Karen Olson, founder of Family Promise
Monday, May 2, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– Family Promise is a nonprofit organization committed to helping low-income families achieve lasting independence. The organization’s main program is the Interfaith Hospitality Network, which brings the faith community together to help families regain their housing and independence.
“Immigration: New Challenges, New Opportunities,” a community conversation
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– In partnership with Just Communities of Arkansas and the Little Rock Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission, the Clinton School will sponsor a community conversation on immigration. Small group discussions will be led by trained facilitators and structured by an issue guide from National Issues Forums. The goal of this event is to build understanding and mutual respect about potentially divisive issues.
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: Stories Behind Rare Reproductions of the Declaration of Independence
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall) – hosted with the Clinton Foundation and the Clinton Library
– Clinton Library Director Terri Garner will lead a discussion about the new Clinton Center exhibit, “Revolution and Rebellion: Wars, Words and Figures,” which features two rare prints of the Declaration of Independence by Benjamin Owen Tyler and William J. Stone on loan from the Bangor Museum in Maine.
Little Rock Film Festival Lineup Announcement
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– The Little Rock Film Festival (LRFF), directed by Clinton School student Jack Lofton, will host a reception to announce the schedule for the 2011 festival set for June 1-5. The LRFF showcases the best narrative, documentary and short films from around the world. The Clinton School partners with the festival each year to showcase documentary films. For more information visit www.littlerockfilmfestival.org.
Elizabeth Warren, Assistant to the President and Special Advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Thursday, May 5 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
-Warren, the Leo Gottlieb Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, was chair of the Congressional Oversight Panel which reviewed the Treasury Department’s management of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). She was appointed to her current position in September 2010 to help start the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a centerpiece of the Obama Administration’s financial reform program.
“Serve Yourself: Nightly Adventures in Cooking for One,” author Joe Yonan
Monday, May 9, 2011 at TBA. (Sturgis Hall) *Book Signing to follow
– Yonan is the food and travel editor of The Washington Post where he writes a monthly column, “Cooking for One,” and regular feature stories. He is a two-time James Beard Foundation award-winner for best newspaper food section and the author of “Serve Yourself,” which includes more than 100 inventive, easy-to-make and globally inspired recipes celebrating solo eating.
“Bridge to War Eagle: Stories of a Wild Stream,” a documentary film screening
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– Emmy-winning filmmakers Larry Foley and Dale Carpenter will screen and discuss their new documentary film, “Bridge to War Eagle,” a collection of poignant stories framed by the old steel bridge and iconic grist mill on War Eagle Creek in the Ozark Hills. The film is narrated by country music star Joe Nichols of Rogers, Ark., who has been visiting War Eagle Creek his entire life.
“The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife,” author Marc Freedman
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall) *Book Signing to follow
– Freedman is CEO and founder of Civic Ventures, a think tank on boomers, work and social purpose. He spearheaded the creation of Experience Corps, one of America’s largest nonprofit national service programs engaging people over 55. He will discuss his book, “The Big Shift,” which encourages boomers to embrace their new stage in life.
Peggy Cornett, curator of plants at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello
Friday, May 13, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall) – In partnership with P. Allen Smith
– Cornett has worked on the grounds of Monticello since 1983 and became curator of plants in 2009. She appears regularly on the PBS series “Virginia Home Grown” and is editor of Magnolia, the quarterly publication of the Southern Garden History Society.
Dino Djalal, Indonesian Ambassador to the United States
Monday, May 16, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– Djalal was named Indonesia’s ambassador to the United States in 2010. Previously, he served as spokesperson for Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and director for North and Central America at the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs.
“Ann: An Affection Portrait of Ann Richards,” actress Holland Taylor
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– An Emmy-winning actress, Taylor will discuss her new solo play about former Texas Governor Ann Richards. After Richards death from cancer in 2006, Taylor set out to honor the former governor by writing and performing the play.
“Bow Tie Cause,” NFL linebacker Dhani Jones
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– A current free agent NFL linebacker, Jones will discuss his nonprofit organization, Bow Tie Cause, which designs and sells bow ties to raise money and awareness for other nonprofit partner organizations such as Livestrong and Stand Up for Cancer.
*Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu, or calling 501-683-5239.