Zappo’s is not your ordinary online store, as an audience gathered at the Clinton School on Wednesday afternoon learned from their “speaker of the house,” Jamie Naughton.
Read MoreCongresswoman Says Revenues Must Be Included in Debt Deal
Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D, Calif.) spoke about the ailing economy on Friday morning at the Clinton School. Her remarks made national news when she told the crowd that a deal could not be made by the deficit cutting Congressional committee without new tax revenues.
Read MoreCards Mailed to Troops
Clinton School students mailed over 600 cards to U.S. Military troops today in conjunction with the 10-year anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. After Sunday’s letter-writing event drew more than 500 cards, Cabot Junior High School sent an additional 140 cards that were made by students in Patti DiTommaso’s 7th grade science class.
Read MoreJoe Klein’s 2011 Election Road Trip
As part of his 2011 Election Road Trip, TIME magazine columnist Joe Klein will stop in Little Rock to give a Clinton School lecture. After driving from New York to Los Angeles last year, Klein is currently traveling from the border at Loredo, Texas, north to Minnesota to find out what people are thinking outside the Beltway. Klein joined TIME in January 2003 to write “In the Arena,” a regular column on national and international affairs titled. Click here to learn more about Klein’s road trip on his blog, “Swampland.”
Read MoreDean to be Honored by HIPPY USA
Clinton School Dean Skip Rutherford will be honored by HIPPY USA, a national organization dedicated to early childhood education. Rutherford will be the guest of honor at the annual “HIPPY Champion Event” on Oct. 21 in Little Rock.
Read MoreFitzpatrick Named Associate Professor and Director of International Programs
Dr. Ellen Fitzpatrick, associate professor of economics and director of the Latin American Studies program at the State University of New York, Plattsburgh, has been named associate professor and director of international programs at the Clinton School.
Read MoreGrad Named to Fabulous 40 List
Clinton School graduate Lisa Porterfield-Thompson, who serves as public relations director at Texarkana College, has been named to the Fabulous 40 by Four States Living magazine, which recognizes prominent people 40 an under in the Texarkana area. Click here to read the write up on Porterfield-Thompson in the magazine.
Read MoreThis Week at the Clinton School
As “speaker of the house” for Zappos, a popular online shoe company, Naughton works directly with CEO Tony Hsieh to promote the unique culture for which the company has become known. The Zappos Family of companies was recognized in 2009 and 2010 by Fortune magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Read MoreOver 500 participate in 9/11 letter campaign
More than 500 U.S. military members will receive letters of support produced in conjunction with Sunday’s September 11 letter campaign hosted by Clinton School students.
Read MoreReminder: Clinton School’s September 11 event
A reminder to stop by the Clinton School’s September 11 event today from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to write a card or letter in support of the U.S. Military. Here are the details:
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