On this the last day of Clinton School orientation, the Class of 2011 decided to honor admissions director Alex Thomas by asking everyone to wear Thomas’ favorite color — orange.
Read MoreClass 5’s Recommended Books
The Clinton School Class of 2011 recommended reading list is out, and the Associated Press has featured the tradition in a story on their national wire. CLICK HERE to view recommended reading from the 36 members of the class.
Read MoreBlog Winner
Clinton School students competed for the second straight year for the “best blog” award while they were completing their International Public Service Projects this summer.
Read MoreInternational Students
Since its inception, the Clinton School has had an international flavor, admitting students from across the world. As we welcome the Class of 2011, the school is currently home to students from 10 countries, represented by flags on display in Sturgis Hall:
Read MoreWelcome the Class of 2011
Clinton School faculty and staff welcomed the incoming Class of 2011 on Sunday night with a reception at Sturgis Hall. The 36 new students heard from Clinton School Dean Skip Rutherford as they kick of a full week of orientation activities before beginning class on August 24.
Read MoreFall Semester Approaches
Next week, we will welcome our fifth class into the Clinton School’s Master of Public Service degree program. After a week of orientation activities, the 36 students will begin regular classes on August 24. CLICK HERE for more details on Class 5.
Read MorePhilanthropy Scholar to Study Nonprofit Funding
With the help of two Clinton School students, Besel will study the ability of nonprofit organizations in the center’s target areas of the Arkansas Delta region and New Orleans to leverage funding from the private sector.
Read MoreBeatrice in the News
Clinton School student Beatrice Biira of Heifer International fame is featured in a video on NBC’s new website thegrio.com.
Read MoreIPSP Update: Turo Helping AIDS Orphanage in Uganda
I have been spending this summer completing my IPSP with the Nyaka AIDS Foundation in Uganda. One of Nyaka’s most successful components has been its Grannies Project, which has mobilized more than 6,000 women in two districts. After having lost their own children to HIV/AIDS, many of these women have stepped up raise their grandchildren, the next generation of Ugandans.
Read MorePreparing for Incoming Class
With student orientation just around the corner, Clinton School faculty and staff are preparing for our fifth class. CLICK HERE to read the 36 students’ bios. Part of that preparation includes organizing the 2009-2010 Practicum Projects.
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