice President Daniel Taddie, Ph.D. Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs Kim Myrick, MA Vice President for Enrollment Management Jeff Scaccia, MBA Chief Financial Officer Darrell Williams, BS Business Manager Sherrie Arey, MS Dean <strong>of</strong> Residential and Campus Life Production Staff Larry Isch, MS Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Public Relations Editor Vinnie Tran, BA Publications Coordinator Design and Layout Photo and editorial contributions by Tony Baldwin, Josh Peppas, Lori McBee, Cara Flinn, Jay Parrot, and Kimberly Pennick. For more information, contact <strong>the</strong>: Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Advancement <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ozarks</strong> 415 N. College Avenue Clarksville, AR 72830-2880 (479) 979-1230; Fax (479) 979-1239 Web site: www.ozarks.edu <strong>University</strong> Directory (479) Area Code Academic Affairs 979-1431 Admission 979-1227 Advancement 979-1230 Alumni Relations 979-1234 Athletics 979-1483 Business Office 979-1208 Financial Aid 979-1221 President’s Office 979-1242 Public Relations 979-1420 Registrar 979-1212 Student Life 979-1321 The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ozarks</strong> does not discriminate on <strong>the</strong> basis <strong>of</strong> religion, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, or physical handicap in <strong>the</strong> administration <strong>of</strong> its educational policies, programs or activities. Volume 27 Number 2 Fall/Winter <strong>2008</strong> 3 A Multi-Sport Athlete Senior Olivia Fisher has shone in several sports at <strong>Ozarks</strong>. 4 Enrollment Increases Student body number sees jump <strong>of</strong> eight percent over two years. ON THE COVER: Alumni such as Zach Boatright (center) and (clockwise, from top right) Ivan Quant, Julie (Ballew) Kersey, Don Ferrier and Otto Mejia are making waves in <strong>the</strong> business world as entrepreneurs. Meet <strong>the</strong>m and o<strong>the</strong>rs who are running successful small businesses. (Main photo by Abigail Wilder.) See Story, Page 8 6 Stability for <strong>Ozarks</strong> The <strong>University</strong> can overcome difficult times with help <strong>of</strong> donors. 16 Alumni News Catch up on <strong>the</strong> latest news from former classmates and fellow alumni. 20 Sports Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame Soccer player Marcos Gonzalez and basketball player Anthony Porchia are latest Hall inductees. 21 2007-08 Donor Honor Roll <strong>Ozarks</strong>’ many cherished supporters for <strong>the</strong> 2007-08 fiscal year are recognized. 40 In Memoriam The <strong>University</strong> honors those alumni and friends who have passed away in recent months. Biology Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dr. Doug Jeffries and several students took part in <strong>the</strong> Planet Club’s annual Tree Planting Day, held Nov. 8 on campus. See O<strong>the</strong>r Campus News on Pages 2-5 <strong>Today</strong>, <strong>FALL</strong>/<strong>WINTER</strong> <strong>2008</strong> 3