Today is President Clinton’s 63rd birthday. On his 58th birthday — August 19, 2004 — a time capsule was placed in the center of celebration circle in front of the Clinton Presidential Library. It is scheduled to be opened on August 18, 2104 with the artifacts to be displayed on August 19, 2104.
Read MorePhilanthropy Scholars Announced
The Clinton School’s Center on Community Philanthropy today announced its Fall 2009 “Scholars in Residence,” a group of researchers, practitioners and senior executives who have demonstrated exemplary contributions in the field of community philanthropy.
Read MoreSnyder Goes 90 Min. on Health Care
U.S. Rep.Vic Snyder spoke at length and took questions about health care reform from a crowd of more than 1,100 people at today’s Clinton School lecture.
Read MoreStaffer Wins Film Competition
Congrats are in order for Clinton School director of development Eric Wilson who was a producer on Team Arkansas Times competing in the “48 Hour Film Project.” His film “Fortunate” took top honors.
Read MoreFarmer Lands New Job
It looks like former Clinton School speaker Dr. Paul Farmer, who has gained worldwide acclaim for his work to improve health care in Haiti and other third world countries, will return to that country as a special UN envoy under former President Clinton.
Read MoreInternational Students
Since its inception, the Clinton School has had an international flavor, admitting students from across the world. As we welcome the Class of 2011, the school is currently home to students from 10 countries, represented by flags on display in Sturgis Hall:
Read MoreUACS History 101: Topping Out
“Topping out” (also called “topping off”) is a longstanding construction tradition and most often occurs when the last beam is placed on the top of a new building. Based on Scandinavian tradition, a tree is also positioned on the top of the building as part of the ceremony. Sometimes the tree is live and is then planted on the construction site.
Read MoreWelcome the Class of 2011
Clinton School faculty and staff welcomed the incoming Class of 2011 on Sunday night with a reception at Sturgis Hall. The 36 new students heard from Clinton School Dean Skip Rutherford as they kick of a full week of orientation activities before beginning class on August 24.
Read MorePresident of American Lung Association Speaks
Charles Connor, president and CEO of the American Lung Association (ALA), visited the Clinton School today to deliver a lunchtime lecture titled “Fighting for Air.” The nation’s oldest voluntary health association, ALA fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and air quality.
Read MoreBarack Obama Book Club
Orientation begins this Sunday for the Class of 2011, and we look forward to announcing its recommended reading list.
If you want to join the Barack Obama Book Club, you need to read the following:
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