Ozarks At Large

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Tuesday, December 10, 2013
On this edition of Ozarks, what happens when snow and ice force a college to re-schedule finals…including putting finals after commencement? We'll talk to Ray Wallace with the University of Arkansas Fort Smith about how an ice storm can create problems with an academic calendar. And coffee isn't just for breakfast anymore…it's also for a canvas. We'll talk to some people making art out of coffee. And a conversation with Devon Powers. She's written about communication, social media and the commentary economy. She spoke on the University of Arkansas campus recently.
The city of Fayetteville taking time to plant more than 240 new trees in subdivisions across the town.
Aspiring young classical musicians have found remarkable opportunity in the Ozarks Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. Jacqueline Froelich attended a recent rehearsal to meet with conductor Myron Flippin. For details on their December 12th winter concert visit www.opyo.org.
“I Got Rhythm,” the Washington Monument and more in our history capsule for December 6.
Becca Martin has a 90-second plan for those not wanting to become saturated with holiday happenings.
Last week a new report about how the wealthiest Americans give was released. A leading expert on the report was on the University of Arkansas the day the report was issued. To hear a bit more from the conversation, click here.You can see the full 75-page report here: www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/Research/docs/2010BAML_HighNetWorthPhilanthropy.pdf