Nine Clinton School students will travel to Miami this weekend to participate in the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGIU) on the campus of the University of Miami. Modeled after President Clinton’s annual Clinton Global Initiative, which brings world leaders together to tackle global challenges, CGIU brings students together to make specific commitments to service.
Read MoreCook Engages Students About Political Climate
Charlie Cook, author of the “Cook Political Report” and long-time Washington D.C. observer, took time today to visit with Clinton School students about the current political climate in America.
Read MoreHope for Haiti Supplies Drive
Hope for Haiti, the local Haiti relief organization headed by Clinton School student Ivan Noisette, is hosting a “You Care We Share” supplies drive this weekend. Hope for Haiti will organize hygiene kits for Church World Service and collect supplies for a homelessness drive in Memphis. Please consider dropping off any of the items listed below. Boxes will be available on site to collect supplies:
Read MoreStudent Espinoza Gets Commissioned to the US Army
Below is a photo of Clinton School student Dimas Espinola (’10) receiving his officer commission in the United States Army Reserve as part of the Army Health Profession Scholarship Program. Espinola plans to attend medical school this fall. He will then complete his residency training at an Army hospital before completing his active duty commitment as an Army physician. Espinola will graduate from the Clinton School with his Master of Public Service degree in May.
Read MoreA Green Agenda
A group of regional high school students joined Clinton School students last week for the first Grass Roots Youth Summit, designed to engage area youth in helping grow a regional “green agenda” to create a more sustainable region.
Read MoreA Day Without Shoes
TOMS Shoes, the popular company that gives away a pair of shoes to a child in need for each pair purchased, is asking people to go “One Day Without Shoes” today to experience life without shoes first-hand.
Read MoreMentoring America’s Youth
There are 10 million children in America who could benefit from interacting with a mentor, said Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) CEO Karen Mathis in a speech Thursday at the Clinton School.
Read MoreWal-Mart Associates Visit
Several Clinton School students met with a group of Wal-Mart Associates today to discuss public service and the Clinton School’s work.
Read MoreMore Capstone Presentations
Two more Clinton School students will present their final projects today at Sturgis Hall. With graduation steadily approaching, member of the Class of 2010 are finishing their work. Here’s today’s presentations:
Read MoreA Commitment Honored
After 32 years with a beard, Clinton School associate dean Mike Hemphill shaved today to honor a commitment he made to Clinton School students who met their target of raising more than $5,000 for the American Cancer Society’s upcoming Relay for Life.
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