Ron Kirk, United States Trade Representative
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– As United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Kirk is a member of President Obama’s Cabinet and serves as the president’s principal trade advisor, negotiator and spokesperson on trade issues.
“Herding Donkeys: The Fight to Rebuild the Democratic Party and Reshape American Politics,” author Ari Berman
Friday, October 8, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall) *Book signing to follow
– Berman will discuss his book, “Herding Donkeys,” which recounts the story of a grassroots resurgence that took the Democratic Party from the minority in 2004 to controlling both houses of Congress and the White House by 2008.
Hamlet From Page to Stage: Interpreting a Classic for a Modern Audience
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– Actors and members of the creative team from The Arkansas Repertory Theater’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” will discuss how to turn classic literature into a vibrant, accessible production for today’s audience.
Taegan Goodard, founder and publisher of Political Wire
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– Goodard is the founder of Political Wire, an influential American political website. A former advisor to U.S. Senator Donald Riegle of Michigan and Governor Lowell Weicker of Connecticut, Goddard is the author of “You Won – Now What,” a post-election guide for winning politicians.
Mike Carrier, president of the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. (River Market Pavilion)
– As part of “Place, Parks and Politics,” a four-week, outdoor speaker series in Little Rock’s River Market Pavilion, Carrier will give a lecture titled, “Building Vibrant Urban Areas, One Brick at a Time.”
Jackson Kaguri, founder of the Nyaka and Kutamba AIDS Orphans Schools in Uganda
Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall) *Book signing to follow
– Kaguri is the author of the book, “The Price of Stones,” which describes the story of the Nyaka AIDS Orphans School, the only tuition-free school in its Ugandan district, providing education, meals, health care and often housing for up to 200 students.
Arkansas Puzzle Day 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– The Clinton School will welcome crossword and Sudoku puzzle enthusiasts for the fourth annual Arkansas Puzzle Day. The event will feature crossword and Sudoku contests, a “multi-puzzle fun-and-games hour” and a presentation by Richard Lederer, author of “Anguished English.”
“Supreme Power: Franklin Roosevelt vs. The Supreme Court,” author Jeff Shesol
Monday, October 18, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall) *Book signing to follow
– Shesol will discuss his book, “Supreme Power,” about the 1937 political showdown between President Roosevelt and a conservative Supreme Court. Shesol served as deputy chief speechwriter for President Clinton and is a founding partner of West Wing Writers, a speechwriting and strategy firm.
David Von Drehle, editor-at-large for TIME Magazine
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at time TBA (Sturgis Hall)
– Von Drehle has written more than 170 articles for TIME since 2007 and focuses his writings on politics, world news and larger national events like the “Cash for Clunkers” program and the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007.
Jodie Adams, president of the National Recreation and Parks Association in Springfield, Mo.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. (River Market Pavilion)
-As part of “Place, Parks and Politics,” a four-week, outdoor speaker series in Little Rock’s River Market Pavilion, Adams will give a lecture titled “Parks’ Place in the Urban Environment.”
Justin Bibb, associate partner and director of community strategies for Gallup
Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– An expert on economic development and education, Bibb works on the national outreach strategy for the Gallup Student Poll and consults with Gallup’s government and education clients.
“The 25th Anniversary of Red Ribbon Week,” Mika Camarena
Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– Red Ribbon Week is a drug, alcohol, tobacco and violence prevention program that began after the kidnapping, torture and brutal murder of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena in 1985. Mika Camarena, Enrique’s widow, will visit the Clinton School to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Red Ribbon Week.
Jack Gerard, president of the American Petroleum Institute
Friday, October 22, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– Gerard is president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, the national trade association that represents all aspects of America’s oil and natural gas industry.
Patrick Moore, co-founder of Greenpeace
Monday, October 25, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– Moore is a co-founder of Greenpeace and served for nine years as president of Greenpeace Canada and seven years as a director of Greenpeace International. Moore was a driving force in helping Greenpeace become the world’s largest environmental activist organization.
Community Conversations: Talking Together When Race & Ethnicity Pull us Apart
Tuesday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– Join us for a conversation on race and ethnicity co-hosted with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Center for Public Collaboration, Just Communities of Arkansas and the Little Rock Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission.
Chip Johnson, mayor of Hernando, Miss.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. (River Market Pavilion)
-As part of “Place, Parks and Politics,” a four-week, outdoor speaker series in Little Rock’s River Market Pavilion, Johnson will give a lecture titled, “Creating a Culture of Good Health.”
“God and Football: Faith and Fanaticism in the SEC,” author Chad Gibbs
Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall) *Book signing to follow
– As a Christian struck by how his faith is often overwhelmed by his college football fanaticism, Gibbs travels to the 12 Southeastern Conference schools during game weekends to discover how others are able to balance their passion for their team with their devotion to God.
Alan Khazei, CEO and founder of Be the Change, Inc.
Friday, October 29, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– In 1987, as a young graduate from Harvard Law School, Khazei co-founded City Year, the nonprofit service organization. In 2007, he launched Be the Change, Inc., a nonprofit that creates national issue based campaigns by organizing coalitions of nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, policymakers, private sector leaders academics and citizens. This event will be co-hosted with the Clinton Foundation.
*Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu, or calling 501-683-5239.