But some kids will spend February 14 at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Some of these patients may be fighting for their lives. Others might have a clinic visit or an overnight stay after surgery.
Read MoreClinton School Field Project Recruitment Begins for 2014-15
The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service invites non-profits, government agencies, businesses, foundations, communities, other colleges and universities, or other organizations working on community-based issues to submit ideas for field projects to be accomplished during the 2014-2015 academic year.
Read MoreClinton School student, Mara D’Amico, on Devoting Her Life and Career to Public Service
This profile originally appeared on Central Michigan University’s website. “From my time at CMU (Central Michigan University) and through my involvement with the Volunteer Center, I learned that I could dedicate my life and my career to public service — that it didn’t have to be something I just did in my free time,” says…
Read MoreDean Skip Rutherford Honored with Humanitarian of the Year Award
Skip Rutherford, Dean of the Clinton School, was presented as the eleventh Clara Barton Distinguished Humanitarian of the Year. Select Arkansans from a variety of ages and professions that have responded to a life threatening need for help were recognized.
Read More“After the Tsunami” to Air on AETN
The film is written and produced by Arkansas journalism professor Larry Foley, and narrated in first person by one of the students, Clinton School of Public Service graduate Rina Meutia.
“After the Tsunami” AETN Schedule:
Read MoreFrom The Ruins Of A Tsunami, A Rebuilt Aceh Rises Anew
Shortly after Christmas nine years ago, a huge tsunami swept across the region, killing at least a quarter of a million people. Some of the worst damage was in the Indonesian province of Aceh
Read MorePublic Programs in February
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– Gring, 27, is the founder of BOULD, an organization seeking to address the “experience gap” in the green building industry.
Clinton School and Kiva Team Up to Help Individuals Raise Money for Small Businesses
The Clinton School and Kiva have teamed up to help individuals raise money for their small business. Through Kiva, individuals can crowd-fund up to $5,000 dollars, which can be used for any business expense.
Read MoreClinton School Students, Along with Newport Economic Development Commission, Win Award for Work on Blue Bridge Project
The “blue bridge” in Newport is a 2,831-food double cantilevered bridge that spans the White river and was constructed in 1930. However, a new bridge is under construction, making the fate of the blue bridge uncertain.
Read MoreStudent Angela Bukenya Appointed as Goodwill Ambassador in Uganda
Second year student, Angela Bukenya was recently appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the city of Entebbe, Uganda by Mayor Kayanja Vincent De Paul.
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