Clinton School students will participate in the September 11 National Day of Service by conducting a letter and card writing campaign to support U.S. Military members who are serving overseas. To participate, stop by the Clinton School from 1-5 p.m. to write a supportive card or letter of appreciation to members of the armed forces. Cards and writing materials will be available on-site. Additionally, the school will be collecting monetary donations to support firefighters in the Central Arkansas area.
Read MoreClinton School Wedding Bells
Two members of the Class of 2011 (class 5), Rebecca Morrison and Ben Kaufman are getting married in Fairview, Tenn. Rebecca and Ben’s wedding is the first “all Clinton School” wedding since the school opened in 2004. The two met when they enrolled at the Clinton School in 2009, and will reside in Little Rock.
Read MoreStudents to Complete 10 Public Service Projects in Arkansas
Ten teams of Clinton School students will complete public service projects in partnership with public agencies and nonprofit organizations across Arkansas during the 2011-2012 academic year. As part of the school’s Master of Public Service degree program, the students will earn academic credit for their work on the projects, which include efforts to improve childhood…
Read MorePanel to Discuss West Memphis Three
In partnership with the Arkansas Times, the Clinton School will host a panel discussion featuring key players in the legal battle that culminated last week with a plea bargain to release Jason Baldwin, Damien Echols and Jessie Misskelley Jr., who served more than 17 years in prison after being convicted of murdering three young boys in West Memphis, Ark. Known as the “West Memphis Three,” Baldwin, Echols and Misskelley long maintained their innocence and gained national attention to their fight for exoneration. Confirmed panelists include:
Read MoreClinton School Subject of National Reuters Article
Little Rock-based Reuters writer Suzi Parker published a feature this weekend about the new class of student at the Clinton School.
Read MorePHOTOS: Students Volunteer at Our House
As part of this week’s orientation activities, the newest class of Clinton School students spent the morning volunteering at Our House, a shelter for the working homeless here in Little Rock.
Read MoreGrad Working With Heifer International
Clinton School graduate Shamim Okolloh is finishing up her final project with Heifer International in Uganda, where she is helping develop curriculum for a secondary school based on sustainable agricultural principles. Okolloh’s work is featured on Heifer International’s blog, which includes the following:
Read MoreListen to Our New Alma Mater
Use the player above to listen to the new Clinton School Alma Mater, “We Will Build the Bridge,” written and composed by 2011 graduate David Watterson. The song is performed by members of the St. Mark Baptist Church choir in Little Rock and the Arkansas Symphony String Quartet with Watterson on Piano. The lyrics are as follows:
Read MoreOrientation Begins Sunday
The Clinton School will welcome its seventh class next week when we kick off orientation activities at Sturgis Hall. The 38 new students and their families will join Clinton School faculty and staff for a welcome reception on Sunday night.
Read MoreStudent Helps Start Music Program for Tanzanian Nonprofit
After many failed attempts to start a music program at CSRS, it has finally happened. Thanks to Derrick Rainey of The Clinton School, who happens to be an incredible cellist and Tori Bates, a Vanderbilt volunteer, who has played harp for 11 years. Together they started working with students on the basics.
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