“A Raisin in the Sun,” a play that changed the face of American theatre
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– Arkansas Repertory Theatre producing artistic director Bob Hupp will lead a panel discussion with actors and members of the creative team from The Rep’s upcoming production of Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun,” discussing how historical events are reflected and refracted in dramatic literature.
“The Blair Rockefeller Poll,” a comprehensive poll of Southern attitudes
Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– The Diane D. Blair Center for Southern Politics and Society and the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute will unveil the results of the inaugural Blair Rockefeller Poll, a comprehensive online poll of Southern attitudes regarding politics and public policy.
“Power in Words: Barack Obama’s Speeches from the State House to the White House,” author Josh Gottheimer
Monday, January 24, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall) *Book signing to follow
– A senior counselor to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski, Gottheimer recently published, “Power in Words: Barack Obama’s Speeches from the State House to the White House,” a history and analysis of President Barack Obama’s most important pre-presidential speeches.
Alec Ross, senior adviser for innovation to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– Ross, who is tasked with maximizing the potential of technology and innovation in service of America’s diplomatic goals and stewarding Secretary Clinton’s 21st Century Statecraft agenda, will give a lecture titled, “Diplomacy in a Digital World.”
“The Networked Nonprofit,” author Allison Fine
Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall) *Book signing to follow
– Fine will discuss her book “The Networked Nonprofit: Connecting with Social Media to Drive Change,” a straightforward guide for any nonprofit reviewing its social media strategy.
Javaid Laghari, chairperson of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
Monday, January 31, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– Laghari will give a lecture titled, “Shifting Sands of Innovation and Entrepreneurship,” about how innovation and entrepreneurship are the driving force behind developing countries and are producing breakthroughs in everything from telecommunications to energy and defense.
*Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu, or calling 501-683-5239.