Clinton School faculty and staff are making final preparations for new student orientation which begins with a welcome reception Sunday afternoon. We will welcome 32 new students into the two-year Master of Public Service degree program. Orientation will last throughout the week.
Read MoreIPSP UPDATE: Student Published
The Nepali Times, a respectable newspaper in Nepal, has published an article written by Jeerawat Na Thalang (’11) about her impressions during her international project this summer in Nepal. Jeerawat, a native of Thailand, has written about the women’s empowerment efforts she witnessed during her work with Rural Education and Development (READ) Global in rural Nepal.
Read MoreLings to Present Kumpuris Lecture
The Lings will discuss their new book, “Somewhere Inside: One Sister’s Captivity in North Korea and the Other’s Fight to Bring Her Home,” about Laura’s imprisonment and Lisa’s unrelenting campaign to get her sister released. To RSVP for this event, email kumpurislecture@clintonschool.uasys.edu.
Read MoreAugust Speakers
August 11, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall)
– Treme is set in post-Katrina New Orleans and discusses the struggles to recover after the devastating storm. Overmyer is an Emmy-nominated writer/producer of numerous shows, including Law & Order and The Wire.
Student Helps Improve Children’s Behavioral Health Care in AR
FYAN is a coalition of Arkansas organizations, families and caregivers that work in children’s behavioral health. The resource center’s goal is to provide information, resources and referrals to consumers while also working to establish advocacy and training networks throughout the state.
Read MoreIPSP Update: Promoting Cultural Education in Kenya
We recently received a report for Clinton School student David Watterson (’11)who completed his International Public Service Project this summer in Kenya where he helped create a cultural exchange program between American and Kenyan high school students. Here’s Watterson’s report:
Read MoreGrad Helps Dogs Find East Coast Home
Clinton School grad Scott Curran passes on an article about a unique Little Rock dog rescue organization that finds homes for abandoned dogs in New York City and other East Coast location where demand for rescues is high.
Read MoreGrad Wilkerson Profiled by the Daily Record
Clinton School grad Regina Wilkerson (’10), who recently began a job as outreach manager for the Girl Scouts, was profiled by the Daily Record, a local Arkansas newspaper.
Read MoreIndian Ambassador Visits
India’s Ambassador to the United States, Meera Shanker (second from left), was the guest of honor at a lunch at the Clinton School hosted by Maria Haley (second from right), director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.
Read MoreGrads, Students Promote Minority Health
Clinton School students and graduates are featured in a recent newsletter from the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, which is directed by Clinton School grad Idonia Trotter (’09).
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