I’m frequently asked about which of our Clinton School speakers have attracted the most people. Here are the current top 25. Note that Harold Ford and John Yoo have not yet appeared.
Read MoreIn Remembrance — September 11
On September 11, 2001 many of us watched thse events unfold on television with disbelief and shock. Almost 3,000 people died, and it is now estimated that about 10,000 more are sick or will be from other illnesses such as lung disease and cancer as a result of post-impact dust, debris and other injuries. For many students at the Clinton School, like Pearl Habor was to the World War II generation, 9/11 is a day that will always live in infamy.
Read MoreArt and The First Lady
I stopped by the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion yesterday where a new desktop calendar book was released. Under the leadership of First Lady Ginger Beebe, the book features work from 88 Arkansas artistis. It sells for $20 and proceeds go to the Governor’s Mansion Association. The book is an excellent holiday gift idea and is also a special gift for Arkansans and family members living out of state.
Read MoreHarvard University and Central High
When we studied how the Clinton school could offer one of, if not the nation’s best public program/lecture series, we reviewed those presented at Harvard. The programs at the Kennedy School and throughout the Harvard campus are extensive and cover a wide range of subjects.
Read MoreA Time to Serve
In the new Time magazine issue, a case is made for national service in Richard Stengel’s article, A Time to Serve. “When Americans look around right now, they see a public school system with 38% of fourth graders unable to read at a basic level; they see the cost of health insurance escalating as 47 million people go uninsured;
Read MoreWhat’s in a Name?
Bald Knob, Ark., (population 3,210) is home to the one of the best — if not Arkansas’s best — home town drive-in restaurants. “The Bulldog,” which happens to also be the name of the high school mascot, serves some of the best home cooking I’ve ever had.
Read MoreOpportunity Overload
In commenting about the many activities at the Clinton School, one of our students used the phrase, “opportunity overload.” For me as Dean, those words represent a pleasant problem. The Clinton School should be all about opening doors of opportunity — whether these be from challenging academic work in the classrooms; or academics for the real world with substantive hands-on public service projects
Read MoreCBS Sunday Morning: Clutter Is In
CBS Sunday Morning’s segment today on “mess” was refreshing. Not only did it feature messy offices, but it concluded that those who worked in cluttered surroundings were 36 percent more efficient in their tasks. After years of defending my position, I feel vindicated.
Read MoreNew Class Enjoys Dean’s Reception
I hosted the 30 new Clinton School students to a reception last week at Copper Grill in the new 300 Third Building just down 3rd Street from the Clinton School. Click the picture above for a larger view.
Read MoreThe “Light” Presidents
From the famous “Morning in America” theme, to recognizing citizens attending the State of the Union, to ensuring that President Reagan was “the great communicator” while being among the least accessible of modern Presidents had Mike’s touch. People from both sides of the aisle knew Mike was a master at his craft.
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